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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1924
Page
3
A lengthy ethics code proposed for United States business leaders outlines honesty duties and corporate responsibilities. The convention discussed adopting a framework of standard practices, with emphasis on fair dealing, credit, and consumer protection. Representatives from major chambers weighed the plan, considering impacts on legislation and governance.
An advertisement claims Vikaria dissolves uric acid deposits within twenty four hours and promises relief from swollen joints and pain. It credits James H. Allen of Rochester New York as discoverer of Allenrhua and asserts the remedy cures rheumatism without charge to sufferers, urging readers to mail for the product.
An old advertisement touts Thovedtids as a remedy for piles promising painless relief and a claimed success record. It markets pills and suppositories, mentions a prescription, and notes supposed universal relief with limited side effects. The ad emphasizes quick benefit and financial motivation for users and retailers.
At Fort Logle in the Third Corps Area chlorine gas was used to treat sick animals after an outbreak of an unidentified disease. A 73 pound cylinder released chlorine through water, causing intense coughing and discharge. Within a day all but one animal recovered. by the end of the treatment period no cases remained.
The Connecticut Foot Guards will be reviewed by the president on Friday with Governor along with state officials attending. Hartford and New Haven officials, plus senators and representatives, will observe the inspection on the steps of the state house at ten o clock.
The national YWCA council considers aiding wives who must work and supporting families. A study on related laws and social protections was approved, with discussions on education, equal rights, and employment opportunities for married women across the United States.
Owland's department store celebrates its 30th anniversary with big values across all departments. Starting Tuesday at 8:30 a.m., the sale features women's dresses in crepe de chine, silk skirts, fine hats, and tailored suits for men and boys. Includes discounts on coats, knickers, scarves, hosiery, and silk blouses, with numerous items marked down from $ to fit a wide range of sizes.
A cluttered ad lists affordable footwear for women men and children with prices like 4.90 for women’s boudoir slippers and 4.90 shoes for men. It mentions various styles including pumps oxford satin patent and laced oxfords in multiple colors. The notice also promotes Philippine gowns and tricolette petticoats with ongoing discounts.
Readable OCR lists regulation middies khaki outfits for children in sizes from 6 to 79 with prices around 1.25 to 2.35. Items include khaki middies knickers play suits and girl’s dresses in voile with ruffle panels.
Fabric list notes silk and wool dress materials with crepes and corded weaves. Items include silk flat crepe veiled, Latin faced crepe, radium silk, crepe alpaca Canton crepe, and related yard pricing with regular rates around $1.95 to $2.39 per yard.
Fragmented catalog style notice listing hand cut glassware crystal planks, vases, bowls, plates, celery dishes and sugar bowls with prices from $1.45 to $6.95. Includes tea, sewing, and household items like lace, fabrics, spools, needles, and kitchen aprons with varied prices and stock references.
Women's Milano fashion gloves offered in various styles with embroidery and back designs. Prices range from 75 cents to 1.39 dollars, with colors including black and other hues. Sale copy mentions multiple glove types and indications of decorative stitching.
Handkerchiefs offered in a sale with women's and men's options. Women's handkerchiefs colored striped and white linen noted. Men's include white and blue trimmed items priced up to 25 cents. Special sale on rosular lace edging and assorted items with several product mentions.
Aluminum ware offered at 55 cents each in a mixed assortment including blue pieces and several pans. The fragmented ad lists various items and suggests low prices though the wording is garbled.
A long list of discounts across home goods and textiles. Bedding, towels, and linens reduce prices on items like three and four door ice capacity storage units, enamel lined and porcelain pieces, dress ginghams, percale and voile fabrics, bedding sets, napkins, and damask linen. Furniture and appliances are featured with marked down electric irons and curling irons.
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