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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1926
Page
4
An ad promotes cod liver oil tablets as a health tonic for underweight men and women and claims dramatic weight gain. Endorsements from Atlantic City and testimonials state gains of 28 pounds in 8 weeks and improvements in nerves, appetite, and vitality. Sold as 60 tablets for cents with a money back guarantee.
A vintage advertisement promotes Creomulsion as a remedy for persistent coughs and colds. It claims dual action to soothe and heal inflamed membranes, inhibit germ growth, and support recovery after colds or flu, with a money back guarantee if symptoms persist.
Milford, Dee 8. The Milford Wheel club room was crowded for the fall smoker featuring boxing bouts, music, and entertainment. Elm City boxers included Fritz Adamson and Johnny Mack, with draws and decisions in several three round bouts. Community leaders spoke and refreshments were served by Fred Menold’s committee.
A Boy Scout rally last night in Town hall showcased Milford district activities with parents and friends present. Scout Executive C. T. Northrop of the New Haven council led the event under district auspices.
Announcement from Bankers Capital of New York reveals a Connecticut affiliate to trade bank, trust, title, and insurance stocks. Bridgeport office opens in First National Bank building under District Manager Charles F. Randolph. daily quotations arranged with The Post and Telegram. direct wires keep NY markets in view. Executive roster includes notable Connecticut bankers and lawyers with long banking oversight experience.
The Trinity College board of trustees announced the election of Lewis G. Harriman of Buffalo N C as alumni trustee for a three year term. Rev Dr R B W Hutt of Jenkintown Pa was elected assistant professor of philosophy and will assume duties in psychology for the 1927 29 academic year.
Huntington notes report a two and a half day school boiler vacation due to a flooding issue in the basement. Guests included Clarence M Webb and family, Miss Mamie Adams plans winter boarding at Shelton, Cedar Clift Gun club discussed club room fireside plans, Finerald Sewing club held a thimble case lesson, Young People's leagues met at Farmill River Grange hall with new games and an entertainment committee.
Frederic Reed, struck by Edward Rest’s car on the Post road near Maple Shade farm in Westport, remains in Norwalk Hospital with three ankle fractures and head injuries possibly affecting hearing. Reed, who lacked a permanent address, had been en route to Norwalk for work. Rest, released on $60 bond, faces investigation. Also reported: Veno's repeated failures to appear in town court on reckless driving charges led to re-arrest and ongoing police inquiries. Red Cross drive yields 40 percent higher enrollment, the largest since 1919, with 13 districts and volunteer captains aiding canvassing and public lectures by Commodore W. B. Longfellow. A series of art history lectures by Robin G. Sherwood continues at Library Hall.
Rev N A Hall hosts an "at home hour" for Methodist Episcopal parishioners on the second Thursday each month from 2 to 4 pm at the parsonage on street. Westport officer Sik reports Dewitt C Clinton of Bridgeport was arrested for DUI after a shore road collision. no injuries, $200 bond set. Penny supper raises funds at the church basement featuring meat loaf, baked beans, and a treat menu. proceeds support club aims. Ledford house girls basketball beat Crofut and Knapp Hat company 9 to 6 in their season opener, captained by B L Cahey with Karenowski scoring six points.
New York reports a contrast between the usual year end curtailment in industry and a retail holiday trade surge. Steel, lumber, and auto output slowed, while retail demand remained buoyant. cotton prices fell, some auto plants suspended, but rubber producers formed a 49.06 million pool to stabilize crude rubber pricing. Rail wage bills rose nearly 16 million as 7.5 percent raises for conductors loom, and freight traffic stayed high at over a million cars weekly. steel demand slipped to about 70 percent capacity with a January recession outlook and a potential 6 percent bottom before any upturn.
The National Student Federation selected the University of Nebraska to host its convention next year. The decision followed invitations from Ohio State, Iowa, Stanford, Cornell, and Mount Holyoke, with the event set for the first week of December. The federation also announced two new executive committee members, Mrs. Rhea Smith of Southern Methodist University and Horace Chapman Rose of Princeton, and formed a committee to study fraternities.
A well known Cincinnati businessman describes severe neuritis after influenza and relief only after using Sloan's Liniment. He reports restored arm health, disappearance of pain, and rapid swelling and inflammation reduction as the liniment increases healing blood flow. He urges readers to buy a bottle for 35 cents.
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