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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1927
Page
5
A woman recalls a doctor giving a homemade mixture to halt morning coughing fits. She describes tasting the medicine, later using plant-based components, and noting it eased symptoms for a time. Neighbors and family were curious about the remedy's effectiveness and price.
Bridgeport officials say shipments face time losses due to railroad tie ups from the New England floods. Local industry reports show only limited delays, with routing changes and temporary slowdowns in Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. Central Vermont and Canadian National lines are restoring service as crews rebuild damaged routes.
Norwalk resident Frank A Barker of 74 Sprinkegeet is reported to be recovering after a gas poisoning incident. He was overcome Monday night following a meeting at the Sens of America hall in Norwalk. A leaking meter was later found to blame the gas flow.
A home made cough remedy centers on Pinex mixed with sugar syrup or honey. It claims fast relief within 24 hours, soothing throat irritation and loosening phlegm. The ad asserts Pinex is a concentrated extract of horway pine with guaiacol and urges asking a doctor for 24 ounces with directions.
Obituaries list William Fanning and multiple others with funeral details, birthplaces, family survivors, and burial plans across Bridgeport and surrounding towns. Entries note hospital deaths, school backgrounds, and church services at St Michaels St Augustine St Raphael and local cemeteries.
Rear Admiral Ma grud er continues a series on naval power. The piece argues battleships will remain the central force, with fleets of battleships, cruisers, and destroyers able to deter rivals. Submarines and new weapons are discussed, but the author warns against overemphasizing any single technology.
A joint Fue and Police boards meeting last night with Frederick Clark of E B Clark Seed Co to consider buying the present seed offices site for a new fire house. No definite action taken. Many points raised on both sides and the meeting adjourned with the issue unresolved.
In Rockford Illinois on November 16 John Beyer a 25 year old undercover dry agent from Janesville shot and killed Kiam Petroff 40 of South Beloit as Petroff attempted to knock a drink from Beyers hand at Petroffs home Beyer said Petroff tried to toss the drink and Beyer fired killing him Beyer is in police custody on murder charges and provided the account of the incident.
A vintage patent medicine advertisement touts a facial cleanse claiming to improve complexion by "detoxifying" the system and boosting vitality. It asserts relief from stomach and bowel troubles and promises rapid, dramatic results with a generic panacea.
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