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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1926
Page
4
An advertisement touts McCoy’s Cod Liver Oil Tablets as a remedy for underweight children and adults across America. It claims rapid gains, sugar coating, and low cost, urging readers to buy and compare with imitations while promising a money back offer.
An advertising note touts Mapensin Ale as an instant stomach relief for sour stomach and acid dyspepsia. It claims quick relief from bloating and discomfort after meals, and promotes a 164 cent package available at drug stores.
An advertisement touts the idea that drinking a quart of water will cleanse the kidneys and remove waste. It links hydration to better sleep and reduced discomfort, claiming sediment in the urine signals cleansing benefits while warning against overuse and highlighting a supposed safety from the authoritive source.
A drug advertisement touts Creomulsion as a twofold cure for persistent coughs and colds, claiming creosote soothes inflamed membranes while inhibiting germ growth. It asserts high medical authority approval, promises relief with directions followed, and offers money back if symptoms persist after use.
Norwalk voters face a Tuesday referendum on selling district utilities to the city. If any district votes no, consolidation cannot occur. Three districts own water, sewage, and electric works and a charter consolidation plan hinges on their sale. Aanti sale groups oppose. South Norwalk warns of a 30 percent electric rate cut pending December 1 if approved.
Easton Laston reports a Grange hall Halloween program by the Congregational church Dramatic club under Lester Thardick of Pisdget drew large crowds and sparked plans for a future Grange hall event. Teachers hosted a Halloween party for Yellow Egiina children with masquers, games, and refreshments as perfect attendance lists were noted for several schools and rooms.
In Saco Maine 65 year old Mise Fanny Welch was killed while reading a newspaper after stepping from a sidewalk into an automobile. Mrs Edna Jase the driver was held blameless by investigating officials.
Bridgeport Art League brings Carleton Wiggins N A of Old Lyme to Bridgeport for a gallery exhibition November 4 to 20. Wiggins, a National Academician, has works in major museums and private collections, with Connecticut and Long Island landscapes featured, including After the Shower.
Huntington Oct. 81 (Special) Busy night as students staged Achievement Night and Republicans praised mayoral progress. Speakers lauded J. Roraback and Gov. Covidge while Major Nettleton highlighted road and fire equipment gains. Aldermen candidates and party boosters urged votes, with praise for state economy and debt reduction amid local disputes over Shelton Avenue and district projects. The auditorium buzzed with school program displays and Blue Ribbon sewing club awards, underscoring civic engagement and Republican support.
Norwalk police reported a Halloween prank damaged a one man trolley on the Dorlon Point Line in Mast Norwak. Youths under seventeen placed toy ties on rails, moved rowboats to the street, and blocked the trolley car causing injuries to passengers. Offenders rounded up. parents may pay for damages.
Mrs John Kovace of Farned Avenue sustained a spine injury when a vehicle driven by Tidwarnd Bren nan of 6 Feit Taint street East Norwalk crashed into the parked car she occupied. Beeman was arrested for operating an automobile while intoxicated reckless driving and resisting. Hearing set for tomorrow morning in City court.
Fragmentary OCR lists many names and items with errors. Readable entries include Dorothy Jennings Maud Arundel Dorothy Ferris Rose Cotsch Helen Rogowwslet and Margaret Suren. The text hints at a parade of people and garments but lacks coherent events or dates.
Mrs Freda A Botten of Danbury filed for divorce in Superior Court naming Cyrus Wenisch of Pawling as co respondent. The suit cites intolerable cruelty and intemperance. Botten and Wenisch were linked to arrests in Pawling over a spree of burglaries in Sherman and Greenwich, while Bouton faced abandonment charges and remained jailed awaiting trial.
In Newtown on October 31 the Democratic and Republican women mobilize to vote in a measured contest. Republicans back Elliot H. Platt, 25, and George A Burr. Democrats field Thomas M. Nollan and Herbert Clark as strong contenders. Democrats expect turnout high alongside Republicans.
Darien October 31 Special Mike Montlick of 10 Bailey Avenue is in Norwalk hospital with serious internal injuries after being struck by an automobile driven by John Horvath of 21 Soundview Avenue South Norwalk yesterday afternoon. Dr W Mc Mahon attending to the injured man said he would recover Horvath was not held.
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