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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1927
Page
8
An early 20th century style advertisement urges readers to prevent illness from a harsh cold. It touts Father Johns Medicine as a blend that breaks up colds, builds vigor, nourishes the system, and is easy to digest, claiming a long successful record.
An old time remedy describes mixing 214 ounces of Pinex with syrup or honey to make a pint of cough remedy. It claims quick relief by loosening phlegm and soothing throat and bronchial membranes. Warns of imitators and urges asking for 224 ounces of Pinex with directions, guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded.
Berlin November 7 The reparations note from Parker Gilbert and the German reply sparked a frantic stock market move on the Boerse with many shares sliding. the German steel trust said Germany must reorganize its financial policy to avert industrial collapse linking to higher wages, shorter hours and rising social burdens. The trust noted turnover up and orders that could sustain activity, while costs fallen but hurt by international coal and iron price trends. Further dispatches say notes exchanges harmed Germanys financial and political prestige abroad.
State Detective Michael A. Fleming says Alan Wilson 27, of Danbury Conn is wanted for murder in Massachusetts in the October 4 shooting of Patrolman Alfred Hollis of the Quincy police. Wilson also known as Stephen Hoppe is a confessed burglar with a Hartford episode and claims of other New England crimes.
Charlie Bennington and eleven newsboys entertain at the Boys Club of New York through Majestic Theatre. The group, all under sixteen, showcase harmonica singing and dancing to a gym full of club members. A five-man basketball team and a Boys era team coached by Herb Hart will meet Thursday evening. The newsboy band is slated to appear at the Lions Club luncheon at the Stratfield tomorrow.
New York November 1 Booth Tarkington author of Penrod says he is out of step with the times at fifty eight he observes events but will not interpret them and plans reminiscences about changes seen in 20 years He says one eye sight is poor and the other not good and prefers calm life over New York hurry and Paris comfort noting he may not write about modern youths again
Ruth Elder’s husband Lyle Womeck arrived from Panama with Mrs. Susan Odom to greet his wife and witness her New York reception for a flight next Friday. He hopes to take Ruth back to Panama while praising her as an ace-high housekeeper. his aunt criticized the arrangement and Ruth’s stunt remains disputed.
In New Fairfield on November 7 a surprise party honored Mrs E J Peck for her birthday. About forty relatives and friends gathered at a nearby home then serenaded the guest of honor. Dancing music and late refreshments followed. Gifts were many and pretty. Attendees included the Ellvells Howes Bierces and many Pebks family members. An all day Ladies Church Club meeting at the time of Mrs Marshall Treadwell was well attended with work completed including making fancy articles for sale.
An annual chicken pie supper was served at noon by the hostess. A follow up meeting is planned at Mrs. George M. Nevins home on Tuesday with hope for larger attendance to accomplish more. Attendees included Mrs. Nevins, Mrs. Hatch, Mrs. Macay, Mrs. Disbrow, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Carlson, Mrs. Benedict, Mrs. Ernest Benedict, Mrs. Joyce, Miss Wallace, Mrs. Johnster, Miss Schermerhorn, Miss Weeks, Miss Kellogg, Mrs. Disbrow, and Mrs. Treadwell. Mr. and Mrs. Moody, Miss Carpenter, and Levi M. Peck enjoyed a trip to the Bronx on Sunday.
An old Musterole advertisement touts its mustard oil formula as a gentler grandmothers remedy for colds. It promises warming tingles and a cooling finish while claiming use for bronchitis sore throat stiff neck pleurisy lumbago croup asthma neuralgia congestion and aches.
New American flags replace worn ones on graves of Spanish American War veterans in local cemeteries and Stratford and Fairfield. Commander Thomas W. Rooney of the Lieutenant N. W. Bishop camp, United Spanish War Veterans, reports the committee in charge conducted the work.
New Haven November 7 Gabriel Sire of 23 Oranze street a driver in a crash that killed Myre Miet Allard waived examination in City court and was bound over in 1000 dollars bond. The coroner's finding had previously held him responsible for the crash in October 14.
An advertisement touts a joint relief ointment claimed to ease pain and swelling. It promises quick comforting effects and recommends a 32 day treatment tube priced at 60 cents. Readers are invited to request a large generous tube by sending name and address to Pope Laboratories Desk 21 in Hallowell Maine.
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