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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1924

Page

4

Kellogg's Bran Praised For Constipation Relief

A reader letter extols Kellogg's Bran as solving chronic constipation and improving health. The wartime style ad claims two tablespoons daily grants permanent relief, with guarantees and recipes, noting Kellogg's Bran is produced in Battle Creek and sold by grocers nationwide.

Kellogg’s Bram Chester C. Pateh Tél Main St Greenwood Mscz Consti J. Kellogg's

Bridgeport Girl Wins Nine Day Marriage in Yankee Court

Mary Hovland of Bridgeport and her groom Rowland, married only nine days, faced a Yorkville court where he was charged with violating the Sullivan law. She alleged theft of 105 dollars plus a pistol, but the larceny count was dismissed after Rowland claimed the money was lent with her permission to buy household necessities. She said she never wanted to live with him, then relented to buy cigarettes.

New York Mary Hovland Ma Horneck Bridgeport, Conn Rowland York+ vilie court Henry Goodman Mary Eel

Dilemma Over Drunkenness Verdict Delays Trucker

In Westwort a New York trackman detained at police HQ for hours awaiting verdict on drunkenness. Acting police surgeon found him intoxicated yet officials could not decide a course. Prosecuting Attorney advised release, with apologies. Driver pledged to seek redress.

Westwort Joseph New York Liqguer Charles Kemper Police Committee Edward 3B Bradley Fnally Nathan Smola

Acid stomach danger and relief remedy advert

An advertisement warns of acid stomach causing pain and gastritis. It explains excess acid from chronic stomach issues and recommends neutralizing the acid with saturated magnesia rather than pepsin or digestants. It touts magnesia as safe, pleasant, cheap, and fast acting from a reliable druggist.

Paris Skirts Vary As Spring Fashion Opens At Longchamp

Paris fashion notes from Longchamp opening show skirts ranging from three to four inches below the knee. Designers observed that new short styles are only slightly wider than the previous vogue and depend on the wearer’s judgment amid chilly spring winds.

Aris Strlea Longchamps Co Soin Akirta

Creditors Expect Higher Return Than 70 Percent Offer

Creditors of the National Rain Corporation seek more than the 70 percent composition offer in the bankruptcy case. They anticipate recovering substantial preferential payments totaling hundreds of thousands as the receiver closes in. If the composition is rejected, a sale of assets under Trustee Clifford B. Wilson could proceed, with Bridgeport assets to be disposed of soon.

National Rain Corporation Naimael Fretch Retch Steich John Keogh Clifford B. Wilson Bridgeport Itors Real Estata Creditorat Committee David Feuer Wilson Feuer

Train Hits School Bus Killing Two Children in Georgia

In LivhLa Springs Georgia a Southern Railway train struck a Douglas County School bus near the town today killing nine year old Ruby Dr and thirty year old Virginia Walkers while two other children were seriously injured.

Livhla Springs Southern Railway Douglamn County Here Ruby Virginia Walkers

Kent shop blast leaves forty two dead in factory fire

An explosion and subsequent fire at an English cartridge filling factory in Kent today killed 42 workers. The blast followed an earlier fire outbreak, with reports identifying Bent Wrplo and Gugland among the deceased.

Kent England WRPLO Bent Gugland Associated Pe Viloven Wnomén Eng

Greenwich Court Case Delays Proceedings Over Selling Lignour

Special Telegram report states Louis Pracene faces charges connected with selling liquor. Court adjourned as delays arise from postponement and questions about the presiding officer's intent.

Gabrenwich Louis Pracene Coni

Healing skin diseases with Tyune cream promise

Poorly legible note touts Tyune cream as a cure for skin ailments promising instant relief and rapid healing. Claims of cleansing and improving even delicate skin are made, but no verifiable details or sources are provided.

Independent meat packers testify against Big Five in antitrust probe

Six independent eastern producers told hearings in New York that competition has intensified since the war and that the Big Five are losing ground in the east. They asserted prices are driven by supply and demand and that independents can underbid on some products.

New York Uni Morris and Company Armour and Company Jase Boston Chest Murra Department of Agriulture Wallace Whensale Re . D. Loeffler Washington, DC Abattoir, Company Oor Moore Mica Sels Whey Tin cenlour-Morris J Pgana Ras Frau Gast St. Louis Kansas Gily Cnicago St. Paul Philadelphia Buffalo Louisville Bustom Middle Wast

Duffy Named Permanent Head of Westport Police

Westport officials announced Patrolman Walter Duffy will become permanent head of the police department after serving as acting captain since Captain Charles J. Quigley's resignation. First Selectman Edward C. Nash cited Duffy’s efficiency and stated the promotion would be formalized. Also named to the special constabulary was Viator Klalins, superintendent of Alinard’s Greens Farms estate, upon Police Commissioner Minard's request.

Westport Walter Duffy Charles J. Quigley First Duffy Selectman Nash Minard Selectmen Jechie Juin AO T Econ

Pinchot’s Ear Lanced On Homeward Trip

Reported medical incident during a westward journey from Southern Pines to Harrisburg. The traveler, identified as Pinchot, suffered a major wound and was treated. officials described the situation as urgent but resolved, with cooperation from local authorities and travelers.

Pinchot Wasttington Pinsho Connsylvania Southern Pines Harrigsburg Geverney

Judge In Doubt Man Won’t Pay Ten Cent Fare

In Washtubury city court Joseph Fisnagan faced a charge of refusing to pay ten cents for a ride on a Connecticut company car. Attorney James M. Lynch argued no fare offense occurred due to unclear 16 cent fare notices and claimed the motorman should have provided change from a dime based on an eight to thirteen cent rate. Judge Abner P. Hayes suspended the sentence.

Washtrbury Connecticut James M. Lynch Joseph Fisnagan Tokellanagan Fr. J. Duprey Abner P. Hayes

German Finance Probe Near End French Hopeful

The report outlines final phases of German finance investigations with committees finishing up in early March. Schacht, Reichsbank president, to be examined on gold dians details as experts weigh outcomes. Pro French optimism centers on potential recommendations for the Reparations Commission. In Danbury, liquor raid cases against 15 defendants were postponed to tomorrow.

Berlin Reichbank Pr. Schacht Danbury

Weak Nervous Men And Women Gain New Strength From Blood Tonic

The article promotes Win­car­n is as a nerve and blood tonic claiming it rebuilds red blood cells, boosts energy, alleviates exhaustion and irritability, and improves sleep. It asserts twelve days of use improve strength and complexion, and targets those feeling thin pale and weak.

Ted Bac Wincarais Witearais Wincarnis

Pepsodent Promises Clean Teeth and New Cleaning Method

A promotional note extols Pepsodent as a modern toothpaste that dissolves and removes dental film, prevents decay, and improves saliva chemistry. It claims old methods leave film that fosters germs and pyorrhea, urging readers to use the product, send for a 10-tube coupon, and observe film disappearance in one week.

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