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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1925
Page
14
The text argues for standardizing building materials and later cars to cut costs. It extols the ham sandwich as fuel for constructive effort and laments vague WWI era ideas. Howland’s restaurant is praised for preserving the ideal American ham sandwich recipe from grandma for a Sunday School picnic.
A Missouri reader recovers from severe side pain after childbirth using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter claims relief after the first bottle and advises others with similar weakness or nervous symptoms to try the remedy, noting it is sold by druggists everywhere.
The article describes lemon juice as a skin tightening agent to smooth wrinkles lines and crow’s feet. It suggests applying juice to reduce signs of aging and maintain a youthful appearance, claiming firming effects on facial skin and throat area.
Requisitioning the old Banks firm property on Lens Los Road Greens farms, the Faufield County Hunt Club plans a new clubhouse and polo field. The site, mid between Bridgepoint and Norwalk, will feature living quarters, dining, kitchens, stables, practice rings, jumps, and a show ring with polo on Sundays. Construction to start immediately with a October opening for a house warming. horses moved in November as yearround activities begin.
Funeral notices for John Carr, Florence, and numerous residents of Stratford Bridgeport and surrounding towns. Services from homes or churches, with burials at Lakeview, Mountain Grove, Laneylew, St Michael’s, and local cemeteries. Wives, sons, daughters, grandchildren named. several churches and civic groups (Alphiclude Brotherhood of America, Swedish Baptist Church) mentioned. dates indicate Sunday or Monday services and hospital deaths.
The article notes 18500 dollars available to alter the armory at Walasseet and related steps. Hartford details and assembly actions are mentioned as context for the military needs and site work for an encampment or camp. The piece references the National Guard and a planned schedule around August and September for construction or improvements.
The Stamford case involves Mugzery charged after a dog owned by Mis Fiaibe on Dean Street was run over by a light vehicle. The Humane Office cites deliberate cruelty. the incident is framed as an accident by the defense. The court set a $14 fine, with the appeal pending.
The report details city department purchases via the Board of Contra al Suppy for the year totaling 13,774,449 dollars with discounts and credits affecting the final figures. It notes 425,478.83 dollars value of supplies from Glepk tump 7 Reilly Supples and others, compares to prior totals, and outlines costs of materials, operations, and plan extensions impacting the year’s procurement totals.
Telegram report outlines a Derby City court judgeship fight as Judge Baldwin backs Healey while Clark supporters claim party affiliation and Derby Republicans push for alternative. Legislative Judiciary committee hears debate with Lt Gov Brainard and local figures weighing Democrat and Republican loyalties.
A suit filed in the unnamed court alleges substantial rent increases in downtown properties. Plaintiffs claim the pending action targets a real estate holding company and associates, seeking redress over parking, tile work, and related charges amid claimed elevated rates in downtown districts.
Edward E Seawall dies suddenly in Greenwich after a lengthy career at Tyla 1 Pedfell. Funeral services at his family home Wednesday at 2 PM, with Rev Harold Wilson presiding. burial at Fulham cemetery. The obituary lists survivors including relatives from Washington DC Philadelphia and Boston.
George H Wood, president of the Board of Rejef, presided Saturday in New York at the cornerstone laying for the Cornish Army Hotel to be built at 311 313 West 23rd Street. The project will house the American Order Sons and Daughters of St George Wood, Grand President of Connecticut, delivered addresses on funding the project across the country.
Mayor Behrens will deliver his annual message to the Hoard of Aldermen after the meeting near Monday night. The talk will review city government operations of the past year and outline future plans. He may comment on the General Assembly action on the tax bill and the Baker successor issue. Sheriff Hochheiser was warned to summon Common Council for Bakers replacement. Louis Abriola is expected to be named Alderman after Baker resigns to become Watten Harding High School supervisor. Henry Skoehler of the Eighth district will head the Sewer committee after Abriola’s election.
Rey Ta J Craft rector of Christ Episcopal will address the Rotary club at noon today in the Shaffeld hotel on the subject Excess Baggage. The Rotarians will attend the charter night ceremonies of the Ansonia Rotary club at the Armory in Ansonia Wednesday night at 6 30 pm. The advertising club will hold a luncheon tonight at 6 o'clock in the Stratfield hotel. Plans for enjoying the membership will be considered.
Bridgeport Junior Chamber of Commerce members depart by car for a tour of Monument Mills weaving plant in Great Barrington Massachusetts. They will inspect the facility and observe production at one of New England’s sizable mills.
Barre lawyer Ward Carner, long described as highly qualified, has been chosen as Vermont attorney general. The appointment follows a routine confirmation, with Carner ready to lead the state’s legal office and oversee state prosecutions and legal affairs.
An advertisement advocates a medical potion claiming to aid female development and beauty. It quotes Mrs Madge Haines urging young girls to take the product as directed, promising dramatic results and warning that delays harm development. The piece mixes health claims with beauty advice in dated promotional language.
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