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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1924
Page
6
An advertisement extols red blood as the source of vitality, strength, and nerve power. It touts wine as a blood-builder, claiming the remedy can rebuild health, improve circulation, and renew vigor within days at a low cost. The copy urges readers to start treatment immediately for lasting benefits.
An old advertisement touts Musterole as a topical treatment to prevent colds from turning into the flu. It extols rub-on application with camphor and menthol, promising rapid relief through improved circulation and warm cooling sensations. Also notes a milder Children’s Musterole version for babies and small children with price references.
An old advertisement extols coconut oil as a splendid shampoo claiming it cleanses scalp, deep moisturizes, and leaves hair milky and wavy. It touts a simple home method using coconut oil and soap to generate a rich lather and rinse away dirt, recommending a ready made shampoo as alternative.
Miss Ethel Cherry of the New Heaven Protective Association urged support for the State Farm for Women at Niantw to replace old buildings. She contrasted Farm reforms with prisons noting inmates are examined, treated if needed, and taught trades to support honest living after release, unlike confined prisoners. The meeting included over sixty women and local attendees.
In Peb, 1923, Fred Gilbert Smith, president of the American Steamship Owners' Association, said the year 1928 was difficult and discouraging for shipowners worldwide in his report to the annual meeting. Smith was reelected president. Gale H. Carter, David J. Warden, Eugene E. O'Donnell and Winthrop J. Marvin were reelected as vice presidents and leaders in their posts.
A dentist relates an amusing patient tale about a crown fitting described as painless and swift. The man compares the crown experience favorably to prior extractions and jokes about the office’s modern pain elimination methods. The dentist notes patients were sent home satisfied and emphasizes free examinations.
President Coolidge urged federal, state, and local cooperation to aid the NW farming sector. Proposals include a Norbeck plan funded to diversify crops and finance livestock and dairy, with strict creditor participation and extended War Finance Corporation lending through year end. Officials warning that aid must reconstruct, not transfer losses, and banks must agree to debt refinancing and prudent lending.
In New York on February 4, Union College president A G Richmond urged that world relations must be handled in a Christlike spirit or no solution will come. He warned against worship of wealth and warned that ending war through gold would lead to endless slaughter, urging education away from such a philosophy.
Anthony Patrone of New York and Antonio Abriola were named administrators of the estate of Gigvina Padrone Chillido who died in this city Sunday by Judge Lout Milor in Probate Court yesterday. Mrs Chilling left a $5100 estate including a family house at 4 Capitol Avenue to son Antonio Chilline, plus cash in banks. Antonio Cosacchs left a half interest in the Caracas Theatre at 04 George Street and an automobile. Frank O Bla was named executor but declined to act.
Members of St Vincent's Hospital alumnae from WITL and the class of 1924 attend the funeral of Anna Gunningham at St Vincent's Hospital in Torrington this morning. The service honors a trained nurse and alumna of the hospital.
A Gotham woman completed a purchase of the JMarlin Arms Plant in New York on February date, acquiring the wartime munitions factory for about 40 thousand dollars. The deal transfers ownership of the plant and its machinery, with no liquidating details disclosed.
Mexico City Feb 4 c a press) President Opregos hopes for a decisive battle with rebels along Yorilla lagoon near Valle De Santiago failed as rebels retreated after a small skirmish with the federal vanguard. Dieguez commands dispersed rebel bands to counter Escobar and Rios who aim to trap and cut off retreat toward Guadalajara and Morelia. Caraveo’s forces defeat Herrejon near Maravalio. Larraga’s band beaten near Villa Guerrero. A parade in Mexico City observes the constitutional anniversary.
Reports say the prosecution of William J. Corcoran former Middlesex County district attorney for attempting blackmail may shift from Suffolk to Middlesex. Arrests of Mrs Reese and Mrs Duggan in traps on wealthy men bolster the move, with them summoned before the Middlesex Grand Jury. Harry E. Levenson and others appeared before the grand jury as about six secret indictments were issued by the jury to Judge John F. Brown. Levenson had pleaded guilty to similar charges in Suffolk and testified that Corcoran had tried to bribe jurors, triggering a mistrial. Stenographers Farley and Hakell testified about Corcoran’s earlier trial.
At the American Museum of Natural History trustees meeting in New York on February 4, expenses have surged 260 percent over three years due to living costs and wages. The endowment of 17.6 million dollars remains short by 3 million for maintenance, with a projected need of 15 million to finish current buildings and 20 million for a permanent endowment. President Fen Pahfell Osborne announced retirement of first vice president Cleveland Fl Dadge after 16 years. George M. Baker will succeed him.
In Turin on February 4, the infant daughter of Yolanda, eldest daughter of King Vietor Immanuel, and Count Calvi di Beorrelo was baptized at Villa San Sevarino chapel. The King Queen and Crown Prince attended. Godmother was the Queen. Crown Prince served as godfather. ceremony held in presence of Calor di Hergalo family.
Dr Prank Webb sues lelen J Botafor executrix of the Botsford estate for 1562 in common pleas court claiming he was only paid 200 for medical services. Webb’s license to practice was recently revoked. Also Kath eringe MacFayden executrix sues Charles A Paul in superior court for 1400 for services and materials in October 1921.
New York prosecutors asked Federal Judge Knox to issue padlock orders against saloons cabarets and restaurants for Volstead Act violations. One padlock was granted against a West waterfront saloon and a tentative order against a theater district gambling spot. Shanley's Forty-Third Street restaurant was dismissed as closed. Prosecution plans to file against 400 more and returns to target Chateau-Thier hotel Leonard's ringside and the Greenwich Village mill tomorrow.
Mrs. Mary O Pray of 26 Bolton Place Brocton Mass describes severe indigestion and breathlessness after grip. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring strength, sleep, digestion, and relief from chest and back pains after months of trial. Free books offered. pills 60 cents a box. Advertisement.
An advertisement-like claim from Mies Jr. H. Boots of Buchanan County Indiana touts a hair darkening remedy. It promises to make a person appear twenty years younger by mixing Valence with bay rum Garbo Compound and glycerine then applying every other day until the hair darkens, noting no staining on skin and easy availability at drug stores.
An ornate, error riddled advertisement promotes sulphur for eczema skin relief. It claims instant relief from irritation and a smooth skin finish, urging readers to use a small jar from a drugstore as a remedy.
Modern science offers two film fighting methods that disintegrate film at all stages and remove it without harmful scrubbing. Tests prove these methods highly effective and a new toothpaste named Pepsodent is now advised by leading dentists worldwide.
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