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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1927
Page
7
John A Young assistant superintendent of schools urges mothers and teachers to let children tackle initial chores without overprotection. He argues tasks teach problem solving, reward steady effort, and warn against excessive praise that weakens long term effort. He stresses steady guidance and realistic rewards.
A dubious advertisement touts Peterson's Girtinent as a universal remedy for eczema, itching, acne, and skin ailments. It claims rapid relief and home-use benefits, urging readers to buy the box as a guaranteed solution.
A freight brakeman on the Chicago and Northwestern Railway fell from a box car in Belle Plaine Iowa and badly sprained his left arm tearing ligaments. He said Sloan's Liniment relieved the pain quickly and claimed it helped the body throw off the cause.
A speaker discusses early development shaping social behavior and attitudes. He notes most learning occurs at home in five oral years and emphasizes gradual schooling that builds independence. The talk covers preparing children for new tasks and aligning school methods with home learning traditions.
Memphis January 27 AP fashion committee led by A Lincoln Stadler of New York urges minimal changes for 1927 menswear. Notes include suspenders regaining popularity, dark shoes preferred, light tan worn away, and avoid pairing opera hats with tuxedos. Describes new suit silhouettes, waistlines, and trouser widths aimed at fit, comfort, and a sharp, athletic look.
Boston January 27 Sister Dolores Keller head of a home for the destitute died last night in Boston. Born in Philadelphia in 1878 she served at convents in Albany Philadelphia and Lynchburg. The report notes her long service within the Sisters of Charity and involvement with wine for the destitute context.
Governor Pothier proposed De Feinres A Kemon of Woolville as medical examiner for Richmond and Charlestown, marking the state’s first woman in the post. The Senate confirmation was delayed by rules, with the appointment laid on the table until Tuesday.
Everett Cortright spoke before the Kiwanis Club at Stratfield outlining a Bridgeport junior college. He argued the two year program fits local needs, lowers costs, and should draw faculty from nearby institutions, including NYU College of Commerce, to teach in the afternoon.
MilwaukeeWis Jan 27 The death by own action of Casgela Noe a University of Wisconsin medical student who shot himself Sunday to explore life beyond the grave prompts Rev Norman Kimball rector of the university chapel to urge teaching reforms He argues modern psychology defines life mechanically weakening faith in life and inhibitions against suicide though no inherent flaw in psychology is cited Religious instruction is said to bolster the belief death by own action is wrong and life has purpose
Wells and Newton company of New York City sues Clara M Newton Edny P Newton and Harold P Newton residents of Greenwich in Superior Court over unpaid charges for repair work and materials supplied to buildings at 202 298 Avenue B New York City.
Mrs. Lillian Johnson Berrang of this city files in Superior Court for divorce from George Berrang once of this city but now at large. The couple wed June 9, 1909 and she charges desertion in May 1917.
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