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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1922
Page
10
Harry Danberg of 56 Savoy Street posted a $10 bond to ensure appearance in City Court for a second offense under a city ordinance restricting parking. He was the first motorist held to attend formal trial while six other motorists were arrested yesterday, each paying fines.
A Chester reader praises the J. B. Cascade treatment for constipation and stomach troubles. The ad claims the product cleanses the bowel and relieves many ailments, offering a free booklet by Dr. Tyrrell of New York and a sample for mail return. Liggetts Drug Stars promote the unsourced testimonial.
The Bridgeport YMCA lobby will gain a complete radio receiving outfit with a powerful amplifier to receive from major stations and play music and lectures aloud. W. N. Northcutt directs the upgrade, including moving the Boys’ department to the main brick building and enlarging the lobby into a social center with new chairs and comforts.
Practical advice suggests washing dishes and placing them in a wire drainer, then pouring scalding water over them to air dry. The method yields good results for most items but should not be used on silver or glassware as it can cause clouding and breakage.
New York April 26 Henry Ford explains in My Life and Work how farming shaped his drive to build affordable cars for farmers and workers. He recalls nearly starting a watch venture, then choosing automobiles and steam to gasoline power, leading to the first licensed chauffeur era and the founding of Ford Motor Company.
The Board of Apportionment rescinded an act to pay $14,388.93 for municipal garage bills from last year, citing charter limits on paying prior year expenses from current funds. The city attorney's opinion is awaited. other unpaid last year bills may be reviewed. Public Works got $1,000 from contingent funds for Yallow Bridge supports. Connecticut company to cover half the repay cost. Park board may transfer $200 to buy a new automobile. Recreation board minor transfer approved. No tax levy for more schools.
Patrick Malady and Fred Sumpter were arrested on charges of stealing Department of Charities duplicate vouchers and fraudulently obtaining money. Bonds were set at 4805. The vouchers were stolen from the Hillside Home basement where the pair worked. A Stratford Avenue grocer, A Greenspun, was swindled out of 22 dollars in a related theft, with a second extortion attempt reported.
Bristol April 26 The bricklayers plasterers and hod carriers about forty on the citys new high school building struck in sympathy with carpenters who earlier faced a pay drop from 87 1 2 to 75 cents per hour No men were hired to replace the striking carpenters and other workers today also struck or refused work as a result
President Harding travels from Washington with Mrs. Harding and a party to Point Pleasant, Ohio, for exercises marking General Grant's birth centennial. The presidential train reaches Cincinnati, then boat to Point Pleasant. He plans to return to Washington by Friday and will be greeted by Governor Davis and Ohio officials.
Advertisement claims Peterson's Ointment delivers quick relief with heating power. Cites over a million users for piles, vid notes, ulcers, eczema. Prices listed as 60 cents, 1.00, 2.50, 5.00.
A damaged ad promotes a free trial of a stimulating application to treat ruptured hernias. It urges readers, including women with children, to write to a listed address in Adams for immediate trial and claims it prevents surgery, supports life, and avoids dangers tied to ruptures.
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