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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1921
Page
8
An old advertisement touts Tiz as a remedy for tired tender feet with claims of quick relief from swelling and pain. It promises smaller shoes, no more soreness, and a one year comfort guarantee or money back, urging readers to buy at drugstores and department stores.
An advertisement touts Orhine as a preparation to remove freckles with about 60 percent success and a money back guarantee. It promises visible improvement from early applications and even disappearance of lighter freckles, urging customers to ask for double strength Outia.
Dr. Percy S. Grant addressed the Lagawn's Service League at St Stephen's parish house urging stronger church action. He cited India's life expectancy and New York City's conditions, called for more colleges and welfare efforts, and urged open forums and loyalty from the laity to combat erosion of the church's hold on civilization.
The May 26 session saw the House pass the prohibition enforcement bill after Senate amendments, with the bill becoming effective upon the governor’s signature. The House tabled a permissive city zoning bill and adopted measures on electric street railways, a state power contract, and the creation of a department of public welfare. Senate action included a prohibition enforcement bill and a $1,500 injury payout to a Danbury guardsman. A surreal note about cannibals in the New Hebrides closes the report.
Charles Botsford president of the Board of Building Commissioners says Pleasure Beach resort near the island is the best he has seen. The inspection covered the raw pad, boat ferry arrangements, island landing facilities, and safety provisions. Also noted is ongoing plague spread concern with four epidemic centers cited in Mesopotamia the Himalayas and Uganda.
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