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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1923
Page
8
A prominent physician argues that high blood pressure is a symptom signaling danger and urges medical search for its cause. He promotes a bile-stimulating formula, Bi-a-lin, claimed to detoxify poisons, ease symptoms, and improve health, sold by Karl O. Cyrus and Leverty Drug stores with a guarantee.
A city salesman touts Tiz as a magical remedy that relieves foot pain after a long day. He claims it eases corns calluses and sore spots and sells boxes for a few cents at drug or department stores.
J B Potter superintendent of Bridgeport lines will be present tonight with Chamber of Commerce Plaza committee to discuss the plan for a solution of the million dollar parking space problem at the Streets and Sidewalks committee meeting of the Common Council. Alderman Doherty said the plan would be finally determined at the meeting where the chamber plan is considered constructive. Grading of Reservoir avenue will also be acted on.
Danbury officials named Henry M. Fanton as assistant city clerk to fill the unexpired term of the late Charles E. Anthes. Fanton will serve until March 1925 after three years in the post. He previously served about ten years as city clerk under a prior Republican administration. The meeting also appointed Dr. Everdit J. Scofield as city health officer and Captain George J. Schoen as police chief to succeed David W. Bradley, with Harry E. Pulver chosen as the first ward representative.
Edward Jones reports his 9 Vista Street garage and auto burned at about 9 30 pm. He saw two small boys fleeing the scene as the fire began. Police seek to determine their responsibility for the blaze. In Worcester a new police motor boat named The Asbestos will patrol Lake Quinsigamond replacing the Swan lost to fire last season.
Caterpillars delayed the Albany Newport train by one hour and 25 minutes last night. An insect swarm more than an inch deep covered tracks from Eddyville to Yonldgett, halting service. One man reportedly fled his Eddyville home as pests devastate the Coast mountain range along the Albany Newport road.
Washington reports odd cultural notes from Pacific island mandates. A National Geographic bulletin describes Ponape at the island group’s center and details local life, dress, tattooing, and changing customs influenced by missionaries. It notes varied conditions across Carolines and Marianas and recounts an American film visit and wartime images as entertainment.
Amusement notes report Stormswept the Hippodrome feature tonight with Wallace and Noah Beary Bee starring. Plaza Theatre shows Soul for Sale with Frank Mayo as Tom Holby, grandson of the famed stage Frank Mayo. Majestic features The Rustle of Silk with Betty Compson and other grand talent, including period backdrops and music.
Oakland school boards push a thrift campaign amid funding concerns. Report notes elected officials and school activities, with details on district programs and proposed savings measures.
Fragmented text mentions Sowdy and Watson heading to New York Giants with unclear details. The garbled portion references venues, people, and dates, but specific facts remain obscure. The item appears to be a short sports briefing about player movements.
New Haven June 7 The Vale tinevard freshmen crew race at New London June 22 was nearly canceled after a riot causing a police response. Freshmen confessed their part in the disturbance. 739 members had already signed up to report their demerits, while a notice warned the crew would be recalled if members did not come forward.
A traveler mocks the claim of Japanese efficiency while recounting an incident in Tokyo. He describes a dead dog in his garden and the failed local attempts to remove it, noting bureaucratic slowdowns and the funny contrast with foreign descriptions of efficiency.
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