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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1922
Page
14
An advertisement touts "Tia voxidaze" tablets as a quick cure for hoarseness throat soreness and tickling. It claims benefits for bronchitis bronchial trouble coughs colds grip pneumonia and a range of illnesses. The pitch urges keeping a box at home and notes pharmacies may supply the product.
In Bridgeport citywide observances at nine o'clock last night theatres from Worcester to Washington dimmed lights to pay tribute to Edward Polt, 72, secretary of Bridgeport’s Engine Incorporated. At Polls Majestic and Palace, audience members rose for a minute of silent prayer as the orchestra played Nearer My God to Thee. Polt died from complications after an operation. Funeral held yesterday in New Haven.
Sidney Sylvester an 18 year old Brooklyn resident wandered away after agreeing to a motor trip to Bridgeport with a truck driver. He was found disoriented, penniless, and walking with a limp, taken to Paterson headquarters and held as a runaway as police notify New York authorities to alert his parents.
South End branches launch fourth annual Children’s Good Book Week with a Library Caravan tour through the city. Libraries and local shops sponsor exhibits in categories for boys and girls, scouts, camps, and school grades. Story hours run daily as banners promote “Every good here has books” and “Happy is the Child with books.”
Miss Marlon Hayes and Miss Frances Sraith, both from Bridgeport, were injured Saturday when an old sedan driven by James Murphy was sideswiped by a Stamford taxi at Woroton. The crash forced the car into another machine, overturning it, with Earl Brown and Morenos Richards among the injured passengers. The group was returning from a Notre Dame Army game.
New York hosts the winter six day race at Madison Square Garden with starts moved from midnight to 1 a m and last night sprint events begin at 9 30 p m The race will open Saturday night and run Sunday with two hour sprint sessions each night Eight top riders from abroad have signed to compete according to a cable from the foreign agent in Buven c booking stars for the coming event.
Poultry expert outlines methods to boost egg production during cold months. Advice covers hen health, feeding, housing, and management to maximize yields while maintaining bird welfare. Advertisement language notes free guides on egg production.
An old advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a remedy for pale skin dull eyes and digestive issues. It claims thousands of women and men use the product described as a gentle alternative to calomel with eye catching promises of liver and bowels cleansing.
Large response to the Federation of Parent-Teacher associations event prompts sale of two Business and Professional Woman's club rooms and Art League rooms in the Liberty building plus nearby houses. Chairmen and helpers from several local clubs organize proceeds to fund speakers for federation meetings.
Thousands of women report renewed energy and strength after taking a newer iron form sold as Nutated Tron. An ad claims it enriches blood like iron in spinach and apples, improving heart, digestion, and nervous stamina. The claim promises a two week trial with money-back guarantee through local druggists.
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