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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1927

Page

7

Fairfield residents push for trunk lines in county roads

Hartford March 1 residents from Fairfield County urged the General Assembly committee on Ross, Bridges and West to redesignate key highway arteries. Speakers named roads from Shelton to Monroe, East Main Street Stratford, and paths across Weston Wilton Westport Newtown and nearby towns. They warned that higher appropriations and road work are needed as mileage and traffic grow.

Hartford Tryne Ross, Bridges West General Assembly Stepachway Fins John A Maccona Cotal Stearing Shelton Monroe Monroe Center Stratford Det Weston Wilton Westport Xwalk Upper Stepney Newtown

Stratford Seeks End to Primary Waste Costs and Zoning Reform

Hartford March 10 Stratford addresses aim to reduce direct primary costs by redefining town powers and enabling council to expand government scope. Measures include changing primary nomination rules and adding powers for zoning, sidewalk liability, and temporary town manager provisions.

Hartford Stratford Cities and Boroughs Charles BE Wheeler Helen Lewis Rex Bh Delacour Robert J. Smith Lewin Eame Baldwin Haldwin Supreme Court Vac Ta Stratford Iis

Legislators Hearings Livened by Jokes and Hotel Talk

Hartford March 10 Bits of humor enlivened the Judiciary committee hearings this week as witnesses discuss baggage declarations for valuable property and a punny debate over the word woman in electors clauses. Attending hotel men from Bridgeport Stamford and Granby joined in the discussion while Senator Shaw cited Bible phrases. A later note mentions a fire damaging Arthur Silver’s men’s furnishings store at 17 North Main Street.

Hartford Judiciary Committee aAttorney Sanford Stoddard Sundeeport Stoddard Shaduck Granby Shattuck Shaw Mselose Aristol Arthnar Silver Noth Main Street

Elm City Armory Appropriation Still Possible

Hartford reports optimism that the 1,096,000 armory building funds for New Haven may be found by some source. Lawmakers heard backers argue for the armory as part of a broader bond package while opponents noted past defeats and urged careful budgeting amid state administration pressure.

Hartford New Haven Jolin H H. Trumsull J. Henry Bernbark Finance Committee Fairfield County George HK. Hall Edcard FP. Hall New Britain Senator Hall Samuel E. Hoyt Hall Judge Hoyt Elm City

Lover shoots wife then is killed by her husband

In Barnsdall near Yulsa Oklahoma a 40 year old salesman shot and killed Mrs John Ferguson 23 then was shot by the woman's husband as he lay dying from a self inflicted wound. Osage county officers said Ferguson would be arraigned before a coroner's jury and charges filed. Neighbors say the killing ended a long intimate affair between Bamburg and Mrs Ferguson.

Yulsa Okla U. F. Bamburg John Ferguson Ferguson Barnsdall Osage Verguson Friends Bamburg Johnson

Dartmouth Prize Waived Winners Named at Dartmouth College

Hanover March 10 Charles L Ward of Arlington Massachusetts and Robert N Stevers of Somerville Massachusetts seniors were announced as winners of the Merrill Allen Gallagher memorial scholarships among Dartmouth College's most prized awards The announcement notes the two students receiving this honor and their hometowns with a focus on the prestige of the award.

Hanover Charles L. Wards Arlington Mass Robert N. Stevers Somerville Merrill Allen Gallagher Dartmouth College

Dizzy Woman Recovers After Bladder Kidney Ills

Mrs. Cora Abarnethy of 97 Vesey Street New York reports years of back pain dizziness itching and fatigue due to bladder and kidney inflammation. After taking Matamel she claims relief including sleeping through the night and improved stomach and energy.

Lion Cora Abarnethy Vesey Street Newark N.J O. K Hinple Ure Stor

State Producers of Eggs Cooperate Plan National Week

Hartford March 10 Pro ducers wholesalers and consumers met at Commissioner Platts office to plan National Key Week May 1 to 7 to boost egg quality and price through a statewide advertising campaign. The working committee includes Harrison J. Hamilton Tom Smith O Miner Prof W F Kirkpatrick W H Corbin and others. A follow up meeting was set for March 16 at Hartford.

Hartford Commissioner of Agriculture Philo T. Platt Hig Agrniture Phil Eh Platt Chatrms Iy Endeavo

Senator Hall Withdraws Bill on Railroad Wage Payments

Hartford March 10 A planned hearing on Senate Bill 154 to require railroads to pay workers twice a month by check was withdrawn today. Senator George E. Hall sponsored the measure which would replace weekly cash wages. Speaker Joseph H. Griffin announced the withdrawal ending anticipated testimony from railroad officials and New Haven line counsel.

Hartford Senate George E. Hall New Haven Railread Joseph H. Griffin

Acid stomach dangers and home remedy claim

The excerpt warns that chronic acid stomach causes burning pain and stomach upset, citing two authorities. It promotes Bisurated Magnesia as a cure, claiming it softens acid stomach symptoms, revitalizes digestion, and aids natural digestion without major side effects. It describes Magnesia as available in powder or tablet form from a pharmacist.

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