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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1927
Page
3
An old advertisement touts Pape Diapepsia as a fast remedy for sour stomach and belching. It claims relief within five minutes, claiming all symptoms vanish, with customers urged to obtain a percent package at a local drug store.
A long time rheumatism sufferer in Winchester Nebraska describes relief from pain swelling and stiffness using Sloan's Liniment after trying various remedies. The product supposedly stimulates the body's healing forces and improves blood flow with a warm sensation. Available from druggists for 335 cents.
Advertisement note requests readers to write Dept 68 in Baltemore Maryland to receive a free sample of Feesinol Ointment and Resinol Soap. The terse copy promotes free trial by mail and directs to a postal address for requests.
Stamford authorities approved a total of 1 105654 33 for the year with cuts of 115632 0. Police and firemen received roughly a 10 percent raise over current wages as the board granted raises to chief and officers, including police chief 4000 and fire chief 900, with multiple grade adjustments for detectives, sergeants, and other ranks.
A marble tablet honoring Augustus Saint-Gaudens was unveiled in Rome’s Piazza Tolentino. Ambassador Henry P. Fletcher delivered a tribute noting the artist’s early Rome years and his first bronze works, from Hiawatha to the Puritan. The tablet marks his 1871 1875 studio near San Niccolo da Tolentino.
John Donovan and his wife Filan were found dead in their Cambridge residence with windows and doors closed and the gas on. Police report they had been dead about two days. Donovan, 48, was a shipper and amateur landscape painter.
Stamford on January 16 special report states Mayor Alfred N Phillips Jr sent a communication to Connecticut company and superintendent William Kingdon, urging correction of alleged reckless operation by company buses amid passenger complaints.
The Alfred E Smith club of New Haven organized last night at a meeting of Democratic workers. Articles of incorporation are to be filed with the secretary of state next week. Frank I. Bergin was elected President. Four vice presidents represent each of the four senatorial districts in the city.
The fifth term of the Bridgeport Niemal school for Religious Leadership will start January 26. Over 600 teachers and leaders in religious education have benefited from expert instructors, with standards set by the International Found of Religious Education. The program trains church school teachers and offers elementary courses for youth. Key instructors include Rev Allan K Chalmers, Miss Binan Crandall, and Mrs ROL Baktwin, plus courses on The Life of Christ and The Teaching Work of the Church. The school operates under the Bridgeport Pastors association with local cooperation.
Massachusetts lawmakers hear a petition from the Citizens' committee on relations with Mexico and Nicaragua calling for a peaceful solution to U S disputes with Mexico and Nicaragua. The memo notes U S Marines in Nicaragua threaten Latin American goodwill and urges immediate arbitration under treaty obligations. Signers include John F Mors Moorfield Storey and Bishop William I Anderson among others.
In San Francisco on January 1 AP reports millions of gallons of government wine held in Sonoma Napa Mendocino and other counties rot and turn to vinegar. Wineries closed through license restrictions struggle as officials hold conferences but offer no solution to the wine surplus problem.
The Coast Guard patrol boat CG-239, disabled by a collision with the schooner Mary F Anderson, was towed to base by the tug Jupiter. Officials cited thick weather near Vineyard Somme as the cause while the vessel drifted toward Lucas Shoal after the crash, with engines and radio damaged.
After year end, the motor vehicle department uncovered bad checks totaling 3024.84 dollars tied to early vehicle registrations. Debtors must replace with certified funds and a $5 penalty within eight days, with state law allowing collection of the penalty and fees. Local offices report scattered uncollectible amounts across Hartford New London Bridgeport Waterbury and Stamford, with New London showing none.
Portland Maine Jan 16 AP The present Congress in the arrest since the 18th amendment was enacted Miss Anna A Gordon president of the World Woman s Christian Temperance Union declared at a Geneva anniversary marking national prohibition s adoption She said officials have supported the law and aided its enforcement Her remarks followed a Canada visit noting Ontario s move toward prohibition She will celebrate General Neal Dow s birthday near March 20 and sail from San Francisco Governor Brewster and former Governor Baxter spoke stressing law enforcement and the presidency s power in enforcing the prohibition effort
Stamford January 16 Special local attorney drafts a bill reflecting Mayor Al fred N Phillips Jr. ideas to use the whipping post to punish wives and brutal parents. Mrs Tutia M Emery Stamford representative will present it but may not support the measure. The mayor urged her to introduce the bill as a responsible constituent.
New York reports plan for a world height landmark to rise on the New Jersey Palisades opposite New York City. Dr Charles Vo Pater and builder Mr Paterno announce a 9 story base with a proposed total height around 1000 feet, aiming to serve as an observatory and beacon for mariners from the Atlantic.
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