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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1926
Page
6
Mildred Dyer of Redlands California explains how her illness kept her bedridden for five years and made her husband assume much of the housework. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with improving her health, strength, and weight, and suggests other wives may benefit from its faithful use.
A noted authority says excess Meh foods form acids that tax the kidneys causing dull back pain headaches and digestive upset. Four ounces of Salts from the pharmacy, mixed with a glass of water, taken before breakfast for a few days, may neutralize acids and flush the kidneys improving bladder weakness and urinary discomfort.
A nostalgic ad style note touts Musterole as easy to apply and immediate relief for colds with promise to prevent turning into pneumonia. It markets mustard paste ointment for sore throats chest congestion neuralgia rheumatism and general aches, with broad home remedy claims and many doctors and nurses endorsing it.
An advertisement touts Emerald 611 as a powerful germicide for inflamed varicose veins. It claims quick improvement when used as directed, with guarantees of healing chronic sores or ulcers, and notes Hindle Drug Store and Yardly's Cut Rate selling it.
A 1920s gathering debated Americanism as a mix of optimism, acumen, and national purpose. Lectures urged women to mind their own business while embracing cooperative methods and science driven progress, with leaders advocating a 48 hour work week and elected officers listed.
Milk producers and the Certified Milk Producers of America challenged the term certified when applied to pasteurized milk at a Connecticut milk regulation board hearing. They argued certified denotes raw milk meeting high standards and warned the label could mislead consumers and unfairly pressure producers. The issue arose amid drives to pasteurize high grade milk to curb a regional epidemic from infected dairy products.
At a Firemen’s relief board meeting Catherine Holden, widow of Captain Charles W Holden, was granted the maximum pension of 54 dollars weekly starting November 1 1926, per a ruling that Holden contracted the line of duty death. Earlier compensation commissioner Edward T Buckingham awarded 1904 to be paid in a 219 week period plus medical and funeral expenses. The Common Council was advised and directed the city clerk to effect the payment per the award.
Boston November 10 The final appeal of the so called Carbarn bandits to escape electrocution for the murder of James H Ferneau during the Walt ham carbarn holdup failed. The Supreme Court declined to force action on a petition for respite of sentence. John J Deveraux John J Mc Laughlin and Edward J Helviein face death after convictions for robbing the carbarn of 1200 dollars.
A cluster of Fairfield Stratford obituaries recaps funeral services. Steven Pazichki died in Fairfield with a mass at St Stephen's and burial at St Michael's cemetery. Michael Whelan, Mary Christine Ginance, and several locals are noted with funeral Masses, chimes, and interments at St Michael's or Oaklawn cemetery. Additional notices feature Quay, Conrad Buckingham, and Zigmund Sterbinsky with services at local churches and family plots, plus brief mentions of John Stevens, Mrs. George Schmieder, Anna Desmond, and Henry F Hoenerberg.
An officer in Newtown killed a bulldog amid ongoing rabies quarantine measures. Dr. Corwin indicated the quarantine announcement has not sparked owner inquiries yet, though questions are expected once the order takes effect. Quarantine typically lasts three to four months after the last rabies case.
Colorado Springs November 10 AP Bish op John J Nualson head of the Methodist church in central Europe broadened his attack on Communism to condemn Queen Marie of Taurmania. He denounced the queen and urged America to defend religious tolerance and personal liberty in a speech last night.
J W Hays secretary treasurer of the International Typographical Union said Queen Marie of Roumania would be welcome at Typographical Terrace if she accepts the invitation. He defended the invitation against Chicago Federation of Labor attacks and urged Labor to focus on defeating politicians with bad records.
President Calvin Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge travel by special train stopping in Newark Columbus Richmond and Terre Haute among others. Crowds greet them as they view industrial progress and enjoy brief photo opportunities. No speeches planned. focus on rest and private discussions with Secretary Davis and aide Everett Sanders.
Veterans of Foreign Wars organize the seventh annual Armistice Day ball at the Ritz with veterans in uniform. A WCWS radio program features readings, music, and ritual, while the Raymond W. Harris Post prepares to transfer a 2200 pound German trench gun to Bridgeport. Schools plan Armistice Day exercises and Parent Day activities as teachers invite parents to inspect facilities.
An advertisement touts Adlerika as a saline intestinal cleanser that cleanses both upper and lower bowels. It cites a case of a girl gaining seven pounds and improving appetite, with testimonials from doctors praising its effects on bowel health and gut bacteria.
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