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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1927
Page
8
Beecham's Pills are praised as a global favorite for nearly two years and touted for quick relief from constipation biliousness headaches and indigestion. The ad claims the pills cleanse bowels removing poisons to prevent common illnesses and notes availability in drug stores for 50 cents.
A rider returns after years away to a hard saddle exertion and finds muscles knotted. Sloan's Liniment eases tenseness quickly, restoring limp, and is praised for addressing the cause by promoting blood flow. Thousands reportedly write thanking the remedy for relief. A 35 cent bottle is available.
An old time remedy, Sage Tez and Weeths Sage and Sulphur Compound, reemerge as popular options to hide gray hair. Stores offer ready to use blends for a small price, claiming gentle darkening, smoother texture, and a fuller look with minimal effort.
A reader from Evens City Pennsylvania reports a past case of eczema and vine poisoning causing itching and bleeding. He credits Reginol Soap and Ointment with rapid relief and smooth skin, endorsing the products as effective and refreshing. He would not be without them and has recommended them to many people.
Milford reports David A. Fitzgerald former New Haven mayor and Charles W. Cluck of Lew Haven Avenue contracted to buy four acres on south Bryans Lane with 750 foot harbor frontage. The deal, arranged through Fraser Spier Mayer, centers on docking facilities and includes land once owned by the Arinnell estate and Birge. Fire precautions and town affairs fill the rest of a busy Milford notice.
Stratford reports preparations complete for Friday and Saturday March 4 and 5 for the annual Stratford High School Senior Clues theatre. Lead Byron Parks stars with a cast including Hurdette Clark Rain Collana Olive Cranson Eleanor Uehin Emma Breyer and others. Also announced is the Spring Brass Treats menace prevention campaign led by Allen D Judson warning of fire risk from discarded matches or cigarettes in fields and woods.
Westport scene covers a Rotary talk by Harry L. Nair of New Haven on commercial arbitration. He traces its history from English merchant courts to modern practice, cites Connecticut and New York docket times, and argues for quicker, businesslike resolution beyond lengthy jury trials.
Newtown residents may see a two mill reduction in the tax rate as the Board of Finance plans to meet at the Newtown Sav ings Bank directors' room, likely Monday, to fix the rate. The 1926 grand list shows resident property at 2,992,149, up 81,263 from 1925, with nonresidents rising 91,926. total property value exceeds 1925 by 178,289, potentially yielding 3,292.45 more revenue if a 2 1/2 mill rate is set.
The Staples Bedford High Parents Teachers association plans a Friday night fundraiser titled Bits of Blarney in the Junior high auditorium to buy new records for the school panatrope. Principal Horace Beach cites already 200 dollars in records ordered and a growing membership of eighty seven. Next month includes Father’s night and an April meeting after the first Wednesday.
Fairfield residents report Roger Ludlowe High School athletic field project will begin immediately with a landscape architect, maps, and land partially from the original tract and Howard Gray purchase. The field will be near the school facilitating dressing rooms and showers for students. Local garden clubs promote Wayside Watchers pest control with annual awards announced at the National Garden Club meeting. Lenten services and parish events include a play at the Eunoia Club’s new parish house and a Westover High game at Ludlowe. American Legion meeting scheduled for Tuesday in Legiey hall.
Brookfield March 3 special death of Mrs Anna M Thiede widow of Albert Triede occurred at her daughter Mrs Frital Momm home Friday Feb 25 Funeral services were held at the daughter s home Sunday at one o clock Rev Charles Frarpenter rector of St Paula Episcopal church officiated Grandchildren and nephews were pallbearers Interment was in Laurel Hill cemetery Other notes include jurors in Bridgeport and Brookfield residents changing homes and property transactions plus a Young People s meeting at the Congregational church with Franklin Wawley in charge and a brief report of the agenda and social event
Stephen Yaplee purchased the Peter Herzig place in Hawleyville after selling his price to the U G 9. Tukono Grange accepts an invitation to meet Danvary Grange on Young People’s Night. Mrs Harold Pinckney and a daughter of New Fairfield visited Mr Charten Pinckney. Mrs Lucy A Thompson, a Kingston death, formerly Brookfield, had ties to the Camp family and Far View Inn. Bally Curtiss of Norwalk spent the weekend with her parents. The adjourned town meeting is set for Saturday at town hall at two for tax funding the current year. Elizabeth and Florence Thornhill guests at a birthday party hosted by the Peck’s of Danbury. Mr Thornhill won a prize at cards. Gavigans entertained Danbury visitors Vincent and Vincent Gavigan recently.
Devon March 3 special report notes the Devon Hose Company No 4 responded to a grass fire at Rivercliff amid high winds. Firemen quickly controlled the blaze and prevented damage. Also reports residents and visitors with routines and illnesses including Mrs Brat and Mrs Crippin family updates.
Homer Huntington Kidder, a decade of Africa based archaeologist, was sued for divorce in the New York Supreme Court. Ida, named as co respondent, faces alleged misconduct across France in late 1925 and early 1926. Justice Bijur allowed service of complaint by mailing to him in care of Baniera Trust in Paris.
Hartford March 2 AP J William Hampden Pye comptroller of Travelers Insurance died suddenly last night in Philadelphia where he was staying with his wife Mrs Pye. Pye was elected comptroller in 1912 and had a long career starting in 188? in the life department and later as agency auditor and company auditor.
A father Carl Carlson of Plainville and four sons Philip Eric Arthur George and Rudolph filed individual voluntary bankruptcy petitions. They previously owned Colonial Brass Works of Plainville which went bankrupt last December. Debts range from 5000 to 11009 dollars.
Advertises Petersons Ointment as a quick cure for skin eruptions eczema pimples rashes and piles. Claims dramatic results in days and recommends it for burns scalds bruises and itchy scalp promising social confidence and household usefulness.
A municipal educational campaign launches at 85 Colonial Ave to inform the public about motor oil quality. David T. Smith, president, warns of stations draining oil and selling cheap grades, promising to reveal the truth in a sensational, wide‑ranging effort. Coupons for Sinclair OPALINE oil and gasoline are offered at Benham Park Aves stations tomorrow and Saturday, with a free silver dollar per purchase.
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