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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1923
Page
3
Editorial explores the poverty of Tutankh-Amen, arguing ancient kings lacked modern comforts. It notes his tomb yielded a gold candlestick while electricity, movies, hot water, gas ranges, and fast trains did not exist, and ancient diets were largely raw or burned.
For forty years Dr Carey promoted Prescription No 771 known as Marshroot for kidney and bladder sickness. Now retired, he arranged with leading druggists to dispense it at a moderate price on a money back guarantee. Warns of kidney disease and lists symptoms. claims tens of thousands benefited. advertises availability nationwide through Hindle's Yarusep and reputable pharmacists.
Westport February 26 The Parent Teacher Association votes to form a school dental clinic with support from local groups including the American Red Cross and Women’s Town Improvement Association. John A. Young and Mrs Winifred Hart will speak at eight with emphasis on need, funding, and practical setup.
George A. Williams of the Connecticut Humane Society headquarters will arrive in Bridgeport this week to survey local work and review activities. He plans to visit other counties to assess the organization’s efforts and program reach.
Three residents were taken to the hospital and institution for mental observation after a Hillside incident. Mrs Josephine Stevens of Remington Street and Mrs Mary Misinick of Church Street were moved to the hospital in the morning, while L Buchanan of Jane Street was placed in the institution last night.
Workers at the Wolfe and Abraham factory on Spruce Street walked off the job yesterday at two in the afternoon for a second time in a year. They say a promised wage raise from six months ago remains unpaid.
Bridgeport officials report a surge of applicants for driver licenses after a midweek termination of 192 percent licenses. The local branch anticipates issuing more licenses this year, with about 2,000 licenses already issued to drivers this year.
Edward L. Kelly state commander of the American Legion urged post officials across the state to resign if they fail to show active leadership. He disclosed one resignation from four executive committeemen, called inactivity shameful, while two others pledged improved effort. Rev H D Gallaudet was asked to resign but made no reply.
Five year old Edward Calembra sues Harriet T. Peck and Vincent Rey Burn of Bridgeport through his father Walter Calembra for 7000 alleging serious injuries after being struck by defendants’ cars at the Lafayette Street and Park Place intersection on July 1 last year. The boy, walking with his mother and sister, was crossing when the collision occurred. one car allegedly struck him with such force that a shoulder and collarbone were broken.
The Labor Department announced that Miss Grace Abbott of the Childrens Bureau will sail for Europe to attend the Geneva conference on international methods barring traffic in women under League of Nations auspices.
Bridgeport lodge of Elks No. 36 outlines its annual officer election set for Thursday at 360 State Street. Polls run 5 to 9 pm with single candidates for most posts, two for esteemed leading knight, including Michael W Healey and Dr. Thomas F Cummings, and earlier Daly and Wilson for exalted ruler before Wilson withdrew in Daly’s favor.
Stamford, Feb 26. Death today claimed two prominent Stamford residents. Dr Daniel A Hanrahan 45 a Fordham and Bellevue trained physician who practiced in Port Chester and Stamford, died from Pearts case complications. Survived by brother John C and sisters in Stamford. Patrick Boyle 78 retired grocer died after a paralytic stroke four days earlier. Born in Ireland he lived in Stamford many years, survived by wife and two sons Joseph A and Michael A.
Howland's offers made to measure suits for hard to fit men at a special price of 34.75. Tweeds worsteds flannels serges cassimeres and unfinished worsteds in English models business suits sport clothes and college styles. Limited time offer with no extra charge for tall or stout builds.
Serviceable hosiery for women and children offered in medium weight lisle ribbed thread-regular and outsize in black or cordovan at 50c. Fibre silk-fibre full length in black 75c. Children's English ribbed cotton in brown at 25c. Infants cashmere hosiery medium weight white 50c. Main floor left center.
On the main floor left center, a selection of women’s gloves for springtime wear is offered. One clasp gloves in mocha skin grey with embroidery priced at $2.50. Two clasp gloves in fine skin with embroidered backs $1.65. One clasp cape skin gloves in tan grey beaver $2.00.
A late shipment of pure white enamelware is sold at 75¢ with tea pots, coffee pots, roasting pans, kettles, saucepans and more. Items are large utensils and priced to move on the fourth floor rear while supplies last.
Furnishings for men specially appeal. Good staunch fibre silk socks with lisle top and sole in black and brown 350. Fine soft cotton pajamas trimmed with silk frogs full cut tan blue lavender 2.50. Silk wool four in hands wrinkle resistant new spring shades and medium mixtures 1. Men's underwear spring weight cotton underwear shirts and drawers grey on St Main floor right front.
Stop itching with Zemo a safe dependable treatment for skin irritation. Ask a druggist for a 3a or 1 bottle and apply as directed. It claims to banish pinpricks burns eczema blotches ringworm and similar troubles, leaving skin soft and healthy.
The famous Dr Kahler Shoes provide relief for active mothers with combi nation lasts and reinforced arches. Available in AA to D widths, sizes 3 to 9, in black or brown oxford styles. Each pair fitted by a trained fitter, at Matin floor rear.
The item list highlights gingham kerchiefs with embroidery for children at 15 cents. A black calfskin pump with strap and perforations sells for 7 dollars. Red visca hat with high crown and velvet band priced at 10 dollars. A braid hair hat with silk and wheat tones, wreath trim, priced at 16.50 dollars.
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