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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1924
Page
3
Mrs Hawk of Detroit Michigan praises Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Blood Medicine in a testimonial letter found among newspapers and booklets. She credits the products with easing pain and nervousness and urges others with feminine ailments to try them.
An old advertisement touts Resinol Sugar Coated Cod Liver Oil Tablets for thin children claiming improved appetite and weight gain. It highlights easy taste, quick results within days, and pricing at 60 cents, with claims of mothers reporting weight gain and pharmacists stocking the product.
London November 33 -- The Robinson blackmail suit proceeds as the Indian Prince is expected to testify after Ler Darling orders production of arous cisques for sums paid. 31 witnesses summoned by Simeon include Bevan Bevan, a friend of Mrs Robinson, alleged to have shared in proceeds. 14,000 received by Bevan is claimed as a loan against a pending legacy and repaid, with money divided among conspirators.
Norwalk resident A Timpson was arrested after his wife accused him of intoxicated assault and breach of the peace. He was released on $50 bond for trial Monday. A separate midnight collision near the Norwalk armory involved Mrs Theodore Weingrand and Donovan Wilmot. no arrests. A separate breach of peace case against John Beaker was set for Monday. Neighbor Leah Gaffney testified amid a contentious cross examination with Attorney Abraham D Slasatsky, who was pressed by her quip.
Danbury residents reserve seats for a five cent dinner at Hotel Green on Tuesday to fund Near East Relief orphanages. Proceeds exceed meal cost and funds go to support a local orphanage, aligning with International Golden Rule Sunday observance.
A 1953 Netherlands Chamber of Commerce bulletin notes the Dutch East Indies produced 106 265 new pounds of tea, enough to supply a penny per person. It details yields in Java of about 34 pounds per acre, with many plantations newly established and often mixed with rubber, affecting overall production and labor conditions.
Edson audio seating and music room seats, 700 stationary pedestal desks and mortebles requested by December, with 400 desks due March 1. Bids to School Board by 8 pm. Deliveries planned to outfit nine rooms in the south wing by April 1 as Kossuth High School pupils move to the new State Trade school.
Stratford police chief orders patrols to break up gangs loitering in Stratford Center in front of stores. Officers to arrest noncompliant youths on loitering charges. similar actions seen in nearby Ridgeport. Also details suspension authority for Stratford schools and debate over religious instruction in curricula.
About 43 journeyman electricians sat city exams yesterday afternoon to receive licenses from the Board of Electrical Examiners.
Congressman Schuyler Merritt said Saturday that Bridgeport has never signified an intention to donate City Plaza property to the government for a new post office. He noted Stamford gave land to the government for its post office.
Fragmented report describes an old mine explosion near Dunkuk waters killing nine fishermen. Details are unclear with garbled names and stray phrases about machinery and horses, but authorities indicate a deadly blast affecting maritime workers.
Postal workers from Boston led by Joan Murphy meet Congressman P B O'Sullivan of Derby to press for postal employee benefits and salary bills. Murphy praises support from lawmakers while O'Sullivan pledges to back measures aiding postal workers and to vote to override vetoes as needed.
A community Thanksgiving program was organized by Newtown churches with readings, music, and a sermon. Rev G Sterbet Eling led the prayers, and Mrs Tiank Wo John ston presented a surprise number. Community leaders and a large crowd attended the Congregational church for the service and joint observance.
Weston school welcomed Bridgeport pupils for a Parent Teachers meeting held Tuesday evening. Students listed include Maldied Larson Jelen Lippe Mararet O Conno and others. The program featured four teachers and a history period as cake and cover were served to freshmen.
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