Ely's Cream Balm for nasal relief advertised
An old advertisement promises instant relief from nasal congestion and catarrh by applying Ely's Cream Balm in the nostrils. It claims open air passages, no nightly breath struggles, and quick soothing of inflamed mucous membranes, urging readers to buy from their druggist.
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Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound Hair Darkener
A grandmother keeps hair dark and glossy with Sage Tea and Sulphur. The ad claims Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound restores natural color in a few applications, darkening evenly and imperceptibly. A downtown druggist endorses it as widely used and inexpensive.
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St Jacobs Oil Promises Fast Back Pain Relief
A vintage advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a fast remedy for backache lumbago and sciatica. It claims kidneys do not cause pain and urges readers to apply the soothing rub for instant relief, mentioning a small trial bottle available from a druggist.
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Christmas Festival at St John’s Next Week
The Sunday school at St John’s plans Christmas events for parents and friends. On Tue Dec 28 the kindergarten festival runs in the Parish House under Deaconess Barlow. On Wed Dec 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Burroughs Memorial Chapel the main school presents a play On Christmas Eve directed by Deaconess Barlow with a magician and a Santa visit. Friends are invited.
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Burroughs
Black Rock Club Plans Jolly Xmas Party
The Black Rock Country club plans a traditional Christmas celebration with a tree and gifts for members. A grand march starts at 9 20, members form a circle around the tree for gifts, Speidel's orchestra provides music, dancing continues late, and a special supper is served.
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Personal notices note school friends and holiday travel
Mrs. Fred Seeley and daughter Elizabeth of Brocklawn avenue travel to New York City for Christmas as guests of Mrs. Chauncey Marshall. Mr and Mrs Lewis Powr of Seaview avenue to entertain Edwin Hoyt and son from New Canaan. Mrs Harry H De Loss hosts guests from New York and Baltimore. Yale students visiting relatives for the holidays. Various Stamford area residents host, visit, or attend weddings and dances around Christmas and New Year’s, with multiple journeys to nearby cities and house guests.
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Miss Elizabeth
Brock
Lawn Avenue
New York City
Chauncey Marshall
Lewis B. Powr
Seaview Avenue
Edwin Hoyt
New Canaan
Harry H. DE Loss
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Karn H. McDonough
New York
Sumner Drayer
Baltmore
Charles Whitten
Laurel Avenue
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Bert Fuller
Isabella Fenelon
Atlantic Street
Bari S. Fenelon
Yonkera
Mount Vernon
Bridgeport Briefs Highlights Local War, Rail, and Civic News
Monthly Stratfield meeting hears Dr Grafflin on Making America Strong. Yankee Division fund reaches 100 plus dollars for convalescing veterans at New Haven hospital. 26th Division urged to aid 16 comrades as drive closes tonight. Knights of Pythias set election at 1025 Main Street with open release and holiday show. Freight traffic dips amid industrial slump. Two auto collisions in High Street injure none. Holiday express trains run faster for Christmas traffic though overall passenger load is light. Brandegee to appoint West Point exam slots at Bridgeport post office January 8. Lake Torpedo Boat Co to commission new submarine 8-15 in two weeks. S-14 soon after. Rent market loosens with rents from 35 dollars but modest demand. Carlos Rodriguez named Spain’s official representative in Bridgeport, office at 180 John Street, effective January 1. Five hundred children petition Recreation Board chief Eames to damned Parrott pond for Christmas skating. A Hungarian woman who lost 500 dollars from a sneaky thief invests in Home Building and Loan stock. Two water mains burst in East Bridgeport due to factory idle pressure, per Hydraulic Co. Local Manufacturers Association members donate auto trucks for Christmas carolers.
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New York
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King George expresses grief over Irish situation in speech
Government officials oppose a plan to extend a billion dollar US credit to Germany. By early January, staff changes in the News Department led to about 600 parliament returning to regular duty. Lockwood committee testimony identifies four paint firms with $309 million capital forming a trust gripping the country.
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United States
Newee Department
Lockwood Committee
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