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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1925
Page
5
A fragment argues Indican poisoning causes stomach aches and various ailments. It suggests urinalysis to detect Indican and prescribes Carter’s Little Liver Pills to cleanse the liver and bowels, claiming they remove Indican from the body and improve health.
Soaks right in and limbers stiff joints. Rheumatic pain eased by Joint-Base a remedy advertised for joint care. Rub on a tube sold at Hindles Drug Store or any druggist. When Joint-Base goes on joint agony gets out quick.
An advertisement touts Calcium Wafers as a remedy to prevent colds and headaches. It claims the wafers improve blood action and elimination, promising relief after ten days and a 69 cent package from FA Stuart Co in Stuart, Michigan.
An old advertisement touts Mentho-Sulphur as fast relief for skin eruptions, rashes, and eczema. It claims germ destroying power, quick improvement, and urges purchasing Bowles Mentho-Sulphur from druggists to use like cold cream.
The Saugatuck post office vacancy amid March elections sees Joseph Serena, a local taxi driver, likely named acting postmaster by the Republican Town Committee. Examinations for the post will occur Saturday at 10 in the M C A building, with several locals including Constable Mellio and Chris McCann among candidates.
William J Nelson a respected Taunton district resident died at his daughter's home late last evening at age 94 He had remained active until health faded though not confined before his last days Survived by sons James G Nelson Robert L Nelson and others Funeral services set for Monday at his daughter's Taunton home with Rev J Lusher officiating Interment in Greenwood Cemetery New York City Mrs Bessia Wilcox visiting nurse is at the home of Mrs W Z B Glover on Queen Street Ethel M Peck of Cleveland visiting her parents in Newtown
Word reached here of the death by drowning Saturday in Florida of Hol Reuss of Chelago, age sixty, a former summer president in town. He owned a large estate on Cannell and was well known. The incident occurred on the Miakka houseboat when he attempted to step to the launch and struck the craft, fell unconscious, and sank. The body was recovered and taken to Key West. survived by a widow. He was brother in law to Julian S. Mason, NY Herald Tribune editor.
Two men fled with two sample cases of jewelry from a Waterbury hotel after booking rooms and claiming to be in town for a 3:30 train. Police began an investigation as clerks and a jewelry salesman reported the loss and could not value the stolen items.
The article discusses the role of a social secretary in elite households. It details duties from payrolls and dictate letters to guest lists, politics, and liaison with trades, printers, and caterers. It notes the secretary’s limited authority, high pay, and travel patterns, plus variations like catering secretaries for large events.
Baron Ago Von Maltzan lands aboard the Hamburg America liner Albert Hallin to succeed Otto Wiedfeld as General Ambassador. At Washington he is described as a messenger of goodwill and faith in the Dawes plan guiding Europe toward reconstruction.
An American consulate in Leipsic Germany reports American student Helen Reichart missing since February with fears she died by her own hand amid nervous collapse. A reward of 507 marks is offered for information. Parents departed for Canton March 4 to assist in the search. Reichart, a two year student, had hurriedly traveled to Germany two weeks earlier.
New York March 9 Plans for founding a national college with 2 580 000 for buildings and 1 800 000 endowment were authorized by the council of the national academy of design after a special meeting today A 700 000 fund to provide income to enable students to study abroad annually is planned The academy aims to total 6 000 000 for extending its educational program 1 900 000 would be used as an endowment for adequate presentation of semi annual outside exhibitions of American painting Sentoni..
A NYC taxi driver and former convict received a prison term from 20 years to life after pleading guilty to second degree murder in the January 29 killing of Dennis J. Kenny, son of a Brooklyn contractor. The case drew attention due to Kenny’s funeral and ties to Governor Alfred E. Smith’s family. Police tightened controls on unlicensed taxi operators following the shooting.
Fairfield March 3 Special Harry S Blakeman of the Stratfield action announces his candidacy for postmastership of Fairfield. He argues eligibility since the post office is in Fairfield. he was born there in 1872 and has long family roots. He works for Bradstreet as salesman reporter and investigator and holds local offices. Petrie campaigns for the appointment. Pickett withdraws. others deny interest or switch. Bennett withdraws in favor of Gould.
Mayor John C. Mead named Dr. Frank Alu, a dentist, to the Ansonia Board of Education replacing Raphael D Ambrosio whose nomination was not confirmed by the Board of Aldermen. Pending approval by the Board of Aldermen, Dr Alu may take his seat. Also notes local hospital operation and illness updates.
Henry Mead, a Columbia University graduate student, leapt from a sixth floor Hartley Hall window in March. His fall narrowly avoided pedestrians below, and he hailed from Tiffs City.
President Coolidge nominated Mrs. Jeanette A. Hyde of Salt Lake City Utah today for the post of collector of customs at Honolulu Hawaii.
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