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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1925
Page
4
A period ad promotes an Indican test to detect poisoning from foul gases in stomach liver and bowels linked to headaches stomach trouble bad breath and skin issues. It urges urinalysis then Carter's Little Liver Pills to cleanse and improve symptoms with follow up testing to show the toxin leaving the system.
An old advertisement touts Alienric1 Special for rheumatism and neuritis. It claims capsules reduce joint pain and swelling within 24 hours, urging readers to visit Hindle's Drug Store for the bottle and follow directions. The copy presents testimonials of pain relief and implies a general cure for various forms of rheumatism.
Hartford Feb 4 One new lodge was constituted three corner stones laid and four temples dedicated in the grand lodge last year Grand Master Winthrop Buck said in his address at the 12th annual communication of the grand lodge of Connecticut. Land A Mi at the Alasonic Temple here. He noted a wonderful addition to the Masonic home in Wallingford in process of erection grand lodge ample form at 11 oclock by Grand Master Buck and Associate Grand Officers. Grand Secretary George A Ries reported returns from all 190 lodges. There were 2 534 candidates raised and 127 were affiliated. There were 587 deaths. The membership December 31 1924 was 41 5 a net gain for the year of 648. The grand secretary received for the building fund 114 985 50 and for dues initiations and affiliations 118 818 73. He received in all 230 084 25. The session this afternoon the principal business was the election of officers for the current grand lodge year. The following were elected Grand Master Walter T Arnold Meriden deputy grand master Arthur Nash Waterbury grand Senior Warden Theodore Foxted Chester grand Junior Warden Timber S Waller Waterbury grand treasurer Joseph Touths Hartford grand secretary George A Elles grand Senior Deacon X Scofield Stamford grand Reacon George N R Sturges Bridgeport Brand trustees Albert S Comstock Norwich D Fatehartic Wheeler Bridgeport Norman C Stevens Hartford
Prohibition agents identify Washington Delphia Pittsburgh and New York as centers of illegal liquor trade as Senate inquiry into federal revenue intensifies. Officials claim enforcement struggles cross states including Pennsylvania New Jersey and Maryland.
Howard West Haver, a traveling harrowly escaped death at a grade crossing here this afternoon. The automobile was between two freight cars and crashed, he fell into the back seat and crawled out just before the impact. A firefighter helped him to safety as the car was toppled.
An explosion at the Ti. P. and G. Fountain Manufacturers plant in Seymour injured one worker. A fire followed but was extinguished. damage to the plant was slight. The blast originated outside one of the main buildings and may have involved a blowing system.
Report from 1941 notes voters in Chicago paying six dollars extra per person. The article mentions figures like 62 pounds, 25.868, and references individuals including Muse Whitely and Stephen Harkness, with Pendleton cited as announcing details. The text is garbled but centers on voter costs and related figures.
Pleasure Beach Park directors debate city support for Seaview avenue bridge linking the island resort to the park. They seek at least one third of the cost, a forty year bridge, and a five cent admission to fund improvements including a new pool, pavilions, and attractions for next season. Hampton Roads Transport lines may run to Pleasure Beach for excursions. new rides like a Chavo Plane and wall through place of wonders are proposed.
Secretary of Labor James J. Davis plans to attend the annual McKinley dinner this Saturday. Senator Wii Fe han and Governor Jol Tsumbull are listed among speakers, with Senator Howard longer coordinating. The Bridgenort Republicans have a following at the event, aiming to organize a strong table.
A garbled word puzzle is presented with a jumble of clues and misspellings. It hints at varied topics from geography to anatomy and names, forming a quirky, incomplete crossword style fragment.
Lord Bradbury, retiring British member of the Reparation Commission, told a farewell fund event in Paris that Europe’s economic stature is better since the Armistice and pledged hope for reconstruction. He praised American leadership on reparations and the Dawes plan, noting that the burden now shifts toward American shoulders and Europe moves toward the millennium through Allied cooperation.
An apparent paid notice in the London Times claimed Carlyle Blackwell of New York wed Leal Haxton in Berlin on January 1. The ad sparked a search for its author, while Haxton’s circle and Blackwell denied any marriage, calling the notice a possible joke or poison plot.
Loris, Okit Fel, 4 Georges 18, eloped with Cora reat 16 months ago. He was shot and killed as he returned to the home with his wife while Mrs. A Forrest fired bullets that penetrated his body. Mrs. Forrest is jailed.
Twelve hundred employees at the Cameu Record coupant plant faced a panic when a blaze started in the shellac department on the third floor of a seven story building in Jersey City. The fire filled the floors with smoke as three girls were overcome but revived after being taken outside, while many workers used freight elevators to escape. No estimate of damage or loss was available.
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