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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1921
Page
12
An advertisement touts Vinol as a tonic for frail children. A mother from Albany, South Carolina reports her thin daughter improved after using the product. The copy claims Vinol builds tissue with cod liver components without oil, plus iron and beef peptone, priced at $1.00 per bottle.
Harry C. Baker of Miller and Baker and George Owens, manager of the Camino hall room, attend the National Association of Amusement Parks convention in Chicago. Baker will discuss New Amusement Devices and Owens will speak on amusement park equipment. They plan to inspect new park features in Detroit Cleveland and Fort Wayne before returning.
The St Marys Guild of Trinity church on Broad street held its annual Christmas sale today from 2 to 8 pm. Gertrude Morrill Mrs Albert and Mrs L S Smith led the food table while Mrs Charles Smith and Miss Marion De Quetreville ran the candy booth. Other workers included Mrs George Brown Miss Dorothy Lyon aprons and Beatrice Atkins Ruth Thompson Annie Andrews Margaret Rand. Fancy work was overseen by Mrs Charles Cyrus and Mrs Robert Ward with refreshments provided.
New Britain December 3 state police arrested several Polish youths and recovered about $2,000 worth of tobacco stolen from sheds in West Cromwell. Officers Pinnell and Cohen made the arrests. details were unavailable locally and at Hartford. Switzerland aims to electrify rail lines to reduce coal imports.
An at home cough remedy using Pinex with pine extract is promoted as the best fast relief for coughs, bronchitis, croup, and hoarseness. Instructions include mixing 2 ounces of Pinex with a pint of chosen syrup or sweetener to create a family supply, with claims of quick, lasting relief and a money back guarantee.
In a ramshackle maritime comedy, Captain Scraggs resists costly codfish barge liens while Gibney schemes profit. McGuffey and Neils back a restructured syndicate, buying out Scraggs, selling the Victor, and launching a new schooner to voyage toward Pago Pago.
Announcement of the annual meeting of the Connecticut Civil Service Reform Association in New Haven on the evening of December 16. Col William G Rice Civil Service Commissioner of New York City will deliver the dinner address. Speakers include Prof Co M Bakewell Yale state senator Miss Emily Sophie Brown Naugatuck House member and Yale President Emeritus A T Hadley.
Pat and Anne navigate a tense discussion at the Dalton home. Virginia presses for explanations about Jim’s abrupt departure and the stranger who signs Jim’s documents. Pat hints at trouble, while Neal offers quiet support as the family vows to watch for Jim and learn the truth.
Yale & Towne Manufacturing Company announced plans to establish and operate a German branch to exploit lower production costs. Peter F. Angerbraun, formerly superintendent of design and product at the Stamford plant, will manage the proposed Germany branch.
Announcement of the reestablishment of Garvan Corbett Spellacy law firm at 67 1 street New York City. Partners include Wian ets P Garvey former alien property custodian and assistant attorney general United States George J Corbett ex vice president of Central Union Trust and ex lawyer at Joline Larkin Rathbone and Thomas J Spellacy former United States attorney for the district of Connecticut and assistant attorney general.
An order allowing unregistered parcels destined for Russia in Europe and Russia in Asia except Ukraine and Turkestan via England and Latvia has been received by Postmaster Charles F Greene from the Post Office Department in Washington. Parcels will be accepted only at the sender's risk. Transit rates by way of Latvia have been increased because of the severe conditions.
Fragmentary note lists increased transit and parcel post rates for winter travel through Russia, mentioning Europe and Asia segments, along with weight based charges. The text shows figures like 1% and various pounds, hints of route names and January timing, but remains unclear and incomplete.
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