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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1923

Page

3

Danbury Man Named for State Park Commissioner

Danbury resident Nathan Spiro is slated for appointment as a State Park and Forest commissioner. The governor will also appoint Shaw of Redding and Judd of Bethel to the Tamnam Park Commission, with other figures from Ridgefield and Danbury in consideration for new seats.

Nathan Spiro Putnam Panbury Ne Parker Memorial Park Reyarele Tainam Park Telemython Couture Shaw Redding Judd Bethel Danburs Ridgefield Cornelius JueCollum

Two Burglaries Reported in Milford

Police investigate two Milford burglaries tied to a single suspect, with fragmented notes mentioning a Myrtie Beach cart and a suspect pair. Authorities are reviewing evidence as tensions rise.

Milford Rene da Fe

A Clear Complexion Save Dr Edwards

A faded advertisement touts Olive Tablets as a cure for women’s ailments claiming liver and bowel benefits, improved digestion, relief from headaches and a general boost to health. It promises “wonder-workers” and urges nightly use for better looks.

Edwards

Kidney and Bladder Troubles Cure Adelage Card

An advertisement touts a pill called Dr Carey’s Prestription No all promising relief for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims deposits and toxins are driven out and urges immediate purchase with liquid and tablet forms available. The copy warns of persistent symptoms like burning, bloating, and sediment in urine and promotes returning purchases through authorized drugstores.

Carey Bright Sur Pet Josew

Stratford Town Court Appointees Named in Stratford

Stratford officials announced a slate of court appointees including Nestor Light as deputy judge and Grersr Tiieinan as deputy judge candidate. Light, a Oberlin and Yale Divinity School graduate, has served congregations in Connecticut and New York. Grersr Tiieinan, connected to the Laeil ticket, outlines prosecutors and probate context with Fairfield County Bar exams in view.

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Oppose Building of Gas Station Near Derby Church

April 25 reports the Aldermen approve Sunfield Oil to build four gas stations on Collarian church grounds near the American Legion home, drawing protest from residents. The Legion considers purchasing the property as a chance to buy the site at a cut price, with a reduced offer noted at 19,390, hoping to avert redevelopment through veto by Mayor Frank Conwar.

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Motorcycle Driver Files Suit for $5.00 Damages

A complaint alleges a motorcycle driver sustained injuries in an automobile collision at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Tequonneck Street. Named parties include George Standen, both of the village, with the suit seeking $3,500 in damages.

Wiridiva Tequonneck Street Hanieg

Norwalk police jobs postponed after legion appeal

In Norwalk on April 25, Commander Leroy D Downs of Frank Gerfers post American Legion appealed to the Common Council leading to the postponement of supernumerary policeman appointments to a later date. Downs noted many ex-service men were unaware of the openings and deserve a chance to apply.

Norwalk Common Council Leroy D. Downs Frank Gerfres American Legion Downs

Christian Union Buys Portable School House in Milford

The Christian Union purchased a portable building once used at Port Trumbull Beach for 8430 and plans to use it as a permanent headquarters. The land is owned by Charles A. Eddy, with town actions and penalties noted, including a street ordinance and a council decision.

Milford Port Trumbull Beach Fortrumbull Beach I. Ciean Inien

Petition Seeks Custody of Five Children

A care petition filed yesterday requests custody of five children. The filing names Ade pida as petitioner and lists alleged parental issues and seriousness of care concerns. Officials indicate the document centers on guardianship matters and the welfare of the minors involved.

Newtown Personal Ads Feature Odd Fragments and Names

A corrupted OCR passage from Newtown personals shows scattered names, places, and phrases. It mentions Bridgeport, Merced, Attgrnwy Tamies, and various unclear references to people and events, with no coherent narrative or complete details.

Heavy Fine Imposed In Greenwich Court

A Greenwich Borough Court imposed the heaviest fine yet for overloading a vehicle. James Tt Mend to Donato penn of Vernon was fined and ordered to pay costs amounting to 410 pounds. The driver was transporting various merchandise from Mount Vernon toward Bridgeport when stopped.

Greenwich Ans Jacmes Tt Donato Penn Opfaunt Vernon Uur N.Y

Thowland's Sport Clothes For Tennis And More

Thowland's offers sport clothes for tennis baseball canoeing and summer activities. Norfolk coats with vest and knickers priced 35 and 40 dollars, plus English worsteds and Scotch mix four piece suits at 40 to 50 dollars. Main floor rear.

Sporting goods trade ad highlights basketballs to tennis gear

The ad lists sports equipment with prices across categories. Old Town canoes from 58 to 123 dollars. Reach baseball gloves 79 cents to 12 dollars. American league balls 1.25. Golf bags 3.50 to 16.75. Silver King and Wright and Ditson balls, Briarcliff golf clubs 1.95 to 12 dollars, tennis rackets 2.75 to 42.75, tennis balls 45 cents. Fourth floor front.

Buhrke Wright Ditson Briarcliff Tittle

New kerchiefs at 25c for men and women

Advertises linen kerchiefs 25 cents each including men’s all linen with hem stitched finish and women’s white kerchiefs with embroidered corner. Also lists solid color sport kerchiefs in lavender, tangerine, pink, green, and blue with embroidered corner. Mentions Waren's and a floor display.

Taupe Wolf Chokers Hit Fashion This Season

Taupe wolf chokers offer stylish fur neck pieces for streetwear. The soft fluty fur and rich coloring are cited as top style elements. Prices listed are 25, 29.50, and 39.50. Seller cited as Xround Moor ponies.

Sale of women's youthful coats at $19.50

Sale of women's youthful coats at $19.50 features handsome overplaids and rich soft coatings with patch pockets, some lined, and heavy models that need no lining. Poiret twills with waistline linings, navy color, velvet fabrics, wide sweeping capes, stylish and dressy. Unusual assortment of outer garments, expert tailoring, all made to sell for more than the offered price of $19.50. Second floor center

Children’s wash dresses in cotton pongee variety

Mercerised cotton pongee dresses in almond green tan light blue and salmon with knife pleating on collars or pockets pleated skirts plain tailoring or embroidery in chain stitch. Sizes 7 to 14 years priced at $3 and pretty porty styles for 2 to 6 years in ginghams and chambray with harmonizing trim a wide assortment of 4tedas in weadbie a pretty SEEN ATs.

Weadbie

New Bloomers and Step-Ins For 75 Cents

Colored striped plisse and novelty batiste bloomers and step-ins in pink and other colors. Well made and good value at 75 cents. Second floor rear.

Batiste

Boston Bakery Thursday Special Offer

A Thursday deal lists Boston baked beans at one pint and Howland home bread at one loaf for 25 cents. The sale is announced for the basement center location with typical bakery pricing and items.

Boston

Sewing sale and classes under Miss Kelleher

Sewing notes report ongoing sale of sewing needs at special prices through the week with thread pins and more. It also advertises sewing classes under Miss Kelleher offering six lessons for four dollars on the third floor silk section and invites enrollment today.

Kelleher

Sure Way to Get Rid of Dandruff

A brief advice item claims a simple nightly rinse dissolves dandruff. It recommends four lanes of plain ordinary liquid arvin applied to the scalp with fingertips, moistened sealpane, and massaged. By morning, most dandruff should be gone, with several applications needed for complete dissolution.

Stroy

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