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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1920
Page
7
An early 20th century tonic advertisement touts Vinol as a comprehensive liver and blood tonic. It claims iron compounds and cod liver oil ingredients boost nourishment, digestion, nerves, and sleep, addressing female complaints and general rundown from overwork, worry, or impure air.
Miss Nellie Quirk died at the family home 68 Bassick avenue after a prolonged illness. She worked for American Graphophone Co. and belonged to Lucetta Warner circle Foresters of America. Survived by sister Miss Hose Quirk. Funeral Friday 8:30 from home, high mass 9 at St. Peter's church, burial in St. Michael's cemetery.
The Socialist party will hold its presidential nominating convention in New York City on May 8 with Eugene V. Debs as the sole candidate while he remains imprisoned in Atlanta for espionage. Supporters plan a large parade and interview push with goals to win amnesty and broaden backing from labor groups and radical elements.
In New Haven at Mill River Junction an express train bound for Boston from New York derailed. The locomotive and five cars left the rails while four rear cars stayed on track. The incident delayed hundreds of passengers and briefly halted service. One man sustained injuries.
A report notes that fears arose as parlor cars were derailed, with the baggage car and day coach also involved. The incident highlighted concerns over railcar safety and potential impacts on service.
A derailed car was replaced after a mishap leading to several coaches being hauled back to New Haven station where five cars were attached. The incident details are limited but indicate a rail recovery operation near New Haven.
A passenger train scheduled to reach Hartford at 6 45 pm and Boston at 4 05 pm departed late from Hera, arriving an hour and 49 minutes behind schedule, disrupting regional travel plans and prompting service updates.
Corning New York reader testimonial extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women claiming health gains and better appearance. The advertisement touts fifty years on shelves and cites a Mrs Arthur B Thompson endorsement detailing relief from nervous breakdown backache and overall well being during middle life.
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