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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1926
Page
4
Fifty years ago women had few jobs and health risks rose with independence. Today women work in factories and in professions like architecture and law. Mrs Elizabeth Chamberlain, a factory worker, praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for health gains and invites letters from women seeking advice.
Fragmentary ad copy describes a topical remedy claimed to ease corn pain and swelling. It references multiple product impressions and marketing phrases, but specifics, ingredients, or credible outcomes are unclear within the readable text.
An old advertisement touts a product claiming to remove blackheads and minor skin diseases. It urges hearing the skin and applying vigorously with a penetrating antiseptic sold by a pharmacist. The bottle is priced at $19d.
Eight men faced charges for liquor violations in Stamford with six pleading guilty. Among those fined were New York residents Joseph Powers and Howard Powers with beer in transit, local grocer Lowes Stama for liquor in possession, Carl Fauci for gin possession, and Sant e Faro Rosten for transporting alcohol. Several defendants pleaded not guilty or had cases continued as police identified a mistaken suspect.
Pi Gleditsch of Norway was elected president of the International Federation of University Women. Vice presidents named include Wintred Cultis of England Mme Nelly scutender of Switzerland and Toanna Westerd.
Stamford report notes an ongoing investigation into an alleged automobile theft ring involving Special Department of Justice representatives and New York police. Nine stolen cars have been recovered. a car traced to Stamford was found with William Schwefer, who bought it from Edmund Spencer of Stamford. Spencer had bought it in Long Island.
Stamford Aug 2 The fire department reports a short circuit caused a blaze at Mrs Annie A Higgenbottom 101 Glenbrook Road early today with $500 damage. The fire was spotted by a passerby on a trolley. Occupants were asleep as firemen arrived. an aerial truck hit an obstruction breaking its axle and will be out of use four or five days.
The army developed a tracer bullet that emits a red streak up to 1,000 yards behind the fired round. A chemical at the base ignites on muzzle exit, creating the streak and aiding machine gunners, with particular value in aircraft combat.
Norwalk Connecticut August 2 rescue of a crow goes awry as a fireman is badly lacerated by the bird’s beak during the attempted rescue. Dr George L B Fawcett treated the finger bruises caused by the crow’s hooked beak. Crow owned by Charnok of South Norwalk. Fire department responded with ladder truck and rescue gear.
Robert W. Brownley, 22, broker of 2 Gramercy Park, WY, paid $50 and costs in borough court for intoxication and breach of the peace after a disturbance at Pickwick Sims hotel. Edward J. Beanis, 20, a Lanark college student, was also involved. Dennis and Grissler were among others charged as officers intervened. Brownley is out on bail at 8590 with case set to resume tomorrow morning.
Alber Coletti of Bridgeport, eighteen, injured four years ago when his bicycle hit a hole on Main and Golden El streets and was run over by a truck, loses a $20,000 lawsuit after a four year legal battle. The Connecticut Company’s defense, that the suit was filed beyond the six month description period, was upheld by Judge Jennings and the Supreme Court of Errors, disposing of the case.
Convento SSalso 36 of 458 WhH met avenue with Irving his son 16 and Emily gedi daughter were bruised when their car overturned on the post road near Peat's swamp Norwalk and Westportine police say the driver lost control while meeting a car head on at Currying cat going in the opposite direction none of the injured are in serious condition according to St Vincent's hospital report
Merchants press the board of police for parking relief amid widespread requests for no parking signs or restricted zones in front of shops. Officials warn that unchecked grants have crowded center streets and threaten motorist access. Plaza plan proposed but parking may be restricted citywide to enforce order.
Washington reports the Treasury may end permits for liquor manufacture when supply runs low. Officials say whiskey stock is limited with four seats of whiskey on hand. Public health chemists suggest pure alcohol could substitute medical liquor, a decision due after Gen Andrews returns from Europe around August 11.
George Tuttle and Frank Lyons of New Haven were arrested in Southbury with a truck carrying 129 cases of beer. State Policeman Harry Tucker held the beer and truck at Abbigefield barracks. Tuttle and Lyons were released on $1000 bonds each after stating they had obtained the beer in New Haven and were bound for New York. A hearing is set for Friday evening before Justice Wakelee.
The body of eight year old Joseph Kubaci was recovered in a water raceway at the Courtney Bobbin shop in Chicopee Mass. He had been missing from his home for two days. Watchman George Sinennick found the youth fully clothed indicating possible accident while playing near the shop.
The case of Anthony Campo, Stamford physician, before Judge Laver was continued to Friday at his lawyer’s request. Prosecutors say Campo was arrested as owner of a large still seized in the Noroton hospital raid on July 16, with 000 gallons of poisonous alcohol found.
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