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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1924
Page
6
An advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets as a palatable alternative to unpleasant cod liver oil. It claims users can gain at least 6 pounds in 30 days, with a money back guarantee if not achieved, and encourages purchasing at Leverty Drug Stores or any pharmacist.
Pain and congestion ease quickly with St Jacobs Oil rubbing on the chest. The ad touts instant relief from chest colds sore throat backache and lumbago with a 35 cent bottle, claiming 65 years of recommendation and no skin burning.
Real health ad advising rupture sufferers to seek in person examination at the Bridgeport Branch of the N. H. Surgical Co. 158 Fairfield Ave near Main St upstairs. Expert will prescribe a suitable truss. No charge for examination. No mail orders.
Multiple agencies aid those in need as Main Street Day Nursery of the Associatiated Charities describes welfare efforts. A factory worker mother carrying her five month old child faced physical distress until a baby carriage was located by a male worker who retrieved it from Black Rock and delivered it the next day.
New York Nov 20 plans for a state supreme court probe into the New York Police Department and a fusion of anti Hylan forces into a single non partisan group for the 1925 election were under way. John Wirth Republican leader on the Board of Aldermen announced a petition for the police department investigation. Joseph M Price leads the movement to unite anti Tammany interests against Mayor Hylan and the Democratic ticket. Alderman Worth said he would seek the court investigation on rumors of Bratt corruption among enforcers of liquor and vice laws, a precedent set by Justice Gaynor for former Mayor Van Wyck.
Paul E. Murphy a 19 year old Bridgeport High senior and Marion Coles 18 a Bridgeport Normal School student wed November 7. They will reside in Stamford after marriage, leaving studies behind. The couple, daughter and son of local residents, were married by Rev. John C. Lynch at St Patrick's Church.
lous Ponele of Fairfield pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He was fined 150 dollars with 59.26 dollars in costs and received a suspended 30 day sentence by Judge Wrad erick WW. Huxford in the Criminal Common Pleas court yesterday afternoon.
An amusing exchange describes a man insisting he was not drunk while recounting a strange chase by crocodiles. The short patrol claims he was attempting to climb a lamp post as the crocodiles allegedly followed, with the man admitting the reptiles were getting on his nerves.
Ansonia November 40 by Sele gram Bergice Miss Elizabeth Mim Toney was guest of honor at a shower last evening at Miss Winifred Davidson's home on North CHE street. About 26 girl friends attended with song and dance. vocal solos by Mary Grady Lisa Rankin and Theresa Rankin. Winifred Davidson presided. Hicanor Grady performed fancy dances and Helen Maloney played ukulele.
Attorney A. D. Slavashs of South Norwalk pleaded guilty in the Criminal Court of Common Pleas to driving an automobile recklessly. Judge Huxford reserved judgment. He apologized to State Policeman Edward Keating and faced a separate charge of contempt. fined $34 with $10.42 costs in a prior Redding case for driving 40 mph and appealing bond issues.
Rev Jerome T Cook formerly assistant at St Thomas Thomaston has been transferred by Bishop John J Nilan to St Rose s New Haven. He was ordained two years ago and has served in Thomaston since.
A brief descrip tion notes a woman at a bridge game appearing unsure and awkward as onlookers observe her hand movements and confusion during play. The fleeting scene captures a moment of social discomfort in a casual Boston setting.
A New York born economist Miss Goldsmith, assistant Trade Commissioner for the United States in Berlin, spends days briefing New England business leaders on German world trade. She details wages, food supply, and Dawes Plan hopes, stressing women have come to stay and that her job treats her impersonally despite intense scrutiny from industrial clients.
The Algonquin Club entertainment committee led by Fred W Harrison unveils a busy winter schedule starting with the Vale Harvard dinner dance at 6 30 tomorrow. A Thanksgiving smoker features turkeys and ducks, plus a par four lunch. Fred Basserman and Raymond L Frenca arrange the events while the New Year Eve ball closes the year with a dine dance. Additional 1925 plans include a fancy costume dinner on Washingtons Birthday.
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