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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1922
Page
17
An old advertisement extols constipation as a prime cause of diabetes Bright's disease rheumatism hardened arteries and other ailments claiming that percentage of illness stems from constipation It promotes Kellogg's Bran as a permanent remedy and urges regular daily use with meals for all ages and even children and seniors to improve health and digestion.
Isix petitions for divorce flood the Tennessee Superior Court as cases multiply. Frank Colosante of New Rochelle sues Antoinette Colosante for desertion dating to June 1648. Mod by Frank Bauer against his wife Wurrler Bauer for desertion in 1919. Dorothy Eddy Williams of Greenwich sues Joseph Williams for intolerable cruelty and child custody. John F White of Greenwich seeks divorce and child custody against Bertha Cullen White. Florence Kling Rogers of Greenwich sues Ira C Rogers for intolerable cruelty. Anna Massa of the city sues Vincent Massa for desertion dating to December 28, 1818.
Mrs. Sarah L. Robertson, a wealthy widow, stood trial for allegedly staging a jewel robbery at her Thai Beach home on February 28 to claim 30 080 pounds in insurance. Co defendant Samuel Gaon, a German, withdrew not guilty and pleaded nolo contendere.
Mindy Swit describes a thrifty summer wardrobe for her son Jonor and two siblings. For ten dollars she bought materials for two suits a blouse knickerbockers and a light coat ensuring the boy stays clothed all season with room to grow.
The obituary column records funerals and memorials across several residents including Catherine Ward, Ethel Davis, John Hopkins, Robert Cameron, Huldah Frances Johnson Edwards, Geo Melevy, Mariantonia Malneri, and others. Details cover funeral times, locations, cemeteries, and surviving relatives, with notes on hospital affiliations and community affiliations.
The Garage Control Commission will meet this afternoon at Municipal Garage to review a large calendar of routing business. Chairman Mayo announced last night that the appointment of a secretary for the commission is likely to be discussed, a matter deferred several times and now taken up at the meeting.
A Connecticut resident touts Taniac as a priceless investment, claiming dramatic relief after two years of stomach trouble, gas pains, constipation, dysentery, head noises, and back pain. The ad-style testimonial cites dramatic health improvements after three bottles.
A historical advertorial notes that many soups and prepared shampoos contain Loomneh alkali which damages the scalp and hair. It promotes Mulsified coconut oil shampoo as pure and inexpensive, advising a small amount mixed with warm water to produce rich lather and thorough cleansing, claiming soft, bright, manageable hair.
An early 20th century advertisement warns big eaters face kidney and bladder issues and promotes Hindle's Drug Stores carrying Carey’s patent nostrum as a remedy. The copy emphasizes preventing dangers from overindulgence and suggests relief through the advertised treatment.
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