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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1928
Page
3
An old advertisement touts weight gain pills claiming to turn "skinny men" into healthier, energetic individuals. It promises dramatic pounds gained and improved vitality with McCoy’s products and Cod Liver Oil tablets, urging readers to buy through mail order.
Senate debate centered on suspending mining in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia with both parties backing an inquiry. Johnson Reed and Copeland pressed for a presidential commission or hearings while Neely warned against more mine regulations as miners and operators face a tense stalemate.
The Rhode Island General Assembly was told by a special committee that divorce laws should be liberalized rather than restricted. The panel said there is no popular demand for change but noted clergymen and reformers call for action. it linked rising divorce to feminism and changing attitudes toward marriage.
A vintage ad-like passage argues babies suffer fussiness and stomach issues, promoting Fletcher's Feud as a safe remedy. It asserts Fletcher's signature product contains no harmful drugs and promises a free book on care and feeding with each bottle.
Kansas farmer Allein Weaver told Interstate Commerce Commission officials that farming yields poor returns. Weaver, owner of 6,000 acres, said wealth came from real estate and loans, not farming, and that most area farmers fall behind on interest payments. He contrasted his experience with fellow farmer PF Hopkins who blamed the farming slump on credit issues.
Connecticut savings banks and savings departments of national banks and trust companies will pay a combined total tax of 1 669 872 66 for 1928, up 151 351 9B from 1927. Deposits to Jan 1 1938 reached 802 63b 100, vs 737 367 868 prior year. savings bank totals show 587 901 868 on Jan 1 1928 and 645 578 502 on Jan 1 1927.
Paris with twenty six nations entered to compete in the Davis Cup. Italy joins the lineup as defending champion. France Britain Chile Argentina and Spain among entrants. In the American zone United States China and Japan are listed. Draw scheduled Friday at Lyses Palace by President Doumeigus.
The Declarer reasons that trump management is crucial after the dummy’s hand is exposed. The reviewer analyzes optimal play to establish trumps and secure tricks, outlining key sequences and defensive considerations.
In a bridge scenario the Declarer weighs risk of finesses against the king positions in West and East. An insurance sequence begins with winning with the Ace of Diamonds, leading clubs to dummy, then a spade finesse to tempt the king, while discarding diamonds from the South hand. This plan aims to guard against losing the game if the finesse fails, aiming for a small slam rather than a pure game, with tomorrow and Saturday’s Bridge page noted.
Senate investigators grilled directors of Continental Oil and Sinclair Consolidated over a $000 million oil contract chain. Witnesses, led by Walsh, defended price differentials and claimed executives acted on perceived best bargains while avoiding profit misdirection.
Between 40 and 45 year old Frank Haines of Anoka and 21 year old Gena Holan, a maid, burned to death when a large home owned by Morrie Barns van Norle burned at New Noilie’s residence. Mrs Noilie suffered severe facial injuries while HP Griffith of Philadelphia and Bath escaped by leaping from a second story window.
An ad promotes Pinex based cough syrup made at home with pine extract and sugar syrup claiming quick relief for dry and chest coughs. It touts strong soothing effects on throat membranes and bronchial symptoms, urges asking a druggist for Pine and syrup blend, and promises satisfaction with a money back offer.
Inlaid linoleum with marble patterns allows ink or shoe polish spills to wipe away without soaking, finish runs through to burlap back. Effective 9 inch diagonal blocks fit offices, public buildings, and homes. Priced at $2.50 per yard. Third Floor.
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