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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1927
Page
10
A vintage health tonic advertisement urges readers to stay well by boosting resistance with Father John's Medicine. The copy touts 78 years of use, claims no alcohol or harmful drugs, and targets fatigued or underweight individuals as at risk for colds.
An advertisement promotes Nujol as a safe, drugless laxative from the Standard Oil Chemical Products Division. It claims Nujol absorbs body poisons, softens waste, and enables normal evacuation without causing pain or stomach or kidney trouble. The copy urges readers to buy the genuine labeled bottle.
An old remedy promotes drinking compounds of Jad Salts and lemon juice to flush kidneys, ease backache, and reduce bladder and kidney issues. It claims to prevent diseases by stimulating kidneys, clearing acids, and maintaining pure blood with a fizzy effervescent drink.
In Indianapolis on October 24, attorneys for Joseph Hogue filed quo warranto proceedings in Marion County Circuit Court challenging Mayor John L. Duvall’s legality of holding office. The suit argues Duvall never legally won election and seeks Samuel L. Shank’s successor. Duvall, convicted of corrupt practices, was fined $1000, jailed 30 days and disbarred for four years. He plans an appeal to the Indiana Supreme Court.
The Phyllis Wheatley Branch YWCA hosts its annual membership party Thursday at Beach Street branch rooms. It is a costume affair with prizes for best and funniest outfits. The choral class led by Mrs Inez Holley meets today 8 to 830 pm and will perform at the World Fellowship and Recognition service on November 13 at Stratford Baptist Church. Rhythmic Gymnastic class gathers Saturday 330 to 430 pm. Blueboard club meets 2 pm. Literary Study club opens Friday at 8 pm with Powter of the Central Library speaking on A World Tour and reviewing a book. Membership drive under Mrs William Bingham starts November 8, captains announced later. Payer week runs November 13 to 20 with a fellowship event Thursday afternoon. A WC A youth group will play music at Dixwell Community House in New Haven on October 30.
Judge Arthur M Comley of Fairfield reported to Bridgepat police that his car at the University club rear on Golden Hill was broken into Saturday night. Two robes a double thermos bottle and a yellow thermos were taken and later recovered by detectives investigating the case.
Henderson Walker, a New York amateur boxer, was freed in Norwalk City court after last Tuesday night arrest on an attempted burglary charge at Lynch Dress shop on Franklin street. Officials had held him in jail while checking New York records, but no prior arrests were found.
Representatives of Episcopal parishes in Bridgeport Pennfield and Stratford attended Trinity Episcopal church for an eight day mission led by Rt Rev Bishop Irving Peake Johnson of Colorado. Johnson said moral religion cannot rest on immoral beliefs and praised Christ's historical drama. A luncheon honoring the bishop drew clergy from across the state at the University Club with many named attendees.
Westport reports a truck with kerosene lamp only ran off Shore road near the new Sasco Creek bridge site. Driver Arthur W Osterlund of Brooklyn, owner McNalty Transfer, was jailed on a $25 bond with a helper after the incident. The truck was held overnight as the case heads to Westport court next Thursday.
Bridgeport civic leaders prepare Navy Day observances with a Thursday luncheon for civic clubs at Stratfield hotel. Submarine chasers Eagle 38 and Eagle 55 and S-10 arrive Thursday morning under Lt Commander L H Moore and officers Griggs Hanson Tesen Day. Crew totals 40. Ships dock at Wall Street and open for public inspection.
New Haven Oct 24 By Associated Press George E Trueman of South Manchester was absolved of any responsibility for the death of Motorcycle Officer James R Alexander of New Haven in a coroner's finding. The officer was injured Oct 16 when his motorcycle collided with Trueman's automobile at a blind intersection on Quinnipiac Avenue as he sped up to climb a hill. Coroner Mix praised Officer Alexander for his faithful and effective aid to the coroner's office.
RM Concast of Tarrytown addressed the Chevrolet salesmen of Bridgeport and Fairfield at their monthly dinner at Champ's Farm. Attendees included BI Dunn Harry Wilson John Buil Harold O’Conneci Joe Welch and others.
Civitan members and wives and friends gathered at 1116 Main Street for an old fashioned Halloween event hosted by photographer Harry Barsky. An orchestra played for dancing while ghost stories and a fortune teller entertained guests. Ducking for apples and donuts with elder were served.
Moscow dispatch reports Leon Trotzky and Zinoviev to be expelled from the central committee of the Communist Party after a plenary session. The resolution accuses them of persistent factional strife and collaborating with bourgeois elements, while noting their illegal activities and secret printing plants.
New York October 24 By Associated Press net income of the New York New Haven and Hartford rail road for September was 307139 ahead of September last year totaling 1626818 and for the nine months of 1927 a gain of 260868 over the first nine months of 1924 reaching 6598346. September railway operating revenues were 244473 less than a year ago but gross income gained 3508586.
J RB Kameng of 33 Cleveland Avenue reported to police that a spare tire was stolen from his truck yesterday afternoon. A spare tire matching the description was seen around the city in the morning.
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