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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1923

Page

3

Why Stay Fat You Can Reduce Marmola Tablets Ad

An old advertisement claims Marmola Prescription Tablets offer a harmless, inexpensive way to lose weight without dieting or exercise. It promotes the product as a simple solution and lists a Detroit address for the Marmol Co. The copy frames weight loss as difficult and dangerous if approached by other means.

Marmol Co Woodward Ava Detroit Nick Beardsley Janet McKenzie Hill Amenca

Society Girl Knapp Dies After Joy Ride Crash at Kensico

Beacon-on-the-Hudson society girl Dorothy Knapp, 19, died after a joy ride near Kensico Reservoir bridge. New York figures including Walter J. Flower and Jones Curtin testified that drink was involved before the crash that hurled Knapp against rocks, injuring others. civil suit planned.

White Plains Baward Mitzgerald Whity Plains Dorothy Kaapp Beacon-on-the-Hudson Kensico Reservoir Jones Curtin Central Park West Knapp Mary P. McLean I. G. Tamsdell White Plains Hhoanftsl Slower Curtin Wile Mise Melle Flower Power Plower J. Ambrose Goodwin Mss Knapp Lower Benjamin L. Cantor Mr. Curtin Flower Omy Memhattan

Runaway Schoolboys Lead Police Chase in New Jersey

Two boys aged 19 and 12 stole a car in Hammonton New Jersey and drove about 18 miles along the White Horse Turnpike before the pursuit ended when the front part of the car’s frame broke away and the entire district arranged.

Hammonton N. J White Horse Turnpike

Steamer Aginous Erattly Capsizes Near MI

On Oct 9 the Teksh steamer Saniand ran aground near MI in heavy fog. The vessel tipped and began sinking. Rescue crews plan to float it at high tides.

Erattly Saniand Near

Fair horse track to be made safe for auto races

Danbury officials told Coroner John J. Phelan that the air ground horse-race track will be remodeled to host automobile races. Louis Jackson of Ossining was killed in a carburetor race last Saturday. The coroner reserved decision but said no criminal responsibility would attach to the fair grounds. If improvements fail, automobile races will be eliminated.

Danbury Air Ground Denbury Fair Grounds Association John J. Phelan Louis Jackson Ossining G. M. Rundle John R. Ib Phelan

Westport Faces $38 Bill for Fire Truck Crash

Westport, Oct. 9 Special to Telegram. Pioneer Hook and Ladder truck damaged a touring car owned by Packard Motors of Bridgeport near the fire station. Driver Arthur Pened of Westport had a suspended license. car allegedly backed to hydrant within no parking zone. Fire department officials note the crash appeared slight and Powell may drive the truck if his company raises no objection. The bill was turned over to the fire department.

Westport Packard Motors Company Bridgebort T He Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company Arthur Pened Ben Crammon Norwalk Francis P. Dunnigan Seal Department Powell

Ridgefield Club Awards Prizes for Prose and Poems

Ridgefield Oct 8 Special in the Telegram The Ridgefield Garden club met at the home of Mr and Mrs George Le Boutillier West Monad District Prizes were offered for best prose and verse subjects Mrs H L Thomas won first prize judged by Mrs Mabe Osook Wright of Fairfield George B Agnew won first for best prose article Lon WW Shelton won first for best prose article Miss Fannie Deer Hastings and Mary Linda Bradley both received honorable mention for their work

Ridgefield Ridgefield Guarden Club Str George le Boutieller H. L. Thomas Mabe Wright Fairfield George B Agnew Lon WW Shelton Fannie Deerastings Mary Linda Bradley

Monroe Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Reunions

Special to the Telegram highlights in Monroe as families return from New Britain and Waterbury. Dr Doewelfe remodels a Monroe home while plans for permanence emerge. Bridgeport neighbors visit, townsfolk attend Masonic events, and residents attend Danbury Fair with family members noted.

Monroe Oct Louis Faehrenbach New Britain Faehrenbach Waterbury Eleanor Trahershaw Charley Iadieport de Wolfe Doewelfe Andster Hawks Bridgeport E. Curtiss G. Roerner Alown Bungatow T. J. Lord Indy Marthe Masonic Temple M. Louise Allmand Ida Avwall Danbury Shelton Webster Woods New Yonk M . G. Woods Mise M Woods

Scout Cruiser Murblehead Launched at Cramp Yard

The scout cruiser Murblehead was launched at the Cramp shipyard in Philadelphia at 1 40 p m today. The new vessel is sponsored by Mrs Hannah Martin Hyans, noted as the first gold star mother of Murblehead.

Philadelphia Murblehead Cramp U. S. Navy Hannah Martin Hyans

Overcoats for Boys with Convertible Collars and Patches

The catalog describes boys overcoats with convertible collars for all ages up to 18. Styles include raglan sleeves, large patch pockets, belts, and heavy fabrics. Prices range from 8 to 34.50 dollars, with sizes 3 to 12 and 9 to 18 noted. Basement, front.

Raglan

Lovely curtains of lustre lace debut in homes

A vivid advertisement touts lustre lace curtains as fashionable and new. It claims a rich radiance by day and a shimmering depth by night, with easy washing and durable design. Priced at $19.50 per pair, available on the third floor rear.

Coat of

Dainty Kerchiefs on Sale at 13 to 15 Cents

Advert shows women linen kerchiefs with initial and 14 inch hem. sport kerchiefs in solid color with white edge hemstitched. men white kerchiefs with colored woven stripe in blue lavender and tari. Prices 13 to 15 cents. Main Toor, might canes.

Fig Layer Cake Recipe Highlights

A brief note describes a fig layer cake using sugar, butter, eggs, and milk as the base with fine figs for the filling, emphasizing purity and wholesome quality. The fragmentary text hints at a traditional, simple dessert prepared with common ingredients.

Warm gloves on sale with decorative embroidery

Cool days call for warm gloves featuring chamoisette gauntlets embroidered backs and fringe cuffs. Other options include strap and buckle styles in beaver and black and white. Prices range from 85 cents to $2.50 with displays on the main floor left center.

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Glandogen Advertisement Promises Youthful Health Remedies

An old style medical ad touts Glandogen as a remedy derived from young animal organs to prevent aging and premature decline. It claims dramatic results and notes availability at Hindle Drug Stores at Main State Street, with mail orders welcomed.

Nell Leland Wil wVustrig Ain Inter Ruth Hindle Ee State Sr Ee ’ S

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