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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1919
Page
14
A playful dialogue among Jenny Wren Peter the Robins and Welcome Robin. They discuss nest building with mud and the Robin’s singing, noting the differences between tidy birds and mud nesters while sharing tiny garden observations and humor.
May 25 Devon plans for a new athletic club for young men with meetings at the Improvement association rooms on Naugatuck avenues. Promoter Robert Procter, a former U S Navy sailor and noted athlete, will outline proposed activities and gratis instruction. First class expected to include 18 year old men. younger boys possible. Boxing wrestling and navy exercises listed as initial features.
Milford residents are urged to attend the adjourned Village Improvement Association meeting at 8:45 PM in the Memorial Chapter House. Officers will be elected, and matters include requests for benches and tables for Wilcox Park, plus planning for Salvatian Army Drive with Milford Business Men's Association.
Members of Co. A 304th Infantry at Camp Devens plan a reunion in this city. The gathering aims to include a banquet and the formation of a permanent organization. The company had many Bridgeport men serve in its ranks at the unit’s history.
Bridgeport Salvation Army benefits from proceeds of Quilty’s School of Dancing annual exhibition in the high school auditorium Wednesday night. All pupils perform with a finale “Vive La France” featuring senior class drill led by Miss Dorliska Chaffea. Proceeds go to the Bridgeport Salvation Army.
Milford May 25 Special The memorial service in Milford Town Hall under George Van Horn post G A R drew a large crowd Local clergymen participated with combined choirs under W H Clark providing music A roll call honored four G A R members Albertus Clark Rev Henry Marshall Albert Plumb Almond E Clarke and many World War dead were listed Additional readings included Gettysburg address and Battle Hymn of the Republic The service featured prayers an address by Rev G Everett Knollmeyer and benediction by Rev Peter H McClean
A joint meeting of Milford town officials and bond committee will discuss a 200000 highway bonds plan affecting local roads. Walnut Beach and Devon representatives named. meeting to determine if Milford proceeds with better road project. Exposition on Wheeler grounds runs another week. Horsford's Acid Phosphate advertised.
An old advertisement touts Wood's Sarsaparilla as a reconstructive medicine to restore strength after war epidemics and bad weather. It claims to stimulate appetite aid digestion improve assimilation and purify blood. Hood's Pills are advertised as a gentle family cathartic.
Bliss Native Herb Tablets claim to relieve constipation, purify the blood, and stimulate the liver and kidneys. Packaged as 200 tablets per box with a six month supply and a money back guarantee, the ad urges use by all ages and outdoor enthusiasts and warns to look for the trademark on every box.
A mother reports her two month old daughter's head broke out with watery pimples that crusted milk. It spread to the face and caused itching. After using Cuthurs Gintment a twenty five cent box, improvement appeared in two days and complete healing in ten to fourteen days. Cuticura trio advertised with sample offer and prices.
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