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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1927
Page
5
An old practice is replaced by Kotex noting easier disposal and less embarrassment. It claims five times the absorbency of cotton pads, deodorizes, and supports social activities. Nurses and Fors advise use with購 available at stores by asking for Kotex. Box of 12 priced cheaply.
A vintage advertisement touts Partoia as The Doctor in Candy Form. It claims peppermint laxative and antiseptic effects relieve constipation and indigestion, cleanse the bowels, purify the blood, and energize the user. Directions urge two doses at night, with a note on regular sizes and druggist availability.
New York January 25 AP Houdini found farmers harder to fool than city crowds and noted country audiences recognize tricks as illusions. He recalled attempting to escape a thief proof barn in an Iowa town and failing to impress until a farmer unwittingly left a barn door section unlocked.
A long, lively summary of the British Museum mail bag with odd letters from around the world. Officials recount strange items and queries mailed for verification or value including coins, books, and even a supposed stomach bone.
Gijon, Spain Jan 9 25 four fourteen men aboard the iron steamer Retuerta foundered off the coast near Portugeuse cant. Retuerta of 1278 tons built in 1877 for Sociedad Anonoma Ur reszueta, home port San Sebastian, were lost at sea with all hands.
The Stratford Historical Society Finance Committee met Monday evening at the Steattard Trust Company. The endowment fund shows cash subscriptions of 3 and 65, totaling 4,230 with 865 in dues in the treasury. Next meeting set for Friday night at the Riulston building.
A morning blaze gutted the William H. drugstore and adjoining Sippee store in Stamford, forcing evacuation from upper floors. More than 20 people were displaced as firefighters aided by Sound Beach crews battled the flames for hours, with several injures among firemen and dramatic efforts to rescue trapped residents and pets.
Rauch and Lang, Inc. which makes taxicabs and electric vehicles resumes independent operation after paying City Collector W F Bostwick 20248 in back taxes and interest. Unconfirmed reports allege Ford interests or Stevens Duryea ties in the plant.
A Danbury furrier George N. Carrine faced six insurance firms in Superior Court. After a two week trial Judge Martin and Judge Davis sparred over strategy as Carrine sought 5100,000 for losses from a May 20 1925 fire. The jury found for the insurers on the suit and answered six interrogatories charging fraud.
Frederick J. Knell filed yesterday in Superior Court a damage suit of 7500 against Bridgeport Brass Company. Knell says on December 9, 1926 a heavy metal weight struck his back while repairing the signal stem at the plant, burying him and causing a fractured left leg and other injuries believed permanent and hindering his work as an electrician.
A divorce ruling granted to Mrs. Parks against U S Army Lieutenant Floyd L from the 2nd Infantry at Scofield Barracks Honolulu. Judge A P Bills officiated after a report was accepted. the case centers on a prominent Winston J Trowbridge family connection and details are locally reported.
Boston January 26 The American Scandinavian Foundation will select ten or more American college and university men for awards of 1000 each to fund graduate study and research in Scandinavian countries. Prof William Hovgaard of MIT announced the plan, noting the foundation has facilitated 500 assistant exchanges between American and Scandinavian universities over 15 years.
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