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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1926
Page
5
Promises rapid weight gain for frail children with McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets. Claims ease of use, substitutes for cod liver oil, and success in a nine year old gaining 12 pounds in seven months. Ends with money back if not satisfied.
A mother’s pitch for California Fig Syrup as a harmless laxative for cross or feverish children. It claims to cleanse the stomach, liver and bowels without griping, ease coated tongue, in a few hours expel foul waste, and notes directions on the bottle for all ages. Warns against counterfeit imitations sold locally.
Many readers believe swollen veins have no remedy. Apply two ounces of Moone's Emerald 61% at home as directed and notice improvement until veins and bulges return to normal. If unsatisfied, money is refunded. Hindle Drug Stores sell many bottles.
Mayor Behrens announced plans to push a city charter amendment at the General Assembly to replace the current percentage based sewer assessments with a flat rate. City Engineer McHiroy and a mayor appointed committee will draft the flat rate, aiming for fairness as a single frontage worth 50 feet should cost the same as others, regardless of street. The Home Rule act may not suffice without charter revision, and the current method taxes frontage disparities across streets.
Chrysanthemums at Beardsley Park display at Beardster Park showcase 150 varieties including William Turner and Baby. Park superintendent George Skene introduces new varieties with large blooms and varied colors. Visitors expected daily through the season to view one of the nation’s finest displays.
Arraigned on a manslaughter charge tied to the death of William Foster, 34, of 3561 Main, when struck by Walter Lush, 19, of 167 Racton, alleged to have driven at excessive speed. Lush and Elmer Topitzer, 108 Beachview, both received continuances to November 10. Topitzer linked to the fatal injury of Edward Belner, 7, near Fairfield and Whittier streets on October 26.
Charlies Silva, 42, of 21 Day Street Norwalk, appealed from a fine and jail sentence in the city court. Before Judge Frederick W. Huxford in the Court of Common Pleas, Silva was found a second offender for operating a vehicle under liquor. He received six months in jail and a $42 fine. The Norwalk disposition repeated a six month jail term and a $25 fine.
A dense OCR led schedule lists radio programs from New York stations WIZ to WGN and many others detailing orchestras, talk, weather, and special concerts. Notable names include the Astoria dinner quartet, Walter Edelstein, Henry Tart, Ruthfallen, Flora Hofman, and Vincent Tepes Orchestra with varied times from afternoon to late night.
The Bridgeport Council of Catholic men resumes monthly meetings next Monday at the Catholic Community house on Washington avenue. Rev. Thomas B. Gloster will speak with Rev. Francis Quinlan and Rev. Ernest Wilson also on the program. President William A. Redden will preside as notices go to members from secretary Robert A. Bruno.
Greenwich voters rallied to Senator Matthew H. Kenealy re-elected for a fourth term, poling 2,539 votes and topping state figures. Republicans carried Greenwich by about four to one. Independent Albert Mead drew 387 for justice of the peace. Other results include Trumbull 22,682, Merritt 2,508, and Tyler 233.
Coroner J J Phelan opened an inquest into seven year old Edward Breiner of 5632 Brewster street who died October 25 after being struck on Fairfield avenue near Whittier street by a car driven by Elmer Topitzer of 109 Beachview avenue An uncle Marcus Breiner testified that the boy ran beside the car before the crash Topitzer said he did not see the boy until it was too late The coroner also dismissed testimony in the case of Arthur Bierklumdi 139 Wakeley street killed by a Berkshire division switch train last Saturday night
Postal receipts fell 1.9 percent from the prior period with last month totaling 77,366.44 dollars versus 78,887.06 in October 1925, a decline of 1,521.26 dollars. October 1926 saw light political mail as five Sundays reduced business days to 27 in 1925 and 28 in the past month.
An advertisement touts a combined remedy of pepsin with corrective stomach agents. It claims quick relief from indigestion, diarrhea, dyspepsia, gastritis, and related symptoms, noting pleasant taste and a boost to energy and appetite with daily use at Hynaie's Drug Stores and other druggists.
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