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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1923
Page
4
An excerpt cites Dr William Fu Robinson as saying tobacco smoke derives its effects not from nicotine but from heat driven pyridine compounds, suggesting smokers and tobacco workers may show comparative immunity to epidemics. The note warns that even harmless items can be injurious in excess and advises professional consultation.
An odd ad argues teeth reveal character, noting clean teeth boost success while dull or stained teeth imply carelessness. It promotes Listerine Tooth Paste as a safe enamel preserving dentifrice, offering a 25 cent purchase or free sample and promising visible improvement in days.
Hartford report says Citizens of Wallingford urge a state funded memorial for Major Raoul Lufbery. The plan would create a Lufbery Aviation Field of 378 acres, and a Mt Tom memorial park, with a $50,000 appropriation and maintenance guarantees. Endorsed by veterans groups and state officials.
London 28 The prize courts hear whether England will follow the U S attorney general on war claims involving allied nations. Colonel J Hamilton Lewis argues for practice in a case over Mannheim Brothers and others who claim funds tied to seized cargo incl church vestments and vessels. The dispute cites Attorney General Daugherty on alien enemy property and God not being an enemy, while King’s counsel notes German owners were enemies at seizure. Decision pending.
The executive committee of the Fairfield Corn Fishing Game Protective association No 1 plans the next meeting to be held Monday March 12. The season is expected to be the largest in the history of the association.
Eleven divorce petitions, bringing the weekly total to twenty, were filed in the Superior Court yesterday. Notable case includes Alice M. McKelvey of Stamford versus Augustus A. McKelvey, alleged incurable insanity with alimony request, custody sought for two minor children. Additional petitions involve Stamford, Bridgeport, Greenwich, and New York residents on grounds of desertion and cruelty, with multiple minors and next-of-friend plaintiffs noted.
Ruth Belloge Waite of Lewiston Montana, once a telephone operator, earns acclaim in Milan Italy as Marie Montana. Her rise follows a harsh early life, including her father Jack Waite, a U.S. marshal killed in Helena, and a family move from Butte to Lewiston. She adopts the stage name to honor her state as she to sings in Boheme and Gilda with plans for Lucia di Lammermoor in Milan.
Chicago writers list desert island companions choosing The Bible Huckleberry Finn Shakespeare Les Miserables and Pickwick Papers among many works. Balmer Harrison Mitchell Kepesch and others name novels histories dictionaries and science titles as ideal reading while awaiting rescue.
The Building Commissioners issued fourteen permits in the last seven days with total value $26,785. Listings include repairs at 48-43 Poplar Street for Idge Rockman after a fire, storefront change at 1161 Main Street for J. B. Curtie, mezzanine at 278 Fairfield Avenue for J. R. Bishop, and other additions and garages on Fairfield Avenue Woodmont Avenue Bennett Street Main Street Elm Street and more. A stray paragraph discusses fabrics and fashion trends, followed by a quip about Congress costs.
The article describes knitted coats from simple wool to silk embroideries resembling Chinese robes with wide three quarter length sleeves. It notes vivid color effects with white outfits and mentions Persian and Russian influences in flaring coat designs and wool bouele twisted yarn trims.
The City court collected 690 in costs and fines from three men convicted of liquor law violations. S. D Felecia of Minerva street and William Sears of Hol-Brau cafe pleaded guilty to owning, selling and keeping liquor. Seven others received continuances and will appear March 5. Hartford detective bureau billed 500 for expenses, but Mayor Conway refused to sign the bill pending investigation into the agency's arrest authority.
Practically all workers at Wolt Abrahamson clothing manufacturers resumed duties yesterday after a union company settlement agreement. The strike at the plant will be referred to an arbitration board with Lynn W Wilson Edmund B Welfe and William J Lavery to decide the issue, likely meeting this afternoon.
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