Salmon turns overshares in Sherwood Island
The Sherwood Island development, called Sherwood Island Co., Inc., files papers with $50,000 capital and 500 shares at $100 each. Leon Wakeman presides with Austin Wakeman as VP, I Leon Hunt as secretary, and Dr Frederick Rue land as treasurer. Stockholders include Bene Salmon, Charles C Wakeman, Victor Sunderland, and others from Westport and nearby towns.
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Pele
Sal
Congas
Ite
Sherwood Island
David A. Salmon
Washington
Traderick Salmon V
Salmon
The
Sherwood Tsland Co., Inc
Iso
Leon Hun August
Knorr
Aroriia Downs
Charles C. Wakeman
Victor Li
Sunderland
Charles C. iWakemen
Austin Wakeman
Vics
Leon’ Hunt
Mass Meeting and City Events at Stamford Park
A schedule lists events at Tehu's Park and Stamford venues including a parade start at 2 30 pm, presentation of war prize to Stamford, luncheon at the Stamford Yacht Club, band concerts at Hallowe'en Park, a soccer match, a 2 pm salute with 265 mm guns, a football game Stamford High vs Bridgeport High at 8 30 pm, more salutes at 4 30 pm and 8 pm band concerts, fireworks display, and a military ball at the State Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tehu’s Park
Walter C. Allen
G. A. Cunsham
D. L. Gleason
St . DL
Gerres
City of Stamford
Stamford Yacht Club
Aarchiers
State Armory
Hallowe'en Park
Hallowe'en ‘Park
Hallowe’en Park
Stamford High School
Bridgeport High School
State aAsciory
Reserve Officers Corps Enlistment Ends Today
The five year period since Armistice ends today. 96 percent of Bridgeport World War I officers have signed up for the Reserve Officers Corps. The corps includes more than 60 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Republicans Will Caucus Tonight in Eight Districts
Republicans will caucus tonight in eight districts to name delegate tickets for the primaries. Polls open Friday from 6 to 8 pm at district venues including 266 State street First district and 53 Gregory street Second district. Delegates named in Fifth and Seventh districts were reported yesterday, with plans for the Second district ticket unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weath
Merritt
Jennie E. Dewning
Andrew M. Cooper
Albert
Delegaton
Lawrence J.J. ‘McGough
Howard Moody
Mary
H. Brenan
Joseph Petriéilo
John H. Rundle
3Irs
Bassett
Alfred W. Burdick
State Street
Gregory Street
Alfred Street
Colorado Avenus
North Avenue
Lyon Terrace
Main Street
Park Street
East
Washington Avenue
Eest Main Street
Welfth
Union Avenue
Stamford Youth Dies of Wounds by Own Revolver
Frank Fisher Jr the year old son of Mr and Mrs Frank Fisher of Brooklyn Place North Stamford died in Stamford Hospital shortly after 6 o clock tonight from a self inflicted gunshot wound in the abdomen. He was found in the woods near his home this afternoon and told police he was out hunting when he tripped and the revolver discharged. He is survived by his parents two sisters and one brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gram Service
Frank
Frank Fisher
Brooklyn Place
Stamford
Grammar and Grammar in a Barber Shop Encounter
A dialogue fragment shows a child Johnnie and a mother with a reproach about grammar. Johnnie says he was trying to tell her that someone is at the barber shop getting her hair hobbie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tohnnie
Johnnie
Pellvan
Kellogg’s Bran Advert Promises Constipation Relief
A Kellogg's Bran advertisement claims the product relieves chronic and ordinary constipation. It features a testimonial of twenty years’ suffering improved after two tablespoons daily and milk, and promotes bran as a permanent cure when used with meals. The copy touts Battle Creek origin and asks consumers to trust the brand with money-back guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg's
Kellogg Company
Battle Credk
Legal argument adjourns trial of congressman
In a Baltimore Federal Court, after presenting two witnesses, the government closed its case against Representative John Philp Aiill on charges of violating the Volstead Act through making and possessing wine and cider with more than 0.5% alcohol. Chemists Beyer and Ryan testified the grape juice and cider made by Hill contained 13% and 4.75% alcohol, respectively. The defense began with Dr. John J. McGinity, who attended a Hill party. questions about intoxication were fought and the judge questioned the interpretation of the law regarding fruit juices and the 0.5% limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
John Philp Aiil
George S. Beyer
Richard Ryan
Beyer
Hill
Hera
Bayer
Ryan
Saat
John. J. McGinnty
Soper
Woodsock
Congress
Woodcock
Lecotnd
Prohibition
Arthur W. Machen
Defense’ Council
Augustus Hand
New Yo
New York
Machen
National Education Week Observed by City Schools
National Education Week opened in Bridgeport with Constitution Day activities across schools. Programs emphasize respect for the Constitution, patriotism, and the role of education in national prosperity. The week includes School and Teacher Day, Literacy Day, Physical Education Day, and coordinated activities led by Everett Cortright and the local education committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
America
National Educational Week Committee
Everett Cortright
My Woman at the Lyric theater review
Telegram staff reviewer lauds Leta Vance drama My Woman at the New Lyric. Ex convict Tiger Buck and society girl Judith navigate love against prejudice with strong performances by John Nicholson Margaret Cusack and Ursula Ellsworth plus humor from Helen Mitchell and Ambrose.
