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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1924
Page
4
An old ad promotes Red Pepper Rub as a fast chest cold remedy. It claims deep heat loosens congestion and relieves tightness and soreness within minutes. The copy touts peppers with no drugstore need and suggests benefits for rheumatism and muscle aches as well.
Bridgeport shows a boost in postal savings deposits totaling 92 144 for October, placing the city among the top in Connecticut and lifting its national standing. The month’s figures reflect ongoing fluctuations in deposits nationwide, with New York City leading the nation and Bridgeport climbing to 86th among U S cities. The text notes overall national deposits and Connecticut’s comparative positions, citing October totals and monthly changes.
The Senate special committee plans hearings into the internal Revenue Bureau and the handling of prohibition enforcement. Republican Senator Watson indicated opposition to expanding federal control, while debates over the Cramton bill and alcohol jurisdiction continue amid mounting party disagreements.
Hamilton Commandery will host a large ceremony near Wednesday at Masonic Temple to honor the visit of Right Eminent Grand Commander Pr Ward De Kiyn of Danbury. The event focuses on Past Commanders with officers serving as pallbearers and a formal reelection ceremony to follow.
A dense listing outlines numerous radio programs across stations in New York Philadelphia Boston and other cities. It catalogs performances by pianists vocalists orchestras and conductors with times and station calls such as WJZ WNYO WFBU WHN and WEAF, plus weather forecasts and talk segments throughout the day.
Radio users urged to avoid squeals and crackles that disturb neighbors, with tips to tune and proper antenna use. The notes warn against frequent station switching and advise upgrading to a quieter receiver, highlighting interactions with other listeners and the need for considerate operation.
The piece describes tuning a high frequency crystal set, focusing on coil and variable capacitor adjustments. It explains maintaining core components, careful coil handling, and the tickler’s role in feedback to achieve stable reception across desired wavelengths. It notes that precise tuning improves range while warning against overadjustment that may cause squeals or weak signals.
A Stratford pupil named Perry sent a letter to President Coolidge praising his leadership role in a school project. The President replied through secretary Simpkins, acknowledging the student’s praise and sending best wishes.
A Bath, uncertain names, reports a woman found in a tub died of a heart attack. The fragmentary item mentions Blanche Williams and various misread surnames. No clear dates or locations are established in the copy.
Washington November 16 Gustav J Karger veteran Washington correspondent for the Cincinnati Times star died after a recent operation He was born in Berlin in 1866 and came to the United States in 1873 He edited for the Commercial Gazette and the Cincinnati Post in earlier years He covered national conventions and campaigned publicity for party leaders since 1906 and befriended many Presidents including Taft
Washington officials announced that more than 2000 Americans will observe Golden Rule Sunday on December 7. The statement noted support from governors, diplomats, and leaders of 22 foreign governments endorsing the mission of harmony and humanitarian outreach.
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