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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1921
Page
9
An old advertisement urges readers to fortify “starving blood with iron” to cure weakness nerves and fatigue. It cites a New York physician claiming half of America perishes before middle age due to iron deficiency and promotes Nuxated Iron as the solution, with testimonials and dealer claims.
John J Lae, retired from stockslaw service, a 228715 mile veteran of George u Batcheller and company, died last night at his Park Avenue home. Born in Fair Haven on November 12, 19/4, he joined the George celler and company plant at 16, during Thompson Langdon era. A past Gr ant of Arcanum lodge I O F he will be buried tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock with funeral duties by the lodge. He leaves a widow and one sister Mrs George Pitman of Noy Henford Mass.
With three weeks left in the term, lawmakers rush to advance pending measures including a teachers and dentists bill while a key judgeship nomination remains unresolved. Representative Wilpatrick declines to reveal favored candidates as the Senate plans extended sessions to clear the calendar. District calendars, timing, and adjournment are all under consideration as committee and floor actions loom today.
A garbled passage references George Austin and a venture with guarantees and investments. It mentions American golfers proving interest against British firms and a man named Ruth acquiring shares in a sequence of financial matters amid unclear details.
The warden discusses prison reform focusing on individual treatment over collective labeling. He emphasizes self-government within institutions, honor systems, and reducing waste while stressing that youth crime stems from social issues. He advocates welfare bureaus, constructive work, and family involvement to rehabilitate and deter reoffending.
Fragmented OCR reads like a political letter mentioning General Grenier, a Democrat minister, and calls on independence. It references Montgomery, Berlin, and American charity spirit, with unclear names and many garbled words.
A wealthy lumberman’s housekeeper ended her life in his home in Alaska. The body was found by his daughter after a brief illness. Investigators said a revolver was near the scene while the daughter recounted her mother’s death as an act of despair.
In a fragmented story two towns Winsted and York are mentioned with mixed names and stray numbers. The text references a person named Parmer and a Cobb mentor figure with an unclear date. The article lacks coherent details or outcomes.
An old time advertisement touts Wendell Wilson Brand pills promising vigor and vim for general debility nervous disorders low mood and overindulgence. It claims a money back refund at Hindia Pharmac Artigan Drug Store if customers are dissatisfied with their first purchase. Thousands praise the pills for broad health benefits.
A garbled excerpt outlines a beauty remedy involving purple paste, powdered gelatin, and water for hair treatment. The text references an original advertisement tone and hints at a harmless, cosmetic preparation despite its unclear wording or origin.
Mrs Nellie Woodsford delivers a speech to mothers recounting personal hardship and triumph. The fragment notes her claim of enduring fears and the relief found in faith and patience, praising childcare and family resilience.
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