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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1923
Page
4
Danbury police salaries rise effective February 1 including Captain George H W Schoen and patrol officers. The police force will see higher annual pay with totals quoted, reflecting salary increases for 200 officers and the captain.
The article reports Francis J Dunnigan and Ince as Democratic candidates in a mayoral race with Alied W F Purduhk winning the Republican nomination. Drew pledges to aid the mayor elect and to continue official support, noting a narrow victory by 2 votes and praising supporters.
Governor Sweet plans an Armistice Day address while Strafford and Stratford groups organize a turkey dinner and sermon events. Town Council chairman Sammis recently resumed duties after tonsil removal surgery as public works chief Goodell recovers from appendicitis. Budget notes flag potential interest gaps on a 4.25 million bond for a new high school with no immediate funding required.
An old advertisement touts Honey and Foley Kidney Pills as remedies for coughs colds bronchial throat troubles and kidney issues. It includes testimonials from a Lyon Mass resident praising relief after taking the pills and notes sales at Leeus and Levertys Drug Stores with claims of genuine Foley Kidney pills and no substitutes.
Members of Laquona Chapter of the Delphian society gathered at Miss Loretta Perry home for a discalysian on The History of Art. A sewing circle luncheon by Greenfield Mill Monday church committee, chaired by Mrs Termin Toase, followed with a business session where Mrs FS Winchester reported on recent Ni mne Counc of Congregations meeting.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a pure remedy for urinary, kidney and bladder troubles. It promises strength, vitality, and wide sales in pharmacies, urging readers to try a sample and mention the paper. It highlights testimonial-style purity and urges purchasing through local outlets.
An eleven year old girl, Bavansa Nuy i-Anna Pukl, died after a blow from a powerful gander’s wing. She was attempting to pluck the bird’s wing when it struck, breaking her nose and wounding her mother, who lost consciousness from the blood loss.
Law invoked by Milford ministers targets lottery style sales tied to clubs or associations. It prohibits organizing or aiding disposal of property by chance games and imposes fines up to 116.60 and imprisonment up to one year for violators in Milford.
Special to the elezgram reports the first in a series of Lectures on Current Events held at Wakeman Memorial Hall Sunday afternoon before members of the Southport Current Trends club. Miss Leonidas Dennis will lead the next session Monday afternoon December 3.
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