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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1925
Page
6
A statewide rise in prices for key vegetables is developing in the past week with onions, cabbage, and root vegetables rising from last month. Potatoes remain firm, Maine stock delivered prices around 80 cents per hundredweight, and no market weakness yet. storage fire in Hartford County affected by 9 carloads held.
Advertises McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets promising rapid weight gain for thin men and women. Claims 5 pounds in 30 days with a money back guarantee if not taken, and notes a sample woman reportedly gained 15 pounds in six weeks. Recommends Hindle's and Levyerty Drug stores for purchase.
Yale graduates Senator Samuel C. Shaw and E T Buckingham spoke at a mass meeting in Central High School auditorium as part of Yale day observance. Shaw discussed scholarship funds from a concert benefiting the program while Buckingham spoke on Yale Spirit to the student body.
A market report notes farmer strength and rising fruit activity, with Apple Week displays aiding movement across the state. Florida oranges begin to displace California and Florida fruit may dominate soon. Eggs stay firm with strong demand and best native offerings. Pullet eggs listed 60 to 66 cents per dozen under 18 ounces and 76 to 80 cents for 18 to 21 ounces. Fresh meats firm, pork products softer, hogs barely steady after last week’s dip.
The British schooner La Parielenne, long noted on Cape Ann rum rows east of Boston, was captured today by the Coast Guard five miles north of Peaked Hill bar buoy off Cape Cod. The seizure underscores ongoing efforts to curb illicit rum running.
New York on November 4 AP reports financier Kert R. Shattuck who died in Lenox Massachusetts. The 1922 Washington Square jewel raid saw four robbers seize $99000 in gems after holding Shattuck, his wife, and seven staff in a wine cellar. Shattuck offered a 2000 reward for Bollat and led a cross ocean chase with New York police. robbers were captured in Paris Plainfield and England. The targets were imprisoned in Sing Sing or abroad.
G E employees with one year of service gain group life insurance through Metropolitan Life at rates far below individual options. Eligible workers include men under 70 and women under 60, with no medical exam. Deductions will be taken from pay. active employment required.
Real estate transfers include Nathan Dolid to Marcello and Tessie Bertolini on Ash street for 4000, Benjamin Todfeld to August and Raffaele Toreggiani on High street for 1500, Paul Horvath to Emma Horvath on Pine street. Mortgage from George Vreeland to United Loan Corp on Platt street among others. A sidelined quip notes Florida trip with $50 to seek wealth.
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