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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1922
Page
3
An authority links rheumatism to uric acid from rich foods and meat. Advice urges warmth and dry feet, then a daily rad Salts drink with water to flush kidneys, claiming it reduces uric acid and eases joint pain.
A vintage advertisement advocates Pepto Mangan to combat influenza and weak blood, claiming it boosts vigorous blood and strengthens the body's resistance. It asserts physicians endorse the tonic and markets it in liquid or tablet forms, urging readers to ask for the product by name.
Mrs Littlefield of New Haven president of the Connecticut Congress of Mothers spoke at Maplewood Parents Teachers Association on child welfare national and state work. She urged families reform courts and criticized improper films, calling for parental responsibility and community action to aid troubled youths.
Samuel J. Drew of Draw Bros Signal dealers plans a drug store at Crescent avenue and William street. Renovations proceed with an opening aimed around April 1, contingent on completion. Saugatuck Storage Co of Westport is incorporated by Kovak Tobin and Knorrwits with a $20,000 capital. Bennett Bros proprietor Bartholoew Bennett to move radiator repair and supply shop from 260 to 288 Stratford avenue on March 1.
The Stratfield Assembly hosts a final winter dance in the Liverwell hotel ballroom with Murray's augmented orchestra. The ancestx committee led by A. B. Pinkham and Lacey Blackmun organized the event for the Black Rock Country clan members, featuring decorations of hemipektors and wisteria.
Bridgeport welcomes postmasters and rural carriers from across the state for the annual Connecticut Postmasters convention at the Stratfield hotel. More than 104 postmasters expected. district postmasters can learn post-office routines from 9 to 4. Rural carriers meeting opens at 10 with a banquet at 2, followed by officer elections after addresses by E. Ken Hubbard and B. Grant.
The board heard Auditor Keating report that estimated tax collection for the next fiscal year should be 82 percent, below an earlier four percent figure. He cited slow current-year payments and warned only about 2 percent may be collected before year end. Drew noted about 45,000 paid of 120,000 due with more women paying than men.
Delegates from major cities in the state and western Massachusetts will attend the X. M. and A s gathering Sunday afternoon and night at the Bridgeport Y M H A on Madison avenue. Samuel Melita, president, welcomes delegates. Samuel Leff of Boston chairs the Northeast division and outlines plans to boost membership and scope. Dr. George Cohen will speak. a summer camp initiative tops the agenda. Committee of reception includes Mrs. H. A. Neuman, Samuel Lejkowitz, and Joseph Schneider. Entertainment is planned for visitors.
Senator McCumber urged a five million dollar seed grain loan package to aid farmers facing five consecutive poor crops. He noted the US has loaned over twenty million to Russia and argued relief should come through the secretary of agriculture with direct government support. The plan targets North Dakota Montana and other hard hit regions.
In Nogales Arizona doctors report Theo Marburg Jr recovering after a self-inflicted gunshot injury to the head injured his optic nerve. The fire at a residence killed a woman and three children while Tugband Mounts, husband of the woman, remains in critical condition in Augusta hospital.
Charles J. Berger owner of the Hotel Alpine at 30 Mine Avenue was arrested on a warrant for violating the city snow removal ordinance. He posted a $25 bond for appearance in court.
Stockholders at Automatic Machine Co re elected officers and board at their January meeting. Officers named: F F Kingsbury president, James Coulter vice president, A J Porter secretary, Norman Mead treasurer and general manager. Directors: F J Kingsbury, B A Bishop, William E B Burnham, Stile Goodsell, William R Webster, Norman Leeds, James Coulter, and M Burns.
News from Boston reports the New England Army base plans to open Camp Devens in May for a summer training course for reserve officers and National Guardsmen. Authorities aim for rapid completion and full operations.
New York February reports Mary Garden intends to resign as director of the Geneva Opera Company at the end of the season She expects to continue with the company elsewhere if a successor is found and may remain connected through other roles or associations
Confessions reveal Joseph W. Maloney and Joan Sharkey admitting ten gas meter quarter thefts on the East Side within two weeks. They used keys to pilfer coins, did not damage meters, and faced arrest after spectacular circumstances. Patrols and investigations followed as police linked others to the case.
