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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1928
Page
4
An ad touts Sage Ter Recipe claiming natural hair restoration after several applications. It markets a druggist made solution from ancient herbs and promises fading gray, improved shine, and a youthful appearance for men and women.
Cuban delegates push to create a separate labor division within the Pan American Union, with debate over scope and political aspects. Hughes supports broader labor scope. Argentina and others push to prune internal regulations and decide whether to draft a fundamental convention or merely amend working arrangements. Session adjourned before a vote.
Steve Lengyel of Bridgeport sues his wife Katie Lengyel in Superior Court seeking damages of 9000 and reconveyance of title to two Bartram Avenue lots. He states they married April 1, 1804 and that he loaned her 2000 to send to relatives in Hungary. He alleges she deeded the land without returning papers and locked him out, asking for right to enter the home and recover valuables.
A jury in Superior Court returned a verdict for White Line Bus Corporation against Mrs Marty McKiernan of 362 Catherine Street. She sued for 10000 for injuries from a July 2 1927 incident on Frank Street near Madison Avenue when a bus allegedly started as she attempted to alight.
A compact ad-style note promises a simple pleasant tasting tablet that eases cold symptoms. It markets a product as fast relief with a nasal and chest soothing effect and notes a price around thirty five cents. The copy mentions a warning about stronger drugs but emphasizes safety for home use. It foregrounds quick, effective relief with a light, informal tone.
A scrambled crossword style list presents horizontal clues for vegetables, tools, measures, and objects with many misprints. Names of people and places appear in broken form alongside definitions ranging from furniture to behavior and verbs.
Boston Feb 1 The prohibition issue faces high spirited youth as lawyer Francis Peabody urged Massachusetts voters be asked whether the Eighteenth Amendment should be modified or repealed. He appeared before a legislative committee promoting a petition to compress the voters and seek their view. Crile Stackemann argued the bills seek only to advise Congress of constituents desires.
Springfield police detain a 14 year old boy described as polite and well nourished who cannot reveal his identity or home. A clothing mark from a New York firm is the only clue, and authorities seek help from New York police. He stands at attention with a military bearing, suggesting possible prior attendance at a military school.
Yale News questions Morris driver’s reminiscence of four hacks hurling overripe eggs at William Jennings Bryan during his 1896 speech on Newsaven Green. Baker disputes the egg throwing, saying no witnesses confirm the incident, though Yale students reportedly supported the boast.
The Central Vermont railway will resume passenger service from St Albans to White River Junction with connections to Montreal and Boston starting Monday, after flood closures since early November. Receiver John W. Redmond and George W. Gaston announced the restoration.
Connecticut Highway Department reports four new concrete mix formulas from tests in Portland and field trials. Calcium chloride allows curing in under two weeks, with some pavements open in three days, reducing detours, wear on tires, and annual state maintenance costs.
Danbury agrees to a 10000 settlement with Danbury Power and Transportation, ending an eight year dispute over 623000 in assessments. The check was paid by A W Sperry of New Haven and the vote to accept was nine to three, with Democratic opposition and mayoral veto overridden. The case originated from the Danbury and Bethel Street railway bankruptcy and was briefly tied to a Supreme Court schedule before the compromise.
Anna Powers sues Esther Rothenstein alleging injuries after tripping on a weighty stair in a dwelling at 181 Howard Avenue. The suit filed in Superia court yesterday seeks damages of 2500 dollars.
Luan Cawman of Greenwich sues B T Newman of Stratford claiming a hand injury occurred December 17 1927 when she hired him to drive to Blythewood where she worked as a dietitian. The suit seeks 2000 in damages. The driver allegedly closed the door on her hand as they reached the destination.
Vague notes describe a mystery remedy labeled as Little Green Capsules claimed to ease rheumatic pain. The garbled text references quick relief, limited side effects, and mentions ingredients or effects tied to “Albwoo” and other unclear terms.
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