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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1923
Page
7
Kellogg's Bran is advertised as a permanent relief for constipation with a natural bulk that cleanses and regulates the bowels. The copy urges daily consumption, suggests serving methods with cereals and hot cereals, and notes availability in grocery stores and hotels. It emphasizes consistent use by the whole family and health benefits.
The United Patriotic Societies announced greeting committees for Vice-President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge for Sunday in this city. They will attend a luncheon at the Stratfield at 1:50 PM and a Memorial Day observance at Poll’s Theatre. Atwater will head Coolidge’s committee with a list of members including George W. Wheeler and many others. Mrs Atwater will chair the Mrs Coolidge committee with William Tounsbury and others assisting.
City court officials show support for police drive to enforce auto laws on Pridgeport Street. Several autoists arraigned receive suspended jail terms, fines up to 80 dollars, and probation, while a manslaughter case involving a collision with a fatal outcome is continued to June awaiting further reports.
John B. Wrenkoop, financial secretary of the Board of Education, began contracting for supplies for the next school year. About $196,000 will be spent on items needed for the opening in September. Wynkoop expects most contracts to go to local merchants, as the prior year’s portion favored local businesses.
Z. Gardner of 187 Westfield avenue Bridgeport presided over a Whithall Club meeting where Captain Robert Dollar urged Congress to aid American merchant shipping. Dollar, a famed magnate, called for policy parity with foreign vessels. Cecil Stewart and others spoke on marine underwriting and training. Gardner, longtime marine journalist, was elected president of the Propeller Club of Bridgeport chapter.
Police Chief J. Phinoxgan discussed fire board criticisms at Wednesday night’s meeting. He condemned enforcement gaps under the revised ordinance and urged officers to warn violators on Gold Street and other routes. He warned arrests will follow if three or more cars remain parked near key avenues. Five commissioners urged keeping Gold Street clear to prevent hazardous approaches to Main Street and nearby facilities.
Police are reviewing several reported minor thefts including purse thefts on Uranon street and near Wisashore. Authorities described the incidents as nonviolent and cautioned residents to secure belongings while investigations continue.
Bankruptcy of spelling aside, the item notes that no heirs claim a $3,026 estate in probate court. It references Mrs Lanisr T Lindsey and a likely decedent, with an estate proceeding noted amidst unclear text and dates. The readable portions identify an estate matter with no claimant heirs.
A fragmentary note describes a remedy involving sulphur for skin conditions and references its germicidal properties. The text mentions various treatments and remedies in a period-tinged style, with unclear details on preparation or dosage.
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