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the Lyric
Telegram
Leta
Vance
New Lyric Theatre
Joseph EB. Howard
John
Nicholson
J. Buckingham
Barcourt
Tiger Buck
Margaret
Cusack
Judith
Town Meeting of Milford Adopts 90 Mill Tax Rate
Milford voters approve a 20 mill rate on the 1928-83 grand list, the town adopts a $149,917.09 budget, and a sidewalk maintenance and snow removal measure is approved with a $5 fine for noncompliant property owners. The town will coordinate with the State Highway department to lay sidewalks along highways where none exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Board of Finance
Totyn
State Highway Department
General Assembly
Unconvinced board members pledge harmony for coming year
The board approved minutes of the last meeting and opened the monthly session as members noted new classroom equipment needs. Cortright pushed for specialized education facilities, sought conference heads for department equipment, and discussed Lincoln type tables to save space. Warren’s workload and the staff survey were noted, with equipment decisions anticipated by November 27 and some items expected for board approval soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John BB. Dougall
Dougall
Warren
Scientific Sesting Co
New York
Library Board
Crosby
Spon Tohnn
Wynkoop
Wrakoop
Adrenaline Type Myth Described by Winstead Treinen
A fragment notes belief in people with exceptional stamina due to stored energy drawn from glands. Scientists reportedly view these individuals as forming a common group dubbed adrenalin type. The text cites Winstead IC Treinen in describing the concept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winstead
Mrs Harding Remains In Critical Condition
Florence Kling Harding is reported in about the same critical condition tonight. Dr. Ca Sawyer, her physician, said she is suffering from an old kidney trouble with complications of long duration. The former first lady’s fighting spirit remains strong despite the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlon
Ohis
Navy
Florence Kling Harding
Ca 1
Sawyer
Nesovaind
Harding
Justice Wheeler proposes all veterans club at Legion gathering
Justice Wheeler proposed a service men organization open to veterans of all wars and including members of existing groups. At the Harry WW Congdon post 11 American Legion meeting, attendees celebrated paying off a mortgage and voted to form a united veterans team for the upcoming Community Chest drive. Wheeler received a gold medal and testimonial for his role in the building fund drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tta
Tugges George W. Wheeler
Harry WW
Congdon Post
No. 11
Legion
Wil
Merican Legion
King O'Banion Shot Dead in Chicago Florist Shop
Chicago gangster Dion O'Banion, famed as the Beer Runners king, was killed in his North Side florist shop by three unidentified gunmen. Employees including porter William Critchfield and bookkeeper Vincent Galvin witnessed the shooting as O'Banion stood among his plants and roses. The assailants opened fire after a brief low toned exchange, leaving O'Banion dead in a bed of roses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cmicago
Dion O'Bannon
Chicago
Atten Ternie
Miller Brothers
Werschie
Max
David
O'Bannion
William Critchfield
Victory Young
Vincent
Galvin
Critchfield
Mrs Willowsentenced for murder of her husband in Pa
In Mudilebcrg Pa on a November date Mrs Annie Willow received the maximum term of 10 to 20 years in the Philadelphia penitentiary after a second degree murder conviction for killing her husband Harvey Willow. The sentence matches that imposed on 17 year old Ralph Shadie who testified Willow urged him to shoot during a hunting trip while Mrs Willow’s lover was in love with Shadie.
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Mudilebcrg
Philadelphia
Annie
Willow
Trarvey
Ralph
Shadie
Wilow
Village Stopover Sparks Quirky Dialogue
A weary tourist slows to gaze at the village blacksmith shop while his wife urges speed home. The scene features a terse exchange about a chicken dinner and a fleeting glimpse of local life, capturing a moment of roadside curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Memorial rites for Senator Lodge at Christ church noted
Articles describe funeral arrangements and mourners at Christ church near Harvard, with pallbearers and ushers drawn from Lodge’s circle. Tributes pour in from presidents, governors, and organizations as Washington and Massachusetts officials plan memorial services and official delegations.
