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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1927
Page
3
A nostalgic patent medicine advertisement targets underweight women alleging anaemia as cause. It touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets with promises to gain flesh and improve health. The copy urges readers to buy, offering a money back guarantee and suggesting druggists carry the product.
Martin Hidu tops Greenfield Hill Grange harvest show with 15 blue and 6 red ribbons in fruit, while William Lanterman claims most vegetable ribbons. The fair drew record exhibits and large attendance, with a chicken supper, evening entertainment, and an auction ending the event.
A promotional piece touts Lea's Hair Tone and Lea's Hair Tonic as a solution for thinning and gray hair. It describes rubbing tonic into the scalp to restore color and thickness, promising gradual visible results after weeks of daily use and massaging. The product is sold with instructions and a mail order option through Let Tomi Co. Brentwood Mil.
Milford Sept 14 A bachelor party in honor of Russell W Clarke son of ex postmaster W S Clarke ahead of his upcoming marriage to Miss Emile Schenkel of Torrington drew 14 friends last evening. Host Mr and Mrs Clarke hosted at their Cherry Street home then a chicken dinner at the barbecue. Attendees included Dr E H Patchen Roger Harvey Milton Flatt Dalton Clark Norton Oviatt Robert Ford Gordon Goldsmith Paul Thomas Gifford Rider Stuart White Percy Merwin Stuart Northrop Raymond Gilpatrick and Raymond Parmelee.
Cleveland authorities report three robbers halted a Summit county bus near the city, holding passengers and the driver at gunpoint. They seized cases with jewelry valued at $50,000 and fled in a waiting car. Two Cleveland jewelry firm salesmen were the victims.
New York soprano Edith E Bennett married her accompanist Rodney Saylor in Pittsfield on September 14. The pair had performed together for eight years, with Associated Press reporting the ceremony.
Edward J Sclice and William S Brock, round the world flyers, plan a risky attempt to reach Midway Islands in the Pacific aboard the Pride of Detroit from Tokyo, 2480 miles away. Officials warn landing would be miraculous due to tiny, rugged islets lacking radio beacons and fuel, with limited inhabitants and no necessary refueling supplies.
Funeral announcements for Randolph Wright in Norwalk, Richard Dunn of Fairfield, Anna Muller, Mary J. Shaffer, Mrs. Patrick Fennell of Shelton, Joseph Segrue, Mary Bodus, and Mary H Luddy detail services, churches, cemeteries, and survivor lists across Norwalk, Fairfield, Shelton, and Derby with masses, processions, and interments scheduled through the week.
Fragmented ad copy extols Ford features and customer offers with references to Lincoln comparisons and a salary incentive up to 175 dollars weekly. The text blends ad phrasing with place names and scattered product mentions, showing a noisy early auto marketing tone.
Umbrellas offered in a range of colors including Navy Garnet Purple Green Black and Brown priced at 2.95. The product description highlights short Amber handles.
Sporting Goods department outfits school club or league teams and individuals for informal games. Shoulder guards helmets knee guards jerseys shoes and pants priced from 3.50 to 10 dollars. Fourth Floor Foothills store advertises football equipment.
Saturday is the last chance to get a Made to Measure Suit for 39.50. Measurements are taken by an expert who tailors the suit, ensuring satisfaction. If the suit does not meet expectations, do not accept it.
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