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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1925
Page
5
A New York City reader praises Carter's Little Liver Pills for ending a bad breath and sour stomach, noting quick relief and gentle system purification. The testimonial claims benefits for constipation and headaches and urges Druggists to stock the product.
An old advertisement touts Poslam as the most concentrated skin remedy for pimples and promises clear skin in 24 hours. It claims gentle action won’t irritate tender skin and urges readers to buy from their druggist today.
Social welfare leaders call for a uniform statistics framework to aid state comparisons and understanding of needs. Miss Wiss Tra Hull urged workers to educate themselves on data, outlining minimum statistics including demographics, physical and mental health, and moral differences. Additional speakers and the Connecticut Committee on Social Legislation met at the Eston hotel to discuss bills and appoint new board members.
Bridgeport prepares for a major Department of the G A fT convention in Stratfield Thursday. Of 30660 Connecticut Civil War veterans, only 730 survive, with about 120 expected to attend. The city funds a banquet at Stratfield hotel, decorations chosen in red white and blue, and the event likely the last departmental meeting.
Judge John J Walsh in the Criminal Court of Common Pleas warned an attorney about a fifteen minute delay to accommodate a missing witness stating it is not fair to the state. The case schedule delay followed a request for postponement as a witness failed to appear. Meanwhile city officials led by George H Wood will inspect the White Star liner Majestic in New York on Friday with Mayor Behrens and Postmaster Arthur F Connor invited to join. South American health officials visiting the city will attend a luncheon at the Algonquin Club today, with Mayor Behrens City Clerk Alfred W Burdick and Bridgeport health authorities among attendees.
Westport is stunned by the death of J Charles Sniffen, killed in a Milford Turnpike crash returning from a New Haven meeting. An active manufacturer and GOP leader, Sniffen chaired Westport town committees and held key roles in local clubs. He is survived by his wife in California, his mother, a sister, and three brothers.
April 28 report notes call money at four percent with abundant funds for stock exchange activity. Banks described the money situation as somewhat easier and time funds quiet with rates from 3 and 3/4 to 4 percent across maturities.
Prices for raw and refined sugar touched new yearly lows as crop prospects in Cuba improved and boosts in production led to increased offerings. Refined sugar dropped to 65 cents a pound for fine granulated, with further declines likely as market conditions shift.
A timetable note records Train No 83 leaving Milford at 1 pm for New Haven and 2638 for New York with an extra Milford stop. Arrival in Milford is listed at 2:10 pm by standard time, county authorities report.
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