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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1918
Page
9
New York health officials urged residents to avoid kissing directly and to use a handkerchief to prevent spreading influenza and related illnesses. Health Commissioner Copeland said no signs of the Spanish influenza were found aboard the recently arrived Norwegian Steamship with many passengers and suspects.
A report notes precautions for influenza with distinctions from Spanish flu. Dr Louis J Harris heads a preventive bureau task force of 60 physicians and 2009 nurses. A humorous aside counsels guests to endure simple meals from a gracious hostess, promising a fine feast despite limits.
Stratford August 19 Special Simon Lake inventor of the submarine has purchased from Talcott W Peck a large tract near East Main Street Stratford bounded by Frog Pond Road the N H and Ferail Road and Samuel Taylor. The deed shows a price around 8500 with revenues stamps on recording. The land includes a right of way from East Main Street and Lake plans concrete houses with the first to be built next month at Airdrome Park.
At a Superior Court hearing Judge John W. Banks presided over a case brought by Barnith Sachs Inst against Park City Construction. Attorney Shannon questioned Abraham Berkowitz the foreman on house work on Sachs street Stratford about deviations from plans. The witness memory differed on his leaving date. The hearing adjourned to next Tuesday. Two additional hearings for Augustia Magner and Jacob Yourdsky of Norwalk were scheduled. they were not present and will be recommended to the U. S. court by the referee.
Mr and Mrs John H Nordstrom of 116 Catherine Street received news that their son C Gen Nordstrom has been promoted to sergeant and arrived overseas. Drafted May 24 he left Camp Upt on, served with motor supply train 416 and motor truck company 461, and sailed from New Port News Virginia. The postcard said the ship he sailed on arrived safely overseas.
Sub contracts for heating lighting and other works for housing munition workers in this city will be awarded within two weeks. The work will go to local firms as far as possible with plumbers steam fitters and tradesmen expected to find substantial work in coming months.
J Pearson of the New Haven railroad asks Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce for cooperation to build up two months of supplies by October 1. Copies of a message from A M Smith, regional director, warn of last fall and winter freight strains and stress that manufacturers and distributors should stockpile to keep freight free for Allies in France.
TRUMBULL Aug. 16 Special Rev Willam I White of Saybrook former pastor here will preach Sunday morning. Miss Josephine Carey visited Mrs Thomas Begg in Bridgeport. Emma Linley of Nicholls visiting Albert Linley. Guests at Lorenzo Wildman’s in Tashua included Sokol Bresiegel Dickson Wildman Armona Seeley Christie Callander. Cotton plant in full bloom at Mrs Linley’s. Sunday school picnic at Seaside park. Cona couple heading to Mohawk valley for camping. Various visits among locals. VIENNA Aug. 16 from London official says Italian attacks on Mo Tozzo failed, quiet on Tonale sector. Monte Cimone repulsed storming troops. A REAL TEST cartoon line jokes about dying for Uncle Sam.
An ad touts Freezone as a cheap instant cure for all corns including hard and soft varieties. It claims the corn is removed with no soreness or irritation and encourages readers to buy a tiny bottle from their druggist.
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