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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1920
Page
4
Elimination helps to avoid colds headaches and epidemics and is recommended when you feel drowsy dizzy bilious or a cold or fever coming on. Take it to be free of fermenting foods and buy Dr Caldwell s Pepsin at any drug store as a constant family remedy amid concerns about health.
A period ad promises a simple chewable tablet cure for piles, claiming rapid relief and permanent results. It offers free treatment with no money required and invites readers to mail a coupon today, regardless of location or occupation.
Connecticut physicians have been summoned to explain failures to report communicable diseases to the state health department. While no prosecutions have occurred, officials warn of embarrassment and potential action as reporting rules adopted two years ago have improved data, though several officers and many doctors still lag.
New England War Savings and Treasury Savings Certificates show strong year to date sales. February figures reach 924 073 with Rhode Island leading per capita and state totals climbing above 886 109 through the first two months, while Connecticut and other states report smaller but steady gains.
STEPNEY residents report a town hall meeting Saturday approving a 12 mill tax for the year with additional business transacted. Local residents and guests include Miss Stephie Liska, Mrs. William Craft improving from illness, and Rev A Clark heading to New York for a conference.
Producers and dealers across the state fear milk prices will advance by 2 or 1 cents per quart on May first due to new pasteurization regulations requiring annual physical exams for plant workers. The state board’s rules add to operating costs, spurring price speculation alongside a historical note about Napoleon’s 1811 suppression of Paris presses and a broad reflection on unintended consequences.
Stratford reports the American Legion basketball team defeated Blessed Sacrament 30 to 24 in last night’s game. A girls game between American Graphophone and Stratford teams scored to 6 before dancing followed the event. City notes include sidewalk work planned near the Lovat building and electric power installed at Stratford Body Co shops.
An upbeat ad claims Freezone instantly relieves corn pain and lets the corn be lifted away with fingers. It promises a quick, painless treatment for hard, soft, or toe corn and calluses, sold by druggists in small bottles as a Cincinnati genius discovery.
Washington report shows income and excess profits taxes totaling 908 million paid as the first instalment for 1919. Treasury officials say the early receipts suggest a full year collection near 3.5 billion, with Connecticut contributing 17,143,071 dollars among the totals.
An old advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as the best and safest laxative for children. It warns to look for the California name on the package and to follow bottle directions, urging mothers to give it without fear and noting the product’s fruity taste.
The piece describes casseroles as wholesome and tasty and suggests making them with a mix of ingredients. It mentions serving vessels and storage in earthware, noting the home setting and third floor context.
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