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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1923
Page
4
The article catalogs historic substitutes for horseshoes including iron sandals in Rome, rice-straw bundles in Japan, camel-skin socks in the Soudan, and horn pins on Oxus valley footwear. It notes Icelandic peasants using sheep horn and suggests various regions used hardened hooves or improvised shields for animals.
State law enforcement units have worked together for weeks to curb liquor traffic. Federal agents halted hundreds of trucks on the Boston Post road with no liquor found. The Flying Squadron continues broad patrols to reduce auto accidents and liquor trafficking statewide, with on-duty status through hard winters and court action.
A partial Washington Stir fragment quotes Cunese Eben arguing that while education should be admired and refined, plain talking is sometimes necessary. The snippet preserves a speech-like cadence and hints at a broader debate over educational strategy.
John L. Rowe of Loy Noble avenue, a veteran rail labor leader with Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen on the New Haven road, announces his candidacy for alderman in the Ninth district. He backs Mayor Predster's fiscally cautious administration and debt reduction, asserting city taxpayers will benefit from continued economy.
In Wichita rider Perry Hutton sped a commercial plane to win the 100 mile event at Rosecrans Wight in Kansas City area. His time was 1 hour 3 minutes 9 seconds. Wayne Seville of St Joseph placed second and Tex La Gron of Kansas Party finished third.
Voters to be instructed on voting machines after a four day Board of Selectmen and town clerk session. Demonstrations run daily from 4 am to 2 am with a Democrat and Republican present at each machine. Seventeen offices will be decided by voters and candidates list in district centers across the city.
George D. Stearns of the Bridgeport Rolling Mills weighs in on the charter debate. He argues the current charter created costly, inefficient government run by professional politicians and district henchmen, while the proposed charter should yield economical, voter-controlled administration.
On August 1 there were 12 physicians registered in Bridgeport and 1 year who had failed to renew, both licensed in the state, according to figures from Dr. Stamey M. Osborne, state commissioner of health. The state total was 685 physicians registered, with New Haven at 288, Hartford at 278, and Waterbury at 192, Bridgeport ranking third.
Desclina Morganto of 117 Washington Avenue, a seamstress, was awarded damages of 250 dollars after suing John Chiota, who she says seized her machine in 1921. Judge Walsh said the seizure was a gross abuse of regal procedure in a decision filed Saturday by the Court of Common Pleas.
Evelie Pade of 112 Hillside Avenue died after a collision at North and Wood avenues last Thursday. Coroner John J. Phelan held an inquest Saturday with witnesses saying Evelie Pedeli drove a car that struck Miss Josephine BR Lane of Washington Avenue, the impact sending the vehicle across the road and overturning.
A simple safety device for painting a center line on California highways uses a three wheel hand truck with a paint receptacle feeding a brush at the front to apply paint and a second brush behind it to spread it. A red chalk ring marks the spray guide for the operator.
Come in to see newer Victrola models and a selection of dance records from top orchestras for Halloween parties. Red seal records available for home use with attractive terms and immediate delivery. Fourth floor front.
Built of hard wood and leatherette corsets offered as an assortment from a maker with high standards. Priced at 75 cents, includes long and short models with elastic gore and top, sizes from 24 to 36. Special table No 2 on Monday.
A shop advertises rosary beads in jet ruby amethyst sardonyx and sapphire with opalescent and sterling silver options from 30 cents to 6 50. Sterling rosaries in fancy gift boxes and plain boxes priced 3.00 to 3.50 on the main floor rear of the store.
An advertisement touts a home remedy claiming to clear head passages and relieve nasal congestion. It pledges quick relief from catarrh and cold symptoms, promising open nostrils and easier breathing after applying the product.
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