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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1928
Page
6
Hartford woman Emma Yockell reports relief from gas pains dizziness and stomach trouble after using Tanlac gaining weight and sleeping better. Ad touts natural herbal roots and promises money back if no relief.
An old advertisement touts Petrraon's Gin-ment as a skin cure for pimples eczema and rashes promising clear smooth skin after a few applications. It urges purchase from a druggist for five cents per box and claims rapid improvement for long lasting pride.
London papers report Secretary Kellogg advocating universal abandonment of submarines. The Weekly Dispatch says Britain and the United States could lead a campaign against subs, with Baldwin's government awaiting reaction. News of the World recalls Washington conference support for abolition and cites Lord Asquith on enforceable prohibitions.
The Senate plans to seek indictment of Robert W. Stewart wealthy Chicago executive for contempt after refusing to answer Senate Teapot Dome questions about Liberty bond profits of Continental Trading Co of Canada. DC grand jury to handle case with potential appeals to higher courts if needed.
A lengthy list of radio programs, stations, and time blocks across New York, Baltimore, and Newark. Includes morning shows, news flashes, orchestras, lectures, weather, and variety segments featuring named hosts, ensembles, and guest performers.
A dense broadcast schedule lists music, orchestras, and talk acts across many stations from WJZ WEAF WOR to WHIO and more. Notable entries include A and P Gypsies, General Motors Party performances, and Time to Retire Boys, with numerous regional programs in Philadelphia Philadelphia Buffalo Buffalo Rochester Rochester and other cities.
The article explains Auction Bridge scoring rules: trick values Spades 9 Hearts 8 Diamonds 7 Clubs 6 No Trump 10, declarer side counts tricks for game, honors and slams on both sides, and bonuses for doubled contracts. It describes prepared versus informal score sheets, single game is 30 points, and examples of doubled and redoubled contracts with trick counts.
Windstorms and heavy rains sweep Southern California causing damage to poultry farms and a real estate office while sparing most homes. Imperial Valley faces potential crop losses but overall benefits drought relief across the state, with lettuce and greens in marketing stages.
Secretary Kellogg left at noon for Ottawa on an official three day visit to the Canadian capital. He is expected back here Friday.
Advance hand for the fifteenth radio bridge game to be aired on WEAF tomorrow at 10 pm. Players include Wilbur C. Whitehead and Milton Work with James G. Stanley of Denver and Mrs. C. E. B. Traver of Salt Lake City. A full analysis appears in Wednesday’s Telegram.
Paris reports a French government plan has amassed about 1.25 billion dollars in exchanges and foreign balances to back the franc. The Bank of France issued 8.9 billion francs in new notes, debt reductions, and treasury deposits from nonbank sources to accumulate funds. Deposits pay interest, boosting treasury revenue and reducing Bank of France borrowings from 28.6 to under 24 billion francs.
William J. McCarthy former prohibition director for New England collapsed and died of heart disease while entering an emergency hospital in Washington DC to seek treatment. He had long been in ill health and had earned a record for enforcing prohibition with thousands of arrests and seizures during his tenure.
Shortly before 2 a m yesterday three young men were arrested near Schulte cigar store at Main and Congress streets for breach of the peace. John Samolek seventeen of Pem broke street Barney Cadzin slateen of Seaviews Avenue and Mick McCoy uinetern of Arctic street held on bonds of 45 dollars each.
A vintage ad encourages mothers to use California Fig Syrup as a gentle laxative for children. It promises quick relief from constipation, feverish irritability, and upset stomach by cleansing the bowels. The pitch claims many mothers keep it handy to prevent tomorrow’s illness.
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