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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1924
Page
3
An old advertisement touts Creomulsion as a powerful emulsion to soothe inflamed throat membranes and destroy coughs. It claims dual action to heal lungs and fight bronchial issues while building up the system and offering a money refund for long-standing coughs or colds.
An old advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets claiming they aid children with rickets and promote strength. It urges parents to use the product, offers a money back guarantee at Hindle Drug Stores, and emphasizes traditional remedies and the product’s supposed origins and efficacy.
First Selectman King W Mansfield says state confirms road on Compo Street will begin next spring and proposes memorial features. He envisions trees shrubs and bronze tablets along the highway with collaboration from Women’s Town Improvement Association American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Plan commission could lay out the road and hire a landscape trust for best results.
A dense piece discusses code talk and mysterious signals in radio broadcasts. It notes listeners can decipher weather reports and warnings, with references to tuning, antenna systems, and coded messages across frequencies. The text blends technical slang with speculative insights on hidden communication.
A fragmented listing of radio stations and programs across major markets such as WFBH New York WEA F WABC WJZ WOBS WNYG WOR Newark and Philadelphia. The schedule includes musical performances soprano soloists instrumentalists talk shows and orchestras with times around 2:00 p m to 6:00 p m and references to hosts recitals and weather forecasts. The entries mix performers venues and program blocks from several cities.
Fragmentary OCR notes warn listeners to tune sets carefully to prevent squeals and interference. Do not force detector tubes, add stages rather than crank volume, and consult a radio expert to prevent damaging reactions. The page lists program notes and time signals for multiple stations, reflecting a busy broadcast schedule.
The Architects' Association of Bridgeport formed to gain recognition for Bridgeport architects in awarding designs for major city projects. Discontent grew as several new public building designs, including the Hamow Public Library, were given to outside architects, prompting the push for local bids and fair competition. Leaders include Triest Guy Southey as president and Edward A. Tambert as secretary treasurer, with other members named.
Assistant U S Attorney General William W. Oppin led a session at the Patrick Women’s Republican Association meeting in Danbury. He accused A W Valtolette and Wheeler of waving a white flag during World War I and proclaimed that the red flag now flies. Other speakers including Schuyler Merritt of Stamford attended the event as the group planned reelection efforts and social gathering details were noted.
OCR produced list combines radio station references from Chicago and Detroit with scattered market reports for livestock fruit grains and produce. It mentions WMAQ WLS WWJ KGO WLW and others, plus brief program titles, weather, and agricultural notes in a jumbled page fragment.
Jowland's offers wall clocks in solid mahogany with decorated glass panels for 14.50 and another with cast metal ornaments and glass panels for 15.50. A mantel clock with Westminister chimes, solid mahogany case, 8 day movement and pendulum rod is priced at 50.00.
An advertisement extols the virtues of radio sets including the Super Heterodyne and Radiola lines. It highlights portability, self contained cabinets, and price range from 35 to 425 dollars. Names Atwater Kent and Crosley appear with build options and accessories offered by the store.
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