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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1921
Page
5
An early 20th century ad touts Mentho Sulphur for facial and body acne. It claims sulfur dries pimples, removes them, and uses a simple home remedy. It emphasizes safety and affordability and urges buying from druggists.
A vintage ad touts Gude's Pepto-Mangan as a reliable red blood builder for men and women lacking energy. It claims to restore healthy blood volume, improve appetite, color cheeks, and revive ambition, with liquid and tablet forms sold by all druggists.
An advertisement promotes Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh and colds claiming instant relief from nasal congestion. It touts antiseptic, germ destroying action and notes easy breathing after applying the cream into nostrils. The copy urges readers to obtain a small bottle from any druggist.
Dr. Charles Sawyer of Marion Iowa, longtime Harding family physician, nominated to brigadier general in the U S Army Medical Corps. President Harding directs him to conduct a nationwide survey of public welfare matters including education and social justice, to advise on coordinated policy and efficient operations.
Washington March news notes former secretary of war Baker has been commissioned a colonel in the Officers' Reserve corps JAG department. Baker has returned to Cleveland and resumed his law practice after visiting home last Saturday.
Russell Poole chairman of the city council cost of living committee said today in a report on the sector that Chicago station restaurants are the biggest profiteers. He cited gross profits from 80 to 899 per cent and noted some restaurants report net profits as low as 50 per cent.
A testimonial notes long standing bladder and kidney trouble before Foley Kidney Pills provided relief. The writer, Morey, claims renewed health and urges others with kidney ailments to try the product. Sold everywhere through advertising.
State's Attorney Homer Cummings delays action after coroner's finding in the Shelton trolley wreck of February 22. He will conduct his own investigation once transcript and evidence are reviewed. Eight victims remain hospitalized in Derby and Griffin hospital with serious injuries. Mildred Sweeney of Shelton is discharged after facial burns.
Rotary clubs from New England and beyond converge in Boston for a two day district conference. Speakers include International Rotary president candidate Snedecor of Portland and district leaders from Providence Worcester Springfield Lynnworth and Providence as delegates and members prepare for committee led sessions and the district governor election set for Endinvarsh Scotland in June.
The War Department announced that names of persons who evaded the Selective Service law will be made public by draft districts as soon as lists are compiled and checked. Final district verifications will prevent listing anyone who served in any military branch, and after review the completed lists will be sent to the press.
Miss Dorothy Cohnen of Bridgeport becomes the first woman attorney to win a case as plaintiff in Fairfield County court. In Benjamist Rechter of New York v Avian Rephan of Stamford for $1, the jury found for the plaintiff, with Cohnen assisting attorney J. H. Shapiro. The suit claimed value of goods furnished during 1913 to 1914 surreptitiously removed from the state. The verdict sets a precedent for protection of manufacturers and signing goods in commerce.
Local contributions to the European Relief Council led by Herbert Hoover amount to 22 639 as of yesterday. Horace B Merwin, treasurer, notes 874 of this sum from Laval treasure All Rae and 274 remains pledged. Nearly 800 was raised at last Sunday Polish meeting.
Blossom Seeley of Pal Minn announces marriage to vaudeville partner Benjamin E Geisenfold of Milwaukee. Civil ceremony held in Chicago three weeks ago and religious ceremony conducted in Pal today. Seeley formerly was wife of Rube Marquard major league pitcher.
Angelo De cerbo sues Arthur Haight for 500 claiming Haight backed into his car in Parkvenue on September 6 1924. Haight admits the collision but denies liability. case proceeded before Judge Beech and a jury in common pleas court.
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