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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1927
Page
11
A satirical collage of holiday humor and cartoonish quips. It pokes fun at last minute shoppers and social quirks, featuring mock editorials, neighbor jabs, and light adult humor about cards, gifts, and Christmas wishes. The piece weaves in names and mock dialogues amid seasonal chatter and wishful stocking stuffer jokes.
John Roman, an American citizen born in Boston, was sentenced to six years by a Lithuanian military tribunal for the slaying of Jonas Brundza, an army surgeon, at a Baltic seaside resort last August. Motive centered on alleged jealousy over attention paid to Mrs Roman. Roman and his Lithanian wife had run a car and machinery business in Lithuania before their disputes and separation.
City Engineer James A McElroy files a budget request of 856,885, about 36,000 above this year's operation limit, seeking 3,500 more for a legislated salary increase and allocations for assistants. Additional needs include 1,250 for a suburban cur, 6,500 for a calculating machine, and 509 for street monuments. Zoning Commission also files a request of 55 under the year’s 180 allowance, with funds chiefly for advertising.
Congressman Schuyler Merritt of Stamford will leave Washington on Wednesday to spend Christmas holidays with his family at their Stamford home. He plans to return to his office on January 4 at the expiration of the holiday recess.
The Miamogue Yacht Club held its annual meeting at the Seaview Avenue clubhouse. Officers elected for 1928 include Commodore Elliott Brown, Vice Commodore George Hauser, Rear Commodore Albert Schmidt, Secretary George B Frost, and Treasurer William R Hoffman. The Board of Governors for a three year term includes Sherman Snow and William Horus. Membership was strong and committee reports supported a high club standing.
The Federal Arbitration Board ruled increases for Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen on western railroads. Passenger firemen gain 30 cents daily, other employes 35 cents. About 55,000 workers on 65 roads benefit. The decision, signed by four members, followed disagreements and a withdrawn road representation. The action prompts questions about the board’s status post December 5. The political line notes a blunt cash plank.
The article argues water is the key element in the body, more vital than minerals or protein, and urges readers to adjust drinking and eating habits to maintain health. It notes civilizations rise where water is abundant, and previews rules for daily water needs and curing disease through diet and hydration. It also includes reader Q A sections on sulfur for blood purification, Melba toast bread choices, and arthritis explanations.
Bridgeport Telegram invites readers to write to Dr. Frank McCoy about intimate issues and receive a personal reply. Include a self addressed envelope if a reply is desired.
Prevent minor coughs from becoming serious with Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. A small dose at onset gives speedy relief for both children and adults. Ask for Foley's Honey and Tar. Sold everywhere.
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