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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1927
Page
14
An advertisement claims a home remedy removes corns quickly and with no painful steps. It describes soaking feet and applying a product to relieve irritation and ache. The ad urges readers to use Shar-Gtt to end foot pain and wear comfort at home.
Today’s theater ad aside, focus on auction bridge analysis. Explore yesterday’s hand and decision by South, West, North, and East, detailing first trick play, bidding choices, and potential game outcomes.
A reflective piece urges recalling girls and boys lessons that built pride in practical skills. It cites Bettie Jearns and Matilia as examples of accomplished women, and laments neglect of handiwork like knitting and sewing as it links such crafts to confidence, dignity, and community involvement.
The text discusses youth influence and habit formation, noting that accomplishment marks those who succeed. It references a wid foundry album and contrasts highly accomplished individuals with ordinary ones, then shifts to cultivating more accomplishments and mentions Copyright.
Washington May 16 CAP A report in the Wredh Journal calls the Supreme Court ruling upholding the Volstead Act a triumph of legislative imperialism, likening it to medieval times. Dr Mendell Phillips, president of the American Ceub ilion, denounces the decision as unconstitutional and criticizes enforcement rules targeting medical use of alcohol. He cites a discouraging note on the Volstead prescription books and says doctors defend ethics against attacks by prohibitionists and skeptics alike. About 8,990 physicians including 100 women are expected at the annual meeting, with President Coolidge to speak and a memorial service planned for World War I veterans.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology will build two new five story dormitories this summer funded by alumni donations. Samuel W Stratton announced the project and Charles Heyden of New York contributed 146,006 dollars for one unit. The complexes will each house 400 students and complete the quadrangle.
In Meriden Judge Duane fined ten dollars and costs for several defendants described as “hoboes” accused of vagrancy and disallowed residence. The cases involve John Ruthctund and others from Wallingford Westfield and New Britain with youths alleged to have kept a boy from home. One driver, Peter Bernabuere of West Hartford Street, faced an eighty five dollar fine plus costs for speeding. Police report says the arrests occurred Saturday night.
Domestic milk producers will hear Commissioner Mo Whittlesey speak at a Stepney producers association meeting tomorrow evening at the Fire House. Members are requested to be present to hear the commissioner outline health measures affecting the dairy industry.
Officials announce the Norwalk court will begin today with Judge Huxford presiding. Aniece Wy Husyford is noted in the docket. Local figures Shape r of Saelton and Lat Modes are listed as attending the session.
A chaotic collage from The Fun Shop featuring Masson Foxball Judell parodies and verses about games and play. Scene shifts to Paul Revere references, family chatter, and humorous exchanges with made up characters Mariouche Lula and others, blending satirical dialogue with fake shop talk and ribald mini-sketches.
Six girls at Meriden High School received top honors in a May graduation ceremony. Principal Paul S Miller introduced the event, with Mrs. Haden De Kind Tes welcoming attendees. The highest honors went to Agnes Eden Woolley, Arlen Hagel, Charlotte Butler, and Mabelle Warner amid celebratory remarks.
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