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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1927
Page
11
An advertisement promotes Kellogg tablets claiming to quickly stop night urination and bladder weakness for old and young. It cites a scientific discovery and reports testimonials from men of advanced age, including a Baptist minister, with personal letters and addresses from Rev Shaine in Bridgeport Pennsylvania and Jorden Stransen in Flint Michigan, urging trials.
A garbled note mentions Br wr tablets and a vague plan to walk and sleep little. It references Asheville, a person named Cristin, and a rough sexual or drug related miscommunication. The text is largely unreadable and fragmentary.
Milford selects Alvin Smith to command Milford Artillery Battery of the 42nd Regiment Connecticut National Guard under orders from the Adjutant General. The unit, to be known as Battery I of the 34th Regiment Coast Artillery, will be Milford’s first all Milford unit and train locally with about the needed men. Enlistments continue as officers and men are sought to complete the organization with full equipment and airborne components.
Mr and Mrs Benjamin Grippin and family of Bridgeport avenue returned from a weekend visit with relatives in Orange and Colonial Heights while friends and neighbors join in announcements of illnesses and upcoming events at Devon United church. A post graduate nurse, Miss Voss Hewitt, has completed studies in New York and returned home. A surprise party honored Miss Wilfred Fowatha with local attendees and planned garden gatherings near Milford.
Fairfield residents discussed a proposed plan to keep fire protection under town control with paid personnel at each fire house, funded from the general budget, while keeping volunteer companies. Chief Daniel M Johnson of Bridgeport will review New England Fire Insurance Exchange recommendations to guide Fairfield’s protection efforts.
3 Dr Henry Lord Elmer Timke as Sam Berry members of the Roger Ludlowa High School team enter the triangular declamation contest to be held in Fairfield in May with Fairfield Stratford and Milford High schools. Lucia Chamberlain a sophomore veteran of 1926 contest George Thornbury a sophomore Edward Pratt a freshman and alternates. There is an old fashioned dance at the Southport fire house tonight under the auspices of the Hickory Hill camp boys.
Arthur W Reynolds vice president of Babcock Manufacturing in Leonardaville NY and long time Newtown School Board member resigns his post. Raynolis, Hall to fill vacancy. October election to choose full term. Also notes death of William Baldwin of Hawleyville and engagement of Miss Anna Brenner to William Mankes with Brooklyn and Newtown ties.
The Blue Ribbon sewing club surprised Maud Arundell at Mrs Charles W Goldspink’s home for her thirteenth birthday. Thirteen girls attended with Miss Anna Gotsch, Miss Elizabeth Soren, and Miss Sadie Lucas winning prizes. Refreshments and games followed, and coasting games were enjoyed. Local residents and visitors from Milford, Waterbury, and Stratford joined in town events and social visits around Huntington.
A warped ad touts Allenrhu as the most helpful rheumatic medicine with claims it eases pain and reduces swollen joints. It describes the product as starting to work at once and driving impurities from the body via natural channels, promoting quick relief. Hindle Drug Store and Lordlys Cut Rate are listed as local agents.
An old advertisement promotes Lithated Buchu to reduce nightly bladder awakenings and improve daytime urinary function. It recommends continued use to prevent bladder trouble, claims safety compared to drugs, and suggests the remedy neutralizes acids and relieves recitation. It cites Keller Formula and mentions health benefits without modern medical validation.
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