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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1926
Page
10
A vintage advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a harmless remedy to relieve constipation in children and adults. It claims quick interior cleansing, urges mothers to seek genuine California Fig Syrup from the California Fig Syrup Company, and warns against counterfeit products.
An old advertisement promises trial bottles of Foley Honey and Tar Compound, Foley Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for coughs, throat irritation, diuretic support, constipation, and headaches. It instructs sending a cent to Potey & Co in Chicago and mentions a mailed pledge to receive the remedies.
Fannie Hurst reviews Mrs Hall in the Hall Mills double murder case. Observes external traits and courtroom conduct, noting the witness's calm demeanor, sharp attention to proceedings, and a decisive moment when a photographer is removed. Highlights the decency argument and the impact of small actions on jurors amid vast evidence and diagrams.
The annual corporate communion of Bridgeport Episcopal churches drew a large turnout at Trinity Church led by the Sons of St. Andrew. The event included admission to the Order of St. Vincent and a baptism service. Rev. Charles Mercer Hall marked his first anniversary as rector, since arriving from Asheville NC. An inter-parochial dinner at Stratfield hotel Friday evening will feature Most Rev John Gardner Murray, Rev. Percy Silver, and layman Gustav Stewart as speakers.
Philadelphia November 28 AP The Sesqui Centennial fair closes with the state supreme court delaying rulings on Sabbath appeals. Attendance on Sundays is down due to cold wind though crowds have been large previously. Since March 31 total paid admissions reached 4,536,617 with passes and all admissions over 6,060,900. City council has provided funds to cover a deficit exceeding $5.2 million.
John Perry colored, 234 North Washington avenue, was arrested at 2 15 am after a free for all at a crowded colored hall on Washington. Perry allegedly threw a bottle that struck Special Officer George Edwards and badly injured his eye. Edwards hospitalized. Perry suffered a blood vessel burst during booking and was treated at Emergency hospital.
In Waterbury a five story Hutchinson block at 195 North Main burned after a tailor shop fire. Mrs. David Kariss tossed her eighteen month old to a spectator and jumped from a fire escape to safety. Firefighters contained the blaze with an estimated loss of 10900 as residents were rescued.
Miss Cornelia Judean of Stratford, recently back from Japan, will be guest of honor at the Bridgeport Wellesley club dinner at the Paulness and Professional Women's club 762 Park Avenue on Tuesday at 7 p.m. All Wellesley women are invited and should call Noble 1416 for reservations.
The text questions where the burden of proof lies and notes the oddities of the draw count. It reflects on wit and prudent consideration of whether the evidence should decide outcomes and how oddities affect truth. The fragment hints at legal debate and scrutiny without clear resolution.
Washington reports that Department of Agriculture experts dismiss moon farming as superstition. They state the moon does not influence weather soil or plant growth and even full moon light is not intense enough to affect crops or diseases.
Washington, Nov. 28 AP Senator Shipstead Farm er-Labor of Minnesota favors diverting the Treasury surplus to permanent public buildings. He says it would be greater economy to invest the surplus in public structures rather than reduce the debt, noting government rents are excessive in many areas. He opposes tax rebates proposed by President Coolidge and Secretary Mellon and advocates the building program as an alternative.
A commission urges Episcopalians to renew Christian obligations amid claims the church struggles to meet modern needs. The crusade emphasizes a shift from a comfortable gospel to a heroin gospel, challenging authority and prompting a fresh affirmation of core Christian imperatives.
A raid led by Sergeant Charles E Wakeman arrested Jiius Farkas of 337 Bostwick Avenue and ten others at a Bostwick Avenue gambling house. Dozens of police, including Patrolmen Donohue and Matera, seized dies and money. the list names John Durgos Joe Timko John Jasko Steve Horvath John Pekar John Chonka Denko Shodi George Situs John Timko and Bert Vince among those detained.
A fragmented ad prompts readers to choose between wealth happiness or health as a priceless gift. It cites Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a potential good fairy offering better health and happiness, noting health as wealth beyond gold.
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