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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1925
Page
10
Mrs Elizabeth Tant on of 45 Union St, Poughkeepsie, credits Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription with restoring her after inward weakness, backaches, and nervousness. She advises other women to obtain the remedy from a druggist or write Dr Pierce in Buffalo, N Y, for medical guidance.
Quick safe relief for neuritis pains in 24 hours with Allenrhy Special Formula No 2 capsules. The ad claims dark green capsules reduce sleepless, torturing pains in shoulders arms neck or legs within a day or two. Hindle's Drug Stores and other druggists supply the product.
Post office reports hundreds of mailings held for insufficient postage after the new rates took effect yesterday. Much of the held second class mail consisted of newspapers shipped by Bydeeport residents. New rates detail first class unchanged for letters and cards, second class two cents per two ounces, and fourth class for heavier parcels. Special handling and delivery options introduce added fees, with insured and registered mail also seeing adjustments.
Hartford April 15 At an executive meeting of the legislative judiciary committee several senators and others discussed a substitute movies bill to curb child attendance in theatres. The aim is to satisfy the judiciary committee prosecutors and Senators Keeney Robbins while fixing penalties. The House reported favorable on appropriations for 5000 for the 160th anniversary of Governor's Foot Guard and 156000 for Connecticut School for Boys furniture and equipment.
David S. Beach of 650 State Street Hartford accuses Secretary Mellon of issuing federal liquor dispensing permits. He cites a 1923 count of 123,813 permits and argues the amount backed by proof to support his accusation. Beach criticizes President Coolidge and labels Mellon as the “King of the Booze.”
The Mary Gales Hancott dancing class will perform at the second annual DeMolay circus at the Casino. Led by Wallace Proctor and Alfred Ketcham, the group will wear Creole costumes and feature a Gypsy Ensemble from Mignon with Ada Rome Sylvia Brown Ellen Sullivan Evelyn Hailey Dillon Schultz and Eleanor Hey.
New York April 15 Prices for both raw and refined sugar dropped to the year's lowest levels. News that the Cuban crop would surpass prior estimates triggered liberal offerings in both market segments. Porto Rican raw sugar traded at 443 cents per pound, nearly ten points below earlier week levels, while refined sugar quotations slid below 94 cents per pound for the first time this year.
Ludwig Munch of Nighstree Hartford was fined $69 and costs for operating a gas powered auto past a trolley. The case, heard at the city court today, involved distraint under motor vehicle regulations and an alleged violation near Shandstyl.
Delegates to the New York East annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church opened their seventy seventh session at the First Methodist Church in Jamaica Long Island. Rev James A MacMillan was elected secretary and Minor Harwood was named statistician with Elmer Ament as treasurer. Memorial services honored eight ministers who died in the past year and Bishop Edgar Blake preached during the sessions continuing through Monday night.
Mayor T William Behrens stars as soloist in a vaudeville by the Eighth District Republican clubs in Holden Hat under Mrs Ethel Robinsond. Pupils of Mary Sales Honcert school perform group dances, Buddy Harvey sings, James Miranda offers a speciality after a professional tour. Social dancing follows.
Damon Dyes promises simple home dyeing with guaranteed results. Dip in cold water to tint fabrics like ribbons skirts and coats. The kit includes clear instructions so any woman can dye and match delicate shades without special skills.
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