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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1920
Page
9
A classic ad claims Pape's Cold Compound can break a cold in hours by taking doses every two hours until three doses are taken. It promises opening congested nostrils, stopping runny nose, easing headaches and feverishness, sneezing, sore throat and stiffness with no quinine and pleasant taste.
Dr. Connor of Johns Hopkins warns tobacco users that smoking and chewing harden arteries overtax the heart and shorten life. He cites nicotine and tar as deadly, links tobacco to debility, catarrh, indigestion, impaired memory, and heart disease, and prescribes Nicotol as a quick cure with a money back guarantee.
Nicholas Carmarra, cottage owner on Sylvan avenue, is held in local jail awaiting removal to Hartford for federal investigation after firemen discover a silver coin counterfeiting outfit in the attic during a blaze started by an overheated stove. Lieutenant William N. Keiser of Chemical Co. No. 12 reported the discovery. Carmarra faces breach of peace charges locally.
Hand Brewing Co plant in Providence Rhode Island was seized today for alleged revenue law violations. Manager Thomas W. Cannett bookkeeper Edward Daly and boss brewer Ernest Barth were arrested and brought before the federal commissioner. Government charges claim they manufactured and sold beer containing more than half of one percent alcohol during the Christmas holidays with no revenue paid.
New York reporter recounts Anna Manson known as Starlight a 24 year old called the most beautiful Bolshevik who was arrested during a raid on the Soviet and declared agitator. She appeared at a police station and preached free thought and equal wealth distribution before being sent to Fillisi Island for deportation as an alien agitator escorted by a courtly detective.
Bridgeport faces a acute shortage of high school teachers as other cities offer higher salaries. Board of Education agents and Superintendent Slangson have sought local and outside candidates, with demand rising as registration expands. Grammar grades show no shortage, aided by nearing graduation of 5 more teachers and a strong normal school intake.
Ruthenian and Orthodox Greek communities marked Christmas Day on January 7 per the Justinian calendar. Eight-vein displays at Ruthenian Church on Arctic Street impressed worshippers as Rev. Jessee Charnock led high mass at 10 am and 7:30 pm vesper services featured the hymn Te Beum. Similar rites occurred at Holy East Russian Orthodox Greek Church on Hallett and Jutne streets led by Rev. Alexander Venlaminefft and Trinity Greek Catholic Church on Bostwick Avenue led by Rev. Joseph Meraichik. All churches scheduled further services today and an exchange of Christmas gifts occurred during the day.
Delegates of the National Railway Men's Union in London adjourned their meeting on wage settlement proposals from the government without a decision. General secretary J. M. Thamar said branches’ resolutions and directions to delegates were overwhelmingly against accepting the offer.
Attorney General Palmer told the Senate agriculture committee that there is no promise of immediate food price reductions after the government packers settlement. He argued large firms' efficiency may come from autocracy and warned true efficiency must come from democratic competition, or the theory fails.
New York Jan 7 The death was announced today of the Rev Henry W Eklund a renowned Swedish Methodist Episcopal church clergyman and author of more than 200 hymns He died of apoplexy at his Brooklyn home yesterday at 71 He had pastored in Worcester Chicago Burlington Arlington New Jersey New York and Brooklyn XACRT CLUB OFFICERS Miamiogue Yacht Club names officers for the year with William K Hoffman as president and a full slate of commodores secretaries and governors listed across the roster.
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder issues and may not realize the link to general health. Kidney problems can trigger pain, headaches, and fatigue. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root, a physician’s prescription, is offered through drug stores, with a sample by mail upon sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co.
A fine program directed by Mia Peabody and Mrs Sanford features an address by Miss Stella Worth Jones, vocal by Peter Burns, reading by Miss Irene Comer, piano by Miss Viola Goulding, and male quartet selections. Barnum district residents are welcome.
a fire at the Goodyear Metal Rubber Shoe company plant caused excitement as smoke filled the area. Firemen found the blaze in an ash can with waste and extinguished it after waste was thrown from a window.
Milford notes report by committee on Milford’s charter needs as growth prompts city form discussion. January meetings include Freelove Baldwin Stowe chapter events with Rev Leslie Briggs address on Conservation of National Ideals. Prof Gordon Mays of Yale to speak on The Industrial Problem at open forum. O F S installation at Masonic hall with Miss Louise Ginand leading the ceremonies. social gathering to follow.
Larry W. Walker, president and treasurer of the Naugatuck Valley Ice Company, reports abundant ice for cutting now and predicts no shortage in Bridgeport next summer. He notes tea supplies and weather will affect prices and harvest outcomes, with weather favorable for crop yields.
An ad outlines a simple at home method using Delatone powder and water to remove facial hair. A paste is applied to the skin, rubbed off after about two minutes, and the skin is washed. The method claims to remove hair and leave blemish free skin without need of an electric needle.
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