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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1924
Page
3
Widowed by age old phrasing, this advertisement urges men to use Wincarnis as a home remedy. It promises regained vigor and nerve strength through iron, manganese, beef extracts, and glycerophosphates. A two week plan is outlined with a budget claim of under ten cents per dose.
David E Perry of Lynn Massachusetts highly recommends Allen's Lung Healer for chest colds and severe coughs. He reports rapid relief and strong comfort, noting the medicine’s effectiveness in curing coughs in days. Available at Bridgeport drugstores and local pharmacies in the period.
Sufferers claim Rheuma relieves rheumatic pains and swollen joints in hours. Advertises a guaranteed money back remedy available through Hindle and Levry Drug Stores and other druggists, promising rapid relief and healing in less than a week.
Fragmentary ad style text claims remedies fail for swollen joints and mentions joints from ankle to spine. The noisy excerpt references cures, timing, and mysterious terms, offering no clear actionable guidance or patient outcomes.
Ad claims Marmeta tablets offer simple dosing to aid weight loss without starvation. Mentions price and direct purchase from Marmola Co. suggests easy consumption and steady effect, targeted at readers seeking dieting solutions.
The highway department accepts 23 new road projects with work completed by multiple contractors across Hartford West Hartford Plainville Berlin East Hartford Manchester Wolcott Seymour Naugatuck Woodbury Southington Manchester Danbury New Milford Trumbull Weston Canton Killingworth Franklin Groton Putnam Pomfret and two bridges at Coventry and Kent. Entities include Highway Department, Osborne-Barnes Miller Bros Construction Company Lane Construction Corporation and Standarad Mooving and Contracting Company.
The selectmen vote to appoint a crossing officer at the Gras Merve railroad bridge in Fairfield. First Selectman Freeeka seeks a suitable candidate for a part time position, with immediate appointment upon approval.
Behrens will inform department heads that conferences of departments will be curtailed and funding for the fiscal year may be reduced. The note indicates possible court actions to adjust appropriations and potential staffing or program cuts with emphasis on controlling deficits.
New Haven Road announced it will deploy ten gasoline powered rail cars on its limited lines, replacing regular passenger trains as soon as deliveries arrive. The move aims to speed services and shift to modern equipment.
Prominent New London resident and longtime dry goods dealer Mr. Shurts died this morning after a year of illness. In his 70s, he was a leader in local church affairs and had long chaired Second Congregational Church committees.
A cash and carry listing of sewing notions and fabrics offered by Howland's on the third floor. Items include hair nets in Daisy brand at 39c a dozen, Rick rack braid pieces, bias seam tape, lingerie tape, hose supporters, buckles, beaded medallions, lamp shade pulls, black lace, metal cloths, veils, veiling, wool duveryn, cube de laine, and new fabrics in grey and taupe.
Offers for boys with wool and grey overcoats in mixed chillas not all sizes available. 3 to 10 years at $7.50. 18 years brown and grey coats at $10.50. Jerseys and tweed Oliver twist suits in brown, tan, grey, blue for ages 3 to 8 years at $3.95.
An old advertisement lists girls dresses in assorted colors for $6.50 and infant wear including muslin flannelette bloomers bonnets and long dresses. Also mentions panty dresses and creeper styles in sizes for toddlers with gingham trims and embroidery.
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