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Christ Church
Harvard College
Senator Lodge
Anna
Prescot Everts
Lawrence
Frederick Shattuck
John T. Moree
Henry T
Lodge
Iterateur
Clare
Cox
Massachusetts
Alvan T. Fuller
Narant
Board of Selectmen
Ibella
Republican Club of
Commonwealth
Donist National Organization
T A
Elihu D. Stone
United States
New England
Slemp
Army
Adolphuus Andrews
Senate
House
Congressional
Cummins
Town
Walsh
Curtis Kannas
Borah
Idaho
Swangon
Virgina
Melean
Connecticut
Smoot
Lah
Ashurst
Arizona
Pittman
Nevada
Sterling
South Dakota
Underwood
Alabama
Wadeworth
New York
Wernald
Maines
Watson
Transana
Library shelves offer solution to CHLB problems
Bridgeport Library's files and about 1300 books aid parents in raising children. Guides cover child psychology, testing, care, feeding, and discipline, with titles by Binet, Hall, Terman, and others. Resources include practical advice for upbringing, self reliance, and handling adolescence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Mary
Bridgeport
Herbert Woodrow
Hay
Maximilan Grossmann
EL Q. Zirlede
Binet Simonscale
Norbert Melville
Stepa Lewis Terman
Sara Baker
Albert Bell
Emelyn Coolidge
Roger Dannett
Granville ‘Hall
Alfred Binet
Edna D. Baker
Ella Cabot
Iedonard Claparede
Margaret Drummond
Elida Grans
William Forbush
Sidonie Matznur Gruenberg
Jacob Abbott
George I. Betts
F. H. Cheley
Dorothea Fisher
Sket
Wheth Harrison
Rick
Miriam Scott
U. 9 Bureau of Education
Local Fraternal Meetings Listed Across City Venues Tonight
A schedule of gatherings appears for Stratford lodge No. 76 Knights of Pythias and many other orders. Locations include Bridgeport areas such as Stratford avenue 296 and Main street addresses with clubs like Seaside hive Gadics of the Maccabees and Mithra lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford Lodge
Knuights ‘of
Penuonen Lodge
O If
Broad Street
Carpenters and Joiners
Btn Street
Martha Washington Lodge
Daughters of St. George
Stratford Avenue
Seaside Hive
Gadics of the Maccabees
Arch Street
Twelling District
Hepuilican Club
Mon's
Union Avenue
Court Pequonnock
Catelpacksie
Shenandoah Lodge
K of
Housatonic Avenue
Corinthian Iodge
A. M
Masonic ‘Temp Freundschaft Mebelah Lodge
Ballef Association
Bread Street
Betsey Trows
Council, Sons and Daughter's of Liberty
Cannon Street
Charles FH
A. U
Aremory
Park City
East Main Street
Harmony Lodge
T. O. GB
Main Street
Lucetta Warger
Policemen's Wives' and Mothers’ Society
Fairfield Avanne
Teaspoonful of Powder from Italy Promises Rheumatic Relief
A dubious advertisement claims a powder from Italy cures rheumatic pain and neuralgia. It asserts Volta inspired a patent powder that, when sprinkled in shoes, provides quick relief. The pitch promises a full refund if relief is not obtained, naming Hindle Stores and Hartigan Co. as distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Nor
New York
Alessandro Volta
Volias
Ali
Hindle Stores, Inc
Hartigan 3 Co
Proven Dry Goods Co
Glad He Picked This Good Stomach Remedy
An advertisement touts Dave's Mentha Pepsin as a fast acting stomach remedy for indigestion gas acidity and heaviness. It claims years of work produced a formula combining Pepsin with Menthol to quickly relieve distress and restore a healthy stomach with assurances of money back if ineffective. Calvin Dilks of Alloway New Jersey endorses its benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dare
Calvin Dilks
Alloway
N. J
Dave
Mentha Pepsin
de Roy
Olive Tablets Promise a Clear Complexion and Health
An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a remedy for liver and bowel detox. It claims olive colored tablets restore digestion, energy, and a clear complexion, urging women and men to take one nightly. Priced 15 and 30 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Edwards
Dr. F Edwards
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Nero
Miss Cusach
John’ A. Lorena
Nelson Cadibury
Albert “Tavernier
Gloyd
Ambrose
William “R. Randall
Simpson
Kenown
Henderson Hothénge
Ursula ‘Ellsworth
Asolizabeth
Lippy Liv
Bowers
Helen Mitchell
Mrs. Larned
Justice Wheeler
Charles Sumner
George Frisbie How
Haa
Daniel Webster
Supreme Court
Capitol
Banate
Committee of Rules
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Ohio
Lea
Dr. C
Scholl
J. S. Legnhardt
All Drugsists
Peonhorne
Hindle Drug Store
Leverty Drug Hreer
Ilodar
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