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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1927
Page
15
A vintage diet column outlines Dr Frank Fon authority and a rapid orange juice fast. It urges readers to start with apple meals and a daily walk, with a long list of exercises, sponge baths, and enemas. The piece promotes dramatic weight loss claims and step by step routines for the next day.
Readable fragments warn that unsterilized bathtubs may spread skin diseases. The text emphasizes hygiene, boiling water, sterilization, and cleanliness for health protection. It mentions a home remedy and cautions about contaminated baths affecting skin health.
Doctors warn that many diaper rashes stem from urea irritation and acidic crystals in urine. Frequent changes alone fail. use B. T Baby Talcum, which coats and protects skin from acids and chafing. Sold at druggists in 10c 25c and $1.00 sizes by Crystal Chemical Co New York.
A reader asks about two year old nutrition and remedies. An expert advises on diet as the best tonic, cautions against cod liver oil, explains causes of convulsions tied to fever and digestion, and endorses fresh vegetables fruits and milk. Seeds of raspberries and strawberries are said harmful, juice preferred.
Readers are invited to write Mrs Myrtle Mezer Eldred at the Bridgeport Telegram with their intimate problems and personal concerns addressed only to her.
Thomas Howarth of Northampton Massachusetts, described as a personal friend of President Calvin Coolidge, was fined 10 dollars plus costs in Danbury City Court after his auto collided with William Jagoe’s in Newtown on a Saturday night. Howarth asserted his close ties to Coolidge, citing roles as alderman, mayor, governor, and president, and recounting meals at Coolidge’s home. The judge imposed the sentence of ten dollars and costs.
New London operator A F Holles at Independence Wireless station near Merritt Chapman and Scott reported contact with Commander Byrd’s plane just after 7:30 AM on June 29. The message said Everything fine Passed Cape Cod at 7:23 AM. Holles stayed on duty past his shift hoping for more messages but found none.
Milford news reports 16 motorists fined 2 for parking along beach highways. An officer explains signs are plentiful but drivers claim they never saw them. Court income shows 38 paid instead of facing town court. Names and addresses of fined drivers listed, including Bridgeport and New Haven residents.
June 29 By Associated Press the will of Miss Katherine A Stanley leaves 50 000 to New Britain General Hospital 10 000 to South Congregational Church New Britain 6 000 to Stanley Memorial Congregational Church and 50 000 to Grace Wilbur Stanley. Miss Stanley died last Monday at her home here with many personal bequests noted.
Central Falls Rhode Island June 2 Miss Mary Louise Meagher a Central Falls High School senior won the national value contest on Irish history conducted by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernian gaining first prize for Rhode Island. She previously won a state prize in 1922 and a second state prize earlier.
Los Angeles June 29. Pola Negri woke from sleep at her beach home to a painful swelling on her forehead caused by a poisonous spider bite. Two physicians treated her while guards monitored the injury, and she suspended motion picture work after the incident.
Law invoked over boundary line between Catherine Kelley at 369 Lenox Street and Nelson Baker at 361 Lenox Street Devon. Scene调 turnover after Rolland Kelley and Baker clashed as a fence was built and demolished. Attorneys Omar W. Platt and Jervin D Brown now handle the case.
Edward Plentrowaky of Wilson Street, a World War draftee rejected for flat feet, later joined a Polish regiment under the Canadian flag and fought at Chateau Thierry and the Argonne. He may have to pay personal tax as exemption could not be proven, with the board checking ex-service lists and allied-army actors for status while reviewing other exemption claims from those over 60 and non-residents.
A defense of children’s play against adult complaints about school taxes and noisy yards. The essay argues that children’s activity supports town growth, property values, and social health, noting play as essential for safety, growth, and community vitality.
The ocean barge Cumberland arrived in Bridgeport harbor yesterday with a load of spiles for the temporary bridge under construction over Yellow Mill pond. The spiles were shipped to C W Blakeslee and Sons of Bridgeport, the builders of the bridge.
A fragmented text urges reflection on taxes for school and playground costs and equipment rents, arguing about children and safety. The writing questions abuse and contemplates waking to a hostile, silent scene, hinting at fear and protective concern for children.
Community members discuss tax fairness and balancing school financing. Some residents owe substantial amounts while others feel the burden is uneven. The dialogue centers on how to allocate funds and address unpaid taxes affecting local services.
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