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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1928

Page

4

Weight Wonder Manly Figure Miracle Diet Ad Claims Fast Gain

An advertisement touts a dramatic body transformation claiming a man who was underweight gains weight after using a product called Miles Tablets. It includes personal claims about shedding fat and increased energy, with a druggist authorization note and price details, all framed as a quick wellness fix advertised to Atlantic City readers.

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Waw 48 Hour Test For Getting Up Nights

An advertisement touts a 48 hour test for a product to relieve night-time urinary symptoms. It promises quick relief, claims improved energy and sleep, and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Mrs. Brown Tom

Untitled ad for eczema relief and cheap antiseptic liquid

An old style ad touts a topical treatment for eczema and itching. It promises rapid relief for blotches rashes and irritation with a soothing liquid that is easy to apply. Price listed as $1.00.

Fairfield Legion Approves Reef Road Home Plan

The George Alfred Smith Post No 74 of the American Legion voted to begin construction of a new clubhouse at Reef Road and Crescent Place with a voluntary assessment of 825 in cash or labor. Pledges soon reached nearly 5000, with substantial donations already recorded. building plans estimate a 12000 cost target, and building committee chairman John Johnson aims to complete the project for about 12000.

Reef Road Crescent Place George Alfred Smith American Legion Nemet Dcg Glover American Legion Building Fund Land Force American Legion Post Annie Burr Jennings T Visscher Nora Saaca ' AM John Johnson Nelson Fearson C E Kraus Merrill Lane Southport J O Lobdell Hillside Road Catherine J Porter O Marnevenue

Auction Bridge Problem From Yesterday's Issue

A detailed note outlines Declarer’s plan to handle twenty six cards in a bridge problem. It discusses maintaining no spade losses, attempting a diamond finesse, trumping with spades, and leading two rounds of trumps, with a king in West and potential tenace positions shaping the outcome.

Hearts South Declarer West Declard Declare West West

Reed casts Democrats as the anti corruption path ahead

Missouri Senator Reed returns to Washington after a 26 day speaking tour, predicting a Democratic win in November if the party acts on popular sentiment. He cites GOP graft disclosures, questions Hays and Sinclair funds, and notes plans to enter California and Wisconsin primaries against Smith and Well.

Washington Associated Press Reed Partie Coast Republican Party Missouri Democrat West Senate Sevres Mellon Missouri Harry F Sinea Will H Hays St.lair Continental Trading Company Melle Hays Treasury Pennsylvania Coolidge Missoulian California Wicconsin Governor Smith New York Senator Well Montana Wisconsin

Police expected to re elect officers at annual meetings

The Police Sick Benefit and Police Benevolent associations hold their annual meetings this afternoon at 3 15 in City hall exon. Officers of the Sick Benefit association are Lieut Daniel A Poland president Captain John H Fegan vice president Captain John A Lyddy secretary Superintendent Charles A Wheeler treasurer. Officers of the Benevolent association are Lieut John Browne president Lieut John F McGovern vice president Captain John A Lyddy secretary. The office of treasurer is vacant. Directors and other officers named include James Dooley Simon McCullough Thomas H Clerity George Hava Edward Wheeler Joseph T Cough'n James Falvey Tuomas Mc Namara and Thomas Gerrity.

Police Sick Benefit Association City Coat Toom Police Benevolent Association Sick Benefit Association Daniel A Poland John H. Fegan John A Lyddy Charles A Wheeler Treasure Police Bensioent Association John Browne John F McGovern John A. Lyddy Wheeler Wipe Ee Direetory Sick Beneut Association James Dooley Simon McCullough Thomas H Clerrity George Hava Segeant Edward Wheeler Benevolent Associaton Joseph T

Peoples Drug Stores calls preferred stock reorganization

Peoples Drug Stores disclosed today a reorganization plan involving the call of 8 percent preferred stock totaling 1,220,000 at 110. A special meeting is set for April 5 to present a plan for issuing 2,500,000 preferred stock convertible over five years into common stock and to acquire additional chains while continuing the dividend policy.

New York Peoples Drug Stores Citidend Eorgan Astion

Mexican police arrest 57 alleged revolutionists in Jalisco

In Guadalajara the Mexican authorities report 57 prisoners linked to the Cannelle revolution in Jalisco. The detainees are held in the penitentiary as anti-government elements in guerilla zones have clashed with soldiers. The Julieco group has faced disturbances for seven months amid ongoing armed confrontations across the state.

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Silk fabrics in washable colors for dresses and drapes

Silk fabrics in various prints and colors offered in spring weights and widths. Includes 39 inch wide prints at 1.39 yd reg. 1.39, 36 inch drapery and lingerie fabrics, 54 and 42 inch widths at 1.79, and mill lengths in blue and rose for slips and fashion uses.

Pleasant Treatment for Varicose Ulcers

An easy home remedy promises relief for varicose ulcers using a solution of Syl pho-Natho) mixed in hot water with a moist dressing. The preparation allegedly stimulates healing, reduces inflammation, and speeds granulation tissue growth. Available from all dealers.

Blake

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