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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1924
Page
12
An old advertisement touts La France as a simple washing aid for women. It claims two tablespoons dissolves in soap cut washing time, says no rubbing or bluing, leaves clothes white with sweet scent and safe for delicate fabrics. Sells at 10 cents per package through grocers. Satina recommended for ironing. Philadelphia based.
The piece urges intelligent voting and continuous education beyond school, stressing that real citizenship requires informed action. It recalls Washington praising women's influence, warns against minority rule, and calls all eligible voters to cast thoughtful ballots for the common good.
Danbury hospital acknowledged a 200 gift from relatives of Rolland Hines of New York city who was injured near Branchville when his car was struck by a train. The money, presented at discharge by his sister and brother in law, will fund a Christmas party for patients this year, hospital superintendent Wisa Anne Griffin said.
In Newburgh New York crews fought for hours to stop a brush fire six miles west of the city after a rabbit with aflame fur darted across the Orange County Traction tracks and ignited leaves. Several square miles burned near Orange Lake as firemen battled the blaze and Jacob Herbison narrowly escaped death after sinking in a bog and being rescued by colleagues.
Nov 3 in Chicago Republican and Democratic headquarters and La Follette Wheeler base plan open houses to receive returns. Republican chairman William M. Stutler and Nelson Lafollette manager and Lincoln Dixon, western Democratic chair, will receive returns by mail. Two special wires are being installed at Democratic headquarters and a large blackboard at Lafollette Wheeler HQ will display results as they come in by telephone and telegraph wires.
In Connecticut Thomas Kerr of 172 Cot t age Street near his 99th birthday will vote today for President Calvin Coolidge. Kerr has backed Republican presidential candidates in every election since Lincoln's era.
D Clarence True Wilson of Washington told Methodist ministers in Chicago that prohibition should be moved from the Treasury to the Department of Justice or under the President. He spoke at a meeting of Methodist ministers regarding prohibition and public morals.
Governor Charles A. Templeton approved the Forget-Me-Not Day drive in Bridgeport from November 4 to 11, led by the John Banville post of Disabled Veterans of the World War. In a letter to commander Howard T. Barr, Templeton urged Connecticut residents to respond generously to honor World War I veterans and their sacrifices.
Many stage people rely on Marmola Prescription Tablets to reduce and control fat. An actress credits steady, easy weight loss from Marmola and suggests taking the tablets several times a year to stay at a desired weight. Available at druggists for one dollar per box or direct from the Marmola Co. Detroit Michigan.
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