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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1926
Page
18
An old fashioned cough remedies ad touts Bronchuline as the fastest cure for stubborn lingering coughs. It claims no chlorof orm sugar or dope, with a teaspoonful four times daily for tough cases and one to two doses for ordinary coughs. Available at Hindle's and Kin Salin's drug stores and dealers.
A surgeon’s prescription Moone's Emerald Oil is claimed to heal persistent skin conditions such as leprosy with a single application and to remove odors from ulcers. Hindle's Drug Stores stocks Moone's Emerald Gil in the original bottle, advertised as a safe antiseptic remedy available through pharmacists.
Ad-style summary notes thousands suffer stomach upset from sluggish liver and bowels. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets are promoted as a gentle vegetable supplement to arouse liver function, ease indigestion, and improve appetite without calomel. Take one or two at bedtime for quick relief.
A noted skin specialist says Mentho Sulphur has germ destroying properties that instantly ease skin irritation and heal eczema. The ad claims quick relief and clearer skin, urging readers to obtain a jar from a druggist and send in a coupon.
An advertisement from AC Eckhart of 2971 St Clair St Cirge promotes Lithlet Buchu tablets to relieve burning and irritation of the bladder and bowels, claiming rapid sleep without waking. The note urges readers to write experiences and lists 2 rents per tablet with availability at Keller Laboratory and Hindle Drug Stores with advertisements.
In New York Supreme Court Justice Proskauer heard Mrs Mabel Manton seek alimony and $75 weekly support. She alleges William K Manton, her husband since 1917, became involved with Marjorie Rambeau in 1925 and found a telegram reading I love you and nothing can keep us apart was sent to Manton. The telegram purportedly signed Your partner in crime Marjorie Rambeau. The court set next Monday to determine authenticity amid Rambeau’s intent to contest. The trial starts tomorrow.
London February 24 The House of Commons debated the alleged shelling of the British schooner Hastwood by a U S Coast Guard cutter off New Jersey. Foreign Secretary Sir Austen Chamberlain said he would report to Washington and seek a formal inquiry while press accounts claimed the vessel was involved in rum smuggling.
A dozen federal prohibition agents led by Frank T Putner raided Rocco Diorio’s restaurant on Lower Bank street today, seizing several cases of Scotch whiskey and Canadian beer. Police reportedly did not participate. Diorio’s eatery is a well known Waterbury establishment and its proprietor a prominent figure in the state.
Mary O Connor eighteen testified in Worcester District Court that the shooting of her on January 3 by Raymond Wentworth twenty one was an accident and that they did not know the pistol was loaded. Wentworth was freed from assault with a dangerous weapon and the couple left hand in hand.
Amusements feature the Old Time Fiddlers contest finals at the Palace along with a new vaudeville and picture lineup. Janet of France headlines with Toot Sweet by Johnny Cantwell and acts like the McGushlon Twins and The Checkered Flag on screen. The program also includes Flood a major melodrama about the Johnstown flood with OBrien Gilbert Randolf and director Irving Cummings.
Walter Brown, the funny eccentric comedian known for his Dutch dialect, headlines the Burlesque Carnival at Park theatre for three days with matinees. He previously bounced among washing machine sales jobs and vaudeville circuits after a comical stumble on a Denver stair.
A Thursday show at Poll's Vaudeville theater features Tommy Reilly and his girl friends in The Wife Hunter, The Minstrel Monarchs new to blackface, Herbert Faye and company with Laugheliogy, and Japan's Namba Brothers. C. Gardner Sullivan debuts If Marriage Fails with Jacqueline Logan and Clive Brook, plus St Pathe News and a comedy subject on the bill.
The Majestic theater opens a three way engagement showcasing The Johnstown Flood with dramatic reconstruction of 1889 disaster. The program includes short features, orchestral accompaniment by E. Rhey Garrison, Neal Byrne in Soup To Nuts, Majestic News, Screen Snapshots, and Mazie episode A Snitch In Time.
Tomorrow marks the final screenings of the double feature program featuring The Part Time site with Alice Calhoun and James Oliver Curwood's The Gold Hunters starring Davia Butter Hedda Nova Mary Carr and Bull Montana. Friday and Saturday bring One of The Bravest starring Ralph Lewis and Pete Morrison with Lightning and a seven story fire set. Sunday offers Stella Maris with Mary Philbin and Calvary Stampede with Hoot Gibson in an unbeatable lineup.
Warners CAMEO shows Rocking Moon a Metropolitan picture about a young woman who owns the largest blue fox farm in Alaska and fends off fox poachers. Salyan Tashman John Bowers lead a strong cast with Sasha Winter and Rockcliffe Fellowes in key roles. The bill also features The Big City and Spotlight, plus Ali Rajah and company demonstrating mental telepathy free before 8 p.m.
Portia Perna of Greenwich sues Ruth Martin and Sidney Martin in Superior Court seeking 20000 dollars for injuries from a December 16 collision on the Greenwich Post road. The lawsuit alleges amputation of the plaintiff s right leg above the knee and head injuries affecting mental facilities. Damages claim also seeks 2000 dollars for medical expenses paid by his father James Perna.
The government steamer Lady Laurier arrived at Halifax bringing the captain and 25 crew from the Harold Casper of Grangemouth England wrecked on Sable Island February 10. The Harold Casper was en route to New York with a cargo of anthracite coal when it struck the rocky island in thick fog.
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