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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1923
Page
25
The June Class of 1928 at the High School reports strong progress in funding a five day Washington trip during the Easter vacation. Twenty groups set quotas with dances, parties, shows and events expected to raise about 3000. Over 100 class members are listed as intending travelers, with February 1923 graduates invited to join and 15 to 16 teachers and parents serving as chaperones.
Bridgeport reports a drop in measles from 62 to 42 cases in the week, while scarlet fever rose to 17. Other illnesses include six diphtheria, six whooping cough, and several influenza cases. Across the state, 41 epidemic encephalitis cases have been found in four weeks, with 11 last week including one from Fairfield.
Washington March 13 Three army airplanes with personnel were assigned to the department of agriculture to form a combat unit against the boll weevil in Louisiana. The eight month assignment uses planes with spraying equipment to release insecticide from the air. Secretary Wallace sought more planes, but shortages limit compliance. Previous experiments reported as highly successful.
Miss Kathrin Sherman of Hartford state director of midwifery explained her bureau's work to the Visiting Nurse Association yesterday morning. In the afternoon she led a regular midwives meeting at the Stratfield Hotel, where routine matters were discussed.
Advertisement claims a four ounce bottle of ordinary arven dissolved with nightly applications dissolves dandruff completely. Rub gently to moisten scalp, repeat for two more nights if needed, and most or all dandruff should vanish with itching stopping. Hair becomes fluffy glossy silky and soft. Sold at drug stores.
An advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a breakthrough weight loss aid. It claims an actress slimmed quickly using Marmola and promises easy ordering from Marmola Co in Detroit Michigan. The ad emphasizes low cost and availability at druggists or direct mail.
Amsterdam stages Yeats The Only Jealousy of Emer with masks by Hilde Krop. Production highlights Celtic legend themes and the dramatic role of masks in staging. Special notes from Le Theatre praise the revival and its influence on modern theatre.
The Poli Palace features Radiumized gowns in Sea Dodger with John F Walker Richard LeMar Lillian Lester and Leda Erroll plus Joe Browning and Others. Miss Marion Davies Adam and Eve shines. Plaza presents In the Doctors Office with Julius Howard Max Coleman The Curse and The Woman Who Found Herself lead a six reel bill. Polis Vaudeville Theatre offers a perilous scene with The Mhanip of baile.
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