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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1922
Page
11
A California group opposing blue laws and advocating sales of light wines and beer fled a copy of its charter to Nashville today, signaling a national push to curb restrictiveness and broaden alcoholic beverage rules.
An advertisement promotes Musterole a mustard oil salve to relieve headaches by external application. It claims no harmful after-effects unlike internal medicines and lists jars and tubes priced at 58e to 68e with hospital site availability.
A DIY shampoo method uses canthrax dissolved in hot water to create a full cup of scented liquid shampoo. Apply to scalp and hair for thorough cleansing of dandruff oil and dirt, then rinse. Hair dries quickly and gains lustre and softness for easy styling.
Jacksonville Florida January 19. William Jennings Bryan former secretary of state says the Republican party has erred and forecasts a Democratic sweep in Congressional elections. He hints he may seek the Senate seat in Florida opposing Park Trammell and predicts a strong 1924 Democratic showing nationally as the party retools after past Republican policies.
Two injured as a gas explosion blows off a manhole cover at Broadway and Raetorshest drawing a crowded scene during lunch hour. The incident follows Wall Street tensions and political commentary criticizing Republican leadership and promises to voters.
Washington officials report a new patented device for teller cages that fires cayenne pepper and drugs to incapacitate robbers. The ventilator mechanism activates at demand, delivering a forceful burst to render a bandit unconscious for about twenty minutes. A bulletproof shield deploys for teller safety during the incident.
Alexander F Morrissey of the charities department reported Middletown State Asylum is crowded to capacity. All future insane patients will be taken to Norwich Hospital, with Morrissey noting his 25 years of service and many violent cases redirected for treatment.
The one hundred thirty fourth annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut F A M will be held on Wednesday and Thursday at the Masonic temple in Hartford. Deputy Grand Master Frank L Wilder of this city will read yearly reports. Installation of officers is set for Thursday. A meeting of the Masonic Charity foundation of Connecticut is to be held Wednesday at 7 30 PM at the temple.
Mrs Adsalde Louis Vidan Hefferenan testified that her husband threatened to shoot her to force marriage. Supreme Court Justice Cohalhan ordered the clergy who performed the ceremony to testify next Thursday. Police raided a Main Street club seizing liquor and arrested rep Hawley under state liquor laws on $1,300 bond.
Preliminary argument in the $30,000 damage action of Frank Tirnady against the Connecticut Co was presented by Thomas O Neill of New York City. Judge Avery adjourned court to allow a reply by Seth Baldwin. Tirnady alleges injuries from a trolley car collision on Nov 20 1986 at Stratford and Connecticut Aves. He claims skull fracture facial paralysis and hearing loss. Medical testimony includes Dr Allen R Biefen berg and Dr Charley Lynch. Connecticut Co contends contributory negligence. O Neill said Tirnady has paid about $1,900 for doctor bills and that Dr Biefendorf estimates three years to full recovery, implying a salary loss near $7,000. The hearing drew many local lawyers after it began last Thursday.
Semi official Moscow advices say Lenin will represent Soviet Russia at Genoa if governments permit the Cheka to organize a complete system to guard him during his absence from Moscow. Latvian authorities report receiving the notice.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets provide a natural laxative alternative to calomel. The ad touts a non griping, vegetable formula that stimulates normal bowels and liver function without forcing unnatural action. Promises quick, pleasant results from one or two tablets at bedtime.
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