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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1923
Page
4
The New Haven Surgical Co. touts trusses that have saved many from operations. Truss fitters need anatomy knowledge and years of experience to hold ruptures permanently with maximum safety and comfort. The firm’s trained male and female attendants offer examinations with no cost or obligation.
An antique ad touts Zemo from any druggist at 1.90 for large sizes to treat eczema and skin troubles. It claims fast itching relief, cleansing, and healing of sores burns and chafing with a penetrating, inexpensive formula.
August meeting of federal prosecutors and investors Edward M Fuller and W Frank McGee presages further indictments in their firm. Evidence may include National Handrion records showing 170 dollars in checks among Charles A Stoneham Thomas Foley and others. Judge Bondy denied trial request for Fallon and NeGee on contempt charges linked to records in bankruptcy.
A sudden cat epidemic has caused numerous fatalities and injuries in the city. Nine to eleven felines reportedly died over five days, with several cats bitten by dogs and one found in a sewer. Sanitation officials say the toll is unusually high in years.
Bridgeport residents donated 300 music records for disabled veterans at Allingtown hospital, part of a three day collection drive supervised by Bart H. McMaugh. Records were gathered from local stores, packed at American Legion homes on Gun Hill street, and delivered to the hospital. The drive totaled 860 records over three days, with praise for stores and local papers for publicizing the effort.
Local factories have shifted to oil and saved thousands of tons of coal. A national survey led by Artauc Keating tracks coal usage while miners prepare for a potential strike, suggesting minimal impact on local industries if a wider shutdown occurs.
Presidents of the twelve Federal Land Banks met with the Federal Farm Loan board to assess conditions. Reports from districts including New England, New York and New Jersey described agricultural prospects as satisfactory and economic conditions hopeful despite temporary labor shortages and short term indebtedness being liquidated.
Gloucester August 30 Associated Press The Henry Ford of Gloucester led early in the open Fisher men’s race for the Lipton and Fren tay Cups but the six hour time limit expired with the leader still two miles from the finish. The event kicks off Gloucester’s 300th anniversary restoration program with fog causing a postponement earlier.
Births announced for several couples with street addresses and dates in August including Joseph and Nora Dawd, August Benjamin and Helen Sbruce, Angne Maw and Catherne Popsin, and others. Marriage licenses listed for Charina Weiss with Elizabeth Bays and several other pairs with ages and addresses.
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