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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1924
Page
6
An advertisement for Creomulsion purports to heal chronic coughs colds and lung trouble. It claims creosote plus soothing ingredients stop irritation attack germs and rebuild the system with a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved after following directions.
An advertisement promotes Jad Salts as a kidney cleansing solution to ease back pain and urinary discomfort. It urges drinking ample water, taking four ounces of Jad Salts daily, and having kidneys examined twice yearly by a physician, claiming the remedy cleanses kidneys and improves function.
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless rheumatism liniment that soothes aches and stiffness. It claims instant relief from pain and soreness with a 35 cent bottle, noting 65 years of use for rheumatism sciatica neuralgia and sprains.
A vintage advertisement touts Joint-Ease as a joint remedy to ease swollen inflamed rheumatic joints after ordinary cures fail. It claims it reduces swelling and soreness when rubbed on, priced at 60c a tube, available at Hindles Drug Store and other druggists.
A vintage advertisement urges a frail nine year old to use God Liver Oil Tablets sold by Hindle and Leverty. It claims these sugar coated tablets provide minerals and fast flesh growth, noting a child gained 12 pounds in seven months. The ad promotes McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets as pleasant to take and original.
Dayton Oct 14 Federal Prohibition Commissioner Haynes told the Dayton Council of Churches that over 5,000 bootleggers and moonshiners were arrested last year by federal agents. He cited state and local crackdowns, seized stills and vessels, and noted Ohio’s strong enforcement with local support. He argued prohibition is generating public benefits, lowering crime and poverty, and improving economy through production shifts and increased savings.
Miss Philippa Wendell, sister of Lady Carnarvon and heiress of Jacob Wendell of New York, married the Earl of Galloway at St Margaret's Church Westminster. Her ivory and radium satin dress featured a gold and silver embroidered train. Ten bridesmaids wore turquoise gowns fringed with silver.
Father William Hrause, who succeeded the late Father Hube Dahme as pastor of St. Joseph's R. C. church, was among 553 persons made voters by the selectmen yesterday. Two Protestant ministers were also made voters. Rev. George Geisel, of St. Paul's Episcopal, has not yet presented himself though his name is on the list. A man 89 years old, John Shaughnessey, was made elector, the oldest yet. The Common Council chamber was crowded. 319 men and 284 women were made, the largest day yet. Second cousins of President Calvin Coolidge were granted voter status. Michael Tassogna urged applicants to appear in person to speed the process. The last session ends Saturday night.
At Mattoon Illinois John W Darin said if elected president he would urge a special election and invite a recall if two years into his term he has not wiped privilege from laws and rid the country of corruption He urged voters to support the Democratic party to oppose abuses of power and party disregard.
The article argues prohibition has reduced legal production of whiskey and beer and curtailed home distilling, while boosting law enforcement success and naval patrols to curb smuggling. It claims alcohol diversion to beverages is dropping and overall public welfare is improving, with substantial progress in four years versus 14 years of prior legalization.
Dr Decker of Selins Grove testified in the Annie S Willow case that he gave a drug believed to reveal truth, noting Willow claimed innocence though the drug seemed ineffective. The physician said he administered it voluntarily without others knowing. District Attorney Miller accuses Willow of plotting the murder and forcing her 18 year old lover to act. Shadel, sentenced to 10 to 20 years, may testify against Willow.
The probate hearing for Judge Robert E. DeForest's will set for next Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Bridgeport Probate Court after a filing yesterday. The document leaves $1000 to Trinity Episcopal Church where he served as senior warden, $300 to his sister Fannie C. Griswold, and his son Robert G. DeForest receives a home at 161 Boston Street Guilford Conn. The estate remainder is to be split equally among Frederick M. John B. and Robert G. DeForest.
Torrington police recovered a car owned by Salano Deebe of Waterbury that had been stolen Sunday night. Harry Young, once employed in Harwinton, was suspected. he fled when spotted by an officer, leaving two youths who had ridden with him. The car was found abandoned two miles away as search continues.
London Oct 14 The Foreign Office announced that Britain and Turkey failed to agree on their controversy or the League interpretation and will refer the issue to the League council. Neither side will advance forces beyond the current line. The dispute centers on the status quo frontier between Turkey and Iraq pending league settlement.
Mass October 14 Mrs Marion A Risteen of Beverly and George W Plummer Jr lodge at her home arraigned for Ars murder of her husband Jet R Risteen. Body found in Norwood Pond. In voices they entered pleas of not guilty. Case continued and defendants ordered held without bail.
In Tacoma on October 14, Judge E J Cushman dismissed the indictment against Robert Rosenbluth over the murder of Major Alexander Gronkhire at Camp Lewis in 1918, on motion by special prosecutor James W Osborn.
Senator Smoot of Utah arrived in Washington to be at his wife Mrs Smoots bedside as she remains seriously ill in the capital The senator canceled several speaking engagements due to the family emergency.
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