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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1924
Page
3
Dr. Walter J. MacCloud of Rockaway Beach hospital New York will succeed Dr. E J Marcotte as day surgeon at Emergency hospital. He will assume the post November 18 after Dr Marcotte resigns to join Carney hospital Boston as senior interne.
Connecticut Superior Court considers whether to review legality of revocation or hear full merits of fraud charges in licenses revoked by the Eclectic Medical Examining Board. State argues licenses were illegally issued and remain void, while physicians contend proceedings void. Judge Avery set a week for authorities to be cited.
Charles Whal, a truck driver, was shot and killed by John A. Meehan, a New York City patrolman, in the woods near Calicoon, N Y. The inquest returned a verdict of accidental shooting as Meehan discharged his rifle while the hunting party of four prepared to quit.
Rochester New York resident Mrs J H Wyatt describes severe stomach pains and nervous attacks followed by improvement after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. She credits second box with reduced distress, weight gain, and stronger nerves, endorsing the medicine from The Der Willams Medicine Co Schenectady. A booklet What to Eat to Fat is offered and pills are mailed postpaid or via local druggist.
Bridgeport volunteers form 36 teams under the Semimunity Chest drive aiming for a 350000 goal. Colonel George H. Woods leads the subscriber division and numerous captains and members from Mra Goodridge to Major Seward B, Prise oversee sections A to F, organizing dozens of teams and volunteers across local social agencies for the 1925 campaign.
A garbled report notes a vast coal district in the Isles supplies the largest export, surpassing other regions. It mentions Gal Geld and unclear references to a South Watering area and considerable export volume.
The notice promotes an import exposition ending Saturday and an import goods sale Monday. It touts stylish hats with gold and silver trim, coats in assorted cloths, and fur trims. Prices range from $7.50 to $42.50, with front on the second floor.
Describes styles for women including Miss, matron and full figure figures with coats in lined skins such as muskrat opossum sealine coney marmink and many furs. Notes deep wide collars and unique cuffs in grey squirrel viatka marmink fitch skunk raccoon mink and rich silks and brocades for linings priced at 129 and 150 dollars.
Practical front P N corsets offer comfort for certain figures and are priced at five and six dollars. Experts can advise and fit you, with staff ready to help choose a corset that meets expectations. Second floor rear.
Made of fine wool jersey and tailored with careful tucks down the front or bound tailored pockets. Features include wide band at bottom and round collar in wool jersey or hemstitched linen. Colors henna brown green tan. Sizes 36 to 46. Priced at $5. Second floor.
Advertises boys coats and overcoats for ages 3 to 16 in brown tan or grey wool with belted plain or box styles priced from 9.75 to 20 dollars. Older boys can wear shawl collar jackets from 9 to 10 dollars. Sheep skin coats for ages 8 to 16 are listed at 42.75 dollars. Basement front.
English prints are described as groundwork for patch work with designs and glossy sheen. Fast colorways in blue white green white purple white orange white orange green and black. 32 inches wide cloth sells for 50c yard. Main floor rear.
Vintage ad touts men’s overcoats with sturdy weave and wool warmth. Emphasizes reliability in cloth and tailoring to keep shape. Highlights colors Cambridge greys blue greys oak browns oxford greys browns and claims value at $35 and $40. Main Floor rear
Men should wear black shoes after six. An assortment of black and calf oxfords with rubber heels is offered at $8. Expert fitting available with a free blue print of feet to ensure correct size and address foot trouble.
Real good picking persists as large stock clears. Dandy warm men’s sweaters in most colors and sizes offered at 3 and 5 dollars. Fourth floor, front display.
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