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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1921
Page
9
A physician advocates Nuxated Iron as a quick source of organic iron to combat iron deficiency. He claims it strengthens strength, energy, and nerves, warns that lack of iron weakens body and mind, and cites widespread use with a money back guarantee.
An old advertisement promotes a simple hair wash made from four packages of can thrax and teasupontil dissolved in hot water. It describes making a shampoo liquid to cover the entire scalp, rinsing, and drying for fluffy, lustrous, soft hair.
Elizsbe ys r Fenner advertises specialist services for permanent removal of facial hair and moles using an electric needle process. Privacy promised for 22 years, Bridgeport address in a small classified style notice.
Fritz K G Weber will conduct a Saengerfest and Peace Jubilee concert at the High School Auditorium with a 600-voice chorus, featuring Miss Melverns Passmore and Cecil Burleigh, plus Harold Yates as accompanist, with Major Karl Lentz as guest speaker and Mayor Wilson introducing him. A picnic and peace jubilee follow on Saturday at Black Rock Country Club grounds.
A new state law prescribes bounds for aero plane pilots prohibiting advertising and propaganda circulars. It bans food stunts over cities or towers and requires pilot age 25 or older, licensing, and aircraft registration. Speed and altitude limits are specified but not detailed in this summary.
Judge John B K Booth of the common pleas court awarded D J Carroll Motors $240 against Walter Patterson while ruling for defendants in other auto collision suits. The decisions involved George F Ashe of Stratford Standard Oil Warry Tarley of Norwalk vs Samuel G Adams of Norwalk.
The Tousatanic plant recreation committee at 16 Bridgeport Braga company presented workers with a music program. Four performers sang popular songs in the cafeteria and again in the rolling mills to furnish recreation between shifts.
Washington June 22 Duty of 20 percent ad valorem on law and 22 percent on finished motion picture films was fixed by the Ways and Means Committee. When net production exceeds forty percent the remainder of the work is to be done in the United States, the rate rising to 25 percent.
Mrs. Ann Lowndes, 17, claims Rev. B. Duckett, former Taster at West-Raletish Baptist church Raleigh and now at Galphol Heig Baptist church, forced a grotesque act during a Prisoners' Aid Society visit. She seeks 10000 dollars for injuries, alleging thirty minutes of captivity and physical harm including bruises and neck injuries.
Mrs Beradet Lamothe of 11 Benton Street Providence says Tanlac cured three years of stomach trouble and added seventeen pounds. She recounts improved appetite, weight gain, calmer nerves, and better sleep, noting she will keep Tanlac in the home for her family. Advertised by Hindle Drug Store in Bridgeport.
The Gold Medal remedy proclaims itself as the world's standard for kidney bladder and uric acid troubles and claims National Remedy of Tighaung since 1626. It advertises three sizes and guarantees product quality, urging consumers to look for the name Gold Medal on every box and reject imitations.
An advertisement touts a home hair removal method for face neck and chin using a powder and water paste. It claims hair vanishes in 2 to 3 minutes with careful use of fresh gelatone. No failure if gelatone is bought and mixed as needed.
The article notes summer days are long and bright with foxgloves roses and blue lark spur across gardens. It describes how fashion mirrors the season with vibrant summer frocks embodying the lush palette of flowers and pergola shade.
Imported Dotted Swiss in yellow rose pink orchid jade green and blues with self colored dots priced at 1.25 earlier now 85 cts per 2 yd. Third Floor ready to wear organdies in yellow blue pink lavender banded with white. Dotted Swiss in dark blue or brown with self colored or white dots plus ginghams in red brown lavender and blue. New jumper dresses in colored linen or jersey with slim belts V necks or color stitched collars.
A playful note describes soft jersey fabrics ideal for summer wear. It highlights colorful options in current demand and suggests these fabrics add a touch of color to a petticoat. The piece emphasizes variety and ready availability.
Two tone bhue kimonos in loose roomy style with full shirred skirts. Plowing sleeves and shaped satin bound collars match. Last season price $7.40. Now $3.95. Second floor.
Rich black silks display twenty weaves and textures from top makers including Mallinson Cheney and Haas Brothers. Gowns in smooth glossy satin, gleaming taffetas, rich crepes, durable pongees and radiums offered in 36 and 40 inch widths.
A brief display at the candy counter features Fire Works ready for Fourth of July. Items include large novelty cannon crackers and small crackers in colorful packages. A compact folded card with gilt corners and matching envelopes is offered, with 24 cards and 24 envelopes priced at $1.00 per box.
Jewelry listing describes bright crystal beads interspersed with ball and pear shaped pieces. A tassel or clear pendant hangs at the front. Colors include red blue pink and imitation amber and amethyst. 59 cts and 1.00 price at Jewelry Counter.
Advertises heavy woven Turkish towels sized 20 by 40 inches. The seller claims large quantities enable a low price of 39 cents each while maintaining perfect quality.
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