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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1923
Page
13
Democratic council members plan a Friday night caucus to discuss motions before Monday's meeting. Items include Reck Building permit on Main Street, traffic ordinance, Pleasure Beach matter, and Soldiers' Meld proposal veto. President W de Lavery announced the caucus.
Alderman Lavery said Democrats have not been working together and urged a talk on policy matters. The remark followed questions about party cohesion and suggested a focus on governance over internal divisions.
The day’s activities include a Trinity church Grand Street all day meeting starting at 1 o clock and a birthday party for Mrs M Kats daughter. The German Gapts Ladies Aid meets at 2 90 in Boston Avenue Brooks Street parlors with refreshments. St Johns Episcopal Women’s Auxiliary meets at 3 in 768 Fairfield Avenue with Miss Jessie J Franklin speaking on United Thank Offering. Blanche Eisenstat engagement announced to David Dorkin. Stratfield P T A meets Tuesday at 3 45 at Jackman Avenue school. Azalia 1 8 Past Matrons host supper at Masonic Temple Stratford to benefit the Masonic Sinking Fund. American Legion Ladies Mary card party in Sterling Memorial Building Stratford at 3.
Mayor Alfred N. Phillips of Stamford will address the Third District Democratic club tonight at 2526 Fairfield avenue. The talk, titled A Fighting Democracy, will cover political and civic themes with refreshments after the address. Phillips, a World War veteran and state National Guard major, has a notable history with the American Legion and Connecticut politics. Alderman Eugene Kelly will welcome him and introduce the speaker.
Boston Jan 31 The New England Nurserymen's Association elected James A Tufts Jr of Exeter NH as president D I Wyman of Abington secretary and J R Barnes of Yalesville Conn as treasurer in the meeting today
In Vienna on January 31 a minor stamp hoard upset collectors as the postal adminis tration quietly reissued obsolete Austro Hungarian stamps to boost revenue. The boom ignited a flood of angry letters to the press and a protest from the Bafana Society. The post master continues selling revived issues to vendors, widening the market.
Vintage ad touts Dr Carey's No. viv prescription also known as Marshreet as a guaranteed remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. Claims include toxin elimination, lifelong health gain, and a money back promise if no benefit. Advertises liquid and tablet forms via druggists and local stores.
Stratford news reports Edward Kelly state commander of the American Legion will address Anderson Dunn Kochiss post members and guests at the installation of officers next Monday at 8 pm in Sterling Memorial Building Justus Fennal of Stamford will install as national committeeman Officers to be installed include Edward Barlow Henry Wells Wayne Austin Fritz Holm gren Harold DeLacour Jack Wood Stratford Library hosts Dr B M Baumgardt speaking on The Trend at Modern Thought New high school enrollment reaches record levels with eighty new freshmen and staff transfers Holy Land tour planned for Mr and Mrs Arthur W Cabot Westport death of Andrew F Unbehagen mourned by family and Stratford community Funeral and burial set for Caldwell New Jersey Friday
Los Angeles courtroom plan to jail speed violators expands to Midwest cities as traffic deaths rise. Judge Chambers’ jail terms, replacing fines, curb speeding with early results: hundreds jailed, fewer crashes and injuries after the program’s early days.
Mrs Imore Murray of Brooklyn was shot when a pistol bullet lodged beneath the heart and remained undetected for 17 hours. Mrs Stirker said she unpacked and cleaned a revolver from California two years ago and it discharged yesterday morning. She noticed a severe headache and later found blood on her clothing.
Richard P. Fohrmann husband of the late Hannah Fohrmannu is sole heir to an estate valued at $4000 under the will of the deceased admitted to probate yesterday. He is also named executor.
Fashion's Forecast by Annabel Worthington promotes separate blouse and skirt patterns No. 1096. It details yardage for a 36 inch blouse and skirts in waist sizes 26 to 82 inches, with patterns priced 30 cents for both or 15 cents each, mailed on 16 cents in stamps or coin.
The Barnum school glee club staged the operetta Yankt San last night in the school auditorium with strong support from Japanese stage decor created by pupils. The ensemble wore traditional attire with flowers, parasols, and fans as the school orchestra played between acts. Cast includes Gertrude Zubbott Evelyn Benjamin Catherine Hungerford Helen Hirsch Winifred Lavery and many others.
Fairfield January 31 Special New officers installed last week will sit at their first official meeting this evening A welcome program is planned in honor of the Great Chief of the Connecticut Reservation who will make his annual visit tomorrow night to the tribe.
William Hogan was recently elected president of St Patrick Flory Name society. Officers include A J Rosenthal as vice president Clifford Berger as secretary and Jeremiah O Sullivan as treasurer. A committee of Thomas Maloney John Muldoon Joseph Neidermeyer and John J McGuinness will organize teams for a Lent membership drive.
A vintage Musterole advertisement touts mustard oil ointment as a blister free remedy for bronchitis sore throat stiff neck pleurisy rheumatism and other pains. It claims nurses and doctors recommend it and lists price at five and six cents per jar or tube.
An offer invites asthma and hay fever sufferers to request a free trial of a breathing method. The ad promises relief from difficult breathing, wheezing, and paroxysms regardless of duration, age, or prior treatments, and suggests sending a coupon with no payment or postage due.
A vintage advertisement extols Mulsified Cocoanut Shampoo as a gentler alternative to harsh soaps. It describes using two to three spoons in warm water to create a rich lather that cleanses hair and scalp, removes dust and dandruff, and leaves hair silky and manageable. The ad notes low cost and easy availability at drug stores.
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