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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1924

Page

3

Two Attitudes Toward Christ Cited by Pastor

Rev Alexander Alison of Furst Presbyterian debates two attitudes toward Jesus. He argues Jesus is the subject of Christianity only if the New Testament portrait shows him as the Son of God, a view he says cannot explain Christian centuries of belief. Rev William Bishop Boomer of Santiago, Chile, guest speaker, notes his 36 years as a missionary in foreign fields.

Jesus Alexander Alison Furst Presbyterian Church Alison Luther Confucius Buddha Cook North Pole William Bishop Boomer Santiago Chile Fist Presbyterian Church Boomer First Presbyterian Church Tn Hife

Wyandottes Lead In Egg Contest At Storrs

Wyandottes and Hedy top Leghorns in the Storrs egg contest as heavy breeds rise with winter. Oo Witmer’s White Wyandottes of Joplin Mo lead with 52 eggs, followed by Ford Johnsons’ White Leghorns of Waldoboro Me with 49 and T Darby’s Leghorns of North Branch NJ with 48. Total week production 3 015 eggs, about 43 percent.

Wyandottes Hedy Storrs Joplin Rhode Island Attleboro Mass Ford. Johnson Waldoboro Maine T. Darby North Branch Plymouth Rock Wyandotte Groun W Buckbee Wisner Memens J Diemand New Britain MM. Johnson Hanson Poultry Farm Corvallis Plymouth Hocks Purdue University Lafayette Ameling Farm Holla Te Mae Ontario Agricultural College Freed Guelph Ont Merritt M. Clark Barrde Brookfield Center Conn

President Coolidge Visits Washington Neighbors

President and Mrs Coolidge visited Arthur Brooks in a Northwest Washington neighborhood. The couple, arriving in a sedan with White House markings, spent about 14 minutes with Brooks who had been ill for weeks, accepting flowers from the White House and extending hopes for his recovery.

Washington Jan Coolidge Arthur Brooks Taft Galridge Brooks White House Mrs. Coolidge

Obituary notices from Bridgeport era list local figures

A compilation of obituaries and funeral notices from Bridgeport including Berbert Cooper a former Alderman of the Eleventh district died at 60. Louis Muser upholsterer. Caroline Meyers. Daniel O’Connell. Cornelia Adams. Agnes Conklin. John Renz. Josephine McCann. William Hammer. Catherine Perillo. Adolph Bensinger. and Adolph Bensinger’s funeral arrangements.

Ww. O. W The Bridgeport Minstrel Ch

Quarter Meter Theft Ring Busted In Stratford

Police, aided by Stratford, arrested John Fennell age 19, Frank Scinto age 23, and Thomas Edgeworth age 13, amid meter thefts that diverted 25 cent gas meters and cash boxes. Edgeworth and Fennell were tied to box theft seen by trailing officers at a Sheridan Streets house. Scinto was nabbed at home after an undercover probe. Earlier arrests in 1922 and a fourth youth, Edward Lesiac, were noted in ongoing efforts to dismantle the ring.

Stratford John Fennell Central Avenue Frank Scinto Barnum Avenue Thomas Edgeworth Pembroke Street Edgeworth Fennell Sheridan Streets Seinto Frederick Derrick Edward Lesiac East Main Street

Machinists pledge aid to Obregon in arms clash

MEXICAN WAR DEPT REVEALS PLEDGE OF AID BY MACHINISTS. MERIVO CITY, Jan. 14. The War department releases a message from J C Davidson, secretary treasurer of the Machinists union, pledging to aid the Obregon government to obtain arms and to thwart the Porfirio Diaz forces from arming. The letter asks for wireless transmission and notes recent labor unrest. The message states the union will use every influence to stop shipments of arms to Diaz forces by any nation.

Short Term Notes to Help Deficit Behrens Remedy

Mayor William Gebhienus will urge the Board of Aldermen to authorize short term notes not exceeding 50000 to cover pressing city needs. Public Works faces a deficit over 51000 for operating expenses. Judgments, fees and bills against the city total about 230000 with no funds to pay them. the remaining deficit will await next year’s appropriations.

Ll. William Lgebhienus Board of Aldermen Department of Public Works Veares

Hermits' Club Raid In Intricate Night Operation

Police executing a search warrant at 33 Cannon Street raided the Hermits' club on the second floor amid flashing lights. Osward Dwyer, 24, a clerk and manager, was arrested after whiskey-like contents were found in a traveling bag and two one gallon jugs nearly full of liquor were seized. bond set at $20.

Cannon Street Adnor Hermits Bureau of Investigation Osward Dwyer Dwyer

Federal Farm Loan Board to Issue Bonds

The Federal Farm Loan Board announced it will issue 6.4 million dollars in Federal farm loan bonds tomorrow. Bonds will be offered through Federal Land Banks as part of meeting late winter and spring money demand for loans on Federal Land Bank associations.

Washington Federal Farm Loan Board Federal Land Banks Federal Farm Loan Federal Land Banka

Prince of Wales Bids Paris Farewell in Train Platform Cheers

In Paris Jan 13 the Prince of Wales and Marquis of Crewe mingled with passengers at Gare du Nord. He exchanged handshakes and spoke with Fernand Dubosc, president of the French Steeplechase society, and signaled goodwill to victims of the recent moods by sending a relief donation to Premier Poincare.

PARS Presa Gare du Nord Prince of Wales Paris Earl of Cheater Marquis of Crewe Naudin Fernand Dubosc Steeplechase Sartery Dawarn Trice of Wales Poincare

Stratford Pastor Condemns Wealthy Liquor Drinkers

Stratford January 14 Special to the Telegram Reverend Carl KE Bush of the Methodist church criticized those who profit from liquor and warned that prohibition is undermined by wealth. He urged obedience to the Constitution and education of children about the harms of saloons.

Stratford Carl KE Bush Methodist Church Bute United States

Beware The Cough Or Cold That Hangs On

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a twofold remedy for chronic coughs and lung troubles. It claims creosote and healing elements soothe inflamed membranes while the medicine reaches the stomach and blood to destroy germs. The ad promises a money refund if no relief and cites Atlanta, Ga. as the company location.

Be Careful What You Wash Your Childs Hair With

An old ad warns against using ordinary shampoos that contain alkaline ingredients. It promotes mineral oil shampoo as pure and harmless, claiming it cleanses hair and scalp without injury. The copy touts ease of use, abundant lather, and lasting effects after two spoonsful mixed with water.

Lou Cain

Miss America Advocates TANLAC Health Regimen

Miss Mary Katherine Campbell proclaims Miss America endorsement of TANLAC to women nationwide. She asserts good health as the basis of beauty, sharing her own experience and urging women to seek health first, detailing benefits and a booklet offer.

Mary Katherine Campbell Tanlac TaiParitonal Propeletanes, Inc Gio Campbell

Joint-Pase Offers Quick Lasting Relief for Rheumatic Pain

When rheumatism settles in joints and causes agony pain and swelling, Joint-Kase is promoted as the one remedy that brings quick lasting relief. The ad claims it works for chronic or aggravated cases, advising rubbing on Joint-Pase with a plain preparation, and notes Hindle Drug Store stocks and recommends it.

Hindle

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