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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1926

Page

5

Special Program of WEAF and WIZ Cost Over Fifty Thousand

WEAF and WIZ broadcast a national program costing over 50 000 dollars stunning listeners as NBC's debut on WEAF WERD WJZ and allied stations is expected to be advertiser funded with no fan charges. The four hour show spent 26 000 on artists and engineers and wired 6 000 miles of telephone lines. Circuits now reach from the Gulf to the Canadian forest and extend to Minneapolis Kansas City Davenport and Washington with plans to spread further south. NBC expects more programs from its studios with no charge to radio fans as advertisers cover costs. WEAF reported over three million receivers in its territory with about 14 900 100 average listeners per set. Advertising rates vary by hour with horses for talks and pre 6 pm rates.

York National Broadcasting Company WERAD WJ4 Gulf Snores Canadian Forest Minnneapolis Kansas City Davenport Iowa Washington WEAF American Telephone

Burmese white elephant arrives in Bridgeport winter camp

Dr Saw D Fo Min of the Loyal Karen society of Burma and an assistant escorted the albino pachyderm to Bridgeport after its capture in the Burmese jungles. The sacred animal, rare in captivity, is tied to local beliefs and a forthcoming Ringling Brothers tour.

Pawa Saw D. Po Min Paw Bridgeport Ringling Brothers Barnum Billey Devus Burma Saw D Fo Min Karen Society Assistanja England

Democrats Expenditure Report Highlights Campaign Funds

The report shows Democratic funds were limited with several districts reporting modest sums. In Fourth district George Nolden received 35 dollars. the district later added 4750, totaling 8250 spent on workers. Seventh district Joseph Devine oversaw 40 dollars with 65 spent and eight workers. Fifth precinct Joseph Muldeon listed 50 dollars spent on four female workers and a committee room. Albert Rosenthal and George MacCarthy also spent modest sums. Republican William Cannon spent nothing. The full Democratic expenditure report was to be filed with Town Clerk Caldwell.

John Y Caldwell George Nolden Democratic Club Joseph J Devine Merman Jamey E Casey Joseph A Muldeon Albert Rosenthal George A MacCarthy William Cannon Caldwell

Funeral for Dr Louis Sage Draws Dentists in Snow

Funeral services for Dr Louis Finos Sage age 75 a prominent local dentist drew many colleagues from the state and city despite bad weather. He died Friday two days after a heart attack in his office at 136 Fairfield Avenue burial was at Mountain Grove Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Annie Lou Sage a daughter Elizabeth and a son Alfred Sage.

Louis Finos Sage Sage Noble Avenue Fairfield Aenu Drarr A Gunung B Adams J H Callahan D R Beebe Frank Royce Winsted Ernest J Craft Christ Ispiacopal Church Mountain Grove Sage le Annie Lo Sage Elizabeth Lo Sige Alfred Sage White Plains Louis Alfred Sage

Tax Assessor Connelly to Attend National Tax Meeting

William T. Connelly, tax assessor, will depart for Philadelphia this week to participate in the National Tax Association sesquicentennial session. He will attend sessions and engage with fellow assessors on current tax policy and administration.

Philadelphia William T. Connelly National Tax Association

Queen Marie Buys Gifts in Chicago Amid Loan Talk Refutation

Queen Marie of Romania shopped in Chicago stores buying five fur coats with more to be sent to her suite. She visited a department store, eyed an enamel overnight case priced at 700, and purchased gifts at the jewelry counter before a luncheon. She defended her American trip as a national effort to put Roumania on the map, not a commercial loan aim.

Ameéerbean Maria Roumania Marie Aleithe Mane Ferdinand America

King Pension Bill to Be Rec recalled in Bridgeport

The King old age pension plan, long part of his omnibus bill, will again be presented to Bridgeporters. A National Civic Federation representative will speak at the Third District Republican club at 40 Alfred Street, inviting all residents. Similar talks will follow in other district clubs. Party workers collect data on residents aged 60 and over eligible under the pension plan.

Tohn T King National Civic Federation Third District Alfred Street Sridgeport Connecticut Republican Party Pian

Free Musicals Told by Musical Research Club

The Musical Research Club presents the first free Sunday afternoon musicale of the season at the W C A Golden Hill street Sunday at 3:00. Previous events were in the Stratfield sun parlor but hotel remodeling moved the location. The club secured the VW A auditorium for the program performed by club members. Members invite Magbli lovers to attend.

Musical Research Club Golden Hill Street Stratfield Magbli Cor , Gally

Sloan's Liniment Restores Irish Patient From Sciatica

From Kilmainham Dublin J McKenna reports a remarkable recovery from a severe sciatic attack. He credits Sloan's Liniment for relief and healing, noting it stimulates the body's natural curative powers and works without heavy rubbing. Available at all druggists for 38.6 cents.

Ireland J. McKenna St. Patrick's House Kilmainham Dublin Sloan

Remarkable Dover Woman Credits Tanlac Tonic

Mrs Addie Ham of 11 N Pine St Dover New Hampshire describes years of pain nerve distress and sleepless nights eased by Tanlac. She says three bottles restored strength appetite and color, improved energy for housework and sleep, with her son noting the change in her appearance.

Mra Addie Ham Pine St Dover N. H New England Nellef Chester

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