Fire Dept Chief Challenges Hand Cuff King
Southport fire chief Mendel Br. Perry announces a bold plan to trap Houdini at a benefit concert on August 9. The challenge involves a heavy packing case and rope to test Houdini's escape skills, with conditions that the box not be airtight and the escape be attempted under controlled inspection. The notice is signed by Chief Perry and addresses Mrs Luescher, seeking Houdini's reply.
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Houdini
Mendel BR. Perry
Lyman
Florence Lyman
Spruce Street
Ernest Jennings
May Bulkley
E. B. Inglis
Eben Williams
Frederick S. Roscoe
Pequot Library
Aliens
McFee
Boardman Family
Watts
Gunner Depew
Poote
Miller
Kitty Canary
Bosher
Pinkerton
Kelly
O’brien
Oppenheim
Sonia
McKenna
Buaith
Threshold
Cocke
Widdemer
Atherton
John McNally
Post Road
Doctor Urged An Operation In Baltimore Woman Recovered
Nellie B Barrinxers M 609 Calverton Rd Baltimore Md credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing months of illness and nervous trouble after doctors urged surgery. The ad touts use of the remedy before operation and claims many women are restored to health by it.
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Baltimore
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Nellie
Barrinxers
Calverton Rd
Lydia BE. Pinkham
R. & G. Pills Advertise Liver and Bowels Relief
An early 20th century ad touts Podophyllum and active laxatives in R. & G. Pills. It claims cleansing the system removes headaches, biliousness, and constipation while promoting bright eyes and a happy disposition. The copy urges readers to mail 23 cents for a box and consult a druggist.
Price of Advance Before Soissons Is Yet Unknown
Washington dispatch reports General Pershing's casualty list for the Soissons Rheims fighting shows 120 names with 12 killed in action, 23 died of wounds, 11 died of disease, 2 from aeroplane accidents, 5 from other causes, 61 wounded severely, 2 with undetermined wounds, 3 missing, and 1 prisoner. The list includes several officers and enlisted men across multiple states and regiments, reflecting heavy losses from the prior week’s battles.
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Washington
Pershing
Soissons- Rheims
Water swims inspire a simple frock style note
The diary recalls swimming in fresh water before breakfast with Ruth and Annette Kellerman inspired bathing costumes. Ruth wears a bright blue taffeta swimsuit edged in emerald green with a round neck and back-tying sash. The writer praises simple frock-like bathing outfits and the refreshing water.
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Ruth
Annette Kellermans
Utilities commissioners set brief deadline for Aug 14
The Public Utilities Commission ordered briefs by August 14 on a Connecticut company’s petition to raise freight rates. R W Miller for Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce said the increases are too high while attorney Joseph F Berry for the company argued rising transportation costs justify the higher rates to maintain a fair profit. The article also notes a separate item about the Women’s Relief Corps knitting for soldiers and a local gathering in Stratford.
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Public Utilities Commissioners
Connecticut Company
R. W. Miller
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
New Haven
Joseph F. Berry
Officers House Opened at Camp Mills for Allied Officers
An officers house was opened this afternoon at Camp Mills for American and allied officers. It was donated by Mrs. Thomas I Ryan, who established the Central Park officers' house in New York. She has three sons in the army, two already at the front.
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Camp Mills
Thomas I, Ryan
Central Park
New York
Phosphate Pill Promise for Quick Weight Gain
An advertisement touts bitro phosphate as the best cure for thinness and nervousness. It claims rapid weight gain, brighter eyes, and better health by feeding nerves and body cells with organic phosphate. Caution notes excess weight gain and advises against use by those not seeking to gain flesh.
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Attrene
Poor Woman Sacrifices for Le Mayohr's Remedy
A distressed customer shares how years of indigestion and bloating were cured after trying Le Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. She details financial strain, prior ineffective doctors, and the product’s quick relief, noting a one dose guarantee and refund at Riker Drug Store.
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le Mayr
Ormy
Riker Drug Sinve Fd
Nine of 20 Men Called By Board No 3 Absent
Nine of twenty men summoned by Draft Board No 3 did not appear at the meeting. Seven of the examined individuals at the rooms of Division No 6 were referred for further action or disposition.
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Division No. 6 Draft Board
Medical advisory board exams show uneven turnout and delinquents
At the medical advisory board, one man was rejected while three were accepted and placed in Class 1-4. Only eleven of the expected twenty appeared for exams. The nine absentees may be designated as delinquents unless a valid excuse is offered. One of the men who attended
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Medical Advisory Board
Failed to appear now serving 30 days jail sentence
A person who failed to show up is serving 30 days in Fairfield county jail after Wednesday morning arrest for drunkenness. The article mentions penalties like heavy taxation on chewing gum and recalls slipping slippery elm bark. It notes a refusal to waive rights at arraignment in City court on charges of violating state automobile laws for speeding and flashing a spotlight. Christ Pen-
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Fairfield County
Christ Pen
Two Local Residents Fined After Seaside Park Incident
Pannacci of 39 Florence Street and Patsy Farley of the same address were fined 25 dollars plus costs by Judge Wilder. Pannacci appealed the decision and posted 200 dollars bond for his appearance. The pair were arrested in Seaside Park Wednesday night by Motorcycle Officer Kelley.
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Florence Asatreet
Patsy Farley
Wilder
Pannacci
Seaside Park
Kelley
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