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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1926
Page
18
An old advertisement touts Papa's Dia Pepsin as a quick stomach remedy. It promises relief from gas heartburn indigestion and discomfort after meals and notes the product is available at any drug store for a few cents.
James I Allen of 26 Forbes Rochester New York describes years of rheumatism and failure to relieve it. He claims uric acid deposits in joints were dissolved and eliminated by a self devised remedy called Allenrhu which he says banished all signs and symptoms. Hingles Drug Stores named as agent and offers to send full particulars to out of town readers.
Don’t fuss with mustard plasters Musterole works without blistering. A white ointment made from oil of mustard and other ingredients, Musterole relieves sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headache congestion rheumatism lumbago and muscle aches. It may prevent pneumonia and replaces inner plasters.
Advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a surgical prescription that quickly ends eczema itching after one application and cures persistent cases after a few uses. It claims to treat discharging ulcers abscesses and boils, available in the original bottle from pharmacists or Hindye's Drug Stores.
Kansas City beauty specialist Mrs M D Glelphs advocates a home remedy for darkening gray hair. Mix bay rum water and barb compound with glyverine, apply twice weekly, claims it makes a gray haired person look younger without staining scalp. Advertisement and reader letters follow.
Three Meriden pastors from the Methodist Episcopal churches endorse Rev. Clarence T. Wilson's charges against Connecticut senators. They call prohibition a success and say dry sentiments rise as enforcement improves, urging stricter and clearer policy under the National Prohibition act.
Ferdinand Pecora, chief assistant district attorney, told the Baptist Ministers conference in New York that newspapers are largely responsible for gambling related crime. He cited extensive race track coverage and tip columns as aiding gambling. He urged a state crime causes agency, possibly extending probation, with psychologists studying motives behind criminal acts.
A woman was found washed up on Nantasket Beach with a note and a ten dollar bill pinned to her underclothes. The slip bore a New York address. No evidence of immersion. The body was taken to a local undertaker in Hingham for autopsy by Medical Examiner John Peterson.
The Brick layers and Plasterers union met last night at Trade Metals hall 847 Main Street after the Carpenters hall on 170 Kim Street was destroyed by fire. Routine monthly business was transacted and plans mention a new meeting place at 47 Main Street.
The Love Toy a Warner Bros. classic stars Lowell Sherman as a young American who finds romance in Moravina. Taelene Costello is the Princess, Jane Winton the jilting American girl, and Myrna Loy an exotic dancer. Also shown are Spotlight, War News Weekly, and special acts with local title cards noting attractions and vaudeville pieces through a three day run.
A sensational six star cast leads the Poli's Vaudeville show with The Reckless Lady adaptation of Sir Philip Gibbs. Monte Carlo scenes and a grand carnival procession anchor the film while Ann Linn Co and The Bison City Four headline a packed vaudeville bill including Murdock and the Kenedy Sisters and The Mik Bandit.
The DeMolay minstrel show at the Majestic drew a packed crowd with new songs and novelties. Mike the Majestic feature drew roaring laughter while Sally ONeill and Marshall Neilan's new production impressed patrons. The revival stars Charley Murray Ford Sterling William Haines and ONeill with a lively chorus and engaging comedy.
Tyrie theatre presents The Beautiful Cheat and The Still Alarm with Laura La Plante in a Ninac Wilcox Putnam story. Harry Meyers and Alexander Carr star in Doubling for Cupid. Matt Moore and Ruth Roland lead When the Worst Begins. Also featuring the Young Widdlers Contest finals with Wednesday eliminations.
Aileen Stanley returns to Bridgeport as a top vaudeville draw with The Victrola Girl persona. The program features Marie Conway, Ned Wayburn discoveries, Joe and Will Mandel, Margaret Stewart, Beulah Stewart, and other acts plus a Red Kinema feature.
Lena Daley headlines Miss Tabasco with 13 scenes and regal costumes. Park Theatre expects full houses Thursday through Saturday as Daley’s Own Show debuts in this season’s lavish, colorful production with notable veterans Eddie Shubert and Elly Bucamps and new cast members Florence Walton and Dorothy Alewender.
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