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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1923
Page
3
An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle liver and bowel stimulant. It markets the product as a vegetable compound blended with olive oil, aimed at improving complexion and energy, and as a safer alternative to calomel for cleansing impurities.
Senator Watson of Indiana met with Republican leaders at the capitol to discuss a potential presidential candidacy. He began by conferring with members of the Indiana delegation in the House.
In Buffalo on November 26 nine false alarms in minutes drew nearly all west side fire units. A woman died of heart failure during the scare, a fire truck wreck occurred, and four firemen were injured. An unrelated French law note mentions doctors may be fined or imprisoned for disclosing patient details.
Geneva November meeting of eminent jurists seeks to remove ambiguities in the Covenant of the League of Nations. It reviews Council duties in disputes between nations and whether inquiry can be suspended when settlements pursue other channels. Questions cover article fifteen objections and coercive measures by one member against another, with Italy and Greece over the Corfu incident cited in debate.
The Connecticut Humane Society and state schools launched a poster contest this year with strong turnout. District Agent J. H. Lieble says the success guarantees annual contests and a 600 prize pool was approved for 1924. Prizes will be distributed via school heads or state education officials, with next entries due by March 22 at Hartford headquarters.
Washington reports a formal call from Senator Lodge of Massachusetts for a Senate Republican conference next Saturday to select the majority candidate for President pro tem and the party leader and whip. Senate Democrats plan their conference Monday two hours before the convening.
Five-plaintiff petitions for divorce based on desertion were filed in the Superior Court yesterday. Plaintiffs claim marriages to defendants ended by desertion in 1913 to 1920, seeking divorces, custody of children, alimony, and restoration of maiden names. Names include Gyorfty, Mitchell, Sutton, Heitman, and Howard with spouses in various locations.
A letter from U. S. Grant Cole compliments Bridgeport for clear tourist direction signs after his 4627 mile auto trip from Newport Rhode Island to Houston Texas via St Louis. He notes no need to ask directions and urges other cities to pattern after Bridgeport. Acting Secretary C A Willard of the Chamber of Commerce thanked him.
Portland, Nov. 26. State Senator Ralph O. Brewster of Portland announced his candidacy for the Republican gubernatorial nomination in June. He urged adoption of a constitutional amendment to prohibit the appropriation of public school funds to sectarian or parochial schools.
Lynn Ve. Wilson, former Board of Education member and Bridgeport Times editor, will address the Rotary Club. The exact topic was not announced.
An advertisement touts Mentho Sulphur as a fast acting skin remedy for fiery itching and eczema. It describes the preparation as a pleasant cold cream, germ destroying, cooling irritation, and healing eruptions with quick visible improvement. Rowles Montho Sulphur is sold in small jars at drug stores.
Fashionable coats designed by experts using fine fabrics and skilled tailoring. A wide range of sport, dressy, and fur collared models offered with prices from economical to premium. Second floor rear.
Large assortments designed to stand strenuous play hours priced at 25 35 and some 10 and 15 dollars. Second floor rear store display highlights.
Men value quality in fine shoes with high and low styles, including oxfords in premium leathers. The seller passes along a price concession, urging quick action as Meri buyers are purchasing at five dollars and eighty five cents.
A catalog note outlines color-wrap around girdles with elastic gores for figure shaping. Descriptions focus on low bust and medium hip fits in flesh tones.
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