The fragment describes Coxey of Massachusetts proposing a plan to issue 40,820,000 in legal tender to fund a merchant marine fleet. It aims to transfer ships to Coxey and Theodore Wells, a New York architectural figure, with the goal of creating a naval scheme.
President Harding designated the Foreign Debt Funding Commission to negotiate with foreign governments over the 11 billion dollar foreign indebtedness to the United States. Members include Secretary Mellon, Secretary Hughes, Secretary Foover, Senator Reed Smoot of Utah, and Representative Theodore E Burton of Ohio.
A man identified as Nourished in walch Mair, with unclear details, ignored a traffic signal and was taken to the emergency room. A physician said he was under the influence of liquor and ordered to appear in court this morning.
A Jubilee Pageant is set for the Baptist Ghurgh church at West and Ingtoan avenues tonight at 7 o'clock. The program includes organ recital by Lorenan PF, readings by Abs. Grace La Balleryworth and r, Ovistl, and performances by various church members.
Plain clothes men guard Senator Ball as district police form were assigned today to Reb Savator Ja Mi Rall ve Welwearea to's following receipt of anonymous itty rare which Inrentenml his PR. Senator Ball was author at the drawing rent tam. Hmitl the QaTMOUnL of rent a landlord ye teen, go wenunto and a few ciges ago moved to have it extends Nother year.
Waterbury firm purchases stock of Bechtel at auction held under bankruptcy proceedings in Milford Teh. Auctioneer W. H. Wakeley presided as official auctioneer. buyer was the sole competing bidder, Pred WW. Monald of Milford acted as bidding intermediary.
A man named A. Sears of 100 Broad street was injured yesterday when a basement door swung open and struck him, hurling him into the street. He sustained a deep gash near the left eye and lacerations, with bystanders aiding until help arrived. No further details on the assailant or motive are given.
U S death rate fell 16.1 per 10 000 in 81 from 1496 per 100 000 in 1910s, census bureau figures show. Infant mortality dropped sharply with 1920 rate 5.66 per 190 009 vs 13 083 per 260 006 in 1919. Declines linked to tuberculosis typhoid and other causes. all accidents also decreased.
The Supreme Court unanimously removed Joseph C Pellier from the Suffolk County district attorney’s office amid findings of privacy bias and personal aggrandizement. The decision cited conspiracy with certain parties to extort money and false testimony during a recent trial. Chief Assistant Attorney General and other officials defended the court’s right to try him despite impeachment attempts.
Fr a southwestern call lists Rev B F Root, former rector of St Pauls Episcopal Church, to head the Episcopal Cathedral of St John in Albuquerque New Mexico. The post would move him across the Southwest. the parish lies six miles from the town center amid Indian settlements.
Norwalk on February 2, a public statement by Andrew Jr. condemned Coroner John J. Thetan over the death of Florence Jounses a bi-year-old who died here two weeks after vaccination. The postmaster accused doctors and jurors of bias and questioned the coroner’s findings.
Waterbury mourns as two police officers die, including Captain Thomas Deel and Lt. Michael Sullisia, with long service records dating to 1812. The piece notes retirement in olive service and mentions the Newfoundland Naval Reserve policy context tied to the world war era reductions.
Obituary notice for Banal J Connors and Manuel J Mentone at their home in Se Sulfa aye AUS after a brief illness. Survived by widow Macy A Connors and family including Macy A Connors, John Hiatly, Mia, Mrx William Ay Conmiey of New onsen, with references to religious affiliation and local memorial events.
Anna Deloria of 19 Prospect arrests Joseph Deloris of Manchester N L on a warrant for abducting their nine year old son Christopher. The case arose after a conference between Assistant Prosector Vincent Keating and Sgt Michael Arnolsky. Deloris, a Greek immigrant, faces a minimum prison term if convicted and is sought on the warrant.
Sylvia the shoplifting queen Catherine Wilson, 48, admitted police ties in Benton Philadelphia Worcester and other cites. She was arrested as she walked out of a department store with two new drows unpaid for. Bail set at 10,000 after one had admitted 14 prior arrests and pending new charges. She promised never again and was freed.
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