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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1927
Page
7
Health and Diet Advice presents a week of menus through Sunday Oct 16. Dr McCoy outlines breakfasts lunches and dinners with foods like coddled eggs Melba toast baked apples roast mutton avocado salad and pineapple souffle.
The funeral for Colby College President Arthur J Roberts was held in Waterville Maine with a large tribute as hundreds paid respects and services were conducted for both family and faculty. Dr Edwin C Whitemore preached at Colby chapel and Dr Julian D Taylor presided, followed by a public service at First Baptist Church with Dr Everett C Herrich delivering the sermon. Burial was in Pine Grove cemetery.
Readers are invited to write Dr Frank McCoy with intimate problems and receive a personal reply. Include a self addressed envelope if you want a personal reply and address letters to Dr Frank McCoy Bridgeport Telegram.
A Massachusetts sailor, Frank James Hoy, a chef yeoman attached to the transport Chaumont, drowned in Pacific waters. Hoy, born in Charlestown, Massachusetts, was killed while stationed in Honolulu, where he is survived by his wife.
A historical advert describes Edwards Olle Tallers claiming to soothe children with a vegetable compound mixed with elise oil. It touts benefits for constipation sour stomach liver and general health, targeting parents and suggesting safe reform for young patients.
Cambridge Massachusetts October 14 By Associated Press An endowment of 2150000 to maintain a professorship in applied astronomy at Harvard was provided by the will of Annie Downing Willson of Cambridge filed in Middlesex Probate court. The endowment will establish the Robert Wheeler Willson professorship in applied astronomy with further provisions for surplus income to support a laboratory or a scholarship fund for Harvard students in applied astronomy. If no applicants for aid the funds may support other applied science students at Harvard.
Kennebunkport Maine October 14. A resort famed as a summer home of notable American authors plans a campaign against scenery wreckers. Mrs Booth Tarkington and Mrs Kenneth Roberts will lead with local wives, parading and picking up tin cans and refuse as a date wide effort begins tomorrow.
A fifteenth century sale listing items such as curtains, lace draperies, scrim curtains, veLOUR pillows, silk damask, window shades, curtains rods and tables. Includes prices like 5.45, 50c, 93c and 239 for various linen, tapestry, and upholstery pieces. Stores items under headings like End Tables and Taboorettes with polishes and patterns.
Wool flannel suits and trunks described in unusual shades, priced at 273 per yard, offered on the first floor. The item appears to be a fabric sale listing with atypical formatting and pricing details.
An old advert promotes Clasp-On Corsets priced at 85 cents. The text notes the Corset model named Saspan sold by Inocade Continental. It highlights side sections with classic styling and longer back design. Sizes range from 44 to 32, located at Corets Second Floor.
Stunning models of imported and domestic fabrics, many trimmed with luxurious fur, backs with plush detailing. Sizes 16 to 45. Second floor.
Women can choose from wool silk and raven or zephyr fabrics with slip on coats and sweaters featuring crew neck or collarless plain styles and jacquard effects. Prices start at $2.59 per item.
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