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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1924
Page
3
Kansas City doctor Dr. Andrews announces a lightweight truss that folds and heals ruptures without padding belts or steel bands. It weighs ounces and claims to end cross and rupture pain. free trial offered to Post readers who write today.
A vintage ad touts Creomulsion as a remedy for chronic coughs colds and lung troubles. It claims twofold action soothing inflamed membranes and destroying germs that cause consumption with creosote as the healing agent and promises honey refunds if not relieved with proper use.
A Buffalo man urges readers to buy Peterson's Ointment citing its healing success on a nine year running leg sore. The testimonial claims the product clears rashes blisters and sores and promises a refund if not effective, with a 25 cent soap and Buffalo company address.
An advertisement promotes Joint-Ease as a fast acting remedy for swollen joints including hips shoulders knees fingers and rheumatic pain. It claims rapid relief within seconds of rubbing, with the pain diminishing through the skin down to the bone. It encourages buying at the local drug store or any reliable drug counter.
A parade of church members and 6 000 attendees accompanied the cornerstone ceremony for the new parochial school of St John the Baptist Greek Catholic church. Bishop Takach officiated with priests and local dignitaries, as Carpatho Russian societies joined in procession through East Side streets. A copper box containing coins and community documents was sealed inside the cornerstone before mortar was laid and speeches by Bishop Takach and Mayor Benrens followed.
At Chaumont on November 1, General Maurice Nollet presided over a ceremony honoring American World War I dead. He said the monument binds France and the United States in shared sacrifice and remembrance, praising the soldiers for their bravery from Cantigny to the Belleau Wood and beyond.
Dr Appleton, an American physician in Shanghai, argues Chinese food reflects racial and linguistic differences and that dietary habits reveal true cultural traits. He cites Cantonese versus Mandarin meals and links balanced diets to health, noting overeating at Chinese feasts as a risk and praising Chinese health programs and education work.
Washington census figures show manufacturers produced 18,087,968 collars for men in 1928, totaling 15,690,462 dozen units. The value of shipments reached 89 million dollars, with collars made from cotton fabrics and some celluloid and paper variants.
Town officials and the Village Improvement Association plan to meet Wednesday with Barn of Selectmen to discuss building a comfort station at Gulf Beach. They seek a $4,000 appropriation, site options on the north side of the highway, plus sanitation and policing measures for summer crowds and park access.
Water gushed from a break in a Bronx main flooding cellars up to ten feet deep and rising onto sidewalks and into basement entrances. Street traffic was impeded as utilities struggled to contain the deluge in what authorities described as a major flood event.
Westport resident Paul Wuzina has been made a defendant in a civil action for $500 brought by William Duskant of Westport seeking $300 loan repayment. Court returnable in December. Attorney Harry J. Sherwood of Westport represents Kaskam. Papers served by Deputy Sheriff Edgar Perry.
Paris dispatch reports Vincente Blasco Ibanez denying involvement in a recent attempt to spark a revolt in Spain. He insists the accusation is false, says the move lacked his knowledge, and argues a revolution must be national with army backing to succeed. He predicts consequences for conspirators and asserts readiness to act when the time is right.
New York November 16 Sir Henry Gunn editor of the Review of the Churches warned in a Cathedral sermon that a future war between Europe’s white races and Africa and Asia could rival World War I in scale. He urged Christian unity to prevent such a catastrophe and warned whites must not accept racial domination.
Ansonia telegraph reports Chief O Donnell announced Robert H Gilbert of 61 et nas named dog warden to fill vacancy left by the late Gilbert Shoritt. Gilbert will assume duties once held by his father and will work with the trolley express company. A farewell party for Cheresa and friends featured dancing and performances.
The 26th District will hold a constitutional delegates at large election including Arverville Darien New Canaan action meeting at Ott Hall Saturday. Norwalk elected delegates Andrew Wits 15 Alexander Thummler and Yelenara Treland. Leopard skin sport coats noted as a fashion aside.
Toyland displays a wide selection of Christmas dolls for Bridgeport families. The ad invites children and adults to visit daily from 9 to 12 and 1 to 5 to choose among beautiful, funny, sturdy, and worldly dolls, promising a nostalgic, delightful experience for all ages.
Advertises two Rengo belt corsets with elastic tops and reinforced abdomens. Style No 230 features long hip elastic gore and support pairs, regular 50 dollars, now 2.59 dollars. Style No 214 has semi rubber top, raised back, long hip, reinforced abdomen, well boned, regular 3.50 dollars, now 2.59 dollars. Recond Wipor, tener.
Paris and New York lead the bobbed hair trend as fashion circles adopt short styles. A local salon offers marcel waving, facial treatments, manicures, and permanent waves, with grey hair options and a special children's barber shop for kids.
An ad promotes enlarging photos as cherished gifts with quick service. Pricing ranges from 3 by 4 inches up to 20 by 24 inches, plus snap shot albums and art corners. Other offerings include box brownies, photo paste, and glue, all advertised with moderate prices and fast turnaround.
Christmas cards are ready to choose from at the main floor rear location. Cards are beautiful and distinct with dainty borders and matching envelope linings. Early selections priced from 3c to 25c, presented in charming booklets tied with a ribbon.
The article lists many children’s books and related items priced from 6¢ to $3. It highlights Dot drawing books, sewing sets, painting and drawing books, cut out books, Thornton Burgess titles, bedtime stories, picture books, and the new Boy Scouts year book, all described as available on the Main Floor rear.
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