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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1918
Page
8
An old advertisement claims eating too much meat strains kidneys and causes backache, poor digestion, and urinary issues. It promotes Jad Salts, a lemon grape acid lithia mix, as a remedy to flush sluggish kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and end bladder weakness.
Milford April 12 Special The Wopowage Lodge meeting drew a large crowd with a send off for Noble Grand Robert Houghkirk who has enlisted in the naval reserves and reports to Pelham Bay Navy Yard soon. He received a silver wristwatch from Dr. Putney as a surprise gift. A dinner followed with well wishes for his safe service.
Washington April 11 protection for Alaska gateway waters by coast and harbor charting was urged in a special coast and geodetic survey bulletin. With 26 000 miles of coast Alaska cannot be developed without accurate surveys as ships transport vast trade. 224 American vessels were lost in Alaskan waters in 20 years. A Stratford patriotic meeting at Lordship schoolhouse followed, with remarks by Mrs Ruth Kilpatrick and Stratford branch leaders about national defense work and Liberty Bond sales. The Stratford High School tennis schedule and an arithmetic speed test in schools were also noted, along with a brief snippet about Liberty Bond sellers.
Miss Constance Defoe of 294 Stucco avenue has been called to Paterson New Jersey to see her seriously ill brother. The article mentions medals to be awarded to many in the first Liberty loan drive for their work.
An advertising ad touts Gets-It as a safe corn remedy that peels off corns without pain. It promises a smooth toe free of corn and cautions that cutting or bandages are unnecessary. The product is sold at 25 cents or mailed directly from Lawrence & Co of Chicago and is recommended in Bridgeport.
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