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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1926
Page
8
A vintage advertisement touts Bronchuline as a quick, effective remedy for long lasting coughs. It describes a weary patient, after years of coughing, choosing Bronchuline to regain health and sleep, urging readers to see Tilngles Drug Store and Kinsella's Drug Stores for purchase.
A noted skin specialist touts Menthol Sulphur as a fast remedy for pimples and skin breakouts on the neck arms and body. The harmless inexpensive treatment is advertised as a proven remover and urges readers to ask druggists for Rowles Mentho Sulphur. Clip and mail the coupon now.
Thousands suffer itching skin and eruptions but Moone's Emerald Oil claims to banish trouble in seven days or money back. The oil penetrates pores to reach the cause, leaves pores free to discharge poisonous secretions, and requires few drops per application. Available at Hincke's and progressive drug stores with a money back guarantee.
Peppermint candy Partola is marketed as an appetite stimulant with laxative and antiseptic qualities. The advertisement promises improved morning appetite after two mint doses and touts Partola as a tasty after dinner mint. Boxes priced 30c and 60c.
By Lewis H. Han, the article forecasts a strong first half of 1926 with high production and profits, but warns of possible recession in the second half if oversupply and speculative optimism are not restrained. It cites building activity, auto production, retail credit expansion, and farming rehab as key factors shaping the outlook.
Attorney Joseph J. Devine, approved by Judge Leonard J. Nickerson, was named committee to sell the Gaynor Manufacturing Company real estate and equipment to satisfy a mortgage held by City National Bank. Sale set for March with appraisers to submit estimates by March 4. named appraisers include Alvin H. Hancock Percy pv. Anderson and Edward L. W Fravenberger.
Shelton marks 202nd anniversary as the community trace its origins to Ripton and Pootatuck settlements. The piece recalls early Stratford borders, Indian villages, and key figures such as General Wooster, Commodore Hull, and local founder Edward N. Shelton, whose era shaped Huntington Shelton’s growth.
Records trace Shelton becoming a borough in 1882 with first warden Charles H. Nettleton who died recently. Nettleton led Darby Gas, while Shelton’s railroads entered in 1848 and its bank opened in 1893. Post office started 1894 under Horace Wheeler. Plumb Library gifted by D W Plumb in 1895. Census shows growth from 1,301 in 1860 to 9,475 in 1920. Shelton chartered in 1915 with FH W. Kneen as first mayor in 1917. The town’s name changed from Huntington to Shelton in 1819. area, roads, and expansion noted.
The Cleveland News quotes Bishop Joseph Schrembs head of the Cleveland Roman Catholic Diocese calling prohibition fanaticism. He comments on Cardinal O Connell of Boston and the church stance on the duty law and enforcement.
The funeral for Mrs Jennie B Roberta sixty five retired teacher who died Saturday at Danbury hospital was held at 2 30 p m Tuesday from her Gas street Sandy Hook home with Rev Dr Richmond Ag Gesner rector of St Johns Church officiating The body was placed in Hawley Memorial vault Newtown Cemetery and will be interred in Huntingtown Cemetery Newtown at family discretion Mrs Roberta had lived in Newtown 12 years A local party enjoyed a high ride to Stepney Monday night with supper at the Alan Gaten room and a signal hoot with vocal selections by party members The Junior class of Hunt High School will present Daddy at Hawley School Auditorium February 1 16 at 8 o'clock The cast includes Wrexson Brown Minas Josephine McBath Teddy Brown DeForest Glover Paul Chester Albert Nichols Thompson Herbert Mayer Mrs Wrexson Brown Miss Faunice Cartras Nellie Brown Miss Gerald Time Cutler Mrs Chester Miss Sarah Ferris Jane Miss Eva Andrews Mussolini made a quip about Cabinet formation
The article explains how metal objects near antennas, including steel frames and metal screens, can disrupt radio reception by detuning antennas, inducing currents, or causing reradiation. It advises keeping antennas clear of metal, using properly positioned outdoor leads, and notes loop receivers fail in metal shielded rooms, with practical grounding guidance.
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