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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1928

Page

14

Free Demonstration Prop Claims Self Treatment for Rupture

An advertised event promises a scientific self-treatment device called a truss free from straps springs and hip chafing. It touts 21 years of home use with wolves treated without work disruption and shows medals from Rome and San Francisco. Public demonstration on Thursday February 16 at the Atlantic Hotel from 10 AM to 7 PM led by Mr A EK Mitchell. call or write for trial details.

Mwarvs Lemg Mechanicat Co Rome Sanaco Atlantic Hotel A. EK. Mitchell Mit Ss. Touts

Kidney Health Cure Advert by Salts Advertisement

A vintage health ad urges kidney cleansing by drinking water and a Salts solution. It promotes four ounces of the mixture in water daily, claims improved kidney function, relief from bladder weakness, and a lithia water drink effect.

Saya

Olive Tablets Ad Promising Gentle Cleansing Remedy

An advertisement touts Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable based laxative and liver cleanser. It claims to ease constipation and bad taste, improve complexion, and boost overall vitality. The ad notes the tablets come in 0.30 ounce sizes and are marketed for both men and women for twenty years.

Edwards Ady

Easton Men Plan Show and Village Notices

Easton church groups announce a 8 oclock February 23 staging at Lee M E hall Sport Hill by the Jesse Lee Men class. Community notes record Sunday school programs at Congregational Church with songs prayers and readings, Scout attendance, church district meetings, and a long list of local visitors and hosts across Easton, Bridgeport, Stepney, and surrounding towns.

Former Hartford Mayor Sullivan Dies on West Coast

Holyoke Mass Feb 13. News from Los Angeles reports the death of Ignatius A. Sullivan, former Hartford mayor and ex Holyoke resident. Brother David Sullivan, also a former representative, relayed the news. Sullivan earlier played professional baseball and served as Hartford mayor in 100% and 140% eras, with unions and economic groups unhappy with municipal politics.

Holyoke Mass Assolute Press Los Angeles Ignatius A. Sullivan Holyoke Hartford David Sullivan

Valentine Tea and Society Events at Bridgeport Clubs

MISS JEANNIE HOUGHTON hosts at the College Club tea to welcome Juniper College of Connecticut women. prominent Bridgeport social and charity events fill the afternoon with dozens of hostesses, speakers, and guests at Brooklawn, Stratford, and downtown venues. includes bowling party, Pinehurst trip sendoffs, and a Parochial tea.

Governess Tells Of McDonald Girls Mental Condition

Mt Vernon Feb 13 A P Henry J Prudden head of the volunteer clemency committee for Donna Palmer McDonald said her former governess will testify from Chicago on her mental condition The committee argues the girl had lacked moral responsibility and was mentally unbent since childhood Miss Gould governess to age eighteen will testify from Chicago The defense seeks to present evidence to Canadian officials and trial judges in Montreal to support clemency for McDonald.

MT. Vernon Associated Press Henry J. Prudden Donna Palmer McDonald Montreal Chicago Frances Palmer Vernon Phivsician Palmer Margaret Gould Darla Miss Gould Pruden McDonald Defense Committee Oklahoma City Okla Doris Defense Committee Misa Gould

Radio proposal to reach Catholics in Bridgeport

Rev Patrick J Quinlan urged using radio to spread Catholic doctrine to lukewarm Catholics in Bridgeport. A committee led by Senator William A Redden and Harry Connor was formed to study feasibility. The meeting, sponsored by St. Raphael's parish, also featured Rev Michael Martin speaking on The Conversion of Europe and Scout leader Louis Petrudlo outlining church affiliated Boy Scout work.

