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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1922
Page
8
A local druggist touts Jad Salts as a harmless, inexpensive remedy to flush clogged kidneys and keep them active. The ad claims it neutralizes urinary acids, prevents bladder disorders, and can be taken daily as a refreshing lithia water drink.
An advertisement touts a red blood and lively nature through Gude's Pepto Mangan. It claims women with poor complexions can improve by taking the tonic to regain vigor and happiness. Doctors have used it for nearly thirty years for weak, run-down people.
A fragmentary letter from a former soldier claims a strong stomach after six years in service and credits Foley Cathartic Tablets. It directs any skeptical reader to write to Arther L. at 454 Cincinnati St, Dayton, Ohio, for proof or further discussion.
At a meeting of the American Legion Bachelor Club it was voted to attend the post bazaar on a Saturday evening at the post clubrooms on Golden Hill Street. The event, set for February 19, aims to express appreciation to the Congdon Post for aid received. Committees reported progress for a Bachelor Night in the post club rooms on February 9 with entertainers from Poll Plaza Park theatres and the Lavine Sisters, Edith Krapp, and F Herman son. The Bachelor Girl string orchestra will be led by R Stratton and prizes donated by merchants were noted.
The weekly state health department report lists twelve cases of diphtheria and thirty-six cases of smallpox countywide up to last Monday, plus scarlet fever, whooping cough, and other illnesses. A separate Bridgeport notice records appraisal and damages on Westfield Avenue related to council action from 1921 with named individuals and payments.
The Common Council of Bridgeport adopted a report from the Board of Appraisal of damages on Maplewood Avenue from Mountain Grove Street to Dewey Street. The document notes damages assessed to individuals, including Lown Frederick E Morgan with 1509, and lists the city and other affected parties. It was approved January 18, 1929, by City Clerk Francis P. Dunigan.
Warranty deeds show multiple transfers including James Atbarghini to John Alber jenin on Dewey Street and other titled parcels on Madison and Walnut Streets. Notable entries include Bridgeport Trust Company to James Leschon, George A Loth to Karl Dreher, and Maximilian Stora donating to Bridgeport Hospital. certificates of incorporation listed for Central Fish Markets and McNeil Company. Maplewood Avenue assessment report details and damages, with values up to 12,000 dollars and 60,000 dollar capital stock for entities.
Chicago dispatch reports that over ninety percent of packing house workers voted to continue the strike begun December 1. Totals come from votes in East St. Louis St Joseph Oklahoma City Kansas City Omaha Sioux City Denver Alberta Lea Minn and part of Chicago. The strike arose after large plants negotiated wage cuts and refused recognition.
Police raided Michael F Collins pool room on Matin Street and seized racing sheets and betting records. Collins arrested on gambling charge and posted $300 bond for a morning hearing. Separate liquor-related arrests followed, with Frank Hull and two others detained after seizures in city stores and on streets.
The Art League plans a Monday afternoon luncheon at 1 o clock at the Candlelight Tea Room Homestead Barnay 6506 for members and friends followed by a social with cards and needlework. Exhibits will feature paintings under Mrs FH Langzettel. Reservations by telephone to Mrs Boyer.
The Hastern Manufacturing Company of Norwalk, recently incorporated with authorized capital of 50 540, plans a corporators meeting in Norwalk to elect officers and set policy. Founders are Philip By Fielding, Decalsiv Glover, and Charles 2 Glover, with 90 shares par value two dollars each. Timing devices will be used in ignition systems of engines and motor boats.
A lock on a truck owned by a local company was picked and a thief stole five cartons of cigarettes and two boxes of cigars, with the incident occurring on Hallet Street.
Leo Sweaney a young landscape gardener killed himself with a belt tied to a bed post in West Philadelphia, while Mia May Kraus previously left her Brooklyn husband and moved in with him. Police say Kraus tried to contact authorities and feared danger as she found Sweeney dead. Detectives report Kraus said she had left her husband to live with Sweeney after he shook her faith.
Detachments of Irish Republican forces were ordered to move to Mallow after transport workers seized control of about three quarters of the town. Reports indicate unrest and workers expressing wishes to return home to mortgage land or buy cars amid the strike.
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