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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1923
Page
3
A reader reports a dramatic cure from Peterson's Ointment, claiming an ulcer seven inches by six and a half healed after nine dollars worth of salve. Albert Southcott endorses the remedy, noting similar daily letters of success and urging others to try the product.
Coroner John J. Phalen holds John Clancy for a woman’s death caused by his car. Joseph G Clancy surrenders as the thief who stole a Broad Street car last July. Names include Miss Anna Smith of Prospect Drive Lordship and involved youths from Bridgeport High School.
About 1200 men attended the opening night of a three day men s mission at St Charles Roman Catholic Church. The event opened by Rev James McDermott O M I who gave brief instructions was followed by Rev William Stanton O M I who delivered a strong exposition on the church. Masses continue today at 1230 and 730 with further instructions and an address on The Social Evils of the Day by Father McDermott tonight. Father Stanton speaks Friday night on The Ideal Christian Home. Confessions will be heard Saturday afternoon and evening and the mission ends Sunday morning at 8 o'clock. Members of the Men s League and all parish men will attend in a body to receive Holy Communion.
Newtown reports the largest tax revenue in its history at 82,912.27 and a town balance of 28,743.91 to start September. Special appropriations include 1,000 for bridges due to recent state changes affecting road upkeep and overhead track replanking. An electors meeting is set for October 1 to vote on constitutional appropriations amendments. Local notices cover town accounts, debt, and personnel moves through September 1923.
Announcement by C. P. Miller of Brunswick-Balke-Callender states the third annual tournament will run October 29 to November 5 at the Hotel in Pennsylvania. Six competitors will race in the event with Hoppe likely joined by Jolie Schaefer Welker Cochran and two foreign players.
A vintage ad touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for indigestion and sour stomach. It claims many groups use them, noting they relieve gas, acidity, and distress by soothing the stomach, and suggests trying a box to prevent indigestion.
An OCR fragment lists fabric sizes and prices such as 30x34 32x34 and 34x4 with Hanes oversize items priced around 11.90 to 45.50, plus a note “fire in the rubber, long life” and location “Fourth floor front.” The reader should interpret as a mixed inventory snippet with pricing and a brief incidental remark.
Promoting a dressmaking program by an expert teacher, offering six lessons for four, with long sessions across mornings and afternoons. The ad notes a third floor front location and emphasizes learning while doing.
Advertised up to size 46 but ample dresses up to size 54 were available. Hundreds sold and customers were enthusiastic about ginghams and percales with pretty bindings and small style touches. Remaining stock offers varied colors and sizes.
New Victor announces weekly Friday records with a fresh slate starting September 24. Hear the latest popular records at our store as the slogan Hits while they are hits guides shoppers. A Thursday list previews new releases on sale before Friday.
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