Bridgeport Patrick J Quinlan G&i. Raphael's Church Connecticut Council of Cathal Quinlan William A Redden Harry Connor W E Hogan St. Raphael's Parish Michael Martin Meriden Europe Louis Petrudlo Boy Scout Movement

Two Cars Stolen In Bridgeport. Two Found Abandoned

Two automobiles were stolen from Bridgeport streets last night. two vehicles stolen previously were found abandoned yesterday. One came from New Haven on Sunday. Lawrence Butterfield of 3018 Main Street reported a theft on Courtland Street near State Store. Joseph Klaff of 40 Water Street, South Norwalk, reported a sedan stolen from Gilbert and Lafayette streets. Gorman of 146 Elsworth Street Hartford had a car stolen Sunday from Gilbert near Lafayette and found abandoned on Merriam Street. John Rogers of 12% Plymouth Street New Haven had a car stolen Sunday night found abandoned on Brooks Street near Arctic.

Bridgeport New Haven Lawrence Butterfield Main Street Courtland Street Joseph Klaff Water Street Norwalk Gilbert and Lafayette Streets J Gorman Elsaworth Street Shegon Street Hartford Gilbert Street Lafayette Street Merriam Street John Rogers Plymouth Street Brooks Street Arctic

Police Seize Mystic Liquid From Norwalk Seeress

Stamford special correspondent reports Mrs. Lillian Nichols a seeress of Third Street East Norwalk was jailed after police conducted a chemical analysis of a red liquid she served in vials to clients. Held in default of 86000 bonds on illegal practice of medicine charges, she faces possible additional charges if the liquid is found to contain drugs when she is arraigned in Stamford City Court Wednesday.

Stamford Fep Lillian Nichols Il Third Street Norwalk Nichola Stamford City Court

Women’s activities and club notices from local churches and groups

The Ladies Guild of Calvary Episcopal changed meeting day to Wednesday. Tomorrow a card party and food sale run by Mrs. Mary E. Gregory and Mrs. Edgar Wheeler is planned in church rooms. Maplewood PTA meets tonight at Maplewood Junior High with Miss Dorothy A. Cannon speaking on The Nursery School. Katherine FitzPatrick will also address and answer in the question box. A social hour and tea follow for district parents. A Wednesday evening supper at 6:30 for Trinity church’s Men’s Legion is at the parish hall in Washington Avenue, followed by a monthly business meeting. The Women of Mooseheart Legion hold a whist and pinochle tonight at 693 Myrtle Avenue, with Mrs. C. Wagner in charge. A Valentine bridge is given by the Ladies Eintracht auxiliary this afternoon at 62 Cannon Street. chairwoman Mrs. J. Klein assisted by several members. Reservations are numerous. The Major Charles H. Bonesteel auxiliary No. 3 will meet Thursday at 8 in the State Armory, hostess group listed. The Faymond W. Harria post service memorials at 63 Cannon Street are planned Wednesday evening. The Social Star Club of Rhea chapter meets this afternoon at 2:30 at 1524 Kossuth Street. The Sunshine Circle of King’s Daughters holds its monthly meeting tonight at 7:30 at 218 Beach Street. The Welfare committee of the 8th District Women’s Republican club holds a special meeting at 8 tonight at 301 Cambridge Avenue. Members are urged to attend.

Edward S. Knight Charles G. Miller Center Street M. E Howard B. Warren Arthur E. Wheeler Scout Committee Howard B Warren Washington Park Bridgeport Ladies’ Aid Society Emma Burr Stepney Harry Clark Sport Hill Melson Porter Shirley Milton Porter Elaine Bricceport Perkins Nichols Stratfield Mra Brein Edwards Lee New Haven Julia Frawley Mary M. Miller George F. Nichols New York Ladies' Guild of Calvary Episcopal Church Mary E. Gregory Edgar Wheeler Dorothy A. Cannon Maplewood Parent Teacher Association Maplewood

Radio and Home Life Amid 1930s City Buzz

A household diary sketch shows Natalie family admiration for a Colonial radio, local shopping at Crawford Laundry and D M Reads, and plans around Edith’s draperies, Palais du Maroc lunching, and a bridge party. The narrator notes Marie Earle skincare products, furniture color trends, and a musicians’ gathering with the Martins Orchestra practice in the arcade.

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