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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1926
Page
9
An advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as a cure for eczema and related skin ailments. It cites testimonials and a money back guarantee if customers are not benefited, mentioning Detroit resident T. Rokestrom praising the product after long struggle with piles.
An old ad urges mothers to give California Fig Syrup for bilious or constipated children. It links coated tongues and fussiness to stomach bowels needing cleansing. Warns to ask for the California Fig Syrup Company product and beware counterfeits.
An old advertisement promotes Mike Martin's Liniment for warm feet and ankles. It claims the product helps prevent cold feet and provides all-night warmth when rubbed before bed. The copy mimics vintage promo language with garbled spacing and misspellings.
Westport notes set the date for the Bedford Junior High opening with Dr A N Meredith invited to attend. The school calendar spans about forty weeks with fall winter and spring terms. Girl Scouts elect Mrs Nash Heady as commissioner and plan a national week observance and related activities. An auto collision near Westport ends with minor motor vehicle charges for Walter Schmidt. Scout rallies, Women’s Town Improvement Association meetings, and community programs fill the item slate including open house, crafts classes, and a Columbus Day event by the Sons of Italy.
Crusade choir members urged by Brure Youn to attend this evening meeting at Washington Park M E Church. Participants are asked to bring their red song book.
William Pekar, driver of the car that crashed into a tree killing five men in Nichols last August, faced Justice Ernest Kingston on manslaughter charges. Pekar pleaded not guilty, bound over to December term of the Superior Court, and jailed on $2,000 bond default.
In Pennsylvania on October 13 a riot freed about 200 inmates from their cells after seven trusted prisoners led a breakout. Guards were driven out, interior wrecked, and fire started but subdued by special deputies and police. Six inmates were wounded.
James Lynch of Huntington narrowly escaped serious injury when his horse bolted and threw him from a wagon, dislocating a shoulder before his son drove him to Bridgeport Hospital for care. Other items include visits, gatherings, confirmations at St Pauls Church, a stolen car found without tires, and school activities ending Columbus Day week.
New York February lead prices were cut by the American Smell and Retinine company, dropping from 8.50 to 0.36 cents per pound. The move affects metal markets and consumer costs as investors monitor supply and demand signals.
Baltimore Oct 18 AP identification of a wandering woman found unable to speak her name confirmed as Mrs Edward Cavanaugh. Former Hartford nurse, she disappeared from home amid domestic strain after living in New London and Quaker Hill. Her identity was established by the mother superior in Baltic and linked to bank records and Hartford connections.
Senator David A. Reed of Pennsylvania urged the American Legion to take an active role in eliminating lawlessness in the United States. He warned the Legion must live on its present and future, noting its members form a vital part of the country’s vitality and that the Legion could influence the nation for the next quarter century.
A New Haven auto truck owned by J. Neze les and operated by Anastace Trumeaus toppled a wire guard fence at Flint's corner in Fairfield early yesterday. The driver said the steering wheel stuck during the turn. He received a summons from Deputy Sheriff O W Holmes to appear in Town Court on a charge of reckless driving.
Teo Phillips fifty year old carpenter lost balance while pewter work on a house in Byracuse New York Oct, and plunged to the ground. He died soon after arriving at a hospital from injuries sustained in the fall.
An old advertisement claims a two-tune original Hottie of Myone's merit can shrink swollen veins by nightly and morning application. It asserts quick and lasting improvement, boasting Emerald Ol Jana harm load and Kermivide two ounces as powerful. Money refunds offered if not satisfied. Hindle's Drug Stores sell it.
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