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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1927

Page

7

State Veterans Borrow $174,681 in Connecticut Loans

Special to The Telegram reports Connecticut veterans using their bonus certificates secured loans from 6 banks. The nationwide total shows 4813 banks in the region lending, with loans to about 84 veterans totaling $7,638 from the state. Senator David I. of Pennsylvania notes shifts in bank lending and overall loan amounts.

George Washington Connecticut Tamuars Stetman Jan Or David Riet Pennsalanti Congress Veterans Bureau Pennsylvania Lea Veterins Grantel Rans California Stit Derada Canano Venus

Man Kills Wife in Revenge Then Commits Suicide

In Tolido One Leb 23 Ary a man slain his wife Barbara, aged 31, then killed himself in a revenge act after she allegedly sent him to the workhouse. Coroner Jacob Kensler said the woman had been threatened with death and a heated argument preceded the tragedy.

Grandmother Mire Louesa Griffin Milgate chronicled Wolf Run’s growth

Mire Louesa Griffin Milgate, longtime correspondent for Wolf Run’s Cube Patriot and Free Press, recalls 48 years of village life. She notes her past as a teacher at $225 weekly with room and board, and describes progress from forest outpost to a farming community with radio, telephone, electric lights, and milking by machines. She recalls the World War II era as town history’s greatest event.

Mire Louesa Griffin Milgate New York Wolf Run Cube Patriot Free Press Wilgate

Fig Syrup for Children Promises Quick Constipation Relief

An old advertisement urges mothers to give a fig syrup laxative to constipated children 15 and under. It claims rapid stomach and bowel cleansing, notes signs of illness such as tiredness and poor appetite, and warns to seek the genuine product from the Fig Syrup Company with directions for dosing and cautions about counterfeit versions.

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Veterans Honor Colonel Seeley

A tribute event was held at Colonel Seeley’s home in Bridle Poons to honor his long service. Attendees included family and veterans who decorated his home with flags and shared memories of his career, noting his restoration of tranquility after active duty.

Tollin Col Peeley Main Street

Tanning Industry Explained To Lions At Luncheon

Raymond Hargraves told Lions Club members about leather’s long history from 4000 BC to modern tanning. He described pelts from Italy Belgium Switzerland Argentina and West cattle herds, methods of tanning with tannic acids, and why high quality oak leather belts remain strong after decades.

Raymond Hargravs Lions Club Bak King Tals Tomb Hargraves Italy Belgium Suitzerkind Argenthe Milargraves

Damaged car crash claims filed in Danbury court

Two accident victims from Danbury filed damage suits in Superior Court yesterday. Bertha Nille seeks about 40 for injuries from a December crash on White Street near Forest Avenue, allegedly caused by a taxi owned by Union Taxi Company. John J. Wioski seeks over 1,000 for injuries from a December crash involving a truck owned by the defendant company.

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Whale washed ashore reports a long creature

A fragmentary report describes a large whale stranded near Poteet Po Island, estimated at several dozen feet in length with a visible tail. The article is garbled but mentions the whale washed ashore after a recent storm and notes some people inspecting the scene.

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Conferences Set for Storrs Summer Meetings

The Connecticut agricultural and religious groups announce a series of events from May through September in Storrs and nearby towns. Activities include junior courses, officers meetings, and cooperative marketing programs coordinated with national and state departments.

Ehealtors Baly National Dertihéu Connietlut Capunel Leligious Education Agust Cooper Iow United States Department of Agriculture World Wide Guild

Sterling to Give Papers to Irish Governor General

Deblin reports that Frederck op Sterling, named as first American minister to the Irish Free State, will present credentials to the Governor General of the Tree State rather than to King George, prompting questions about diplomatic protocol and authority.

M Richartz West 42Nd St New York Deblin Tmuga Affonsy Luggerud Frederck Op Sterlin Irish Free State Tree State King George

Veteran, 85, Toothless for Years Gains Two Teeth

New Brunswick Neb AP reports 85 year old Civil War veteran Davids Baird, long toothless, today gained two teeth after years without. He recalls his teeth arc the way through the lower gums, and he notes pride though he struggles to hold his jaw. Baird worked 47 years for the Pennsylvania Railroad and now draws a pension.

New Brunswick Neb Davids Baird Civ Baird Burd Punngyhanla

Fate of Everett Mills in doubt as stockholders fail to meet

Everett Mills & Co stockholders did not reach a meeting to decide its fate. A special session was postponed four months, with the matter referred to the board. Treasurer T C McDuffie said 709,000 dollars is needed for working capital, credit being limited to Weedh. The plant operates one third of looms with pending orders.

Loston Everett Mills & Then Textile Corporation Lawrence Plant Obama

Alabama Klans Leader Charges Editors With Libel

In Jefferson County Alabama a warrant for criminal libel was sworn by James Esdale, grand dragon of the Alabama Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, against Frederick Fodhompson publisher of the Birmingham Age Herald, and editors Mw Stanley and IT W j Kincey after a student quoted a Klansman in a Hopeful issue. The case follows a Thursday night address in Birmingham.

Ibel Jfferson County James Esdale Realm of Labama Knights Wlua Klan Frederick Fodhompson Birmingham Age Herald Mw Stanley Kincey Lheattion The Hoper Lidale Ae Birmingham

Six Divorces Filed in Superior Court Today

Six divorce actions were filed in the Superior Court. William W Stol l of Bridgeport sues Inez Mary Terry Stoll for desertion dating from November 21, 1928. Grace Tomaino seeks alimony and custody from Julian Tomaino, alleging cruel treatment since their marriage in October 1913 in New York City. Irene Tromble seeks to resume her former name Trent following a divorce filing. Anna Scott Svendberg seeks desertion from Rider Svendberg and to resume Anna Scott Rosaria. Rosaria Guardia seeks a name change to Rosaria Covella amid desertion allegations against Luigi Guardia. Loretta Pratt seeks alimony and a name change from Arthur Pratt, with cruelty alleged in their July 4, 1921 marriage.

William W Stol Inez Mary Terry Stoll Bridgeport Grace Tomaino Danbury Julian Tomaino Manbing New York City Tormaine Jarl L Tromble West Palm Beach Tia Irene Ro Tromble Trent Rosas Schenectad Anna Scott Svendberg Serks Rider Svendberg Anna Scott Rosaria Guardia Greenwich Rosaria Covella Luigi Guardia Loretta C Pratt Arthur Pratt Loretta Noton

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