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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1922
Page
14
An advertisement promotes Hyomei as a quick cure for catarrh and nasal congestion. It claims two minutes of use clears a stuffed head, relieves headaches, and aids breathing awake or asleep. The text touts a complete inhaler kit and a money refund.
Hartford report states John Hanrahan alias Manry Witt faced tampering with a locomotive during the Hast Hartford railroad yards shopmen strike. The case was dropped from the docket in Superior Court as the State’s Attorney entered a nol pros. Hanrahan had been arrested last autumn, jailed briefly, then bond posted. Detectives alleged he attempted to stop locomotive tubes so as to cause an explosion when fired up. The case had been continued after initial breach of peace charges, later renumbered tampering with a locomotive.
A Bridgeport Stratford ad section highlights Christmas giving with The Benefit Shop collecting toys and clothing each Thursday. Readers are urged to donate blankets, clothes, and gifts, while local stores like Jeanette Lingerie and Alfred Fox Piano promote seasonal goods and photo gift services. The piece also notes nearby vendors offering ready to cook holiday treats and hampers for families in need.
The text discusses a tradition where during a certain period wives may exercise temporary authority over their idle husbands. Women may abstain from chores such as washing, weaving and spinning, and even from pipe cleaning, claiming weekly tasks. A prevailing belief warns the goddess would rebuke the rest of five years if any action is performed.
The Recreation committee of the People's church schedules a Christmas bazaar and tea for Saturday from 2 to 5 at 1091 Broad Street. A tea room, tables of food, candy, and fancy articles will be offered with Miss Eugenie Phillipa chairing the bazaar and Mrs. Robert H. Newman assisting.
Barying, 29, who exploited the name of heavyweight Harry Willy in Westport, was sentenced by Judge Newell Jennings in Superior Criminal court to three months in jail on a theft charge involving a taximeter. A second charge of stealing an asutamedila was nol prossed with a guilty plea on the other count. He listed New York as home.
Lions Club reports donations from Founder's Ac ontes sale for Visiting Nurses Home for Convalescent. Plans to build a pediatric convalescent wing, land donated in Nightlg, and $10,100 needed. leaders pledge services and certificates issued to contributors. Dr Louis A Banks urged loyalty and lawfulness in speech.
Connecticut insurance leaders condemn a motor vehicle department proposal to license native automobiles and charge premiums at license issuance. Donald North of the Connecticut Association of Insurance men says the plan is ridiculous and doomed to failure, citing similar rejections in other states. Robbins A. Starckel, MV commissioner, asserts the plan would provide protection while preserving agent autonomy, but critics insist the state cannot dislodge insurers.
Milford officials awarded a contract for painting Milford Town Hall to a local painter, with work to begin immediately. The board accepted the resignation of Hubert Tei Plait, a member of the board, and elected Mr alt to the State Legislature on the Republican ticket in the regent election.
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