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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1923

Page

5

Stratford Town Council Meeting Postponed Tonight

Stratford Feb 12 The town council meeting was postponed to February 18 due to Lincoln's Birthday and Jewal holiday. Proposals on charter amendments and government forms loom, with reports due after Tuesday’s meeting on progress of tax bills and related matters.

Stratford Fern Wavention Architest Prederick H. Beckwith Nichola Parentehers’ Association Andrew Busko Arm Terrace Phen van Clover Street

Fairfield to Hold Two Board Meetings

Fairfield, Feb 12 Special report states the Finance Board will meet tomorrow and the Town Plan Commission will meet Wednesday afternoon. No important matters are expected to be considered per commission members.

Fairfield Nmbers

Kidney and Bladder Troubles Conquered or Money Back

Dr Carey prescribes No 177 for kidney and bladder sickness now offered by leading druggists. Plan delivers the remedy at moderate price with money back if dissatisfied. Note Dr Daniel G Carey long-time physician noted for Prescription No 77. Availability at Hindle's Drug Stores and reliable pharmacists nationwide.

Carey Daniel G Carey Hindle

Simple Powder Method Promises Quick Blackhead Removal

An old advertisement touts a quick fix for blackheads using cilonite powder from a druggist. It instructs mixing a small amount with hot water to form a paste, applying briefly, then washing away to dissolve the pores' blockages. Pinching is discouraged as it irritates skin.

Valentine Party At St Pauls Episcopal Church

Members of the church hosted a Valentine party at St Pauls Episcopal Church Rahenside with a 6 30 parish house gathering led by Joseph Peabody entertainment chair. Sunday school members entertained after the repast with recitation by Miss Gertrude Bruel and vocal solos by Miss Lillian Hartley Miss Nellie Fox and Miss Margaret Swailes along with violin by Miss Anna Fox.

Ere Mise St. Paul's Episcopal - Church Rahenside Id Society Church Bay Joseph Peabody Gertrude Bruel O Kenry Lillian Hartley Nna Pox Nellie Fox Margaret Swailes

Demand For Orphans Surges Among Chicago Elite

In Chicago there is a dramatic rise in applications to adopt or foster babies, with around 100 monthly requests now versus six years ago. Wealthy, childless women travel to eastern institutions to find relinquished infants, and 131 babies have recently entered millionaire households to grow up amid luxury. Notable foster mothers include Mrs. Walter Schrify, Mrs. Walter Heler, Tullus Rosenwald, and Mrs. Louis Brock.

Chicago Walter Schrify Mirs Walter H¢ler Memel Tullus Rosenwald Louis Brock

Refles Blamed For Most Divorces In Detroit News

Dr Tait Forsythe of Detroit pursues the "clinic method" to diagnose domestic troubles. Judges in Oakland and Chicago advocate harsher penalties for love piracy as the main cause. Forsythe says most divorces begin from trifles, with couples sharing their hearts at his Fort Street Congregational Church clinics and finding cures through his surgical-like insight.

Deroit Tait JT Porsythe Samuels Oakland Cal Hurley Chicago Forsythe Detriot Fort Street Congregational Church

Senate to Debate Shipping and Debt Simultaneously

Washington February 12 A plan from the administration seeks joint consideration of the shipping bill and the British debt settlement measure in the Senate. Chairman Jones of the Commerce Committee says the plan, approved by President Harding, would adjourn daily and allocate morning hours for the Debt bill before the Shipping bill. Republican leaders expect to start under the plan tomorrow, while Democrats want to consult with Senator Reed and Senator Teed before formulating views. A Norris amendment to move directly to a constitutional amendment debate, including direct presidential elections and changing inauguration timing, looms as a potential obstacle.

Washington Aly Administration Senate Harding O Jones Commerce Committee Reed Teed Missouri Finance Committee Norris Nebraska Agriculture Comittee Congress

Murd er charge dropped against three in Herrin mine case

In Marion Illinois on February 12 the Associated Press reports the State dropped murder charges against three defendants in the Herrin mine killings trial, leaving six to stand for Antonio Malkovich of Hire Pennsylvania. The defendants retained to stand trial include Hugh Willis Bert Grace Otis Clark Philip Vontainetta Oxcar Howard and James Brown. Also noted Fairfield schools reopen after Lincoln birthday holiday with most public instruction resuming.

Marion Ith Associated Press Herrin Antonio Malkovich Hire Peter Hiller Percy Hall Vend Dalilag McCree Mulkovich Hugh Willis Miners’ Union Bert Grace Otis Clark Philip Vontainetta Howard James Brown Negro

Musterole Ointment Promises Quick Sore Throat Relief

An ad touts Musterole as a clean white ointment with oil of mustard that spreads easily to a sore spot. It claims to loosen congestion and ease pain for sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia and various body pains with hospital size tubes priced at 8.00.

Remedy for itching tortures and skin irritation

The ad promotes Zemo as a safe authentic liquid remedy that stops itching and clears skin. It claims to help eczema, pimples, rashes, blackheads, and vein-related issues, with overnight blemish disappearance and instant relief. Available from druggists for five and a half cents per an extra large bottle.

Rive Way Co. Zemo

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