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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1926
Page
9
It claims to ease itching and skin ulcers rashes and windburn in home use. The advertisement highlights its powerful healing ability for dermatitis and related conditions with a selling pitch and a generous boxed offer.
A Philadelphia sportsman tramped with wet feet and suffered stiffness and soreness until Sloan's Ointment was applied. He notes it works fast, easing stiffness and pain by aiding healing blood flow. Use lightly without rubbing. A 35 cent bottle is sold by all druggists.
An advertisement for S. H Surgical Co. promotes invalid chairs, offering purchase or short term rental at nominal charges. The notice touts high standards, patient comfort, and rapid convalescence, with contact at 15S Fasteld Ave Bridgeport.
Miphis Tennessee reports of a brewing underworld feud as rival bootlegger gangs tip off police, dynamite rivals’ stills, and clash with powerful police patrols. A gun battle near a sheriff’s launch left one boat sunk and deputies stranded while authorities step up raids amid rising violence and market flooding.
Philadelphia reports detail how prisoners awaiting trial carried large sums, enabling guards to be bribed and leading to a breakdown at the Tombs prison. Dr Hart, head of the Russell Sage Foundation, cites this money culture as fueling the corruption within penal welfare systems.
Danbury hosts Armistice Day events with a Legion post led ceremony at the Legion home on Thursday evening. A captured German gun will be presented and a parade is planned in town with ex-service men and veterans organizations invited. Armistice Day observance also to be held at the state armory on the eve of Armistice Day. Proceeds from dances and related activities support veterans and work among them.
Governor Joan ER Prumbutt will join Western Connecticut Fish and Game Protective Association at the first annual banquet of the association in Morel seen in December. Principal speaker will be F. C. Wateath, chairman of the state fish and game commission. About 60 to 500 sportsmen from across the western part of the state are expected to attend.
Premier Stanley M. Rose claimed Australia would have fought alongside American colonial troops if it had been a nation then. He said Britain’s policy toward the colonies was wrong and noted Australia now enjoys full liberty in the British Commonwealth. Premier Bruce emphasized an American Australian accord due to shared Pacific power interests and mutual concerns with Austria.
Bridgeport Republican leaders celebrate a GOP victory as Fairfield County traps a large plurality for the party. The state organization pledges support, praising Bridgeport’s campaign funding and leadership. County results signal stronger legislative influence and a return to prominence for Bridgeport in future council posts.
First annual exhibittion by the Reidgeport society of Artists will be held at the Commercial Bank and Trust company all next week Original paintings comprise the laral art with participating artists Myrtlest Arnean To Pellew Mary Luchanssky Margoras Pattie Frooks Tema a Bildebottum Frank Hunt sie Keane Sanger and Ro
Fairfield County Pigeon Fanciers will conduct a poultry department at the Fairfield Poultry Show in Deylon Hall Irflell on December 2 3 and 4. The association president announced the event after a meeting led by Lieutenant George A L Haus. An association meeting will be held at Lewien on opening night of the show.
Danbury advertising club members travel to Worcester Massachusetts for the New England Advertising clubs convention. Delegates wear badges and hats bearing the inscription Danbury The Gateway to New England land. The event includes meals and a formal dinner amid a large turnout.
Preliminary estimates show Bridgeport will spend about 800000 for a new bridge over the Yeld low river, with a temporary structure to handle traffic. The 1925 Legislature authorized 897000 in bonds, bids to be invited soon, and plans include a 60 foot wide, three-lane approaches with electric draw and wind control, plus use of existing girders and local frontage arrangements.
Two bellboys from New York City were brought to Greenwich to answer charges of burglary tied to the alleged theft of $2,509 worth of jewelry from Mrs. Helen Lane on October 18. Detained at $5,000 bail each, the suspects were arrested in New York and brought to Greenwich for the hearing.
A fragmentary notice reports events around a Yale Army game weekend with multiple names and a school program including refreshments and a theater show The ghost in a boarding house production features a cast and school figures such as Levee Mena Der Annie Viola Naoommere and others in a campus auditorium setting
Mayor Behrens appoints Stephen J. Goucher of Boucher Wart and Reilly to fill the unexpired term of the late Frank J. Anderson. The term ends in December with likely reappointment for a full year. Goucher, former Bridgeport city clerk and two decades ago a state representative, serves on the Board of Anpirters.
A fragment notes Wilson administration era tensions as factions within the party clash. It mentions leaders in the so called Organization and Purity League competing for dominance, reflecting internal power struggles of the period.
Hartfort Nov 4 Arthur Croteau a prisoner in Follan rounly geal has been ordered committed to Norwich State Hospital by Governor Tranbull Ferguson and Dr Yates of Rockville appointed to examine and report his mental condition found him sane
A Daily Sketch letter from Mrs. Algernon Sladen describes her arrest at Volosea for alleged socialist utterances against Mussolini. After three days the British Consul secured her release on bail and the British Ambassador met Mussolini, leading to the charge being dismissed.
An Italian woman who dislikes fire reports her concerns to authorities as a restaurateur discusses an academic theory about the arrest in a conversation.
Hartford, Nov 4 The state Banking commission meets this afternoon to consider Moosup Trust Co for a charter authorizing its banking business establishment in Moosup Connecticut.
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