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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1921
Page
5
Philadelphia pressmen at Curtis Publishing Co went on strike seeking a 44 hour week. Most foremen stayed at work as the plant operates with a revised schedule using two printing establishments to maintain output.
Print workers at Saturday Evening Post and Country Gentleman began a strike about ten days ago but did not effect Curtis Publishing Company schedule as of now. The dispute centers on working conditions and pay, with editors awaiting resolution while production faces intermittent delays.
Police court notes show minor cases carried over from yesterday into this morning in the city court, with proceedings continuing as the session resumes.
The article promotes a ten day home test of Pepsodent toothpaste to fight film tartar and stains, improving salivary flow and tooth cleanliness. It warns of film causing decay and pyorrhea, and urges readers to mail for a 10 day tube to try the product.
Witnessed Saturday night a collision involving Gabor iueovs of 228 Howard Ave Ky and 496 Spruce At and John Borsody of FairGeld. Insults and accusations follow as participants face charges for assault and driving under the influence. Sunday afternoon a minor motor vehicle accident results in T. Lavgden of Milford and Galan of Beacon Walls being charged with reckless driving.
Rep Royal Johnson of South Dakota leads an inquiry into alleged wildcat service man charities. Hoover Wadsworth and Rabbi Wise were used as honorary members without consent. Several groups with New York headquarters and one Washington branch reportedly solicit large sums and threaten political action if Congressmen do not pay.
Lieut Colonel Charles C. Pierce head of the American War Memorials commission died of pneumonia brought on influenza at a Philadelphia hospital. He accompanied by his daughter recently paused in the city en route to Italy to inspect graves of American soldiers, grieving the death of his wife. Pierce a Protestant Episcopal clergyman from Ridley Park served as rector of St. Matthew's for ten years and held varied war duties including inspector of supplies in France earning the Distinguished Service Cross.
May Helen Cox Mahoney, 25, daughter of former Governor James M. Cox, died suddenly at her Oakwood home. She had been in poor health but seemed recovering. She attended St Margaret's school and was business manager of the school paper. Her husband, D J Mahoney, is general manager of the ex governor's newspaper in the city. The article notes farm car ownership and the Italian embargo on American autos being removed.
Bridgeport voters are asked to submit names for the next county jury list by Friday. The city plans to appoint 61 jurors from Bridgeport and maintain a double list of 162 to cover emergencies. City Clerk's office has taken over selection duties. residents are urged to suggest eligible neighbors and avoid excuses to be exempt.
An old advertisement promotes "Tiz" for tired aching feet, claiming it relieves pain from corns callouses and bunions, reduces burning and sweating, and leaves feet fresh for a year. It urges buying a box at any drug store and promises shoes will fit better and comfort quickly.
An old advertisement recipe claims mixing Bel 4 ones off Parmini with a hot mint infusion and sugar provides quick relief for catarrhal deafness and head noises. It promises clear nostrils and easier breathing, noting the remedy is easy to prepare, inexpensive, and pleasant to take.
Our corsetieres suggest you have it done when buying your next corset. The service is free to patrons and worthwhile to try. Corsets fitted ensure proper model for individual figure, comfort, and correct poise. Well known makes Modart La Restista and La Thelma are offered.
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