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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1918

Page

11

Bridgeport Baby Campaign Titled to Start in June

Bridgeport plans a city driven baby campaign under the act granting the Children's Division of the Department of Labor power to order registration in the national baby campaign. Dr Walter H. Brown, city health officer, says the drive will begin in mid June due to prior shortages of assistance. he also notes Brown was chosen as adviser by the State Council of Defense for the women's committee. The program aims to reduce Bridgeport's 108 infant deaths from the previous year and fulfill local duties.

Gables Department of Labor Walter H. Brown Ealth Brown Walter WW State Council of Dcense Bridgeport Krank Wb Venuseile Rouimeer Stallard Vy Hoowate Bia Sneenss Dha Wuth Sheriff Pease Shey Ballard Bos

Corporal McKelvey Arrives Safely in France With Artillery

Corporal McKelvey is reported Over There in France with American artillery. Communicated to his parents Mr and Mrs James MasKelvey of Garden Street, the notice says he arrived safely. Previously he served as company clerk at Fort Terry and was assigned as railroad engineer. he was well known in the South Ind and worked for Miter Lumber before enlisting.

Robert FP. Wrelvey Comoral Robert FL. Meikelvey James MasKelvey Garden Street Rance Mecelvey Fort Terry South Ind Mimer Rank Miter Lumber Company

Coroner to Investigate Lumber Yard Fatality

Coroner John J. Phelan will hold a hearing at the County Courthouse this afternoon at 3 to hear witnesses in the death of 18 year old James McQueeney of 285 Black Rock Avenue. He died Sunday evening from injuries at City Lumber yards when heavy timber fell from a pile.

John J. Phelan James McQueeney Blackock Avenue Ind Ark City

Jubilee’s Partner Chapter Colint Train Journey

A narrator wakes on a rattling train with Peenuts and Nibs, fearing discovery of Jubilee and recalling home to milk the cow. They endure jerks and cold, sharing bread and comforting each other while imagining family and safety beyond the moving car. The scene ends with a memory prayer for the mother.

Jubilee Ilka Thames Aristides Peenuts Yeenuts Eric New &T Teenuts Goa

Police hold 20 year old for breach of peace

Joseph T Berriault, 20, of Alichib bard, Mass, was arrested yesterday and held for investigation at police headquarters. Detectives placed him under arrest after officers identified him at his home, with Captain Edward Wrowuy directing the action.

Joseph T Berriault Alichibbard Mass Detective Bureau Edward Wrowuy

Boy Scout Troop 20 Bond Sale Opens Campaign

Boy Scout Troop 20 of Tay Stouts begins Liberty Bond sales on Saturday with 13 bonds totaling 15000 pledged. Today they set up a recruiting tent at Park and Fairfield Avenues, decorated with Liberty Bond posters and will sell bonds from the front lawn station. The first night buyer pledged 41000 in bonds.

Hoys Lecturch Park and Wairfield Avenues Hgya

Ailments and Treatments of Aneurysm in Historic Medical Note

An 19th century medical piece discusses aneurysm causes sizes and forms, ligature techniques, and surgical methods, noting the poor prognosis for certain arterial ruptures. It includes questions about tuberculosis and neck infections, with a skeptical commentary on treatment efficacy and notes a modern surgeon’s approaches.

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Ballard for Shrievalty? Ambition in Local Race

Fragmented report shows Ballard denied ambition for sheriff while rumors swirl about county commissioner support and a factional split in the South district. A separate legal note mentions a property sale dispute and a medical commentary section discussing tuberculosis risk and nervousness remedies.

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