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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1924
Page
4
A vintage health ad promotes the Indican Test to reveal poisons from sluggish stomach liver and bowels. It claims Carter’s Little Liver Pills clear the system, improve energy and relieve symptoms like sour bloating headaches and bad breath, urging a follow up test to confirm improvement. The piece links indigestion to widespread health issues and urges immediate treatment.
An old advertisement touts Dave's Breathe Pepsin mixed with menthol as a cure for indigestion and flatulence. It claims quick relief within ten minutes, reduces dizziness and headaches, and guarantees the medicine from Hindle Drug Stores with a pharmacist’s assurance.
An advertisement cites Avon Welter from Osborne Street praising Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for pregnancy. It claims backache relief, improved health and strength, and a healthy baby, urging prospective mothers to obtain the remedy and seek advice from Dr. Pierce in Buffalo New York.
An advertisement touts Possam as a highly concentrated skin remedy that quickly clears pimples in about four hours. It claims to be gentle enough for the most sensitive skin and urges readers to obtain Possam from their dentist today.
The Bear Mountain Bridge across the Hudson River, a 2,250 foot longest suspended structure, opens today with formal ceremonies. Traffic is limited to autos for the event, tolls set at 75 cents for one passenger and 15 cents for each additional, linking Albany Road No 8 and State Highways 10 and 38, improving westward New York and New Jersey travel.
Harold Conrad, five, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Conrad of Allegia, was found today four miles south of Allega on Exchange Street Road. Missing since Sunday morning when he rode alone in his car to hunt raccoons, his body lay at the foot of a large tree with the head crushed and the right arm broken. Coroner John Kellar believes a tree fall caused instantaneous death. his automobile was found eight miles away.
New York November 26 The New York State Industrial Commission denied Mrs Ted Rices claim for compensation for the death of her husband jockey killed in October 1923 aboard Charles A Stonehams Moxee The commission ruled Stoneham employed only one first call jockey for nine horses immune from liability under compensation laws Thus the widow received a thousand dollar check while her counsel sought to introduce more evidence to prove protection under the laws
Trial of former Finance Minister Ladislas Kuchar s ki for accepting the equivalent of 18 000 Swiss francs as settlement of a 2 500 000 franc government loan to the Zyzardow Textile Mills was recommended by Poland s Diet special investigation committee The recommendation goes to the Diet for final action Previous heads of the ministry of finance refused repayment due to heavy exchange losses.
Secretary Willow disclosed that torpedoes aerial bombs and gunfire were used in tests off the Virginia Capes on the hull of the uncompleted battleship Washington sent to the bottom yesterday. Final tests by gunfire, results kept secret, valued for defense planning and arms evaluation.
The Post Office Department announces a new order targeting unwanted on approval deliveries. Insured parcels are not indemnified if lost or damaged, and refunds will be issued only for approved returns. The rule aims to curb shipments from neckwear, cigarette, and card publishers sent without consent, reducing needle inquiries and unwarranted claims.
In Paris on November 25, Iratly Arbuckle, former American actor, will be served with divorce papers while performing at a music hall near the Arc De Triomphe. Arminta Duries sues for abandonment, filing in Paris courts. The papers allege Durfee married Arbuckle in Los Angeles and state there are no children.
The Washington dispatch reports Tang Shao Yi and the State Department note announcing a provisional Chinese government plan to consolidate republican rule, reform internally, and raise China’s standing abroad. President Tuan Chi-hui backs a reorganization with people’s cooperation and ongoing laws unless incompatible with new governance. General Feng Yu-Hsiang, the Christian general, says he will tour Europe and America and has been relieved of military command.
A dense schedule of radio programs from numerous stations in New York and across the United States. Listings include Thanksgiving services and addresses, play by play sports descrip tions, orchestras and soloists, weather forecasts, market reports, and varied entertainment segments through the day and night.
Chaplin and his 18 year old bride Lita Grey arrived in Nogales Arizona to begin their honeymoon after a dawn wedding in Empaire Lonore. Chaplin refused to discuss the marriage and engineers kept to private tours, dodging reporters and photographers all day.
The fourth city journeyman electrician exams saw 20 pass while 25 were dismissed. The board announced results yesterday naming the successful men including M. H. Guimont, Warry Scramble, Ernest Z, Morris, Willian Schoonmaker, Norman Well, John Stuart, Louis Ner, Hiram Taytle, Hi. D. Trancroft, Oscar Peahee, Taina Morris, Stiles Phdine, AM Wang, George PFrass, BR and W. Twiggst, Thomas Pf. Flynn, Orville Burr, and Robert Libis.
Brescia Italy Nov Boe Francesy Scipione Borghese is believed drowned in Lake Garda after falling in while picking flowers. A search for her body is under way. Paris actress in U S sued for divorce by motion picture director Max Constant, claiming deceit. The couple married April 17 1923 and separated in Calubur.
A vintage plea to radio fans to avoid squealing receivers that cause widespread interference. Tune carefully, shut off as soon as squealing begins, upgrade to a more efficient set, and have repairs done by a radio expert to prevent disturbing neighbors.
The article explains proper radio grounding practices emphasizing a solid connection to a water pipe. It advises using heavy gauge copper wire about 3%/8 gauge, wrapping 10 to 15 turns around a brightened pipe contact, and soldering if possible. It warns against insulation covering the ground wire and recommends sealing the joint with friction tape to prevent oxidation and improve efficiency.
John W. Davis the Democratic presidential candidate arrived in Paris with Mrs. Davis aboard the Waris liner, suffering a light cold. He plans a week in Paris then travels to the Mediterranean coast of Italy and perhaps Turkey, aiming for a two to three month tour.
Professor Max Farrand of Visual Arts at Yale resigns after one year, plans to devote time to study and research, submitting resignation to the Yale corporation on November 28.
An advertisement for Lifetone Tablets promises to restore vigor and endurance in two weeks. It targets nervous fatigue from overeating work worry tobacco or alcohol use, claiming clearer thinking and steadier nerves. Take two after meals and two at night for two weeks, 32 tablets for $1.00 from Carey Medical Corp.
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