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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1923
Page
11
Mothers urged to use Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children to ease colds bowel issues teething disorders and stomach troubles in schoolchildren. Promoted as effective for over 20 years the ad claims customer satisfaction and offers a free trial package via advertising copy.
More than 859 foremen from varied factories attended the fourth safety lecture by the Safety Council of the Manufacturer's Association at St George's Hall Stratford Avenue. Norwich Wire safety engineer Frederick S Benedict urged standard guards on all machines, noting better guards could reduce injuries and insurance costs. The fifth lecture is scheduled March 7 with C Van Horn speaking on eye protection and safe clothing.
Rose Masuka returned to her room at 16 Broad Street after work yesterday to find her wardrobe stolen. Hats, skirts, jackets, underclothing, shoes and slippers were taken, she told police.
Michael Potose of 159 Golden THT street alleges he was assaulted Saturday night on Madison avenue near Harral avenue and robbed of 22 dollars. He reported the hold up to police yesterday morning at 9 o clock.
Natalie writes from Bridgeport describing Harold’s return home and her low spirits over needing a new cleaning woman. She recalls mood swings, a glimpse of hope from Sartor Resartus, and a trip to the Bridgeport Storage Warehouse on Whiting Street. She mentions a batik lamp shade from 117 Fairfield Avenue, Deauville kerchiefs, and Harold’s new collars and outfits with casual shopping notes.
Washington Feb 21 The war unsettled gold and silver as standard values. Demand for a pension on gold and a tax plan failed, while silver's future coinage use and bimetallism debates resurfaced. Congress and experts consider stabilizing measures amid rising production costs and limited gold output. A Wyoming senator proposed a federal commission on silver use and coinage. The piece notes gold remains standard in theory, but war pressures threaten its primacy.
Bridgeport faces a fight over Public Utilities Commission approval of higher rates for firg water and hydrant charges. City Attorney John A. Cornell said the appeal will target the commission’s order and jurisdiction while not contesting the general consumer rate rise. A lengthy battle over the $152,000 yearly fire service charge is expected, with potential escalation to the U S Supreme Court.
A Tuesday night party hosted by Miss Mac Jlearn at 168 Berkshire Avenue celebrated Miss Helen Morris with mock marriage by minister Mat Sluis and a bride Violet Igler and bridegroom Barbara Stalg. Guests traveled from Holyoke Providence New Haven Bridgeport.
Rotary International president Raymond M. Havens will address listeners by radio at 8:30 p m tomorrow from the Kansas City Star station. Arrangements ensure clear reception nationwide as clubs across the United States and Canada tune in to hear of Rotary’s goals and eighteen years of work.
Joseph Stavola of Avon Park reported his automobile stolen last night from Middle street near Fairfield avenue, prompting police to investigate the theft and identify potential suspects.
Sufferers from asthma or bronchitis are offered quick relief from wheeze and breathing problems. The ad touts CAMPHOHOLE as penetrating vapors reach air passages and lungs, with a 380 size on a 10 day trial sold by druggists, manufactured in Atlantic City New Jersey.
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