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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1922
Page
4
A Republican caucus in the Sixth district will name delegates and nominate an alderman. The meeting is set for next Tuesday night at eight o'clock, with all Republicans invited to attend for delegate selection. Plans also include a family picnic at Forest Grove on September 29 featuring dancing, card games, arts and entertainment.
Irvin Cobb, noted author, arrived at Alexander Bay with Robert Davis of Munsey's magazine and returned after a fishing expedition showcasing forty one-inch mackerel. The scene occurred near Watertown as Cobb led a local fishing effort during the season.
An old Kellogg's Bran advertisement touts constipation as a cause of diabetes Bright's disease rheumatism hardened arteries brain fatigue and premature aging. It claims most illnesses trace to constipation and promotes Kellogg's Bran as a daily remedy, suitable for all ages and various foods.
An enthusiastic Milford Democratic Women’s Club meeting set plans for the fall election and enrolling new electors to caucus lists. Also notes open house at Milford American Legion headquarters, charity sales, bazaar reports, and local committee updates amid a busy political and civic schedule.
A civic movement to revise Bridgeport’s city charter aims for economy, reduced debt, lower taxes, and efficiency. Committees will canvass for signatures to force Mayor Red Atwater to submit a charter commission proposal, with a September 7 petition deadline.
Gil Kapivanis seeks ushers for the new Doll Puline theatre in Bridgeport. Warde Johnson and Strand Theatre officials say only young women meeting a high school standard will be eligible. Applications open at 12 noon Friday for selection from the pool of applicants.
A chaotic OCR list shows multiple groups holding meetings tonight. Several lodges and unions gather at addresses including 1025 Main Street 238 Gilbert Street and 181 Screst with organizations such as Knights of Pytitus and Women’s Christian Temperance Union among others.
Embers of the Kleverth District report a publican filing in St Ganr Hall on Stratford Avenue seeking license for training of a minor and related matters.
Richard and Brewster Ives, sons of Judge J. Mos Ives, sailed yesterday for Germany aboard the United States finer Reliance. Both are college students and are making the voyage as deck hands.
The mayor criticized the Mooney and Harte bid for the Wallersville school ground work. J J Earle, clerk of the Board of Education and Supply, noted a bid of 9450 submitted and later withdrawn. Officials say the lowest bid was 760, with dispute over the proper contracting process and city employee involvement.
Fragmentary ad style text mentions Sweet Dreams Double Strength and a mosquito remedy. It reads like an old line of health claims and brand names with unclear product lines and dubious pricing, referencing a “Loverly Prug” style advertisement.
In Bridgeport Connecticut an advertisement proclaims rupture experts visiting town offer free advice to all ages. It assures lasting relief regardless of rupture severity or prior appliances, inviting readers to call for comfort and relief and reminding them of the location at 135 Fairfield Ave near Malta Street.
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