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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1921
Page
4
Miss Helen Baldwin, 19, of Oronogue, swallowed three bichloride of mercury tablets at Sheffield restaurant. She lies critically ill at St Acen’s hospital. authorities have not yet determined a motive for the attempted poisoning.
A one act divorce case drama presented by Holmes and firwards Service committees at the Y M C A hall 2146 Barnum Ave first night. The plot centers on Parson Wright accused of wrongfully claiming home permanency and leaving Mrs Scroggins in need. Detective King arrests the parson who is sought by New York police for signing and other charges. Witnesses and the jury join a post performance dance with Crescent Dance orchestra.
Milford authorities announce Egg Day to raise funds for Milford Hospital. Eggs donated by residents at Harri and Gould on Broad Street. Aimed to collect 30 dozen strictly fresh eggs for hospital staff and patients with one show window reserved for the display.
A report from the Bureau of Communicable Diseases notes a fifth sleeping sickness case this year in Bridgeport. John Doherty, 12, son of Mr and Mrs John D Doherty, is ill at home and under care, with other recent cases mostly among females aged 9 to 19. Doctors link the illness to a possible influenza outbreak, though the exact cause remains uncertain.
Cleansing cream preps skin for a pompleston beauty rose effect. The ad touts a derwilly cleansing routine and a fine brand that leaves skin clean, claiming over 500000 discriminating girls and women use it. Try it at counters.
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