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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1923
Page
5
A New Haven Register brief quotes the remark Naturalis as asserting that fewer hours make work more valuable. The snippet portrays a concise opinion about efficiency and reward in labor. The item appears as a short card noting a provocative line rather than a full feature.
A sputtering warning describes a cold that may smoulder and soon become pneumonia or consumption if neglected. It likens chest congestion to a fire in a cellar that can flare up at any time and threaten the body or home, urging care for persistent coughing.
The ad touts Allen's Lung Healer as a reliable remedy that reaches the trouble and restores health. It promises relief from soreness and pressure and a loosened cough, with mentions of various local drugstores and distributors.
An advertisement promotes a dandruff removal method using four ounces of plain Squid ayson to apply at night until the scalp is moistened, claiming it dissolves dandruff by morning and stops itching. It promises glossy hair and immediate relief, noting the product is available at druggists in a four ounce size.
Governor William Sweet of Colorado declares William G McAdoo the choice of Colorado Democrats for the presidential nomination. He says McAdoo is progressive while Underwood is too conservative. The Klan’s influence is discussed as a political factor but not a major menace in Colorado.
Margarret Glenn age 22 and Georgie Nelson age 22 were arrested at 20 Whitline Street and held on statutory charges. Authorities detained both individuals after a Saturday incident.
Willam A. Sehendle of Bethel was arrested yesterday for drying an automobile not properly equipped with marker.
Prudence Page, a charming country girl, falls for philanderer Beet Truynmore while Winston Towers hosts a risky triangle with Janet Mercer and Mrs Vunsliturl. Virginia Dale, a social beauty, vies for Petr Armyteamp, an ambitious inventor, as secrets collide and letters reveal a threatened romance. Prudence confronts heartache as plans unfold.
At a society ball, Virginia clashes with Peter Armstrong as Prudence charms Bert Traymore. Armstrong courts Prudence while Virginia teases, and Mrs Page weighs inviting Prudence to Pear Tree Cottage. Subplots include Mrs Page’s disapproval of gambling and Armstrong’s lab antics. The scene centers on social maneuvering, affection, and rivalries shaping Prudence’s and Virginia’s choices.
Obituaries tell of infant William Thomas Kiernan two years old who died at 870 Broad Street. Several other deaths follow: Elizabeth Condon Kiernan’s husband, Henry J. Finney aged 88, Henry Finney of Stamford, and multiple funeral details for Michael Stag, Joseph Spine, Louis Howe, Stephen Jantgan, John J. Priestley, Caroline March, and Mrs. Alice M. Bowen. Interment locations include St Michael's cemetery and Sacred Heart cemetery. Surviving relatives span Stamford, Westfield, Brazil, and Lowell, with church and lodge affiliations noted.
Dr Willan Har dee Day told Armistice day services that the world is six years from the armistice and peace, with talk of the League of Nations and the World Court. Delegations from veterans groups attended as pastors praised heroic soldiers and urged America to lead in restoring peace to troubled Europe.
Retiring Mayor Fred Atwater and Mayor-elect F William Behrens led a large parade as 2309 Shriners from across Connecticut decked in costume marched through the city center. The event included military ball plans and a tribute to veterans, with Brigadier General Lloyd Pregl and Major General Bullard invited as guests of honor.
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