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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1927
Page
5
Fragmented ad like text warns about back pain and kidney cleansing with dubious diets and waters. It promotes excessive flushing of kidneys, drinking water, and nonspecific remedies, mixing misspelled terms and unsafe health claims.
An ad touts Dr Falavard as a cure for constipation and impure complexions. It claims the tonic removes toxins, boosts energy, and increases vitality for men and women, offering quick results and improved success in daily tasks.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a simple stomach remedy offering quick relief. The unreadable text mentions indications of gastrointestinal comfort and a possible personal usage anecdote. No verifiable dates or sources are present in the legible portions.
The engagement of Ursula Whit, Griswold and Woodbridge Ingham, daughter of United States Senator Hiram Bingham of New Haven and Mrs. Bingham, to Miss Griswold’s son was announced. The couple met last summer in Connecticut before Ingham returned to China to study Chinese fans and history. The two prominent New England families share long colonial lineages, with Bingham and Griswold roots linked to Norwich, New London, Old Lyme, and Salem. The marriage date was not announced.
William Dornbush, a New York realty man, obtained a divorce today as his wife’s suit for dissolution was dismissed. The action included accusations of neglect and dishonesty, with Dornbush claiming the wife’s head and behavior affected the marriage, and that tickets were given to their daughter. Dr. Russell McTrobert, a New York nerve specialist, testified in the proceedings.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a Flagler heir with a mother and stepfather, a hospital tour and a brain tumor at Hopkins. Names and events are garbled, with references to Lawrence, Mitchlans, and a forced absence. The readable parts provide no coherent storyline or verifiable facts.
Hartford March 3. lawmakers heard Rep John Mallon Jr outline a bill creating a state racing commission and legalizing parimutuel betting. The plan would license races, tax winnings, and reserve six racing days a year for exempt agricultural societies, with projected state income from licenses and net receipts. Supporters cited economic and agricultural benefits while opponents were few and mild.
A validating act is before the General Assembly to confirm transfers from The American Tube and Stamping Co to The Stanley Works. The measure covers franchises, railroad rights, and tracks, with Bridgeport deeds and connections to New Haven Hartford lines. No opposition was registered at a Judiciary Committee hearing.
Three men risked their lives to salvage a floating fender in the outer harbor during a northeast gale. Walter Decker and Kenneth Johnson of Everett and Winthrop rescued the drifting craft’s occupants, Albert Gallant of Revere and two others, with help from Coast Guard and Lake Galewood crew. The rescue left all three men unconscious from cold and exposure but revived aboard a patrol boat and brought to the city.
The Seaview Avenue powerhouse, long supplying Bridgeport trolley power, will be abandoned as two new sub stations rise behind the eastbound station and in Stratford. Connecticut Company will source from New Haven Railroad and Connecticut Light and Power, costing about 200000 with bids soon. Power will be converted for trolley use and linked to existing high tension lines for reliability.
Alderman William B Meyer and City Clerk Alfred W Burdick served as witnesses yesterday afternoon for the marriage of Raymond Lewis aged 24 of 655 Washington Avenue and Lillian Kennedy aged 21 of 29 Freeman Street. Assistant City Clerk Paul D Elia officiated. Lewis, born in Poston, is the son of Walter and Maud Robinson Lewis. Kennedy, born in Farmville Virginia, is the daughter of William and Susie Kennedy. He lists laborer as his occupation and she as houseworker.
Major General John Duncan, newly commanding the Shanghai Defense Force, has deep experience in small wars. He served on the Indian Frontier, in the World War at Gallipoli, and led the 22nd British Division. He also held a staff role with the British Army in 1919 and fought in Macedonia. He joined the Royal Army in 1841 and is 65.
An advertising notice touts Kellogg s All Bran as a guaranteed remedy for constipation and related nervousness headaches and insomnia. It claims two tablespoons daily relieves constipation naturally and promotes usage with milk fruit or honey. Made by Kellogg in Battle Creek and sold widely with recipes on the package.
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