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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1928

Page

3

Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues Mixed

Puzzle shows a dense list of across and down clues with many spacing errors and typos. The solution to yesterday's puzzle is Arabesques, indicating a decorative pattern theme across the grid.

Drink Water 10 Help Wash Out Kidney Poison Ad

An old advertisement text extols drinking large amounts of water and Jad Salts to cleanse kidneys and clear urinary tract irritation. It promotes a laxative saline mix and “Unis” for ongoing hydration, claiming quick relief from backache and kidney issues with frequent water intake and inexpensive remedies. A New England mother testifies Foley’s medicines ease coughs and chest discomfort.

New England Foley

All American Soda Try at Howlands Soda Fountain

An unusual soda debut emerges at Howlands Soda Fountain featuring a new drink called VleAmertun. The item is described as distinct and novel, with playful notes about its presentation and appeal.

Howland New “ VleAmertun

Queen Quality Footwear Spring Display Highlights New Straps

The article markets Queen Quality shoes with looped and side straps to slender ankles, promoting two strap designs, ornate trim, and a preference for buckle straps over antique looks. It notes a full range of widths and trained sales staff, with the Opera Pump and Junior Louis heel styles featured to fit the current feminine silhouette.

Extension Granted in Greenwich Mandamus Case

Continuance until next month granted by Judge Allyn L Brown in Superior court in the mandamus proceedings against Robert W Wilcox tax collector Oscar D Tuthill Harold W Allen and John Broderick all of Greenwich The case concerns back taxes owed by 12 fraternal organizations with $22115 in accrued interest The delay occurred because Greenwich town counsel Wilburn Wright is absent from the state and the writ of mandamus was issued March by Judge Meyers acting for States Attorney Comley The listed organizations include United Workers Mianus Neighborhood Association Putnam House Association Christian Science Church WOCA Knights of Columbus Red Men Masons Hebrew Institute Italian Institute and the Cygnet Athletic Association

Allyn L Brown Robert W Wilcox Oscar D Tuthill Harold W Allen John Broderick Eelectraen Greenwich Dca Wilburn Wright Artorey William H Comley Cerl H H Meyers United Workers Mianus Nehborhood Association Putnam House Association Christian Science Church Woca Knights

Smart dresses in half sizes for size 16 women

A catalog note offers a group of smart dresses in half sizes for women who are a little off size. The selection aims to fit without hem alterations, highlighting new colorings materials and fashion motifs from Little Women Models for the season.

Motor car production beats 1927 pace in early 1928

Detroit March 22 Motor car production in the United States for the first five or six months of 1928 exceeded the 1927 rate but trailed 1926. Output began the year below 1927 and 1997 levels, rose past the 1927 line in February, according to reports to the Commerce Department and the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce.

Detroit Associatd Press United States United States Department of Commerce National Automobile Chamber of Commerce

Cribs and High Chairs Sold At Baby Shop

Advertises ivory finish cribs with caster wheels priced at 10 and 16.50, and aluminum high chairs with colorful decorations. Features enclosed vessel tray, nursery beads, and safety strap. Located at Second Floor Rear.

Freight Car Strikes Truck. Three Killed in Vineland

In Vineland New Jersey a freight car struck a truck killing farmer Louis Callovini his sixteen year old son Louis Jr and four year old daughter Lena while passengers waited for a Philadelphia train. The crash occurred in sight of waiting passengers.

Vineland N J Associated Press Philadelphia Louis Callovini Farmer Louis Jr Lena

Hawco Coffee brings fresh in-store roasting and blending

A local shop touts Hawco Coffee with on-site bean sourcing milling roasting and blending to guarantee freshness. Prices range from 34c to 58c per pound.

Yorke Shirts and Mens Furnishings at Howland’s News

Howland's highlights Yorke Shirts with in house patterns designed by Yorke artists. Shirts are fuller cut, longer, and tailored for diverse builds with prices from 2.95 to 3. Imported silk ties include Mogadore weave and Austrian silk options at 1.56 and 1.50 for grain leather belt with tongue buckle. The Men's Furnishings Department sits near Main Street entrance with a separate lower Cannon Street door.

Yorke Lower Cannon Street

Easter gloves priced attractively at $2.29

A sale note describes a special purchase allowing first quality merchandise from the maker. Kid gloves feature a narrow cuff with embroidered or tailored styles in beaver beige gray black and white. Pull-on chamois gloves in natural or white offered at $3.75.

Fragrance and bottle describe a subtle scent offering

A fragment notes a subtle fragrance, suggesting rose or violet, housed in a fascinal bottle with a night cap that becomes a drinking glass, and mentions a special price.

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