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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1918
Page
2
Andrew Drank, 45, of 280 racc avenue, was assaulted on his way home when a would be thief struck near his residence. A passing policeman frightened the robber away, and Drank was taken to St. Vincent's hospital with a head injury described as a traced skull entry.
Mrs Richard Ahrens of Minneapolis testifies to Dr Williams Pink Pills restoring health after two years of blood and nervous system decline. She describes head pains, weakness, and loss of appetite, noting rapid improvement and lasting benefits with regular use. Pills sold by druggists or mail postpaid at 50 cents per box, six for $2.50.
A Bridgeport machinist praises Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney and back relief after colds settle in. The ad claims 45 hundred American newspapers publish the home proof and cites widespread usage, urging readers not to experiment and to buy at dealers through Foster Milburn Co.
Reports from New York recount the deaths of Murc. Despina Storey a 23 year old Turkish born figure in the German espionage ring and Count Robert de Clairmont as both near death. Authorities note natural causes yet fear the timing reveals a pattern of fatal illnesses before disclosures.
Southport children at Pequot school collect cancelled postage stamps to send via Mrs. Henry S. Glover of Fairfield to Pierre Mali in New York for delivery to the Belgians. The stamps fund the Asslgs des Soldats In valides Belges to aid wounded Belgian soldiers. Also notes upcoming Parent-Teachers meeting at Sherman school with speaker Marie Coverdale, and the Liberty Chorus prep for a wartime rally at the library.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets present a calomel free laxative option for chronic constipation and torpid liver. These olive colored tablets claim to awaken natural bowels and liver without griping and are sold in 20 and 25 cent boxes by druggists.
The article discusses a policy plan to send drafted men to France, with Mme Storch and companions in a cited spy plot. It notes training in America, assignment under experienced officers, and staged deployment to the trenches, detailing limited numbers and ongoing prep.
At the Church of the Redeemer Rev William Wallace Rose preached on Thanks be to God giveth us victory. He argued Easter proves the soul's reality beyond life, the immortality of personality, and the promise of a spiritual world. He affirmed Jesus as personally immortal and urged trust in faith over reason, linking Easter to universalism and hope for peace amid war.
William Z. Burton, a noted newspaperman and attorney with DeForest & Klein, is appointed legal aid attorney for Bridgeport. He will prosecute deserted husbands, secure child and elder support, and provide free legal aid to the poor. Burton began at Lynn News, worked at Boston papers, and came to Bridgeport in 1916. He was admitted to the Massachusetts bar in 1917 and to the Connecticut bar thereafter. He will also serve as assistant clerk of the criminal court. The Babylonian sixty based time system is noted in a separate item.
Bridgeport fire department introduces a two platoon system effective today. Morning shifts begin at 8 o'clock with 98 on duty. 139 in the night shift will report at 6 o'clock. Monthly platoon changes occur on the first and sixteenth. officials at various quarters schedule duties. Five new firefighters were appointed. department now lists 267 personnel with several named recruits and retirements.
At the Armory during Bridgeport's sixth annual automobile show, Willan Plunkett of Brooklyn, N. C., unveiled the Shock Absorber for Ford Model A. The device fits under the front axle, prevents front-spring breakage, and promises smoother rides and enhanced appearance with a full guarantee.
Bridgeport women are urged to continue knitting sweaters for soldiers fighting for the country. The Red Cross campaign calls for many more volunteers, including those new to knitting, with free classes available this week on the third floor to learn and help produce warm wear for winter.
A fragmentary notice warns readers to guard against a busybody named Mrs Moth who harbors in fur and winter garments. It recommends Cedar chest storage with cedar bags and wardrobes to protect coats and furs next winter. Firewood sizes and moth repellents are offered with prices listed.
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