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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1925
Page
5
A vintage ad claims Danderine moisturizes and brightens hair, making it appear thicker and more lustrous. It promises reduced breakage, stoppage of falling hair, and a perfumed, revitalized look after applying a 35 cent bottle of the product.
An old advertisement touts Dr FF Donada and Ohio physician Dr Edwards claiming Olive Tablets restore complexion by cleansing bowels. It promotes olive colored tablets as a “wonder-worker” for pale faces, headaches, and generalized illness with a nightly dose and a 30 cent price.
A vintage health ad warns cold may lead to flu or pneumonia if untreated. It promotes Musterole as a non blister counter irritant made from mustard camphor and menthol. The ad claims it stimulates circulation, loosens congestion, warms with a tingle, then cools for relief.
A vintage advertisement touts Kuhn's Epsom Pills a tasteless sugar coated remedy that delivers the same laxative effect as a tablespoon of old style Epsom Salts. It markets quick results and a 25 cent price with satisfaction guarantee at listed local drug stores and pharmacies.
A man recommends Foley Wills to friends from poster Iowa saying the diuretic helped his dizziness and mobility. He states he never thought the change possible and credits the pills with easing his daily condition and aiding kidney function.
The last barber sectional meeting before tonight's mass gathering in Metal Tra hall urged non union barbers to join the International Barbers' union. Anthony Merlino warned of the threat from cosmeticians and fairdressers to the trade while Benedict Tutoli reported 39 shops enlisted in the union drive.
During a coroner hearing officials debated who must maintain hoist tower wires crossing the shipyard. Frederick W. Brierly of United Illuminating argued the charged lines were private and not subject to routine company checks. Ownership disputed between Consolidated Coal, its creditors committee, and landowner Lake, with no Lake representative present.
Joseph W Zeigler longtime owner of People Coal and Wood Co and Admiral Street left an estate totaling 133 459 81 in an inventory filed and approved in probate court yesterday Liabilities may cut final value to about 80 000 Administrators are Louis Baurrind Nathan Lomder and Paul Goldvers widow Kate Zeigler receives life use of one third Adelaide Zeigler daughter to inherit the remainder Estate includes coal company property on Admiral Street and Zeigler home on Wood Avenue plus receivables and coal stock A pretty orchid crepe satin negligee with velvet appliques was noted in the distribution context.
Henry W. Savage presents Flora Le Breton in Christine Norman’s The Balcony Walkers a three act comedy at the New Lyric theater last night. The cast includes Majorie Hamilton Ernest Glendenning Gordon Beckman and others with a large audience praising the production and Savage’s staging.
Charles E. Bryant of New York city and Marjorie Gilhooly of New Milford were married at the First Congregational church parsonage. Bryant, 45, said it was his first marriage, while Miss Gilhooly, 23, also stated it was her first marriage. The couple hosted a brief reception at the home of Miss Constance Hume before leaving for Hot Springs, Va., to honeymoon. Bryant is identified as the former husband of actress Alla Nazimova.
A sequence of ambulance calls reports multiple patients: Mrs Johnson intoxicated at American Tube and Stamping Co taken to Hillside Home at 4 15 p m. John Doe at 727 Main treated for lace rations over eye and taken to Hillside Home at 6 p m. Edwin Mierkows at 722 Oden street taken to St Vincent's hospital by private doctor for acute appendicitis at 6 45 p m. George Pashueck at Hulett street found dying in cellar taken to St Vincent's hospital at 7 38 p m. Peter Delis at 230 Orland street near State street extension fractured skull in automobile accident taken to St Vincent's hospital.
Hartford Nov 17 IAP In ebriates cannot be sentenced to or confined in the Connecticut State hospital for the Insane of Middletown. Attorney General Healy says Mrs Anna Breslin of Bridgeport will be released Wednesday after nearly a year of commitment for three years. He holds original commitments of a character place in the Inebriate asylum at Norwich State Hospital is the only option and finds Mrs Breslin illegally confined.
Fire at a two family building caused by a gas heater explosion that ran stills. Police seized a large quantity of liquor and stills, with beverages found in the cellar. Investigators seek ownership, names listed as joint owners John Vernon and Peter Alberti, and aim to locate the new owner who leased the premise.
Peter Pelis of 230 Orland Street was hospitalized at St. Vincent's with a fractured skull after crashing his motorcycle into a parked car on Fairfield Avenue near the viaduct just after midnight. Salvatore Varanella of 188 Mill Street Poughkeepsie was later found responsible, with authorities noting the car was left 43 inches from the curb while the driver allegedly lacked an operator's license. An ambulance transported Pelis to the hospital.
A Blue Club coach line trip carried telephonists and Melza & Company staff about 140 people from Stratfield Bridgeport to New York theatre districts last night. They toured theatres, stopped for supper and dancing at Pirate’s Den Greenwich Village, then returned after stopping at a Post road inn. Future tours plan nightly trips with deliveries to riders’ doors. bankers on Friday and municipal workers on Saturday join the excursions.
The Rhinelander trial continues with Mrs. Rhinelander overwhelmed as questions probe confidential letters and marital intent. Leon Jacobs and Abe appear in the exchange over evidence and motives while Alice’s letters reveal jealousy and plans to marry.
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