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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1927
Page
15
A drug store promotion touts Howards Buttermilk Cream for facial care. It claims quick improvement, no wrinkles, and a money back guarantee if dissatisfied. The ad notes a matching soap for smooth, pliable skin and urges daily use.
An advertisement warns against using thyroid tablets for weight loss and promotes PARTOLA as a safer option. It claims that reducing bread and starchy foods while taking PARTOLA can reduce weight and improve health, with pricing listed as 40¢ for a regular box and 50¢ for a double size.
A reader asks about over-wrapping infants in wool and the need for balanced clothing. The columnist cautions against rigid rules, noting summer warmth for some babies and drafty homes for others, and urges mothers to judge individual needs rather than following outsiders.
Personal service note describes telegram headers created for Mrs Eldred to write about intimate problems and receive private replies. Address letters to Mrs Myrtle Me Eldred in Bodgeport Telegram.
Subscriptions of 843 500 toward Berkeley Divinity Schools million dollar endowment fund were reported at the luncheon closing the 71st annual commencement. The largest gift of 10000 was anonymous as was one of 1000 by a school faculty member. Reverend George Gilpific MacNaught received Bachelor of Divinity. John Kubna, John Paulson, and Nelson M Burroughs also awarded. The diocese bishop presided and Henry Goddard Leach gave the address. Announcement claiming move to New Haven was given by Presley Guthrie.
Connecticut Society of Mayflower Descendants gathers over 200 members in New London for a luncheon at the Mohican hotel. Rev Faward M Chapman speaks on Puritan life, with remarks on Pilgrim women, plus musical performances and floral ballroom decor.
In today's Auction Bridge item the pointer advises bid rules for North with varying hands. It covers when to pass and when to bid high and indicates nuances for Ace-King five cards, side strength, and denying support with No Trump or minor suits under no-score conditions.
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Vital statistics list several newborns with parental names and street addresses. Names include Philp, Kelly, Wilbur Steinpert, Sulus May, Dirgo, Bennett, Allen, Babcock and spouses. Births occur May 28 to June 2 across several streets in Arch Street, Hancock Avenue, Sterling Avenue, Harlem Street, Hamilton Street, Alanson Road, and Elsworth Street.
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