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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1927
Page
10
An old advertising block touts a scalp conditioner named Dinderme as a remedy for dandruff and acidity. It promises softened hair, added shine, and better manageability with a few drops, sold in a small five cent bottle at Jacry Drugstore.
A historic ad promotes Wene's Finetaht Oil for varicose veins claiming rapid relief. It touts two ounce bottles Emerald OW and warns substitutes. The copy promises quick improvement and notes longstanding users see sores and ulcers improve.
Cure claim for Baalmanns Gas Tablets to relieve gas and discomfort in stomach and bowels. Advertises elimination of gnawing pit of stomach pain, nervous feelings, heart palpitations, drowsiness, and cold limbs. Claims improved digestion and breathing with a yellow-pack product priced at $1. Warns to purchase at Hindle Drug Stores.
An advertisement announces a free demonstration on October 21 at the Atlantic Hotel in Bridgeport from 10 AM to 7 PM. MR A E Mitchell promotes a rupture-related product as part of a dated promotional event with scattered OCR remnants and unclear details.
A fragment describes a stomach relief product with magnesium and laxative components and references to brands and items. It mentions Magnesia and a general relief function but lacks clear actions or outcomes. The text reads as a garbled OCR segment with several brand-like hints and consumer health terms.
A local advertisement touts Petersons commitment as the quickest remedy for piles. The pitch claims Allerug gists priced at 35 cents and two bus are offered as part of the promotion.
In federal court John H Diehl, commanding officer of the City of Rome, faces indictments over a September 1925 collision off Block Island with a U boat. Officer Raymond G. Kent testimony details lifeboat deployment and survivor rescue attempts, while other witnesses discuss navigation lights and misidentified signals. Captain Dicht may testify tomorrow.
Lakewood Oct 18 By Associated Press engineers fishing with a 6000 foot long one inch cable for a mass of steel tools wedged in the bottom of an oil well near Jacksons Mills hoped to end a four month effort within one or two weeks. Drill points jammed the hole and nine years of operations reportedly financed by Providence interests have cost about $600000. The team used acid and burlap and wheat to seal water and considered dynamite if needed.
Milan Oct 18 The Italian press defends Mussolini era policy saying Italy fears no Vatican stance while contending over the Borman question threatens spiritual unity. Popolo d Italia notes that the issue is editor’s view not government policy and urges harmony among Italians under Fascist leadership.
Sylvester Z Polt and associates have run theatres for over 40 years. James F Woulhy previously managed the Play Theatre and the Lyft Theatres group expanded in 1923. Plans include a new Springfield theatre seating 4000 with a $3 million cost while keeping current operations and staff largely intact.
An Heinkel hydroplane C-1220 arriving from Vigo diverted to Lisbon after a fuel feed pipe leak worsened gasoline loss. If weather holds, it will depart tomorrow via the Azores for the United States. The D-1220 and D-1230 were awaiting favorable takeoff conditions for the America hop.
London reports a royal rule requiring documentary birth or baptismal evidence before sending congratulatory messages to centenarians reaching 100. Royal officials cite many fake claims and a surge in requests as the reason for the policy.
The steamship San Jacinto of the Mallmy Line reached Key West with a fire smoldering in the hold near the hatchway. The blaze, discovered Sunday, began while about 13 hours from Galveston. Passengers remained aboard with a mixed cargo of sugar, cotton, and wool, though cotton was damaged and losses uncertain after removal. Ship officers planned to finish unloading and proceed to New York tonight.
In Watengbury Hall England four people perished in a villa blaze. Major Richard Bark, a decorated war veteran, his wife and two others were burned. Servants rescued some using a ladder as others escaped by a lock. Police report unclear details.
German General William Heye, chief of the German Army, visits the United States to study American social institutions and vocational training as part of adjusting to Versailles treaty terms. He will meet President Coolidge in Washington before tours to the Pacific coast.
A chemist describes a new internal pile remedy that passes through the stomach and dissolves in the bowels to stop burning itching and pain and aims to permanently cure piles without surgery or suppositories. Advertisers claim thousands of tests and high trust from druggists doctors and patients.
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