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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1926

Page

5

Court halts firm making selective tuning apparatus

Judge Bodine granted an injunction against Splitdorf Electrical Co of New Jersey for infringing patents on a selective tuning system used in radio receivers. The ruling requires an accounting of profits likely in the millions, rejects Navy licensing as defense, and upholds Alexanderson patent claims amid prior art challenges. A lengthy technical decision followed a June hearing without a jury.

Trenton No Ange Bodine Splitdorf Electrical Company New Jersey Radio Corporation of America General Electric Company Westinghouse Electrical and Manufacturing Company Kidae Splitiner Company Trade Ag Alexanderson United States Navy Department Navy Department Nour Alexandersons

Freckle Treatment Ad Promises Quick Clear Skin

An advertisement proclaims Freckle-Faced Girls can remove freckles in four days with a jar of Flite from Hindles Drug Stores. The copy boasts dissolving spots, leaving the skin smooth and clear and promises a money back guarantee if freckles return.

Hindles

Bumsteads Worn Syrup Sees M D Philadelphia Ad

An old Philadelphia advertisement promotes Bumsteads Worn Syrup with claims of extensive testing and nationwide sales. It highlights a price of 58p per bottle and mentions an ext. C and Woothers.

Bumsteads Woothers M.D Philadelphia

Radio Program Highlights Across Cities and Times Today

A whirlwind schedule of broadcasts spans Bridgeport to New York with orchestras, piano recitals, and city weather updates. Notable items include Madison Orchestra, Franklin soprano performances, and concert series from WATE to WTIC and WABC networks.

Tom Heber Mary TMU Shridan Terrace Yleanun Beach Lumteou Music Daly Meun Madison Judg Jr Root Marine Farrelly Orcheorra Ber Ccedon Hart Planter Planter Dave Corey FE Padress Auprave Hatran Miehertra Wattors Astoria Orchetra TY Diaaskatl Davian Orchestra the Berenaders Chequot Beeman Walls Figembie Tek Robertson Ly Robn Inck Cohen EM Realty Associates Mert. Carlo Orchestra Berlant Park Ruth Dowling Soprans Columbia Intertainary Strauaa Colonial Orchestra Brosowar Bisia Dreiger SU PY Kddin Transador Orchestre Carr WLYL New York Nores Roblit Warren Lavelle Willem Lawlor Wang York Halel Chriatman Hygiene Adriva Bigfried Blok Woo NM Yause Finn Ronge Frances Peper Soprane Feview Arcordton Rerital TV Tracy Deoghéris Roosavelt Pam David Putlecman Marjorie and Dagnar Giese Aloane Reuter Wille Charter Premmay Worsser Jork Dougherty Bertha Rodgers Pal Bertha Rodgers Albert Cariley Hayteng Hareball Sores & Trin Arcadiane William Chomnik vin'Intat Wulam Ctnanvk Hixture Mtigation Ogdad Wood Jubiles Singers Langston Raven Martin Morrang Lisher HO Pam Ladle Woods Tandnas Newark Howard Kuies Castor Orchestra SIS PAL Aksiton Orestes Orchestre Afo Yang de Anderuitt Orchestre BAO MM Vandeructt Oreneat Prva Pat Wiseha Goodmax Ballustes Orchestra Waam Newark Buvk Yuneheon Progran Wones Arownity Parisi Iden PAL Alcoa Orchestra WTIC Aartford Hulttes Toney Jackson Jones Silver Glippes Orchestra Gregan Wiener Wils-Pew Torr Orggn Toew x Orchestra Sorwa Orchestra Line Aports Dlo Nate Feniger Paniat Jewleh Macrae Spalter Loewe Vandeville PSE Cotton Club Aste Cie Orchestra PVM van Curler Orchestra Remington Rand Tan Snaha Facobson Rtotlntat KDKA Pittertagh Quebec Racehall Sceres Flotila Cinh

Strong Healthy Men Always Succeed Tablets Claim Health Boost

An advertisement touts Melton Tabs or Muotova Cha Oil Compound Tablets as quick weight gain and nerve improvement solutions. It promises significant gains in thirty days, urging readers to buy from local drug stores with a money back guarantee and a trial offer.

Lewat Melton

Carnegie Observatory Escapes Brush Blaze Near Pasadena

AP reports the Carnegie Observatory on Mount Wilden north of Pasadena in the Sierra Madre range was saved as a 400 acre brush fire burned near the Mount Wilson tollhouse. A desperate hourlong battle left two firefighters overcome by smoke and heat but the observatory remained intact.

Mount Wilden Pasadena Siera Madre Mount Wildon Tollhouse Naimhal

Ex-teller and bandit held for high court

Aug 2 report says a former teller and alleged bandit pled guilty to embezzlement and robbery charges from the Highland Park Peninsula State Bank. He was bound for trial after arraignment, having earlier taken 800 dollars, then returned three days later to rob the manager of 7400 dollars and escape. Police recently nabbed him in New York while he sought help locating two women he purportedly sold or gambled away most of his money.

George W Ford Wighland Park Peninsula State Bank Ford New York

Radio Industry Faces End of Growth Slump

The piece discusses a cooling radio market as growth slows, with manufacturers and retailers coping with overstock and shifting demand. It notes stabilization after a surge, where many shops expanded inventory but could not sustain the heavy demand.

Chads Bac Radio Milarbil Middle West

Two men held in sleuths murder near Toplin

Two suspects were held today in connection with the murder of Jess Easter chief of detectives on a road near Sedalla. The officer and his wife son and aunt were traveling when a man appeared with a flashlight demanded they halt. Easter identified himself and offered aid, then the man opened fire killing the detective. The slayer escaped and suspects were questioned late yesterday.

Plin Mo Tal Jess Easter Here Xeah Sedalla Toplin

Fierce gales plague Gulf as ships report high winds

A chaotic telegramized report cites fierce gales sweeping the Gulf of Mexico with winds near hurricane force. Vessels at 7 north and 190 miles northeast encounter heavy seas and dangerous conditions.

Galnision Gulf of Mexico Grilvesto Wira Wear

Will of local employer leaves chauffeurs and kin sizable bequests

Edward Woolnike and Fennie M Fogk receive major sums from a estate valued with about 7500 in real bequests to a church and siblings. Howard W Cook and a cousin are among interested parties as probate court weighs the will and potential appeal. The estate names 1,000 for another cousin and indicates contention over acceptance and challenge.

Teartwood Aumus Edward Woolnike Main Street Huntfeur Bequest Hia Amployer Misa Fennie M Fogk Tiemant Street Hogatk Fourth Congregational Church Premtoa Cook Howard Dale Road Mariford

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