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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1927
Page
4
Beecham's Pills are promoted as a universal remedy known in nearly every summer scene and widely used for nearly two years. The ad claims quick relief from constipation and related ailments while removing toxins from the system. Sold in drug stores for 25c and 50c.
An old medicine advertisement urges mothers to treat a cross fussy child with California Fig Syrup as a gentle laxative for stomach liver and bowels. It claims a coated tongue signals constipation and promises quick relief and a happy child. The text emphasizes safety, likening the product to a natural cleansing and recommends asking a pharmacist for a bottle.
A vintage ad urges readers with pimples and itching to try Resinol Ointment and promises rapid relief after the first application. It claims continued use cleans the disorder, and offers free samples of Resinol Soap and Chatmenar by writing Dept. 60, Resinol, Baltimore, Md.
The Cedar Clift Gun Club planned season inputs and pheasant placement, with meetings hosted by Irena Cribley and later by Ralph Daniell. A variety of local activities followed, including Young People league pie contest, Republican and farm bureau gatherings, church and club events, and community updates across Huntington.
Local notices list a dinner guest Cyrus Shelton of Oxford at the Burr y Beach home, upcoming one act comedy rehearsals by the Parent-Teacher association, minstrel show plans for March 17 at White Plains School auditorium, and various staff changes and travels. Tax assessors report a town growth with a total valuation of 3 408 767, and January vital statistics show deaths and marriages.
Milford Feb 20 Special The Post Office Milford banks library and factories will close all day Tuesday with most stores shutting too but open tomorrow evening Rotarians donated cars and local firms aid town rally Friday at Woolsey hall Scouts anniversary events Well Baby conference Friday at Chapter House stressing sleep for children Milford High School girls basketball lost 18 18 to Shelton and Milford Pairfield School game noted Page also mentions fire wing and local club activities and plans for anti aircraft battery formation in Milford with local officers named including Alvin C Smith and Edward B Brotherton.
Rehearsals progress for the Hawley High school senior class three act comedy Love a la Carte to be staged Saturday February 26 at 8 pm in the Hawley School auditorium. Cast includes Josephine Mayo Howard Kennedy Geraldine Cutler and others under Miss Atline Husking. Bridgeport orchestra to provide music for the after play dancing. Junior class plans a future Hawley School auditorium play on April 22. Deputy Internal Revenue Collector will visit Newtown Savings Bank February 26 to assist locals with tax returns.
Otto Lang of Oberammergau, part of the renowned Lang clan, will lecture on the Passion Play at Long Hill M and E Church on March 4. His uncle Anton Lang and Otto Lang himself have performed Christ in past productions. Rev. Lang, now Protestant, has lived in the U.S. since 1913 and connects with the New York East Conference.
A Brookfield Book club meeting featured readings by Mrs Henry B Hawley and others including Lord Dunsany Works discussed included The Last Hat and The Char Woman's Shadow A Valentine lovers contest was held Birthday events noted for Mrs Eliza G Peck including a postal card shower and a neighbor party An eighty eight year old Mrs Peck remains active Other local events include a Pokono Grange meeting a teachers meeting and a Danbury hospital birth at Aneree Gruet In Brookfield prominent residents such as Orrin P Wildman and Rev Harry S Martin were mentioned with travels to Washington D C and a birthday celebration for Orrin Wildman
Miss Isabelle Irving and Ruther Muller hosted a house party on Bridgepot avenue with games and refreshments. Mrs Arthur Nash of Wlorenre Street hosted the Busy Bee Rowing Club, with Harry Wildman of Toomla Street presenting a report on the Kick Mat.
An advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil tablets as a vitamin rich remedy for underweight frail children. It promises quick improvement in health and strength over a 94 day period, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
A vintage advertisement touts Creomulsion as a twofold remedy for persistent coughs and colds. It claims creosote-based medicine soothes inflamed membranes and inhibits germs, with a guarantee of satisfaction and money-back offer if relief isn’t achieved.
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