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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1924
Page
8
An advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets as a safe, fast way to gain weight and improve health for thin people. It claims a woman gained 10 pounds in days and promises a refund if 5 to 12 pounds aren’t added in 30 days, with pharmacists across the country reporting high demand.
An old advertisement touts Joint-Ease to ease swollen and painful joints due to rheumatism. The copy claims rapid relief when rubbed on joints from ankle to finger and promotes a free book, The Peace Mysteries of Rheumatism, by H. Charwater of Box 300, Hallowell, Maine.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a treatment for chronic coughs colds and lung issues claiming two fold action soothing inflamed membranes and destroying germs. The copy promises quick relief or money back and directs readers to ask their druggist about Creomulsion Co Atlanta Ga.
Civitan members at a Bridgeport luncheon weighed whether beauty or riches should be birthright. discussion touched on cosmetic changes, public figures, and the idea that wealth might fund personal appearance improvements. A Hartford meeting of New England Civitan clubs is planned for December 6 with a delegation from Bridgeport.
Washington November recommendations on reorganizing the Commerce Department and on radio and aviation regulation were submitted to President Coolidge by Secretary Hoover. The report urges flexible legislation to foster air travel, strengthen radio control, and modernize navigation laws while expanding the department’s building and staff. It highlights railway efficiency, Dawes plan impact, rising exports, and efforts to reduce national waste through trade associations and water power development.
In New York women praise Kojene the new antiseptic four times stronger than carbolic acid and safer than mercury compounds. Chemists claim it kills germs powerfully yet is beverage safe, promising to replace poisonous antiseptics at home. Sold by Hindes Drug Stores Kinyella Drug Store and other druggists for 40 canta a bettie ith simple directions.
Fredericton New Brunswick November 27 Harry Williams denied making any admission of guilt when first confronted by authorities about the double murder of his nieces Cynthia 14 and Olivia Foster 10. He said he surrendered when the bodies were found in his cabin and that he was unconcerned about his fate as he claimed new arrangements due to having no money.
Paris November 27 Ambassdor Dereck administered the American Boy Scouts oath of allegiance to the Ting at a union Thanksgiving service held at the American church in the Deserts with the American colony in attendance.
Ducks invalin goaring hunters to try their luck as freezing lakes push them to shorefronts near Bridgeport Stratford and Fairfield. Penfield Reef drew boats with over a hundred hunters. Verden A Williamson joined opening day crowds while pheasants and quail reported in woods nearby. The Fish and Game League of Southwestern Connecticut bought birds for release next spring.
A wheel chair will allow an invalid to enjoy fresh air and may speed recovery during convalescence. It provides comfort to the patient and relieves the monotony of lying or sitting in bed or a stationary chair.
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