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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1926
Page
6
A letter from J. Bo Ashman and other sufferers recount decades of rheumatism pain and failed cures. The Taner Observatories Rheumatism book is promoted as revealing causes and remedies, with an offer to mail a free copy from Hallowell Maine. Readers urged to share with afflicted friends.
An advertisement touts Dares Mentha Pepin elixir as a remedy for dizziness indigestion and heartburn, claiming rapid relief for gas and stubborn stomach troubles. It urges readers to ask Hindles Drug Stores or any Zeist for a bottle with a money back guarantee if it fails to help.
Beep Sea Water Helps Weak Folks Gain Vigor and Health Ocean-O deep sea water digested and concentrated in every bottle. Alkaline minerals in Ocean-O improve anemia fatigue nervous exhaustion and sleep. Acts through the blood to nourish organs and nerves. 10 ounce bottle from Hindle Drug Store Main Street. If it doesn’t help your money back. Dose one teaspoon to tablespoon in water. Advertisement.
An advertisement claims Zemo stops itching and burning quickly, clearing eczema pimples rashes and similar skin problems. It touts penetrating antiseptic action and proteins a cure for all minds uses. Size options include 60 cents and a large bottle for 1.04.
Washington March 8 AP Congress approves a joint committee to negotiate private bids for leasing Muscle Shoals. The Senate adopted a House plan with two amendments and sent the measure to conference. The vote was 34 Republicans and 17 Democrats for, 13 Democrats 12 Republicans and 1 Farmer-Labor against.
At the annual Showmen's Guild conference in London on March 8 AP reports investments in traveling shows total 15,006,000 pounds. TheShows now cater to both children and a growing adult audience. The trade of the showman was never so prosperous.
Chief Magistrate William McAdoo demanded a doctor's certificate for Magistrate David Hirschfield to explain his absence since January 1 and asked for a physician’s report on illness. He proposed Major Walker appoint a temporary magistrate for 30 days. Hirshfield, a former accounts commissioner under Mayor Hylan, was named magistrate at term end.
Paris dispatch reports Elsie De Wolfe the American actress plans to wed Sir Charles Mendl head of the British embassy press section in Paris. The 61 year old De Wolfe debuted in 1890, led her stock company, left the stage in 1905, and became a noted interior decorator. Mendl, a wartime intelligence officer, was knighted in 1924.
Governor Smith sent a special message to the legislature urging state advocacy for a ship canal to be built and operated by the Federal government from Lake Ontario to the Hudson. He accompanied a public works report noting the barge canal must be converted to a ship canal to deliver full benefits, ahead of a Washington Army Engineers hearing on feasibility.
Hartford report shows measles cases jumping from 636 to 1037 in one week. Torrington leads with 236 new cases, followed by New London with 112 as the state sees a sharp increase in infections.
Berkeley California March 8 AP Although college students are fairly fit they are unprepared for common physical emergencies says I a Kleeberser, chairman UC physical education. He notes many lack power in arms and body and warns the danger to the race is greater than loss of navigation credit in automobile safety. Brain development cannot replace physical training but the current generation should be able to act quickly and accurately in emergencies.
New York March 8 Supreme Court Justice Proskauer awarded Mrs Elsie Hinman Bula a separation from Robert B Dula Jr and 5000 yearly alimony. Mrs Dula had received 85 a week temporary alimony. The court labeled Dula an idler supporting himself on the family. Dula is the son of former American Tobacco vice president Robert B Dula. The couple lived on a 11 acre estate in Tuckahoe New York. Mrs Dula testified he was a confirmed drunkard and the separation followed her refusal to send him to a sanitarium. A suit against her father-in-law and his wife for 250000 alienation of affections is pending.
In Boston on March 8 AP reports Chelsea Mayor Lawrence E Quigley and 13 co defendants face a second trial for conspiracy to violate the prohibition law. The first six week trial ended in disagreement last Saturday and only 12 of 14 defendants will be pursued. U S Attorney Harold Williams said the new trial would begin this spring with no fixed date. Williams recommended not guilty verdicts for Louis Sears and Elf Weinstein of Chelsea RC. Sweden: A 3000 year old Baltic skull unearthed.
Edwin J. Gantz, noted speaker, told Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce members at the Stratfield hotel luncheon that absolute accuracy and trained minds are essential in modern business. He urged leaders to support training through night and special courses offered by the YMCA and city programs to prepare workers for advancement and to keep the local economy competitive.
Salvatore LaMontine of Waterbury seeks hearing in federal court demanding Department of Labor files on immigration rulings. Judge Edwin Thomas denied the motion while noting Labor decisions should not affect the LaMontine case. LaMontine, a 1909 arrival who served in World War II era, faces deportation after a Middletown asylum report labeled him mentally ill.
Army Reserve officers from Bridgeport and vicinity will gather at Brooklawn Country Club on Wednesday evening March 10 for their regular monthly meeting. Teams from the service branches will bowl at 6, dinner at 7, with the meeting to follow after dinner.
Cut this out and send ten cents to Foley and Co for a ten cent bottle of Foley Honey and Tar Compound plus a free sample pack of Foley Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Request is to write name and address clearly and mail to 2835 Sheffield Ave Chicago Illinois. Offer claims help for coughs colds hoarseness kidney stimulant and constipation.
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