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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1924
Page
16
An advertisement touts Henephs Honey and Tar Cough Lozenges as a wondrous remedy for coughs and colds. It claims rapid relief for throat tickle and inflammation, with gradual dissolution delivering medicine to inflamed membranes. Hindle Pharmacy touted as the first place to ask.
Connecticut state figures show 5 243 703 vehicles paid to cross the Haddam East Haddam Saybrook Lyme and New London Groton toll bridges from inception through January, with total receipts about 1 035 100. Saybrook Lyme led in passengers while Haddam rapid growth in vehicle mix reflects rising auto use and commercial traffic over the eight year period.
The Polish Citizens' Republican club in White Eagles hall adopted resolutions urging changes to immigration policy based on quotas to admit more worthy persons and supporting stricter citizenship requirements. Officers named include President Gyegymunt J. Czubak and Vice President Jink Leganowicz, with plans to form welfare committees and involve Polish women in future plans.
The 76th Reserve Division plans promotions for Bridgeport members of the Officers Reserve Corps. W. Parker Seeley, now a pilot in the 101st Observation squadron, faces an exam for first lieutenant. Lieut H H Hargraves and doctors Sprague and Williams await commissions in medical and dental corps. Major K G Delacour commands the Bridgeport battalion of the 40th Infantry.
The Connecticut Industrial council in Wartford last week urged a selective immigration policy as a substitute for the Dilogham Immigration Act, expires next June. The 32 member association group ended support for the Mellon tax reduction plan and declared strong opposition to the bona.
The estate of Frederick Anthony Olney valued at 24.81 per inventory filed in probate court. Olney, once known as Frederick Anthony, lived here for years and was brother of Richard Olny, a former secretary of war. Mrs J Menard, owner of the rooming house where Olney resided, refuses to permit the examination of papers left by Olney, and holds a claim for unpaid rent.
Thirteen members of Bethlehem lodge traveled to Danbury last Friday evening to attend the installation of officers of Odell lodge. Among those present were Mrs Wellers past supreme commander Charles Nelson BK Mivans Teuide Martin deputies Marlin O'Donnell Evelyn Nelson J Wadsen Marion Clark John Devitt G KH Dowling past commanders Sadie Denease and Mera Butler cunaulsiders.
Washington January 20 Rumors say Congress man F Hart Fenn of Hartford was placed on the House Education Committee to hinder the Sterling Towner education bill. The measure would create a Federal Department of Education with cabinet status and a large annual appropriation. Fenn denied pre existing views and said he would listen to both sides before deciding.
For ages Chinese farmers have lined field borders with castor plants to deter insects from invading gardens, a traditional practice noted for its pest repellent effect.
Two or three teaspoons of Mulsified shampoo suffice to cleanse the scalp and hair. Wet the hair, rub in a rich creamy lather that removes dirt dandruff and excess oil, leaving the scalp soft and hair fine bright and manageable. Inexpensive and available at any drug store, a small bottle serves the whole family.
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