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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1925
Page
18
An elderly Rochester man, James T Tn, long crippled by rheumatism, says a tonic he developed named Allenrhu banishes all signs and symptoms. He states the formula neutralizes uric acid deposits and frees sufferers after years of distress, and he has authorized stores to dispense it with a money-back guarantee if it fails.
A disjointed race program lists multiple races with entries and results. Notable names include Dolin, Cathbal, Pauline Malso, Dr MecMillin, Stevens, Barracks, Havana results, Cuba Tarant, Judge Wikkman, and Cleopatra Bor Chas. The text fragments cover various horse ages, distances, purses, and partial placements across first to fourth races with unclear outcomes.
Racing card listing multiple age group races with horses and jockeys, noting winners and placed runners. Includes 3 year olds, mile and sweepstakes events, and prize money figures in a dense tabular style with numerous horse names such as Paton Lelie and Tapln.
Results from New Orleans feature three year olds racing at mile and longer events led by Liang and Hime with top times around 1 36. Other races include 6 furlongs and 4 year olds with notable finishes by Miss Messe Levina Georget and Leona Powers Purse winners. Multiple horses show strong showings across the card, with purses listed from 1000 to 16000 and entries across several age divisions.
The page lists entries for several race events including a 51-furlong mile and a $1000 purse race for 3-year-olds and up, with horses such as Pauline M, Red Arrow, Water Owl, and Brilliant names like Blaze, Plora Star, and Great Moments. It includes details on purse amounts, ages, and stage names across first to seventh races, noting entrants and weights and showing a packed field for the meeting at various tracks.
A cluttered OCR listing shows multiple harness races with purses around 700 to 4,000 dollars. Names such as Cleopatra Boy, Captain Kinnare, Meade, Angelina, and Dusk appear with various numbers and placements across three to four furlong heats. The text also mentions apprentices, allowances, and a Bethlehem Steel reference, indicating an old Newark or Havana track program with detailed horse and rider notations.
Thirteen named parties appear before Judge Leonard J Nitherson in Supeio County Superior Court on Friday seeking divorces. The docket lists joint petitions and requests for settlement hearings as healings proceed.
Simon Defenders Das to be observed by Sons and Daughters of Veterans on February 17 at Mayomc banquet hall about 30 people expected including members of Angel Hf Liaitlett tent and others. Banquet at 7 with escort, entertainment, dancing. Union Defenders Day marks Lincoln and Washington birthday. goal to preserve memory of service and teach patriotism and citizenship.
Cornelius A Wood, son of Sir William M Wood, resigns as vice-president of the American Woolen Co to pursue other ambitions. He will remain on the board of directors, while Andrew G Pierce of New Bedford is named president to succeed William M Wood who retired in December due to ill health.
Mary McArdie V7 was found unconscious in her home within a local building. Investigators say a gas tube had apparently burst while she boiled coffee on a gas stove, causing fatal asphyxia.
Fragmented list shows multiple real estate transfers with names such as Vbsitis Gelber Ada Coble Lily J Vinen Ceuage Mushilo Batista Pellino Antonio Lanturt and Coline Vitale. Properties located on North Avenue Mary Street Wotkemain Street Wareel Street Sara Gardens Howard Avenue and Dasenport Street. Bank seal mentioned Newfield Bank and Trust Company's involvement.
A New Jersey grand jury today absolved Standard Oil Company of criminal responsibility for the deaths of five workers at the Bayway plant caused by toxic fumes from a laboratory incident. The ruling cites no indictments. investigations previously linked the fatalities to inhalation of noxious gas in September and October.
A new corporation Volume Proats Inc is announced combining Radio cor companies and Battery firm with $100 million cash. No liabilities are reported beyond stock ownership in subsidiaries. Mehadden president says the group will start business promptly. Public details indicate a planned holding structure and control of several entities.
Washington reports a decline of 491 dollars in freight car repair costs between February 22 and 31, with 13 722 dollars on February 13. The American Railway Association station provided tonight’s summary, noting the period’s transport activity and cargo handling figures.
William C Durant of Durant Motors controls Locomobile and fuels a volatile rise in United States Cast Iron Pipe stock. Rumors of a $2.6 million two day profit swirl as the share climbs to $295.50 with Durant rumored to hold about 60,000 of 120,000 outstanding shares. Debates about a stock corner persist despite exchanges denying it.
Isidor Kaufman of Newtown testifies before Judge John J. Walsh in Civil Court of Common Pleas that Harold G Carlson of Bridgewater took cattle he bought for 140 dollars by force within an hour of purchase. Kaufman alleges deputy sheriff kicked his man as cattle were driven from custody to Carlson. Carlson defends that cattle were mortgaged property and Kaufman’s checks were returned.
The 1925 bond market shows a rise from January to December but remains below the peaks of 1916 and 1918. Analysts note money abundance and steady rallies despite a strong stock market, with expectations that 1926 could match 1924’s bond strength unless business demand for funds grows, potentially tempering prices.
A vintage advertisement claims constipation spreads toxins through the body and causes pimples, sallow skin, hollow cheeks, and bad breath. It urges relief with Kellogg's ALL-BRAN, endorsed by doctors, promising health benefits and improved appearance.
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