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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1924
Page
4
An wartime style advertisement extols Kellogg's Bran as a cure for constipation and related diseases in children. It claims the product cleanses the intestine, removes toxins, and improves bowel function, with guarantees and widespread doctor endorsement. It promotes daily consumption, recipe uses, and availability in stores.
In France a soldier who died recently will be buried in Rochester's Potter's Field. The Great War Veterans Association announced the burial will be paid by comrades who raised funds after a British pension fund could not cover the expense. The body was taken in charge by the American Legion’s T. Sims post, with local veterans seeking funds to avoid burial in another nation’s debt.
Hon. Giles reports Colonel Reginald I. MeHy of Unalamo ra City was cited by the War Department for gallantry in action. On April 25, 1900, then Second Lieutenant Jie Wally led nine men against 2006 insurgents in Luzon, routing them with no injuries to his unit.
An error in international military expenditure figures misrepresented France United States and Great Britain costs. French outlays were shown at 450 million francs with a 20 francs per dollar rate, while US and UK figures used gold. corrected by exchange adjustments the total gap reaches about 660 million dollars, altering perceived French military policy.
Josephine Sawyer, noted novelist and wife of Walter F C Tich borne, died at her home today following illness. She authored Every Inch A King and Alls Fair In Love.
In Superior Court yesterday Charles and Louis Levin sue Von Wettberg for 42000 note unpaid with 27000 due plus interest. They seek 35000 damages and an injunction to stop transferring stock in American Ware Company Wettberg Inc. and related holdings.
A Southern Pacific freighter bound for New Orleans struck a line of barges off the Statue of Liberty, sinking two barges. Two men on the barges were reported missing while the freighter remained undamaged and continued to New Orleans.
A jumbled OCR fragment lists medicines and supplies including boric acid cod liver oil peppermint glycerin suppositories laxatives toothpaste and cosmetics. Items mention Rexall brands such as Laxati Tablets liver salts bronchial jelly and catarrh remedies with prices and notes on hair brushes syringes and stationery.
The Welfare Department announces today a series of personnel changes driven by last fall’s Republican victory. Eleven positions swap hands across Health and Charities, including Frank P. Stapleton as chief sanitary inspector and multiple inspectors, clerical staff, and laboratory posts. New appointees include Catherine Matson, James Clark, and Michael J. Reilhr, with several replacements at the Hillside home and in Vital Statistics.
The Board of Control voted 70 000 to the cattle tuberculin testing program and allowed 148 000 to build four cottages at the Meriden School for Boys. Delegates from multiple cities urged the cattle testing funding, stressing milk safety from tuberculin tested herds. The board also granted 280 to Washington for railroad indebtedness.
In Salem county, Robert and Beasie Atkinson were jailed after six year old Miriam Atkinson's body was found in a water well at their Woods town home. Authorities hold them pending investigation into the death and burial.
Hartford dispatch reports Boston detectives in Hartford investigating the barber murder of Alfred Fontes. Anthony Shaves of Nutmeg restaurant on State Street denied involvement after an alibi. letters from Hartford were found among Fontes's effects, including a threatening note signed by James Brannel or Grunnells.
State's Attorney Garlick prepares for February term of Criminal Superior Court. Key docket likely centers on seven Darien firefighters charged with arson. State Police Sergeant John Kelso at Ridgefield barracks coordinated arrests and initial evidence work begins as the term nears.
Census Bureau data shows total tobacco held by manufacturers and dealers at January 1 with 851,990,177 pounds in stock, down from 1,401,800,088 pounds a year earlier, highlighting changes in tobacco reserves.
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