This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1923
Page
13
A historical advert explains how dental science identified film as the tooth’s enemy and promoted Pepsodent toothpaste as a solution. It describes film buildup, tartar, and acids causing decay, and claims Pepsodent curdles film and neutralizes mouth acids while whitening teeth. It invites readers to test the product.
A fragmented excerpt argues against immediate universal paving, urging a cooperative approach to road work and funding. It notes Stratford residents and 1L4, 346 others live on dirt streets and advocates replacing opposition with collective action and a mobilized readiness to move forward.
Milford Jan 14 The Devon Union church welcomed Rev William Guegenheim Bridgeport who has accepted the pastorate returning to Devon with his family to serve the parish There will be a St Andrews guild meeting at 2 30 pm at Mrs Is J Pons Bridgeport Ave Devon Also Mr and Mrs Sherron Baldwin of Devon celebrate the birth of a daughter at Milford Hospital Ruth Merting is the mother In Milford B C S senior committee meets at Plymouth church Tuesday night The Devon Parent Teacher Association starts serving hot cocoa to Devon Grammar pupils Plans for the Milford Preparatory School Prom in the Town Hall on February The Action of Ackenash Tribe Redmen led by J Barry Kling marks their 15th anniversary January 25 at Broad Street Wigwam A Woodmont PTA meeting is set for Wednesday at 3 50 pm
An East Coast initiative aims to trim the 70 to 80 fertilizer grades to nine principal formulas. Manufacturers back the move, centralizing ads on nine accepted formulas. Connecticut’s Stanley Owens leads local efforts, emphasizing home mixing remains allowed with nine formulas. The change seeks to reduce confusion and eliminate low analysis blends, defining ingredients clearly.
Howard and Lucy Shanp welcome a daughter on January 10 at 15 Sedan terrace. Joseph and Bertha Puechensky announce a son born January 19 at 2046 Boston avenues. John and Mary Kuban report a daughter born January at 1798 Stratford avenue. John and Mary Mivan have a son January 10 at 143 Beach street. Joseph and Anna Leslie reveal a son born January at 1189 Pem broke street. Joseph and Cecilia Telly announce a daughter January 18 at 149 Asylum street. Harold M Berry and Julians O Connor wed at Stratford avenues. Frederic Parker and Pauline Serville wed at Howard and Airfield avenues.
Waterbury plans to divert the Weapons River into a tunnel feeding the third city vessel via Water Works. City officials seek terms and price from the local water company after a Board of Moire ing action this week. The move hinges on negotiated compromises or resolutions.
The board led by Rear Admiral Rodman prioritizes an advance fleet base on Oahu Hawaii as the first shore project for the navy. The report to Congress recommends maintaining two major bases on each coast with canal zone presence and suggests reducing submarine bases starting with Hampton Roads New London San Diego Pearl Harbor and the Canal Zone.
A Pueblo delegation from New Mexico, dressed in bright blankets and feathered headdresses, testified before a Senate Public Lands subcommittee about land rights. They bore silver-headed canes gifted by Abraham Lincoln as symbols of loyalty and their claim to the land amid encroaching squatters.
An old ad warns against alkali in soap drying hair and recommends Mulsified cocoanut oil shampoo. It claims the product cleanses scalp, removes dust and oil, leaves hair soft and lustrous, and is cheap and widely available from pharmacies and druggists. It urges careful use and notes few drops supply months for the family.
An old advertisement urges immediate treatment for kidney and bladder troubles with Dr. Carey’s No. 777 prescription, offered in liquid or tablet form. It warns of Bright’s disease and other kidney issues, promises money-back on first bottle, and directs buyers to Hindle’s Drug Stores and local druggists.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.