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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1920

Page

5

Quits Cathartics Internal Baths Relieved Permanently

A New York doctor advertises the J. B. L. Cascade as a cure for constipation. Joseph A. Wels of Washington, D C reports drastic personal improvement after two months of internal bathing. The ad promotes internal baths as nature’s cure with an offer to provide a free booklet through local druggists.

Joseph A. Wels Washington, D.C Tsrel’s Hygienic Institute of New York Follaws J. B. L. Cascade Nature Worbly Charles A. Tyrell M. D

Open Nostrils Ends Cold Or Catarrh Relief

Advertisement promises relief from head cold or catarrh by using a small bottle of a nasal cream. It claims nostrils open air passages, reducing snuffles, dryness, and headache with instant relief. The product soothes inflamed membranes and supposedly cures heat colds and catarrh.

Nishtae Hly Hellef

Wilson to Revive Broad Street Extension at Board Meet Tonight

Mayor Wilson seeks approval of the Broad Street extension at tonight’s Board of Aldermen meeting. He has discussed the measure with several aldermen and asks for votes in its favor despite prior opposition. Also on the agenda are a 29 minute parking ordinance and traffic-route petitions.

Wilson Broad’ Street Broad Streets Board of Alder Od Shem Ag Mnute Edward J. Hamilton Ralph T. Beers

Secrets of the Movies Highlights on Lady Godiva Ride Incident

In Hollywood, May Allison nearly toppled a horse during a night ride as she portrayed Lady Godiva. The horse halted amid Brilliant Nights until attendants rescued the actress. Gloria Swanson, wife of Herbert Somborn, welcomed a nine and a half pound daughter named Gloria Jr. on October 7, 1920.

Lady Godiva May Allison Hollywood Miss Allison Gloria Swanson Herbert Somborn Gloria Swanson ‘Sombern Gloria Jr

G O P Suffragists Peeved May Resign

J A H Robinson secretary of the Republican town committee stated last night that a number of women at the Fairfield County Republican association meeting in Norwalk signified their intention of resigning from the Suffrage association. He said Senator William Board of Idaho will be here Thursday night to speak at the Casino, with a prominent woman speaker likely supplied by Hartford’s speakers bureau.

J.A. H. Robinson Ther Republican Fairfield County Republican Association Norwalk Suffrage Association Brandeges Robinson William Board Idaho State Central Committee Hartford

Evening High enrolls 700 in Bridgeport program

Seven hundred students have enrolled in Bridgeport Evening High School courses offering free instruction. Coursework includes United States history with civics, industrial and elementary physics, chemistry, shop arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and drafting. Registration available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 7 to 8 p.m. at Lyon Terrace building.

Bridgeport United States Lyon Terrace

Locomobile Co Cuts Its Staff

Locomobile Company trimmed nearly all staff with about 00 laid off in the past week. The original 1,800 workers were reduced as notices said work would not resume until November 15. The plant is now controlled by Hare Motors of New York, a combine of several large auto industries. Many plants shift toward railroad equipment as auto manufacture declines.

Locomobile Company Hares Motors Company New York

Beaux Arts School Opens to Women in Paris

The Beaux Arts School in Paris now allows women in art departments previously closed to them. Women may study painting sculpture engraving and lithography though male students show disfavor. An under secretary of fine arts states you cannot turn back the tide and cannot keep women out any more.

Paris Beaux Arta Arta Fine Arts

Dublin Churchgoers Searched as Soldiers Patrolled

In Dublin on October 24, soldiers patrolled churches while congregations were leaving. The brief incident reports soldiers searched churchgoers, reflecting a strong security presence during services. No injuries or further details provided.

Dublin

Bridgeport Marine Band Reorganized into Separate Group

The Bridgeport Marine band is reorganized as a separate organization with 26 men led by ex-creator Silvio Petring. Rehearsals are at 174 Willard Street as Edward Smith serves as president and Dante Gabriele as treasurer and manager with Joseph Altieres appointed as booster.

Bridgeport Marine Band Zune Hubbell Silvio Petring Willard Street Edward Smith Dante Gabriele Joseph Altiers Boo Amentoes

New Freight Car Haulage Record Set in 1920

New York Oct 24 A new record for freight car haulage was set in the week ending October with a total of 1 005 757 cars carrying commercial freight. The American Railway Association announced the milestone surpassing the previous weekly record and marking the first time the annual total exceeded that level.

New York American Railway Association

Poslam heals skin eruptions quickly and safely

An advertisement for Poslam claims fast relief from blemishes with concentrated healing powers. It advises applying Poslam day and night, notes ease of use over large areas, and promotes Poslam Soap as a beautifying medicated product from Emergency Laboratories with a free sample offer.

West and New York City Aiyou druggistietRsxice

Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Severe Coughs Says Bonham Reader

J G Carhall of Bonham Texas reports relief from coughs and throat tickling after using Foley's Honey and Tar. The product clears air passages and soothes inflamed airways with a non opiate formula. The testimonial emphasizes its effectiveness on spasmodic croup whooping cough and colds.

J. G. Carhall Bonham Tex

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