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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1924
Page
3
An ad claims a pill form gland substitute can replace expensive gland operations. European and American scientists supposedly praise gland extract tablets for restoring organ activity. The product Glande sen is offered by Mindle's Drug Stores with four locations and mail order service.
The Telegram reports the deaths of Miss Beaste I. Taylor of Greens Farms and Miss Lucenia B. of the Boston Post Road Baris in Tunsevell Hospital New V4 died yesterday The note recalls Miss Taylor a former Staples High School principal who later led Hoboken at school and mentions her survivors including brothers Edward J Greenes Arms Florist and Dr Howard Taylor of Roosevelt Hospital New York City A funeral is set for a Greens Farms Congregational church service Burial will be in Willow Brook cemetery Miss Lyons age ninety seven daughter of Ephraim and Eleanor Tron of Westport Also to be buried Sunday at 2 30 pm from Fable chapel with Dr McGregor officiating
Funeral services for Mrs Caroline Sumner Godfrey wife of Dr Charles Godfrey will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from her home 1962 Elm Street Stratford Trew. Stephen Pish Sherman Jr rector of St Johns Episcopal Church will officiate burial will be in Mountain Grove cemetery. She was daughter of late Colonel Samuel Sumner and granddaughter of Judge Increase Sumner.
Feb 14. Clayde F Bussie former city clerk of Omaha Neb was arrested for Mann Act violations when he and Marion Walmsley his third wife disembarked from the Gerengaria. He tells United States commissioner Hitchcock the arrest is a political plot to ruin him. Enemies in Omaha and Kansas City are said to back the charges. He waived examination and will be sent to Kansas City as papers are drawn. The couple were intercepted when they reached the desired point and Rosaie notes his December wedding to the third wife may be legal though records of his prior divorce seem destroyed amid political enemies actions.
Announcement yesterday confirmed the resignation of George W Hopking vice president and general sales manager of Columbia Graphophone Co effective immediately. W A Fabri returns as sales director after five years away while plants, under receivership, resume a 69 hour week with Saturday work rerouted.
The trial of attorney Herman Roth for attempting to extort Barbara LaMarr by suppressing an amended divorce complaint stalled as LaMarr wept on the witness stand. Sawyer testified Roth offered to settle for 25000 to bury the amended filing and produced an affidavit quoting LaMarr about Sawyer. The court recessed to allow her to regain composure and the trial will continue today.
Hartford reporters report a complex robbery case involving Philip Salvieto and Salvatore Milli tied to a Mann Act breach. Milli allegedly robbed Salvieto of a gold watch and $36 after threats, with Mary Desimone and James Sarle connected through Desimone’s past in Revere. Police pursued leads to a Springfield boarding house and a Mills rooming house, with further suspects sought as federal authorities were alerted.
Moscow dispatch reports Leon Trotsky is suffering from several ailments including heart weakness and intestinal complications following influenza. Officials state he could recover within two weeks with good care at Sukhanov Malte. Manuilsky and Chyshman said Trotsky’s condition is improving and linked to Lenin’s death news prompting his potential return if needed.
Bridgeport, Coma notices Howland's Beads as proper adornment for any occasion with a range of beaded chains. Carved bone beads with green gold filigree trim sell for 5 to 6.50 dollars. Jade pieces with green gold trim are about 5 dollars, with jade and crystal options ranging 2.50 to 3. Jet designs in various trims are priced 2.50 to 5. Main thougher, front.
The article describes ladies’ waists and overblouses made from Phillips cloth from the Van Heusen mill. Styles include champagne rep waist with Phillips cloth collar, white dimity versions with embroidered edges, and dressier lace-trimmed options. Prices cited are 3 dollars and 2 dollars.
Dainty georgette trilling in tan, copper, tango, brown, navy and black with Paisley trim. pleatings priced 85c to 3.50 yd. Collar and cuff sets in organdy to net with colored trim 50c to 3. Guimpes with jabot and silk jabot collars with cuffs 2.50 to 4.50. Main floer, Tront.
Special sale on toothpaste and creams with multiple brands and bulk offers. Items include ipana, Pebero, Jisterine, Forhan’s, Hind’s, Frostilia, Mavis, Jergen’s, Pond’s, Cuticur, Coty, Njerkisa, Palm Olive, Lysol, and more. Includes brushes, soaps, powders, and hot water bottles with quantities and discounts.
Springtime dress fashions for children feature soft bright shades and playful plaids and checks. Simple designs use white collars or bands with short sleeves, often combining gingham or chambray with harmonious plaid patterns. Models show girl sizes from infancy to two years, with prices around $2.95 on the second floor.
Good-buy skates offer low prices for men and women. Winslow skates drop to 59c for basic pairs, up to $2.75 for better grades. Wright and Ditson shoes at $3.96. Planert North light skates $8.95 to $9.75. Barney & Berry felt lined combos at $10.75. Fourth floor front.
Pretty mesh bags of unusual beauty and fine craftsmanship showcased by Whiting & Davis. Silver mesh bags with dome tops and tassel trim priced at 3.50, green gold mesh bags with dome and square tops at 5. Limited stock of silver or green gold with watch top catch, good sized and well made. Main floor, trom:
Quick relief for aching feet and leg pains advertised by Dr Scholl’s. Fittings and adjustments tailored to individual cases with additional products like foot powder and balm. Expert consultations offered at no cost, with the promise of easing foot trouble and reducing strain on arches.
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