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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1921
Page
5
A Jewish voters group, linked to the Republican movement, plans a rally or meeting under the auspices of a local association, aiming to organize support and discuss civic participation. Details on date or location are not specified in the fragment.
A fragment notes an opportunity to increase unity and strengthen collective organization among Jewish people, urging collaboration and shared purpose to support communal goals. The passage emphasizes cohesion and constructive action within the community.
Mrs Roosevelt and several relatives and business associates testified that the signature on a note for 69000 attributed to Colonel Theodore Roosevelt was a forgery. They said the Colonel never used his title in signatures seen by them. The trial concerns Mrs Burkett accused of forging to claim Roosevelt estate funds.
An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle bowel and liver purifying remedy that cleanses the blood without the harsh effects of calomel. It promises relief from bad breath and a natural laxative action using a purely vegetable formula, with a 30 cent price and night-time dosing guidance.
Local railroad workers rejoiced at back pay from the War Labor Board, receiving between 800 and 590 dollars in envelopes. Over 300 employees benefited for the 12 percent increase due January 1, 1920 to November 3, 1929, including former New Haven workers prior to November 18, 1925.
A string of burglaries reported over the past week describes thieves entering through windows and stealing money and items from sleeping residents. Victims include Georg Nistein, Mrs Mary Torre, and Mrs J W Spain, with losses ranging from 10 to 19 dollars and a revolver missing from Newfield bowling alleys. Detectives are investigating.
Team No. 1 of Bridgeport competes in the Jowling League, rolling against Team No. 3 on Connie le and The game ends with Team No. 1 behind by 21 pins. Team No. 5 later loses by 258 to Tid, as spectators note the rough margins and early action.
Potter was elected president of the Guaranty Trust Company to succeed Charles G. Sabin. Sabin becomes chairman. Edweerd P. Stettinus and Charge Whitney, related to J. P. Morgan and Company, were elected directors. The article notes rumors of changes at the bank and outlines Sabin’s career path and background.
The text notes a universal peace effort is not new, dating to 1860s meetings in New York at David Low Dodge's house. It states the American Peace Society has long promoted action, and highlights the hand salute as a symbol of past courtesy when a gentleman removed armor from his face on greeting.
A testimonial from Morton R. Agans of Albany New York praises Dr Pierce's Anuric Tablets for kidney and backache relief. He claims long term swelling and rheumatic joints improved, enabling him to work daily again after trying various medicines. The ad urges readers to obtain a trial package by mail or at drugstores.
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