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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1925
Page
23
An old health ad touts a morning drink to flush bowels. It recommends hot water with salt or lithia lemon grape mixtures as a fast remedy for clogged systems. The copy urges readers to buy a tonic via coupon.
An advertisement claims a special formula No 1 can relieve persistent neuritis nerve pains. It urges readers to take the caps as directed and to continue for two to three days until pain eases, promising faster sleep and quicker relief from torment.
A vintage recipe claims Sage tea and Sulphur restore gray hair to its natural color. The preparation, sold as Wreth's Sage and Sulphur Compound, is applied with a damp brush to strands, promising dark, lustrous results after repeated use.
Palretela reports a new water main will extend service along Beach Road from Reet Road to Row Hand Road, enabling year round supply for Kaurfield Beach residents. Previously limited to late spring through fall, the project aims to develop the area into a permanent residential colony with water available across the full year.
Nichols Nichols Nov 11 reports a Moorhuret League event Tuesday featuring two short plays led by Grace Alcrumbie as a comic Topsy and a clever convict who drives the performance to a triumphant close. Danes Christie and Millltun Jaded performed saxophone pieces. a review by Chev. Duncan Porteggus followed. An excellent Day program by school children on Tuesday afternoon at the School Hall included World War songs and recitations. A Parent Teachers meeting discussed better grading and growing the school, noting work tied to funds. Two hospital notes touch Mro and Fred Hayers and Mrs Praneis Cobes in Brdgepert Hospital.
In Southport on November 11 the Pequot school basketball quintet captured the western division championship and will enter all series for the town title. The report notes four western division schools and hints at upcoming petitions to withdraw federal aid from improving Southport harbor. Community plans include a church supper on Saturday night and a Yale game dance at the Country Club, with Christmas activities underway by the Pequot Yacht Club and local women’s groups for children’s celebrations at the firehouse.
Newtown Nov 11 special ett H Platt secretary to Agriculture Philo T Smatt of Newtown was elected master of Potatuck Grange No 129 at the annual election Tuesday night. Thirty members and one visitor attended. New officers named include Willis Armit lecturer Joh Murphy steward Charles Cavanaugh assistant steward Rev G Herbert Ekins chaplain Wallace Mitchel treasurer Miss Anna Murphy secretary Charles Blakeman gate keeper Myra Heavans Ceres Miss Mary Prisbie Pomona Miss Florence Sheehan Viola Florence Ferris lady assistant steward Charles Cavanaugh pianist Bran Platt retiring master joins executive committee for three years. A public hearing on transportation and a State Board of Education petition were noted, with a decision expected later. Funeral of Frances Merrill Northrop held Tuesday under Rev G Herbert Ekins. Armistice Day observed without special exercises in town.
Prank A Berry was elected chair man of the Bethel library board with Horace L Shepard as secretary William A Gilbert treasurer and John G Melvin superintendent Other committee members named for executive finance and audits and housewifes event are listed The annual housewives sale to raise funds for new books will be held under St Mary's parish women with dancing after supper at a specified date in Bethel
Armistice Day ceremonies drew hundreds in Westport with a five minute halt of traffic on the Post Road. Veterans groups from American Legion posts and the War Mothers auxiliary participated, while Rev. Edward Luke Reed offered a prayer. An evening event at National Hall featured a well attended program led by John Barr of Waterbury.
Special Reverend and Mrs Harold Edwards and Mr and Mrs P R Bradley hosted a reception for the new pastor of St Thomas church Bethel at the parish house. Mrs Milo Osborn entertained two bridge clubs. Guests included Mr and Mrs Russell Waiting and Rev and Mrs Edwards plus Billy Edwards. Many locals attend the Pony movie presented at Kimpr theatre in Danbury based on Henry James Porman story. Mr For man assisted in directing and cast selection in Mollywood trip. Mrs P R Bradley, M Collum and Miss Mary Collum visited Pawling with Mr and Mrs Ralph Rockwell.
Java is one of the Dutch East Indies islands with about 50 million inhabitants. The island remains extremely fertile and highly cultivated, supporting abundant agricultural wealth and seeming to guarantee ample food.
