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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1922

Page

6

Reforts Directed to Stop Transfer of Commutation Books

New Haven detectives lead a push to halt misuse of commutation books issued by the railroad company. Books, nontransferable to one person, are being used by others. In Bridgeport last month several arrests for fare evasion involved borrowed books. A recent arrest saw Railroad Detective Russell F detain Charles Gladstell of 117 East Main Street for using a book issued to S Levine for a trip between Bridgeport and New York.

New Haven Bridgeport Russell F Charles Gladstell East Main Street S. Levine New York

Cured Her Rheumatism Notice from Mrs Hurst

An advertisement states Mrs Hurst of 505 E Olive St Bloomington Ill claims she cured her rheumatism after terrible suffering. She offers to share two simple home methods free if readers mail their name and address, with no sale involved.

Hurst E. Olive St Bloomington

Mentho Sulphur Promises Fast Skin Relief

Advertisement notes Mentho Sulphur as best for breaking out and skin irritation. Claims germ destroying properties and instant relief from itching, burning, and eczema. Suggests Mentho Sulphur heals and smooths skin, available at drug stores like cold cream.

Harding Won't Stump in Campaign Will Write Letters

President Harding will avoid in person stump speeches for Congress in the fall but will prepare letters to be used on the stump. White House aides say no formal national appeal will be issued, yet letters to constituents or members of Congress may bolster Republican support.

David Lawrence Bridgeport Wasrington Harding Congress Wilson Simeon TD. Fess Repul- Nean Congressional Committee White House Georgia Mississppi Alabama Losa Congress Titerra Jose Taft Jost Coundl Wigan Fale Ihey

Chase Buys Part of Warner Estate at Greenfield Hill

DeVer H Warner sold 12 acres of his Greenfield Hill estate to Chase of Greens Farms for about 15000. Warranty deeds filed with the town clerk. The tract lies south of Warner’s summer house. Chase will make it a year round residence. Also noted are plans for Howard Gray’s Roof Road tract and the opening of Unquown Hotel on April 1. Brush and brush fires in Fairfield Reach prompt Bridgeport Hydraule Co to turn on water.

Tfatrfield Mareh DeVer H. Warner Greenfield Hall Howard, Gray Roof Road A. L. Donovan Fairfield Beidgeport Hydraule Company

Lake proclaims Good Friday a day of fasting and prayer

Governor Everett J Luke issues a proclamation designating April 14 as a day of fasting and prayer. The text urges citizens to attend services and seek divine guidance to address state duties. The proclamation, signed March 21, notes Good Friday is a legal holiday in Connecticut but not widely observed, with many stores and factories closing for part or all of the day.

Everett J. Luke Ritca Prida Toting Preyer Clarence Connecticut

Bomb thrown at prohibition meeting in Groen Bay Wisconsin

In Groen Bay Wisconsin a bomb was hurled into a 500 person prohibition meeting at Union Congregational Church as William Johnson prepared to speak. Joi Walker seized the device and threw it outside, injuring him slightly. The crude bomb, likely amateur work, was a black powder filled tin can. Police secured Johnson after the incident and a guard was placed for his safety. Lewis L Holton had just been speaking when the bomb exploded, calming the crowd. Johnson was later heard at a different church on The New India.

Groen Bay Wis William BE Pussyfoot) Johnson Union Congregational Church Joi Walker Walker Johnson England Lewis L. Holton Spokane New India

Dog Tags On Sale For 1922 Licenses This May

Town Clerk Clarence BE Winton announces 1922 dog licenses will be placed on dogs by May 1. Brass tri moiguine tags will be sold in April at City Hall, room 1. Owners may describe their dogs without bringing them.

Clarence BE Winton City Hall

Olive Tablets Ad Claim Skin Health Cure

An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable laxative aiding liver function to restore clear pink skin and reduce pimples. It promises the product eliminates constipation and improves energy, listing prices and millions of boxes sold yearly.

Edwards Hay Iho

Yearlong illness ends as patient credits internal baths

W W Williams of 230 South Welles Street Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania reports marked recovery after a year at home. He praises Tyrrell’s hygienic Institute of New York and Cascade as the medicine, while J and Le Guyende promote cleansing the entire lower intestine. An appeal offers free information and a health booklet.

W. W. Williams South Welles St Wilkesbarre Tyrrell Hygienic Institute of New Yorks J. &. le Guyende Chive A. Tyrrell New York

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