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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1926
Page
11
A 15 cent bottle of Danderine from Dan de drug store or tailut dust claims to revive dry lifeless hair caused by constant curling and waving. The advert says it nourishes strengthens and restores youthful sheen by stopping dandruff and leaving hair soft and vigorous.
An advertisement touts Dare's Mentha Pepsin at Hindles Drug Stores claiming quick relief from indigestion and gastritis. Buy a bottle, take a tablespoon after meals, and if it fails to help, obtain a money back guarantee. Also advertised as a tonic for nervous sleep and other ailments.
An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a liver and bowel laxative substitute for calomel. It claims quick relief with fewer dental harms, promoting 15¢ and 30¢ tablets to curb headaches dullness and fatigue from occupation.
An advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a remedy for deep-seated rheumatic pains. It claims easy use, pleasant application, and rapid improvement in stubborn cases. The ad urges readers to buy from Bet or Hindles Drug Stores.
An ad claims Possam is a potent yet safe complexion remedy for eczema, marketed as gentle enough for babies and suitable for general skin healing. It promises rapid relief from eruptions and soothing effects with easy application and broad availability.
Special correspondent reports Wilkins Explorers face harsh Alaska conditions as ten tractors and sleds push a 1000 mile trek from Nenana toward the Tenana River. Deep snow, honeycomb ice, and river drift hinder progress. a main cast ing fractures and replaces, extra sledges abandoned, night traverses shorten work.
On Washington Birthday, churches across the city held special services as flags flew from private residences and schools, factories, and municipal buildings closed. At St Paul’s, Rev. George See denounced immorality and urged public morals during morning services. The Golden Hills gathering drew members from across the state for the second annual event, while the Algonquin club hosted a birthday observance with about 75 in attendance.
Readable fragments describe modernization efforts for Swedish castles near Stockholm including Cripsoft on an island, Hilimstad castle near the west coast, and Grinsholm museum. An appropriation range is noted, with Grinsholm housing a portrait of Queen Elizabeth I of England and the others linked to medieval times and national heritage.
Hazel Cowles, 31, shot and killed her mother Nancy Cowles, 60, in their Solon township home in Cleveland on February 23, then died by suicide. Constable Hickox said Hazel had been released from a hospital a week earlier after mental troubles. Raymond Mover, a grandson, slept nearby and alerted neighbors.
Parliament to debate restricting sale and transport of historic English properties to the United States. Sir Henry S. seeks to prohibit moving whole houses and stones, citing recent Porchester and Warwick Priory transactions. Critics warn such actions erase heritage while some properties are slated for demolition or reuse in American projects.
Berlin reports chaotic scenes as crowds stormed the city hall during the May election protests. Police dispersed the mob after more than an hour, with reports of vandalism and tension surrounding the vote.
More than 100 people attended the Washington birthday dinner and dance at the Algonquin Club last night. Speidel's ten piece orchestra provided music for dancing. The organizing committee included Wallows, Bred W. Harrison, George L. McCarthy, Robert Weber Jr., Joan F.F. Pay, and Rayque L. French.
Harvard announces 1925 advertising prize winners founded by Edward Bok totaling 27000 dollars and a gold medal. Calkins and Holden’s Hirvest Elmer Calkins gets gold for distinguished service to advertising. Youngs and Tubican and Postum Cereal win for national campaign planning and execution. Pedlar and Ryan receive local campaign honors.
Anthony Coral admitted false swearing by implicating two men in the prosecutor's residence case last March. He was fined 75 dollars with costs totaling 86.40 and sentenced to four months in jail, suspended on probation.
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