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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1918
Page
20
An Ohio physician promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle liver and bowels regimen to prevent sallow complexion dark circles dull eyes and pimples. The olive colored tablets are presented as a substitute for calomel costing 10c or 25c per box and sold by all druggists.
J W Etris of Etris Ga reports a single box of Foley Kidney Pills cured a severe backache that worsened on bending. He describes prior medicines failing and notes the pills cleared waste and toxins from kidneys to restore healthy function, praising their tonic action. Hindles Drug Store advertises the product.
Tenry O Thinley writes that Dr True's Elisir saved his health. The ad touts Dr True's Elixir as a medicine and laxative that expels worms and restores strength. It lists worm symptoms and urges purchase from dealers at 46 cents, with mention of True & Co. and Skatie.
Dr William Horace Day in a Vesper service invoked Lloyd George’s plea for American aid in the war. He spoke of money, manpower, and moral force, urging mobilization at home and across the Atlantic and praising French and British sacrifice while stressing America’s pivotal role in gathering troops and resources for the Allies.
Milford ranks eighth in the AmCall Shield of Honor contest with Stratford tenth among New England towns. The shield, to be awarded by Governor Samuel W. McCall, honors the town with the largest number of men in service relative to population, one year after the U S entry into World War I. Milford population 4,966 with 275 in service, 1.2 percent. Stratford population 4,792 with 529 in service, 11 percent. Census figures from the 1910 United States census used. other towns listed include Winthrop and Longmeadow. Officials vow accuracy and readiness for award.
A severely blind man was found dead in his lodging in Hartford. Doctors ruled natural causes after a period of confinement and illness, with hospital staff noting long-term blindness and related health decline. The isolated incident was reported by local authorities with no signs of foul play observed.
American soldiers arriving daily to Aix les Bains amid a welfare plan with the Young Men's Christian Association. hotels and venues opened for troop leisure and ceremonies. Army leaves set at seven days every four months. Lake Bourget excursions and Mont Blanc views promoted. diverse nationalities among arriving troops.
The New England Navigation company resumes day freight service between Bridgeport and New York starting today. Winter had only night sailings, but rising shipment demand prompts a day boat addition. The City of Eskan remains on the line with full capacity. The steamer Naugatuck departs at ub o'clock with freight for New York and returns late tonight.
New York April 7 The article describes E J Lake reporting from France about American troops arriving overseas and the YMCA work at the port. It highlights Chaplain Day and the YMCA as a welcoming presence for soldiers, noting the aid of women workers and the role of YMCA headquarters in New York. It also mentions a Chinese restaurant owner found dead in his bed in State Street after a trip to New York and Chinatown.
Fragmented OCR text describes a legal public notice or case with references to names such as Walter and Sue Hane bang Desks and Whairs. Details are unclear, but portions mention a guaranteed amount and a docket context. The readable fragments imply a formal proceeding or civil matter with involved parties and a court-like setting.
Merchants from Bridgeport invited to a conference at Unieks Mras Clo.th this afternoon. The meeting, led by the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce retail merchants committee, will consider delaying store closing times on Wednesdays across the city. The proposal was recently submitted to area merchants for comment.
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