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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1921
Page
18
A nostalgic ad touts Gorton's Ready-to-Fry Cod Fish Cakes. It promises sizzling hot cakes in ten to fifteen minutes with no soaking or mixing, simply fry six to twelve cakes for less than the cost of six eggs.
An advertising pitch touts Gorton's Ready-to-Fry Cod Fish Cakes as thrifty for busy families. It claims the cakes please children and adults, encouraging shoppers to buy cans now to stretch the family budget.
The article surveys Lloyd George and his coalition, arguing the premier presses a class issue to justify governing while facing Irish and labor challenges. It references rail, transportation, and food rationing, urging replacement of the coalition to avoid continued coercion of Ulster rebels and to address Britain’s wartime strain.
The public hearing on DeLaney’s substitute bill continued as oyster men and manufacturers filled the room. Jacob Goodhart of New Haven argued the measure as a statewide compromise to curb industrial waste in Long Island Sound, urging action beyond local regulation.
City Attorney Cullinan and supporting lawmakers discuss a plan to pass a validating bill in the legislature to approve debts contracted in excess of appropriations. Senators Challenger and Garlick express caution, while merchants and creditors seek relief from injunctions that have stalled payments. The aim is to end a long-standing practice that has kept creditors unpaid and to notify city officials and merchants that future excess spending will be curtailed.
Connecticut senators in Washington receive notable committee assignments in the new Senate, with Frank R. Brandegee named chairman of the libraries committee and member of foreign relations, judiciary, and patents. George P. MacLean is assigned to banking and currency and serves on interstate commerce and territories committees.
A recently killed emu stomach yielded a mix of coins marbles keys medals pins washers and other small items. The emu, though young, was described as a fine specimen. The report notes the British Empire holds under two percent of the world oil supply.
The record notes action in the Superior court on Judge James F. H. Webt. It mentions real estate and licensing issues, highway bridge bills, repeal of a New London charter section on party representation in the Board of School Visitors, and several amendments to be folded into one will. Highlights cover small bank deposits, wages, death benefits, and surviving spouse provisions without probate. An educational bill allowing parents to send children to the nearest school across adjacent towns is noted as unfavorable.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets, a vegetable formula with olive oil, are promoted as a mild substitute for calomel. The ad claims they purify the system, stimulate bowels and liver, and improve breath without griping or harmful effects, based on seventeen years of practice.
An advertisement extols Musterole as a clean white ointment that replaces mustard plasters. It claims relief for sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headache congestion and more. Mentions 35c 65c and hospital size 30 in a dated product promo.
A Dayton Ohio firm advertises an air carburetor that reportedly cuts gasoline use by one third to one half and boosts engine power 30 to 50 percent. It claims easier cold starts, compatibility with cheap fuel, and a 60 day trial, urging readers to send name address and car make for trial and to seek local agents for large profits.
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