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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1918
Page
19
Quick relief from cold and grippe misery with one dose of Pape s Cold Compound promises to clear nasal passages and ease congestion. Immediate soothing effect claimed to reduce fever and body aches for faster recovery.
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast cure for colds with three doses every two hours. It claims to clear blocked nostrils and airways, stop runny nose, relieve headache and feverish symptoms, and cost only a few cents at drug stores.
Old newspaper ad urges parents to use California Syrup of Figs for children stomachs and bowels. Claims a cleansing effect within hours, promoting a return to a cheerful child. Includes instructions for babies and all ages and touts a "delicious fruit laxative" taste.
Compensation Commissioner Buckingham ruled that Employers' Liability Corporation and London Guarantee and Accident Company must each pay half of the compensation and medical expenses for John F. Smith of Stemington Arms UMC Co. to Oct 20, 1919. Lump sum of 589 dollars advances, Smith covers future medical costs. final settlement. First accident Aug 3, 1934, second Nov 1, 1916. hospital care described. prior payments totaled 4080 plus 400. Smith earned 200 weekly.
Hartford October 17 Edward M Hurley chairman Federal Shipping Board warns shipyards to keep efforts high amid German peace drive. Message urging continued record breaking and tonnage to move to France, to win the war next spring and secure lasting peace.
Washington, Oct. 17. Secretary Lansing warned Washington landlords against profiteering from diplomatic corps members. He cited federal statutes granting immunity to all diplomatic representatives, their employees, and servants from legal process and noted penalties for anyone aiding a writ against a diplomat.
WASHINGTON Oct 17 Members of the house received news that Representative John A. Storing of Witness was killed in an automobile accident near Pontine Fil. adjourned out of respect to him. A memorial will be named by Speaker Clark Stangarrow. BIGAMY CASE TODAY Mrs Catherine Predelie Hintden who was arrested Wednesday evening cleared with bigamy will be straitened in the City court this morning. The case came up in court with evidence delayed to a later date.
Public health notice advises seeking a doctor at first signs of influenza which begins as a cold. It recommends protecting the throat and chest and claims Mastarine rubs relieve inflammation soreness and aches faster than mustard plaster. The ad cites thousands using it for throat chest colds pleurisy tonsillitis and bronchitis.
A vintage ad promises instant relief from stomach acidity indigestion and gas. It claims one tablet stops belching, acids and undigested food and ends distress immediately. The harmless tablets are described as pleasant and inexpensive and are sold at drug stores.
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