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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1920
Page
8
An advertisement urges readers to insist on Bayer tablets stamped with the Bayer Cross for fast safe pain relief. It touts aspirin as a physician prescribed, proven safe by millions, with twelve tablets per tin and larger packages from druggists.
An old home remedy for gray hair, Sage Tea and Sulphur, is revived in Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound. The ad touts a natural darkening effect without detection, convenient as stores offer ready-to-use product. It claims to restore color and add a soft lustre after several applications.
A dubious print adverticle promotes California Syrup of Figs as the best and harmless laxative for children. It urges mothers to read the label for dosing and claims a fruity taste that children love. It also warns to spell “California” correctly to ensure the right product.
An advertisement explains why many medicines vanish after heavy promotion. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is praised as a kidney liver and bladder remedy with claimed universal benefits. The copy notes sworn statements and testimonials and offers a sample bottle by mail with ten cents, mentioning Bridgeport Times-Farmer.
The American Legion, formed in Paris and chartered by Congress, marks its first anniversary with a banquet tonight in St Josephs hall hosted by St Josephs T B and L association. Mayor Clifford B Wilson and other speakers are scheduled along with a lineup of entertainers for an evening of commemorations.
Milford case records show Fred R. Bissell asking Judge Isaac Wolfe to decide a dispute with Richard E. Willings over a 350 dollar commission for a Milford store sale. Bissell seeks 500 dollars in damages. trial set for Thursday. Separately, Armenia aid petitions to Congress spark fears of war with Turkey.
The Compensation Commissioner E. T. Buckingham approved weekly settlements for several Danbury residents. Vincenzo Farioli receives 9.98 from Clark Box for a punctured knee. Anthony Lipari 6.34 from Cla Brothers Box for a bruise. Cornelio Parvoni 18 from Lake Torpedo Boat for a strained shoulder. Lester Johns 10.73 from Lake Torpedo Boat for a knee injury. Russell Brown 14.75 from Bridgeport Brass for a sprained back.
Rome reports the government announced a ban excluding women from about 50 state jobs including the diplomatic service and seats on the Council of State and several courts. Observers say the move aims to curb public office ambitions by women. meanwhile Teresa Lebriolo and Adelina Pertici have recently gained legal and notarial rights, provoking conservative alarm.
Latvia asks Washington to compensate the Letts with flour for the trouble and expense of arranging deportations of radicals to Bolshevik territory via Latvia. The plan shifted to Finland and no decision has been made, though Commissioner Cammetti favors compensation.
Drop Freezone on a touchy corn and lift it out without pain. A tiny bottle costs a few cents at any drug store and removes hard corns soft corns and corns between the toes plus calluses without soreness or irritation. Freezone is hailed as a Cincinnati genius discovery and sensational.
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