Coal Dust Bricks Used for Paving in Russia
Coal dust bricks bound with treacle and rosin are used as paving material in Russia. The article notes this unusual binding mix as a construction method.
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1924
Page
5
Coal dust bricks bound with treacle and rosin are used as paving material in Russia. The article notes this unusual binding mix as a construction method.
Quick relief claim for aches pains and rheumatic joints with Musterine rub on remedy. Promises fast penetration and powerful effect on stiffness sore muscles and sprains. Offers money back if not astonished with results, urges purchase of Begg's Musterine in yellow box.
A home remedy outlines a hair darkening mixture using water bay rum glycerine and Barbo Compound. Apply twice weekly until the desired shade is reached. claims the method makes gray hair look twenty years younger without coloring the scalp or leaving residue.
An antiseptic Zemio product line promises to stop itching and clear eczema rashes pimples and blackheads. It claims overnight blemish reduction and instant itch relief with safe tender skin use. Zemio Soap costs 25 cents and Zemio Ointment 50 cents, with a large bottle at 1.00.
Stratford council approves a 2.0 mill tax rate a reduction from last year’s 2.5 mills. They plan a 19 foot Warwick avenue building and hold a public hearing before final adoption. A council committee will study fire department adequacy and staffing after recent fire criticism. Frederick Albright to join police, starting February 1 to fill a vacancy.
More than 250 members of the First Universalist Church attended a reception for Rev. and Mrs. Charles Kramer the newly appointed pastor and his wife at the parish rooms. After the event a dance followed into the late hours with decorations and refreshments organized by church members.
Former Secretary of the Treasury Wilfred G. McAdoo testifies before the Senate oil committee denying ties between his law practice and the Teapot Dome leases. He emphasizes good faith in representing the Doheny companies and urges a broad, nonpartisan purge of public trust betrayals. He cites Mexican oil policy and fuel supply concerns as central to national defense and American interests.
United States reports General Eugenio Martinez forces reoccupied Vera Cruz at five in the morning with rebels having vacated. Skirmishes occur near Soledad, rail lines repaired, and civil administration to be reestablished quickly. Governor Le pidad returns. War Secretary Serrano to arrive for further occupation plans.
A debated plan proposes a breakfast hour on radio to entertain wives while husbands read the newspaper. Supporters say lively music and engaging talk will brighten mornings for those who endure sour moods at breakfast.
The study shows most people are short sighted for blue and violet light. When patterns alternate with red green and blue, blue and green improve minute detail vision at short distances, while red provides the best visibility at longer distances.
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