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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1921
Page
29
Nasal relief claim for catarrh and cold using Ely's Cream Balm. Text promotes instant relief, clear head, open nostrils, and free breathing with antiseptic, germ destroying cream. Ends with assurance of relief and a tag line.
A Norwich woman, Mrs James Germaine of Warwick, in Native Indian regalia to act as sponsor for the U S submarine S48 to be launched at Lake Torpedo boat yards Saturday at 2 15 p m. She and her party will tour the plant after the ceremony, with a tea at General Manager Brill’s home and gifts for sponsors. The S48 is 280 feet long with 6900 tons displacement and designed for surface 15 knots and 12 knots submerged.
Henry Kuchner and wife sue Antonio Galiano and others in common pleas court for damages of 1009 dollars for property injury from blasting on Capitol avenue between September 10, 1919 and February 18, 1820. Galiano is licensed by Bridgeport and bonded to indemnify injury claims. Kuchner’s property allegedly damaged to 600 dollars.
Milford rumors of a Republican Town committee meeting on March 1 to select a candidate for Milford postmaster succeeding W. E. Clark who must leave in August. First Selectman M. J. Cheney has declared himself a candidate.
An advertisement claims a harmless treatment to remove hairy growths. It describes mixing delatone powder with water to form a paste, applying it, and washing off after two minutes to make hairs vanish. One application often suffices, with a suggestion to buy delatone in its original package.
State's Attorney Homer E. Cummings ill in Stamford delays juror calls for Bridgeport murder cases. Court adjourns. jurors notified to remain unused until Tuesday. Trials for Max Krantz, Joseph Rothe, and others likely rescheduled to the next term starting April 1 in Bridgeport.
Detroit February 23 Henry Ford declared that operation of Ford plants is imminent, predicting full operation within a few weeks. He expressed optimism about demand and capacity, noting next month’s output of seventy eight or seventy nine thousand ore for capacity planning and a return to normal business levels.
Martin F P Kinane of this city sues David Unger of Prigdport in superior court seeking 5000 damages for injuries from a January 23 auto collision on Capitol Avenue. Plaintiff and witness Annie Kinane allege Negligence in the operation of the automobile.
George T. McCarthy sues Genario Striano for 2500 damages alleging failure to complete payments on a motor truck purchased March 7, 1826. Payments were 243.02 monthly, but Striano repudiated last October after assignment to Continental Guaranty Corporation of New York.
Washington February 23 Willian G McAdoo former director general of railroads in the war era warns the transportation act is a failure in theory and effect He says carriers are drifting toward government ownership and that the railroads have not reached the desired condition despite taxpayers billions He adds that rising rates have not solved the problem with larger lines earning better returns while smaller ones lack facilities to handle more business.
A testimonial from Charles McAllister of Skearney New Jersey claims Foley Kidney Pills cured his widespread back and kidney pain after several doses. The ad asserts the pills relieve backache urinary irregularities rheumatic pains and stiff joints.
An old time remedy, Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound, is promoted to restore natural color to faded gray hair. A downtown druggist says the product darkens evenly and looks natural, using a dampened comb or brush for one strand at a time with morning results.
On the second floor a belt display features patent leather dull black navy blue gray and brown belts priced around 10 cts and 1.59. Morris chairs with mahogany frames and imitation leather or velour cushions start at 46.00. Reclining chairs and foot rests from 36.00. Lace flouncings radium all overs silkics and girdles in assorted colors and prices. Angora trims and a Mary Pickford cretonne apron are also shown. Third floor.
Promotion for shirtwaist boxes and cedar chests on the third floor. New shirtwaist boxes with matting, priced $5.75 and $8.00. Cedar chests finished in sweet fragrant wood, priced $21.00 and $29.00.
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