Rev. Gilbert who has led Danbury Baptist Church for eight years resigned to join a Baptist church in West Hartford. A special meeting will decide the resignation. He plans to start in his new parish before January 1. Armistice Day parade in Danbury drew few spectators and featured Battery D and veterans groups with a Red Cross appeal.
Bradford J Crawford a longtime Lordship figure and trolley company employee died Sunday at age 55. Born in Lee Massachusetts he left a widow two sons and ten grandchildren among his survivors. Funeral services will be held Thursday at his Hillside Avenue home and at 2 pm at the First Methodist Church Bridgeport with Rev. Chester G Marshall officiating. Pallbearers named include Robert E Fisher Fred Biebel Sean Botsford and others. A community purse was presented to his widow in memory of his services.
The Harvest supper and dance in Lordship were announced with invitations issued to attend. Guests were told to wear aprons and bring matching fabric, as packages including neckties would be exchanged with ladies wearing aprons of the same design. Hostesses included Mildred Norkheiner and Leslie Vaughn, with preparations for a large turnout by the committee led by Charles Franz and others.
New Canaan reports a state health team inspecting the water shed feeding the Monad Reservoirs amid rumors of a statewide survey. Inspectors questioned farm owners about cattle swine and other livestock as part of the probes.
Huntington November 11 Special Mrs Edward S Lawley a Huntington school teacher died suddenly at her home on Huntington Street Tuesday evening after a brief relapse following a better afternoon. Nearby, Mrs Theodore Krueger Mrs John West and Miss Cordelia Dyer were guests of Mrs Anne Buckner of New Haven Thursday. Mrs Harold Thompson with her mother Mrs Clarke S Beardsley of White Hills toured New London and East Lyme and returned with Mrs Birch. Mrs Arthur L Tracy and son Curtiss of Auburndale Mass visited Gilbert Brooks of White Hills. Parent Teacher association card party drew seven tables of pinochle. Local women formed two bowling teams. team led by Mrs Frederick E Cawthra defeated rivals captained by Mrs Percy Be Cawthra and Mrs Jonni West 2 to 1.
At Easton Grange meeting, Mrs Mary Wheeler was elected Master for 1926. The group announced a special meeting November 18 to confer second and third degrees on new electors, plus a banquet and sale by the Ladies Aid Society. A pageant titled The Pilgrim and the Book will be repeated Sunday and held Saturday night at 8 with participants asked to attend.
Shelton Nov 11 The Bridgeport Hydraulic Co files suit for 36300 claiming overtaxation on 1920 property valuation. Judges and officials weigh settlement options as the city has refused reimbursements for four years. Also news on Berkshire line passenger service resuming via Shelton after two months of stoppage amid PUC briefings.
Governor John T. Trumbull attends a memorial bridge dedication over the Quilebaug River in Putnam on Armistice Day. The event drew 7,000 to 20,000 witnesses, with a parade by bluejackets from New London and state units, and speeches by Trumbull, Macdonald, and Captain O’Brien. The 60-foot span was opened after an all-night effort by construction forces.
The Zoning commission and expert Herbert Swan continued the preliminary work at a City Hall meeting tonight. Jamies Mellrosy’s office noted Swan led his staff through the ongoing study of the early phase of zoning work.
A Kansas City doctor, Dr Andrew Hater, claims a new rupture cure weighs ounces, fits like a garment, with no pads or belts. He reports hundreds healed, offers a free trial by mail to readers of Past and Telegram.
An old advertisement extols California Syrup as a safe laxative for infants and children. It claims to soothe stomachs, aid fever and colic, and start bowels without griping, asserting no narcotics or soothing drugs are used. It warns buyers to insist on genuine California Syrup.
James W. Allen of Rochester claims years of rheumatism ended by his own formula ALLENRAY. He states accumulated uric acid impurities dissolve from joints and muscles and expelled from the body. The advertisement urges druggists to dispense ALLENRAY with a money back guarantee if the first pint bottle fails to show recovery.
A letter from John A. Meacllister of Maine J Buffalo dated August 15 1924 describes long standing piles and temporary relief from various remedies. He reports using Hamadala Tablets once and experiencing no relapse for four months though he doubts permanent cure. The ad claims internal constitutional treatment with refund guarantee and mail order availability.
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