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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1926
Page
4
Foxes are said to be more common in northern Stratford this winter and blamed for killing poultry while stray dogs are noted for similar depredations. A grey fox was sighted near a Putney house, and deer have been seen in the Putney district.
Springfield Ma AP interest is expressed in experiments by the Springfield Street Railway company to produce a model street car with many novel features. President White V Wood refused full details until near completion but indicated innovations include brake bands replacing the current brakes and a power drive system akin to an automobile. A differential is planned to handle curves.
An airdale dog on the Texas capitol grounds is accused of depleting goldfish ponds by eating three fish. Police were ordered to catch the dog on charges of stealing, after a woman on a bench witnessed the creature watching and devouring the goldfish.
Southport selects Carey's Corner for a new post office on Pequot Road near the Post Road, to be built by Conted Ductingham and ready by May 1. Bidder Charles Jones proposed a brick store at Civey’s corner. Local business groups advocated the lower Math Street location, but Inspector Casey favored Carey’s Corner for revenue relevance and town needs.
Huntington residents report weekend visits and gatherings as families from Bridgeport Easton Mill Street and Stratford share meals and hospitality. Measles case noted for White Hills resident Phillip Jones Jr. and local Farm Bureau member Helen Clarke plans outreach with Happy Sewers group on March 6.
After severe illness strength returns with McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets. Promoted as pleasant to take, sugar coated and widely used to rebuild solid flesh. Drug stores offer them at low cost and promise money back if 36 pounds are not gained in 30 days.
A vintage health advertisement promises quick relief for stomach agony gas and indigestion with one tablespoon of Dares Mentha-Pepsin. It claims rapid breathing restoration and urges trying the medicine to conquer chronic dyspepsia catarrh and other stomach issues, noting wide sales and availability at drug stores nationwide.
State surveyors study Kings Highway from Mundy’s Mill bridge to Grasmere with paving planned in spring. Rep. Albert T. Lavery says work will start at Moody’s Mill bridge, easing travel for Tanis Hill and Holland Hill residents. State funds and town money will finance the project, with portion ready by next fall.
Special Joseph Gardner has reduced his duties in New York City after visiting his parents on Greenwood Avenue. Residents visiting relatives include Mr and Mrs John Gardner, Mr and Mrs William Schaffer, and Patrick Troy. Rudolph Yauch Jr returned home from Brooklyn, Harold Patchen from Hoboken, and Mr and Mrs Moses Tailor after Pendie in Norwalk. The Bethel WOC plans a meeting at 19 High Street Friday at 2 PM. County Commissioner Charles H. Hirt, injured in a car accident two weeks ago, shows improvement. H R Hoy hat manufacturers move into the Diamond Avenue plant and expect full operation within a week after renovations and new machinery.
Cairo February 25 AP The Egyptian Cabinet has before it a proposal to purchase two steamers forming the nucleus of a government owned merchant marine. The two ships are reportedly to be bought from Australia and would initially transport materials imported by the Egyptian government from Europe for use in government works.
In Storrs Conn after a four week slump the 400 pullets in the Egg Laying Contest rose to an average of forty-two eggs per bird this sixteenth week, totaling 3956 eggs. Rhode Island Reds led for the week with fifty four eggs, John LaBelle’s Reds from Ballouville Conn. second with fifty three, and Reis entries from Springfield Mass third with forty six. The grand total reached 59,5098 eggs since November, with Connecticut Reds surpassing Massachusetts Leghorns by sixty three eggs for the sixteenth week.
On Sunday February 28 at 10 30 a m the Devon Union church will unveil and consecrate a white Carrara marble memorial baptismal font carved at Caprato, Pietrasanta, Italy from design drawn in New York. The service will be unique and attendance will be large. A second test of a new spring street fire engine was not accepted by the board pending thorough inspection by an expert mechanic and Milford Fire Department assistant superintendent. Mrs Lewis P Baldwin hosted her sister Mrs Mary Wolfe and son Ray Wolfe of Richardplane West Haven at her NaUgatch Avenue home. Milford to play Park City in a return basketball game on Wednesday March 3 after Bridgeport DeMoray beat Milford Jacques for state title. Devon Improvement Association to discuss dues cut and possible membership drive after annual meeting and officers election.
The text extols confidence as the foundation of all human relationships including love friendship and marriage and argues it should guide business practice. It cites a store's aim to earn and deserve customer confidence and to avoid bad taste or pretension while pursuing trust over time.
Grey cotton shirts or drawers priced at 1.28 dollars with three months of wear in view. Cotton and wool shirts and drawers offered at 1.75 dollars. Grey cotton union suits available for 1.75 dollars.
Readable ad notes men's broadcloth shirts priced at $1.50 each, available with attached collar or neckband. Describes the shirt as white, well cut and fully made, emphasizing value and style at the stated price.
Rayon 50 men’s socks with rifle top and sole offer add ed wear in checks and stripes in blues French tan and greys. Splendid value 50 cents.
Meet Mike Martin renowned as a trainer for major leagues and college teams. He markets Mike Martin's Liniment through a sales network, claims rapid relief for sprains swellings and rheumatic pain, and offers a folder with directions along with a one and a half ounce bottle and a three ounce prepaid option.
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