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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1921

Page

4

White Divorce Suit in Hands of Judge Kellogg

Judge John P. Nelless in the Superior Court heard the divorce case brought by surgeon John J. White of Greenwich against his wife Bertha. Mrs White testified to cruelty and neglect while nurses testified to her good character and maternal love.

Judge Kellogg John P. Nelless At Superior Court John J. White Greenwich Berths Alis. White White William H. Comey Periirs

Madame Curie Arrives in New York to Warm Welcome

Madame Curie arrives aboard the Olympic in New York greeting a crowd of Polish Americans. She speaks briefly about radium, confirms she is a suffragist, and notes her limited time for politics due to scientific duties. The scientist wears plain clothing and carries no jewels, living modestly on a Sorbonne salary while awaiting honors and a $700,000 radium instrument to be presented by President Harding in Washington.

Curie America Madame Curnewag Iinet Madame Curie Sorbonne Washington Harding New York

Canada to restrict Chinese immigration bill introduced

In Ottawa on May 11 a bill to further restrict Chinese immigration was introduced in the House of Commons. The measure would end head taxes on Chinese merchants who obtain a certificate of identity issued by the Chinese government and endorsed by British consular agents. The bill would require a Chinese merchant to undergo examination by the Canadian controller of immigration.

Ottawa House of Commons Controller of Immigration

Writes His Thanks From Washington

A Washington man Nathan Harn ed writes of kidney trouble relief after using Poley Kidney Pills. He says the pills act quickly with tonic effect and credits them with his improved condition.

Washington Nathan Harned N. St. WN. W Washington, D. C

Branford Named State Head of Royal Arch Order

Edgar Bo Filia announces Royal Arch Masons appointments in Connecticut. New state officers include grand chaplain Samuel Sutcliffe New Britain and grand master Harry Day Meriden with other officers named. Hartford convention authorizes four new chapters Milford Hartford Manchester and Greenwich to be numbered 49 to 52. Grand Treasurer shows 5253.47 on hand. High Priesthood order conferred on 24 candidates. officers elected for year led by William N Bayntin Branford president and William Clark New Britain vice president.

Edgar Bo Filia Grand Chapter of Connectict Royal Arch Masons Samuel Sutcliffe New Britain Third Veil Harry Day Meriden Edward A. Laite Seymoureen Colin S. Buel New Gonder Lewis C. Hull Torrington George TL. Woods Bridgepool Grand Sentinel George A. Loomis Hartford Georan A. Riesartford Frank W. Beardsley Shelton Edward W. Avery South Windham Frank P. Tyler New Haven Stephen FP. Goodsell Winsted George N. Delap Harry £. Pearsons Bridgeport Milford Gideon Welles Delta Manchester Lockwood Greenwich Henry R. Tisdale New London Royal Arch Masonry Connecticut William L. Larash West Hayem Staf Offic William. N Bayntin Branford BI Clark Chaps Ward Deklyn Danbury Tresalah Baker, Jr Nesurder Derby Edward F. Tebbers

Building 60 Loses Pierce Case Tool Company Wins

Judge John Walsh of the common pleas court ruled for Pierce Manufacturing in a $1,094.69 claim against Progressive Building of Bridgeport for sewer work on Whitney avenue in 1916, with interest. The Bridgeport Die and Machine Company case against Feeney Tool involved a jig order. Walsh found the jig delivered and paid for, with no proof it was the Feeney tool. A noted article describes a lunged fish from South America, Africa and Australia, called a long fish, a mix of snake and fish, able to breathe by periodically surfacing.

Pierce Manufacturing Company Progressive Building Company Bridgeport John 4. Walsh Common Pleas Court Pierre Company S. Sewer Whitney Avenue Walsh Judge Walsh Die and Machine Company Ohe Feeney Too Company Die Feeney Pany Dic Ig Wa Seeney Tool Compa South America Africa Australia

Cets It Ends All Ad Claims Corn Pest Removal

A fragmentary ad text from a historic newspaper promotes a product to remove corn pests with a bold claim of painless removal, naming Lawrence & Co. of Chicago. The readable parts describe peeling away with minimal pain and warn against nurturing pests.

Mtd Lawrence & Co Chicaga

Kidney and Bladder Troubles Conquered or Money Back

An ad touts Dr. Carey’s Marshroof prescription for kidney and bladder troubles. It promises guaranteed results and money back if not satisfied, claiming wide availability through Windle Drug Stores and pharmacists nationwide.

Carey Bing Osickenes Daniel G. Cares

Sylpha-Nathal Disinfectant Promoted for Instant Germ Kill

An advertisement touts Sylpha-Nathal as instantly destroying germs and aiding healing of body fissures. It claims 4.4 times stronger than the U.S. Public Health Service Standard and endorses personal hygiene, wounds, and douches. Sold in four sizes from 1s to 1.25 at drug and department stores.

U.S Nathan Sylpha- Wapthol Co Basson Mass Sylpha-Nathol

Noramag House West Haven Sound Conn Opento Season

The Noramag House in West Haven Sound Conn invites guests to the season opening on May 20 with seaside views and various amenities. Meals, bathing, and comfort services are offered. Reservations and inquiries directed to TM, Guilty Manager, Ub Occin Ave, Colonial Park.

Noramag West Haven Sound Wrondertal Sea View Bedlet Guilt Ub Occin Ave Colonial Park

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