Wilderb tonic touted to restore health in two weeks
Bridgeport ad pushes Wilderbs full extract as a universal cure for stomach, liver, kidney trouble, rheumatism and catarrh. Peter Peterson testifies of dyspepsia relief and renewed energy after two weeks, with T. S Jackson promoting the product at Hindle's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Wilderbs
Peter Peterson
Stratford
Meigs & Co
Chuck
T. S Jackson
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
Hindle
Adv
Christmas Tree Supply May Be Short This Year
Florists warn Bridgeport faces a Christmas tree shortage similar to last year as Canada supplies are delayed. Fifteen carloads of greens move by rail from Canada while local trees remain scarce. prices hold at about one to two dollars for trees and laurel at ten cents a yard. None expected in the city before December 15 as dealers brace for higher demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Breton
Bridgeport
Canada
New Haven
Connecticut
New York
Wealth From War Munitions Creates New Fortunes
The war munitions boom doubles the number of annual incomes between fifty thousand and five hundred thousand dollars, with twenty to fifty thousand dollar earners rising fifty percent. Lavish hotels, luxury cars, and grand palaces signal a new multi millionaire class, while questions arise about how they will spend and share wealth. The piece argues the wealth stems from an entire economic system and cautions against wasteful excess and widening class tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aest
Local benefactor urged to fund public causes
A community exhortation stresses a benefactor should donate from his wealth to strengthen public and private charity. It argues generosity supports a stable foundation for the social and educational institutions dependent on his money and labor, urging liberal support for causes in the community.
Migration of southern workers to northern climes reported
Atlanta observers describe a mass migration of African Americans from the South to Northern labor markets. Leaders warn of cotton-field shortages next spring as thousands relocate, facing cold weather and hardships while agents push offers of higher pay. Reports note Alabama delays and shipments by train, with many leaving country towns for concentration points and northern cities. A stray line jokes about Billy Sunday potentially adopting Boston culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
South
Montgomery
Alabama
Last male descendant of Hans Roth receives cantonal robe
Swiss Canton of Soleure honors Ludwig Friedrich Roth of Lohn as the eldest male descendant of Hans Roth of Rumisberg. After a lengthy search aided by American papers, he is crowned in the traditional white and red garment and granted a modest annual pension, with the honor sought since medieval times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Widmer
Soleure
Hans' Roth
Rumisberg
Kyburg
Berne
Thun
Arb
Bolgore
Ous Diethelm
Neuchatel
St. Ursus
Hans Roth
Knights Wreé
St. Urse
Count of
Soleuré
Roth of
Canton of
Souleure
Switzerland
Paul Revere
New Haven
Ludwig
Friedrich
Roth
Lohn
Nieder-Gerlafingen
Emme
Gerlafingen
Ludwig Friedrich Roth
Benedict Roth
Beinwil
United States
Jellicoe May Become Duke After War Ends
Sir John Rushworth Jellicoe, commanding admiral of Britain's North Sea fleet, marks his 57th birthday born December 5, 1859. Popular for leadership, he may enter the House of Lords and possibly be made a duke if naval victory comes. his career spans from the Khedive's bronze star to pivotal actions at Tel-el-Kebir and Jutland Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir John Rushworth Jellicoe
Great Britain
North Sea
J. H. Jellicoe
Sir John
House of Lords
Jutland Bank
England
Jellicoe
Britain
Navy
Khedive
Alexandria
Tel-el-Kebir
Camperdown
George Seymour
Mediterranean
China
Terry”’ McGovern
Johnny” Jellicoe
Florence Gweddeline Cayzer
Charles Cayser
American Legionnaires Marry Canadian Girls
Toronto reports Canadian girls favor the American Legion, the 213th Overseas Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Forces. Under Lt. Col B J McCormick the unit recruits here, with officer consent often granted and comrades hosting wedding festivities for marriages. Legal restrictions aside, marriages occur as separation allowances ease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Toronto
213Th Overseas
Canadian Expeditionary Forces
B. J. McCormick
Suit For 40000 Damages By N Y Contractor Against Local Men
Maurice Abelman a New York contractor sues Nathan Nussenbaum and Samson Silverman of this city for 40000 claiming money due for construction of a building on Harral avenue begun April 14. After 6000 was paid a dispute led to nonpayment of 24000 and over 10000 in claimed extras. Plaintiffs tools were seized and he was ejected from the building in a replevin case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Nussenbaum
Samson Silverman
Maurice Abelman
New York
Harral Avenue
Red Cross efforts in wartime child health and fundraising
The article contrasts French children playing Red Cross with American youths drilled to combat tuberculosis. It notes Red Cross seal fundraising during Christmas to support the anti tuberculosis fund, highlighting Chelsea Tuberculosis clinic exercises aimed at boosting child resistance. It also mentions foreign Red Cross societies prioritizing war relief.
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Red Cross
Chelsea
New York City
Red Cross Societies
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Southland
Billy Sunday
Boston
Tse
Piquette Piano Co
Cannon Street
Sonora and
Grafanola
American Legionaires
N. Y
Resinol
Baltimore
Socony
Standard Oil Company
Standard Oil CO. of
Albany
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