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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1924
Page
4
Advertisement claims Henephs Honey and Tar Cough Lozenges provide quick relief from coughs and colds. Describes rapid soothing action, gradual dissolving in the mouth, and targeted delivery to throat inflamed areas. Promotes availability at Indlp Pharmacy.
A garbled OCR style note discusses swollen joints and mentions remedies failing and a joint base, with unclear product names and possible drug references. It references Hindu store or rehab items and suggests seeking treatments, but the text is incoherent and poorly legible.
Congress moves to finish year’s work with major highway of appropriations and tax measures under pressure from Senate probes and House disputes. The looming June adjournment comes as leaders eye passage of treasury and interior bills, amid political friction and procedural gridlock.
An inventory of the total loss from the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey property fire will be prepared in a joint conference today between insurance company officials and manager Fred Worrell. The exact amount is not estimated, but expected to approach the millions, as the blaze affected the wheel and paint shops at the Winter Headquarters.
A garbled report details accidental deaths in Benham and Gustave Vindonic of Indiana, both linked to automobile incidents in late January. John J. Phelan and Cooner Phedin discuss fault and timing, noting a child’s dash in front of a car driven by Frank Gryalski and the efforts to stop the vehicle.
A garbled report discusses Wisconsin politics as rediation and present suit terms emerge. It notes Republican opposition, possible adjournment timing, and lingering bills, with focus on taxes, Finance and Means committee actions and looming deadlines.
Glum claims flour shipment was on consignment as Pillsbury Mills fights bankruptcy. Milly seeks reclamation of goods before Referee John Keogh. Pillsbury argues title to merchandise did not pass to Gram Corp until payment. Last shipment of $340,000 unpaid. third hearing held with no decision until all reclamation claims are heard.
The Harvard Alumni Association and a civic committee announce a March 30 observance for Sir Eliot, 90, former Harvard president, honored for his four decades of leadership. Attendees include Harvard alumni and notable citizens nationwide.
Representative Arthur M Marsh of Bridgeport's Go will consult with the Board of Relief between 9 and 10 this morning on the increased water assessment from 1729 328 to 3 B2k 400. This marks the first private hearing since sessions began last Saturday morning. A large number of corporations will be heard this week, while only one taxpayer sought a home assessment reduction of 360 yesterday. Through Monday, 213 hearings totaling 1850 081 were filed with the board.
At Lenine meeting yesterday delegates spoke in many languages. The principal speaker was a Papi from New York City, supported by civic workers from Walters party and Fridgeri, outlining aims and civic improvements for the district.
Local reports say reformer Pussyfoot Johnson will deliver a lecture on the Cross and the Crescent at the List Methodist Church this Thursday under the Bridgeport Fister association and the Council for Churches. Johnson, who has canceled a world tour, claims to have addressed over 1.5 million people in total.
Persistent coughs and colds risk serious lung trouble. Treomulsion emulsified creosote claims to soothe inflamed membranes and heal the throat. Advert says creosote is a traditional remedy with medical endorsement, promising relief and immune support after colds or flu, urging readers to consult their druggist for purchase.
Brig General Maurice B Payne of New London will be commissioned major general this week and assigned to command the 43d National Guard Division, making him Connecticut’s first National Guard major general. The division, drawn from units in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont and Maine, reflects the state’s leadership in recruiting and training troops.
A well known authority recommends using four ounces of Lat Salts dissolved in water before breakfast for a week to ease rheumatics and digestive issues caused by excess hydrochloric acid. The ad claims Lat Salts neutralizes acidity, stimulates the liver and kidneys, and promotes digestive fluids, with thousands of satisfied users.
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