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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1924
Page
5
A damaged plea promotes a home remedy scheme linked to Dr Haines and a claimed Golden treatment. The text urges readers to mail a coupon to Cincinnati for alleged cure promises to end drinking and return proof of stoppage. It presents a widow’s tale of marital hardship and moral scandal surrounding alcohol.
An advertisement features a Mr Jane of Forbes St Rochester describing a long struggle with rheumatism. He claims a mysterious treatment dissolves uric acid deposits in joints and muscles, removes pain, and led him to abandon work. The potion is sold by druggists with a promise of a free sample and a money back offer.
An old ad promotes MOAN AS SUPPOSITIONIES as a quick remedy for piles. It asserts fast relief and home-therapy benefits with a straightforward usage plan, urging buyers to obtain the product at an accessible price.
An advertisement touts Poslam as the best remedy for pimples and complexion problems. It claims the concentrated treatment clears pimples and blackheads and is available from druggists for 50 cents.
An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets a remedy for complexion and bowel issues. It claims the product, made from vegetables and olive oil, improves skin tone energy and digestion and presents it as a safe substitute for calomel.
Connecticut voters show interest in a state civil service merit system. Miss Charlot Owen, executive secretary, argues for a 2 percent bill and a nonpartisan Civil Service Commission to oversee competitive examinations, appointments by merit, overlapping terms, and protection of applicants’ political and religious beliefs.
In Winchester Virginia a died last week, Martha Shamute, a wealthy spinster, left a hidden hoard of cash and gold in nearly every nook of her residence. A bonded caretaker guards the house as banks note several thousand dollars withdrawn recently for modest benefactions. Crevices spill gold coins from old mints and frames hold bank notes amid the clutter.
Montreal police say Frank Gambino Mike Valentino and Tony Frank were cleared of direct participation in the Bank of Hochelaga heist. Earlier confessions tied six robbers to the $60 000 belt and the driver's killing. Morelli remains sentenced to hang. Leo Davis is absolved by a new confession.
The Norwalk Home for the Aged will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday the tenth anniversary of its founding. Mrs Minerva Davis will report on the home’s history and achievements. Chairmen will present repairs from the home and its contributing chapters. An amendment to Article IV of the constitution for honorary offices will be acted upon.
Kharov Russia Oct 20 As sociated Press Ukrainian government designates 8 million acres in Tskatrinostay district for Jewish settlement to ease urban crowding. About 3000 Neurew families will move. American Joint Committee lends 100 660 dollars for land provision. Ukrainian agriculture seeks Crimea and Volga allotments. Simferopol district eyed for new settlement.
Canada and Belgium exchange ratifications at Laurier House marking the first treaty between the nations. John Van Tilbork of Montreal and James Robb acting minister of finance for Canada participate in the ceremony as senior consular and government representatives.
President Coolidge greeted the Duke of Alba presented by the Spanish ambassador at the White House on Oct 2. The Duke said the interview with the President was cordial. Marquis of Viana, who planned to accompany the Duke, was unable to visit due to an engagement.
On the day the director general of police and commanding general of the Fascist militia presented his resignation to Premier Mussolini the political scene shifted.
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