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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1920
Page
11
An advertisement for Dr H M Gokey the dentist touts a one dollar X ray examination as a path to health. It extols X rays as revealing root conditions and claims dental work cures systemic illnesses linked to infected teeth. A Bridgeport resident credits relief from stomach trouble to dental X rays and treatment.
A Viridge Pert Whore resident reports complete recovery from chronic indigestion after dental X ray by Dr. Gokey. He says an infected root was poisoning his stomach and the removal cured his symptoms, praising the treatment experience and friends’ advice.
A long time rheumatic sufferer endured a night of torture from pains after trying numerous prescriptions. The tale frames a patient seeking relief and implies relief or a remedy kept unnamed.
Advertises upper or lower sets of teeth at 50 dollars and gold crowns with bridges. Porcelain crowns and silver fillings offered. Teeth cleaning and porcelain enamel fillings noted. X ray ex aminations available and teeth examined.
A Washington dentist persuaded Viscount Grey to have a tooth extracted to improve his failing eyesight. After the procedure Grey reported clearer vision, though the stunt drew criticism from some English dentists. The event is noted as a historic anecdote in dental lore.
A woman attributes her improved health to a visit with Dr. Gokey. She reports relief and gratitude for medical guidance received during the appointment.
A Bridgeport resident expresses gratitude for the considerate care received, saying the staff attended to her case in a most satisfactory manner and that she will recommend the service to friends for its courtesy and responsiveness.
The X Ray, used in dentistry, reveals the true cause of infected teeth. Yari colored patches on the film aid the trained dentist to read conditions beneath the gums at a glance and guide the right treatment. The X Ray is described as the correct method to locate underlying issues and plan the work.
Dr H M Gokey occupies the entire floor at the southeast corner of Main and Wall Streets, one block from the city’s business corner. The office is easily reachable by most street car lines, with entrance on Wall Street. Appointments promise quality durable work at affordable prices.
Home remedy article explains making pine cough syrup by mixing Pinex with sugar or substitutes like honey. Claims relief within 24 hours for coughs, throat irritation, bronchial issues, and asthma. Warns against substitutes and notes money-back guarantee from The Pines Co, Ft. Wayne, Ind.
Daniel Mooney files suit against the city of Bridgeport seeking 120090 in damages. He alleges trespass on his property including removal of a fence cutting the front porch and construction of a sidewalk on his land.
Harvard prodigy Frederick Santee raises a constitutional issue in Cambridge as his father contemplates tuition support from Wapwallopen, Pennsylvania, arguing that school laws may obligate communities to fund education beyond age sixteen. Pennsylvania lawyers express confusion over standard rules designed for typical students.
Mr and Mrs Harry Thornbury host one of the season s largest dancing parties at Brooklawn Country club on Tuesday December 28 for their son Harry Jr Mrs Thornbury will be assisted by Mrs Clifford B Marsh and Mrs Robert D Wallenta The ballroom will be festively decorated and a long guest list includes Frances Bullard Louise Haviland Allison Hale Emmeun Havens Muriel Read Ruth Foster Mabel Jennings Susan Weeks Ruth Sloson Henrietta Brown Susan Burroughs Clara Ham Susan Jennings Betty Neither cut Jean Bullard Elizabeth Chapin Patsy Pyle Alice Pullman Elizabeth Pullman Elizabeth Fitzgibbons Barbara Senior Dorothy Hartwell Virginia Anderson Catherine Alison Christine Alison Agnes Warner Marguerite Shannon Amelia Canning Elizabeth Wolfe Elizabeth French Phyllis Wheeler Frances Cate Marion Macfarland Helen Ellis Rowena Woods Waterbury Robert Elliss Springfield Edward Ives Elwood Stanley William Lashar Walter Lashar Jr Marshall Lovegrove Frank Marsh Sheldon Foster Jarvis Jennings Austin Jennings Fuller Leeds Charles DeWolfe Wheeler Parrott Wheeler Peck D Fairchild Wheeler Jr Paul Haviland William Webster Jr Johnson Stoddard William Hawley Howard Seeley Robert Holcomb Dudley Skinner rulock Hatheway Richard Miller Junior Van Gelson John Anderson Donald Baird John Alison Philip Sherman Robert Newman William Naramore John Bullard MacLaren Richardson Bradford Hancocok Kramer Nickelson
The Commercial department night classes staged a Christmas program in Room 306 with dancing in the gym. Miss Agnes Collins led the event featuring recitations, violin, vocal numbers, and dances, followed by a Santa visit and festive treats. The faculty committee included Miss Guthrie and Mr Matthias.
Over 200000 textile workers in Philadelphia will see wage reductions from ten to thirty percent. Notices of ten percent cuts posted in Turkish toweling mills and Wilton Brussels rug makers plan 25 percent cuts effective January seventeenth. Hosiery workers face 15 to 25 percent reductions, while coarse yarn spinners and sweater knitters face 10 to 30 percent. The docket also lists 475 divorce suits awaiting action.
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