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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1927
Page
3
The ad extols YUBAN coffee as daily serving for families not just special dinners. It notes a higher cost per pound but claims the coffee travels farther and tastes richer than ordinary brews, urging readers to try it.
A recipe and sales pitch praise Magnolia Sweetened Condensed Milk for an ice box cake and other desserts. It explains ingredients, steps, and chilling time, highlighting richness, smoothness, and economy, while urging readers to try Magnolia products in coffee and cooking. The copy promotes brand benefits and convenience for home cooks.
Charles Brandon Booth, son of the Salvation Army founder and national field secretary of the Big Brother and Big Sister Federation, spoke in city venues on Juvenile Control. He urged businessmen and women to devote time to each troubled youth, stressing sympathetic, faith-aligned mentoring and direct involvement to curb delinquency.
State investigators shifted blame from bootleggers to a careless woman smoker for the $300,000 blaze that damaged part of the Revere Beach amusement area. Fire Inspector Horigan cited a discarded cigarette in the Nautical Gardenia dance hall rest room as the fire source, following earlier reports of suspicious motor bogies and trucks.
Maine Central announces successful settlement with engineers on wage increases similar to other eastern lines. Trainmen conductors and firemen negotiations closed several months ago.
Two armed robbers seized five pouches of registered mail from Frank Fo Wilmoth, a Bank of Italy messenger, containing checks worth more than $100 000. The theft occurred as the mail was being taken from the Hollywood branch to bank headquarters, with Wilmoth dragged into the getaway car.
Contention arises that a burial contracts firm is conducting a disqualified business under state law and insurance oversight. The case involves undertaker Benedetto Nerduio and disputed arrangements, with court action seeking review of the company’s practices and compliance.
New Bedford Mass Oct 10 Aged mother visit planned by John Sali thirty eight mild worker was abandoned after he reported to police he lost his entire life savings of 1277 dollars He withdrew the money from a bank for the trip and then found the rolled notes missing after taking a street car
The body of the Rev Field W Klein former pastor of the German Lutheran church on Harriet street will be shipped by rail from Bridgeport hospital to Owatonna Minnesota for interment in St Pauls Lutheran cemetery. His widow Mrs Louise Klein and daughter Miss Cele Klein will accompany the remains. He died of paralysis after about a week illness. The body has rested in Mountain Grove cemetery vault. He previously led St Pauls church at Owntonna for 27 years. His former congregation urged permanent burial there and the family agreed. The body will be in state at St Pauls church until two pm Thursday then funeral services follow.
Ten defendants in the Superior Industrial Alcohol conspiracy pleaded guilty in Federal court and received sentences including 18 months and fines. Names include Fogel, Gersonstein, Silberstein, Roth, Corbin, Paterman, Miler, Engasser, and Volpe. Engasser’s sentence was deferred. others remain free on bond until later surrender. The case stemmed from a large national bootlegging operation supplying grain alcohol to manufacturers and bootleggers, with vast volumes and market prices cited by officials.
Coroner Joba Phelan ruled David Brophy of Shelton died accidentally after being struck by a train as he walked with his head down toward dust. The incident occurred under guidance of New Haven engineer Charles Mobies and conductor Lambert on the track where bell signals were sounded. Brophy was fatally injured.
Washington reports GOP leaders show indecision on presidential frontrunners with Dawes hedging on active candidacy and Hoover attracting general goodwill. A poll in California favors Hoover as first choice among 144 papers, while Western surveys hint Hoover could secure delegates amid a weakening primaries trend.
A description touts a sturdy shoe built for workers, designed to fit exacting measurements. It offers oxfords or high-cut styles in calf or kid leather with medium or broad toe options. The copy emphasizes comfort, durability, and a joyful, productive fit for real men.
A molding garment with inner belt and removable shoulder straps. Expert corsetières offer fittings and explanations of benefits. Price range from five to ten dollars at Second Floor-Neir.
For those preferring this costume, a fine assortment of Dix Uniforms is offered in sizes 34 to 40. The note mentions a price of five dollars and references Maouis Dhue.
Satin Brocade is 36 inches wide and our Free Cutting Service is at your disposal to assist you in preparing your lining. Third Tour.
Advertises discounted satin crepe and crepe Elizabeth Canton satin charmeuse and Radium satin duchesse fabrics. Lists sale prices from $4.50 to $1.25 per yard, with regular prices shown. Includes items labeled New Black Silks Reg Satin Crepe and various yardage discounts.
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