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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1927
Page
6
An old fashioned ad promotes California Fig Syrup as a remedy for sick children. It claims a gentle cleansing of bowels and relief from fever stomach ache and constipation. The copy emphasizes a tasty syrup and warns buyers to choose genuine California Fig Syrup to avoid counterfeits.
Milford officials and visiting expert from the New England Insurance Exchange met at fire headquarters to review and plan a modern central fire alarm system for Milford. Proposals include site approval on West River street and ordinance changes to fireworks rules, with testing and future extensions noted as key goals.
Huntington February 27 John West completed the transfer of the Huntington Tee company to the Southern New England Ice corporation. West organized the firm about 14 years ago and built it into a notable business, resisting a Derby buyout. The delivery setup included multiple motor trucks and horse drawn rigs during peak seasons. A fire cleared a Farmill street property, and Mrs John West visited a neighbor Friday. Dorothy Bradbury has German measles, and St Pauls Chi Rho club plans a St Patrick's party March 17 at the parish house.
Easton February 27 Special The play The Dutch Detective by the Stratfield Players delighted a large audience at the Grange hall Sunday night. Cast included Otto Schmaltz William Lane and Sheriff Jabo Grab with dancing and refreshments afterward. Community notices list upcoming St Patrick's Day party Young Missionary meeting and a bridgeport concert by a local orchestra. Several residents reported travels visits and illnesses among families in Easton and neighboring towns.
Cody hosts two major celebrations marking the pioneer Indian fielder's anniversary. One event features a joint Mahatenor Buffalo BET museum opening and the official opening of the Cody Sewole Yellowstore park, with notable local figures attending.
Stratford reports Ireland argues modern schools surpass past ones with the "Three I's" and an educational appendix. He questions removing cultural arts and health education, noting rising high school enrollment and longer terms while urging cooperation among parents and teachers.
Reading certificates were awarded at Boosters Club noting Grade 3 to 8 recipients from Garden Franklin Lordship and Center schools. Principal remarks celebrated student effort with prizes including ping pong bars medals and certificates. Doc Adams spoke on shortsmanship ahead of Friday game against Seymour and the Commercial class staged a play Trainer of Errors with a full cast.
Will Rogers humorist and self styled unanimal ambassador to Europe tours Paris and the Louvre filming his foreign travels. He offers wry art critiques praising France while quipping about Mona Lisa and portraits with a Hollywood twist.
Tomorrow at 8 o clock the Board of Deacons of the Devon Union Church will hold its regular meeting. The Teachers Association and a Reading club session are planned for tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs Watry Dary on Erwyn Street. Also noted are plans for the Tiny Scouts of Troop Nu and a Kuyopka Ghia gathering at Miss Ruth Burgess home on High Street.
In Brockton Massachusetts Artie Bourks was found dead in the woods after two companions Joan Crime Ming and Henry Welch were hospitalized in critical condition. Police said the trio wandered for two days without food as witnesses described their distress and possible alcohol or drug involvement. Welch had recently been released from state prison.
The Newtown Hawley High School Senior Class presented a three act comedy titled Love a la Carte in the local auditorium last night. Miss Arline Haskins directed rehearsals, with a Bridgeport orchestra providing dancing music after the show. Cast included Miss Josephine Maye and Howard Kennedy among others. The event drew a smaller crowd due to pre-Lenten activities.
Delevan Wis February 27 five weeks ago the Storck family welcomed their 17th child. Win Storck and wife run diversified shops under one roof including a candy store grocery poolroom and chrays store. The father praises Roosevelt and notes the growing brood helps run the store. Children named range from Virginia to Marguerite with ages listed up to 25.
In Denver on February 37 the Colorado House passed a measure to prohibit the insanity defense in criminal prosecutions. The bill, heading to the Senate, would require an insanity hearing and if found sane, force the defendant to rely on another defense at trial.
Middletown Feb 27 AP Dr Arthur Hass professor of physics University of Vienna authority on physics and author of numerous books will address an open meeting of the Wesleyan University Hose cli in the Bett laboratory of physics here Tuesday evening. His subject will be The Atom as a Source of En.
Mr and Mrs Paul Vanek of Pal enting district Newtown plan to leave within a month for Austria where they will establish their future home. Mr Vanek has sold property in that district to Stephen and Julia Poproski of Mid dle district. The Vaneks have many friends in Newtown after years of residence.
New York report from Metropolitan Life President Harey Fiske shows that a newborn today may live 8.88 years longer than those born in 1912. The company’s analysis notes an average life extension of 8.88 years for policyholders from 1911 to 1926, versus a 5.16 year gain in the general population.
New York February 27 AP Deltas of the Chesapeake and Ohio plan for control of the Erie and Pere Marquette railways were disclosed in a stockholders letter by W. J. Sarahan president of the C and O The letter notes an ICC application to issue 59 502 400 in common stock and outlines a deal with M J and O P Van Sweringen of Cleveland The option prices yield profits below market values and 595 024 new Chesapeake and Ohio common shares will finance the plan while lowering fixed charges and debt proportion per share
The Seventh corps area will allocate the largest portion of the 5000 vacancies for summer Gadlin teeny camps. War department figures show 9000 students to attend seven camps at Port Ewell ing Minn esota Leavenworth Kansas Fort Bliss Montana Wart Crook Nebraska the Boston corps quota stands at 3060.
Detroit on February 27 AP report describes Morris Couzens waking from a dream and finding a fire in the house. His mother Rose Couzens and three brothers Meryle age 15 months, elders, and John age two perished in the rear of the residence. Fire likely started from an overheated stove. In New York, Mary Jones Oliver, retired contractor supervisor of Saratha and Belmont Park tickets, died.
Beecham's Pills remain a worldwide favorite after nearly a hundred years. Advert says they provide quick relief from constipation and biliousness, headaches, and indigestion by cleansing the bowels of harmful substances. Sold in drug stores everywhere.
Advertises Creomulsion a creosote based remedy claimed to soothe inflamed membranes and inhibit germ growth. Promises two fold action, absorption into blood, and relief of bronchial asthma, bronchitis, and post cold recovery with a money back guarantee.
An old advertisement urges mothers to give McCoy’s Cod Liver Compound Tablets to frail children to build strength and weight. It claims benefits like improved appetite, growth, and vitality and promises quick results with a money back guarantee. Available at druggists for 60 tablets at a low price.
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