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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1924
Page
3
An old advertisement touts McCoys Cod Liver Oil tablets as tasty and easy to take for convalescence and rapid weight gain. It claims men and women can gain five pounds in forty days, with up to 3% daily increases and benefits for run-down children, urging purchase from druggists.
An advertisement touts a powerful non poisonous antiseptic claimed to destroy pernicious germs of catarrh. It markets a product available from Hindi Dragon or Kinsella’s store for 69 cents. The copy urges wiping, direct application to nasal passages, and suggests a week of use.
Fragmentary text suggests discussion of health remedies and back pain. It mentions kidney flushing, vitamins, herbs, and possible home remedies, but content is garbled with many nonstandard terms and errors, making a coherent summary difficult.
The text references a product named Join'-Base or Joint-Ease aimed at rheumatism relief. It mentions quick lasting relief and sounds like a promotional snippet with unclear claims and dubious ingredients. The readable parts lack verifiable facts or sources.
President Coolidge warns the United States is not obliged to police cities and discusses authority over urban safety. He references wartime figures and the role of federal and local officials, noting emergency measures and the responsibilities of city leaders in maintaining order.
The court rules that both husband and wife are guilty of bigamy amid a tangled case. Testimony references George W. and a prior attributions, with details about a trolley ordinance dispute and alleged communications. The proceedings mention Pearl Maran and other individuals, aligning with a complex family and legal dispute.
Treasurer Gipatr at the capitol reported a Treasury check deposited with Putnam Bank, bringing the total to £115,000. The remaining funds show 88 669 to $h, AOA and will be audited for accuracy.
A doctor in New Haven County notes the high cost of illness and argues it is cheaper for a sick person to die. He cites public attitudes toward nurses and the strain on medical resources, suggesting nurses adopt a wage set of 4 to 19 a week, down from 4 to 10 a week.
The article reports a Chinese individual detained in Hartford tied to the Tong War, seeking release. It notes a warrant and ongoing legal actions in Boston Municipal Court, with references to extradition questions and affidavits affecting custody.
In Woodstock, Baunton Hoult receives a Democratic Senate endorsement from a New York official, with Franklin D. Roosevelt praising his courage to stand by principles and to address needs of the average citizen. Roosevelt stresses that Hoult, if elected, would earn broad national support for courage, principles, and unselfishness.
Former Justice Mihlon Pitner of the Supreme Court died in Washington on December 9 at age 66. He retired from the bench in 1921 due to ill health and had been living at home in the capital since then. The death followed years of serious illness, with no immediate prognosis given.
A brief classified note offers Paris coats described as unusually beautiful, priced at 29.50. The entry repeats the offer with similar wording, suggesting a fashion sale listing.
A selection of children and family books is offered with varied titles and prices. Tony Sarg’s Book for Children, Mother Goose editions, Peter Rabbit stories, Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy, Thornton Burgess works, Zinger Plays, and Volland illustrated volumes are listed along with classics like Moby Dick and Typee. Main floor rear.
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