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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1925
Page
6
An old Musterole ad touts a white ointment as a blister free alternative to mustard plasters. It claims rapid relief for sore throat bronchitis stiff neck rheumatism and more and notes a children’s version and various jar sizes.
An 1890s advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready remedy to darken hair without home mixing. It claims the product darkens gradually, hides gray strands, and leaves a glossy, abundant appearance with several applications.
Advert shows AlJewrliu as a universal remedy with a money back guarantee if pain relief is not achieved. It asserts rapid dissolution of deposits and disappearance of rheumatic pain within a day, naming Allenhu and Hindles Drug Stores as local agents and promising refunds on request.
An advertisement about a chocolate candy containing castor oil. It warns the product is a vile tasting oil hidden in a pleasant chocolate and urges asking for Kas tor Joeman at pharmacies. Includes claims of dosage for children and adults with a druggist рекоменда.
A medical claim promotes sulphur as a cure for fiery itchy eczema. The ad asserts sulphur brings relief from irritation, soothes the skin, and speeds healing, quoting a doctor named Noel as supporting the remedy. The copy reads like a period advertisement with testimonials and product emphasis.
Robert E. Lewis of 97 Myrtle Avenue, brother of Edward G. Lewis, says Edward is financially improved with 3.54 million dollars clear of debts and pursuing a $30 million suburban project in Los Angeles. Edward’s career spans ventures from cosmetics to endless chain sales, banks, and real estate, with past failures in St. Louis and California.
The Fifth District Republican club plans a dues arrears drive after an executive committee check of delinquent members. Letters will urge payments as part of a broader membership campaign. The group also eyeing a yawdu house and has asked Senators Bingham and McClein to back the Kelly Postal Job for higher postal worker pay.
Stratfield February 18 Community chorus to host a dance at Lincoln School Friday evening to raise funds for bus transportation for grammar school children. Young Ladies Club meeting postponed one week at Mrs Frank Fogera home Wilson Road. Stratfield Fire District to discuss tax at Lincoln School next Wednesday. Community chorus to meet Tuesday evening at Community Hall Municipal Building Jackman Avenue.
Fragment of an advertisement noting Phillips Milk of Magnesia with references to a bottle, pricing around sixty cents, and mentions of various product lines and packaging in a garbled OCR text. The readable parts imply a medicinal product promotion and retail availability.
New York February 18 J W V Ryndhers of New York steel bridge builder was elected president of the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers at the annual congress De Golyer a New York magnate and US representative of Lord Cowdray was elected first vice president Charles Rand a New York mine owner and engineer was chosen treasurer Directors included W H Bassett Waterbury Conn
In Derby on February 18 a midnight fire destroyed three autos in a barn on Ola Arnold's property owned by QOscar Kreinburg. Firefighters saved the nearby house though a hen house was demolished. Loss estimated between five and seven thousand dollars, mostly uninsured.
Lordship February 18 Tele gram Service reports L. G. club meeting Saturday with supervisor Mrs A R Kuehne followed by a social hour at Mrs Kourshne's home. Lordship Parent Teacher association meets Thursday afternoon at 9 15 to discuss purchasing a stereopticon lantern for nature study and other subjects. Rev H S Whitehead of Stratford Congregational church will attend Sunday school services the first Sunday in March, a popular guest for Lorawhip people.
Stratford February 18 Salaries of the Stratford town court judge and prosecutor are increased by 1000 each under a House bill adopted today. The judge’s salary rises from 800 to 900 and the prosecutor’s from 800 to 900. the deputy judge remains 300. Ty Patificks the judge and prosecutor each receive 1290 and a further increase to 1100 for the prosecutor is planned.
William Ryan, 85, former New York congressman and early Denver founder, dies in White Plains. A Port Chester banker and first Colorado printing plant operator, he native of Tipperary Isle came to America in youth, helped establish Denver in 1859, and was once given Denver’s city keys by the mayor. Survived by two brothers and two daughters in Port Chester.
Milton J. Budlong a vice president of North Central Oil and his wife Jessie Margaret Budlong have a long history in Hartford and New York. Jessie Budlong, on a voluntary hunger strike in her New York apartment, faced separation proceedings and a custody battle for their two sons, Milton and John, with a court ruling finding her unfit to have the children.
Joseph Drucker, Bridgeport electrician, awarded $867 by a jury in the Court of Common Pleas for electrical work at the Palisades apartment house on Palisades Avenue owned by Sammel Ladinsky of New Haven. Tadinsky admitted not paying Drucker, claiming defects and short circuits in the building delayed payment. Drucker maintained his work was completed properly and that he cannot be responsible for subsequent issues in an unattended building.
Judge John J. Walgh presided as Adiam Reahey and Rese Robinson withdrew all claims after long private conferences. The suits, stemming from a Stratford automobile accident last September, were settled by stipulation with Miss Robinson awarded 760 dollars. Hubbell’s settlement amount remained undisclosed.
Mrs Anna Veurka of Fairfield sued Joseph Selwartedens over an incident at her home. Attorneys Mace Teteh and Josep Shapira announced the out of court settlement before Judges Waleh in the Court of Common Pleas. The allegations claimed the defendant threatened and frightened the plaintiff with a weapon. The defendant denied wrongdoing.
An advertisement urges every weak person in America to buy Tanlac from a druggist and take it for a week. It claims Tanlac is a natural tonic built from roots, barks, and herbs, purging the blood and boosting digestion to restore appetite and energy, citing millions of satisfied users.
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