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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1924
Page
7
Mahatma Gandhi, Indian nationalist leader, was released from personal imprisonment by government order. He had been sentenced on March 18, 1922, to six years for sedition linked to the non cooperation movement. Doctors advised six months’ seaside convalescence.
Conway Arkansas reports a village hit by a severe storm last night eight miles north. Three general mercantile stores two Amith shops the school post office doctor residences and many homes were partially or totally destroyed with no serious injuries.
Domestic discord grows from indigestion and Degering Ulatbo offers Tasmrated Magnesia in powder or tablet form. A teaspoonful in water after meals neutralizes stomach acids quickly and Bismated Magnesia is not milk of carbonate citrate. Safe, prompt relief advertised for purchase at reliable drug stores.
An old advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable substitute for calomel. It claims they purify the blood, improve complexion, avoid plump tongue coating, and ease constipation by acting on liver and bowels without dangerous after effects. One or two nightly doses urged, with prices 15c and 10c.
An old advertisement touts Rheuma as relief for rheumatic pains, claiming uric acid is the culprit and promising fast action after starting today. It advertises skepticism-friendly claims, availability in Hindle and Levety wares, low prices, and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
An old advertisement touts an internal treatment for piles claiming external cures are ineffective. It credits Dr Leonhardt with a remedy named Hem-Roid tested on 1000 cases and sold with a satisfaction guarantee at drugstores, promising easy ingestion and nationwide availability.
An advertisement promotes Zeme, a antiseptic liquid claimed to relieve itching and cleanse skin. It urges asking a druggist for a 36 arst bottle and applying to treat pruritus, ringworm, blackheads, blotches, and related skin troubles, noting Zemo soap and ointment are available.
Dr Edward Chiera, Assyriology professor at the University of Pennsylvania, attacked Genesis at a Baptist clergy meeting, calling creation stories Babylonian and urging openness to science. Several clergymen walked out as he spoke, but others offered thanks for the address.
New York on February 4 theater producer William A. Brady pledged to return to the Commissioner of Accounts on February 13 with one thousand witnesses to prove that three managers last year received a 225000 bonus from ticket speculators. He refused to name the managers but offered to testify before any committee to reveal the names and end ticket speculation. He cited the Army Navy game scandal and said other sporting events were similarly capitalized by ticket gougers and he would support the charges whenever needed.
Governor Templer will address a Newtown Congregational church forum tonight on the topic Finding Your Work. Rev G Herbert Ekins organized the event for residents, with a series of prominent speakers planned for future meetings.
Danbury officials announced plans to develop state owned land along Sugar Hollow road into a public park. A Telegram report notes the Sugar Hollow site lies near the Danbury Norwalk highway and the old coach road between New York and Boston. The park commission members, including Albert M. Turner and Parker, visited to assess use.
Willam McAdoo and Mrs McAdoo passed through Albuquerque New Mexico last night en route to Washington for the funeral of Woodrow Wilson. McAdoo declined interview and his secretary said there would be no public statements on politics or the Senate until after Mr Wilson's services.
Obituary notices list funeral services for William W H Page, held at his home on Clifford Street and at Bleab S.vera giant church this morning. Also noted are services for Annie McKiwen wife of George Meliven. Florence Louise Allen of 28 Suburban Avenue Stratford. Bernard P. Monahan. George Inskip. Charlotte Evelyn Roe. Dennis Daly. Ella R. Miller. Austin C. Doward. Mary Baloguch. Robert E. Sullivan and George Jennings. Burial locations include St Michael's cemetery and Union Cemetery Norwalk.
Washington observes a rare bipartisan tribute to Woodrow Wilson on the Senate floor and in the House as leaders praise his wartime leadership and peacemaking efforts. Senator Lodge and Robinson lead the praise, describing Wilson as a man of remarkable ability and strong character who guided the nation through harsh years and helped secure victory and peace.
An old style advertisement touts Leonardi's Cough Syrup as soothing and effective for hacking coughs bronchitis croup and whooping cough. It markets relief for children and adults and urges purchase at Leverty Drug Co with Creosoted syrup claimed to be safe and beneficial.
Senator Robinson eulogizes former President Woodrow Wilson noting his wartime leadership and peace efforts while acknowledging mixed opinions on the League of Nations. Tributes also reach Belgium from King Albert and Cardinal Mercier as readers are reminded of the enduring impact of his career and the sorrow over his passing. An advertisement touts Foley Pills for kidney relief.
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