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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1920
Page
11
Fragments describe Ear, Coughs and Colds use for flax seed remedy. Claims purity and efficacy in aiding nature to restore vitality, relieve bronchitis and throat and lung ailments. Mentions familiar trademark on package and druggists prices 0c and $1.20.
In Bridgeport's Fourth District convention, Lt. Joseph J. Devine was nominated for Probate Judge, with Edward Shelton of Monroe presiding and Hugh J. Lavery, Edwin Shelton, John Caneave, and Barr F. Beach named to the Probate Committee. A presidential race entailed Harry J. Oatt of Trumbull for Congress, with Mrs. James G. Mahoney addressing the gathering and endorsing Augustine Lonergan and the League of Nations amid strong Democratic support.
Mr Piat accepted the nomination saying he never expected it and will work hard with supporters to win. A five member Congressional committee was appointed: Gil of Bridgeport Mahoney of Kelton Quinlan of Norwalk Meaney of Greenwich and Fuller of Stamford. The nominee, born near Newtown, will be forty on the 20th and has 22 years in the automobile business, with addresses in Bridgeport at 172 Elm Street and 455 Golden Hull singer.
Mrs Fannie S Spitz transformed the once worthless pinon nut of the southwest into a viable New Mexico industry. After six months of thought she conceived a shelling concept, built a crude model, and demonstrated a working idea to many expert machinists, promising labor saving.
The article profiles Mrs Spitz and Mrs Rauser, two women who turned initial social and financial hurdles into successful ventures. Spitz developed a nut pinion machine, moving from doubt to steady orders from candymakers as her invention gained a firm footing. Rauser, starting with a single sewing machine, created a dolls clothing line, solving pattern challenges with nerve and attention to detail, growing to 60 power machines and two electric cutters.
National contracts for air mail service on three routes are set for one year from November 15, 1920. Routes include Pittsburgh to St Louis via Columbus Cincinnati Indianapolis. New York to Chicago via Harrisburg Pittsburgh Fort Wayne. and New York to Atlanta via Washington Raleigh Columbus. Each route specifies miles, trip counts, and mail weight per flight.
In Porto Rico refinement aims, producers join Cuban growers to resist price cuts. Two weeks without island sugar shipments. Production at 485,887 short tons, up from early estimates, with 267,000 tons exported and 35,000 tons for local use.
Awarded to A. W. Larson of Milwaukee Wisconsin the government support preserves the air plane industry for civilian use and ensures readiness in case of war. The service does not reduce costs but sustains the only nonwar application of airplanes, preventing the industry from collapsing.
An ad-like message claims regular meat consumption harms kidneys by overworking them, causing back pain and other symptoms. It touts Jad Salts as a remedy to flush and stimulate kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and prevent bladder irritation, presenting it as safe and beneficial for urinary health.
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