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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1918

Page

13

Anish Influenza Fearless Fighting Advice From Dr Cook

A vintage health ad offers guidance on handling influenza with courage. It promotes avoiding fear, fresh air, the three C s cleanliness circulation and cleansing, plus herbal and patent medicines like May-apple and Anuric for kidney relief. Bed rest, warm drinks, and ventilated rooms are advised, with simple foods and tonics to sustain strength, ending with Dr Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy reference.

DR. M. Cook Alos Pierce Golden Medical Covery

Five Billions From New Budget To Go To Army And Navy

Washington reports that war expenses linger in peacetime as the 1920 outlay is set at 7.44 billion dollars. Of this, 5.272 billion goes to War and Navy, 95 million to interest on debt, and 579 million to merchant marine building. The War Department seeks 2.356 billion for homecoming and fortifications, while the Navy estimates 2.656 billion. Shipping board requests 500 million for ships and 60 million for operations. Total federal outlay covers numerous departments and public works with pensions and interest payments projected at substantial levels.

Congress Washington Bea War and Navy Departments McAdoo Treasury War Department Europe Navy Department Shipping Board State Department Panama Q Canal Interior Department Department of Agriculture Department of Commerce Department of Labor Department of Justice War Trade Board War Industries Board Food Administration Fuel Administration Council of National Defense

New Canaan Missed Factory Site in Town Plans

A Stamford real estate party sought a factory site in New Canaan but found no suitable plot. Mead Park on Park Street next to the railroad was the only option large enough, yet it could not be sold. The visitors then went to Danbury where they reportedly bought a site for about 500 workers. Local businessmen blamed lack of interest and available parcels along the railroad for the miss. Also noted: a Thanksgiving dance raised 159 for soldiers’ return. Ellsworth Waters lost a school case. Lester Avery, a tall local, died in Bridgeport. a large army balloon grounded near Woodway Country Club, later claimed by the army.

New Canaan Stamford Mead Park Park Street Benedict Danbury Ellsworth Waters State Board of Education Waters Lester Avery Bridgeport Canyon Ele Woodway Country Club Almadge Hill Station Uncle Sam

Circus Man Exonerated In Death Case

Benjamin Johnson a Ringling circus employee was cleared of all blame in the death of Henry P. Reid at St Vincent's hospital October 31. Coroner John J. Phelan ruled the fatality not caused by Reid’s injury at the winter quarters and that pneumonia was the primary cause with the injury a contributory factor. Reid, found outside the cook house October 14 with a head gash, had been alleged to be struck by Johnson, who faced assault and later manslaughter charges.

Benjamin Johnson Ringling Circus Henry P. Reid John J. Phelan Reid St. Vincent's Hospital Johnson

Burleson Refuses Detail On Postal Co Dismissals

Washington December 2 Postmaster General Burleson confirmed the dismissal of Edward Reynolds general superintendent of the Pacific Coast Division of the Postal Telegraph Cable company. He said the post office would not publicly explain dismissals though Reynolds and Richards may speak if they wish.

Washington Edward Reynolds Pacific Coast Division Postal Telegraph Cable Company Burleson Post Office Department Reynolds Richards Postal Service

Spain Interns U Boat Prowler at Barcelona

Ten days after the armistice a German submarine arrived in Barcelona and will be interned by the Spanish government. Also notes a Mineola air incident and local events in New Canaan and ponds being prepared for ice harvest with community activities and a Holstein cattle talk.

Spain Barcelona Washington Bout

Ridgefield Man Loses Cow in Thief Rampage

RIDGEFIELD December 2 Special no trace found of thieves who stole a pure Ayrshire cow from Howard J Burr in Farmingville Friday night. They broke the barn door loaded the animal into a track and moved north, tracks visible. Reward offered for information leading to arrest. Town meeting funded efforts to catch criminals. Rita and Alice McAdams and a minor brother arrested for assault and breach of peace. male accuser Thomas Gaffney fled town. Preliminary hearing set for the women. boy to be tried under juvenile law. Gaffney missing. if he returns he will be jailed. Ridgefield Teachers Association plans winter educational and moving pictures program. Col C H French to lecture December 18. Our Daily Special. A Wise Man Lets The Other Fellow Do The Talking.

Ridgefield Howard J. Burr T Farmingville Rita Alice McAdams Frank Taylor Jasper Walker McAdams Thomas Gaffney Gaffney Connecticut School For Boys Ridgefield Teachers Association C. H. French John Frrench

Trumbull Families Share Thanksgiving Gatherings

Trumbull residents recount a busy Thanksgiving with multiple visits from Bridgeport and Watertown friends. Many families hosted relatives including Beardsleys Linleys Beachs and Plumbs while Arthur Linley celebrated a 25th wedding anniversary with local and Bridgeport guests.

Youths Confess Thefts Of Five Automobiles

Three young men admit stealing five cars in two weeks. Capt Edwards Cronan of the detective bureau says the autos belonged to Rev William Howe Day George Gerrish James Aldo A Hogenauer and James Musante. They are held on $1000 bonds awaiting court Thursday morning.

Edwards, Cronan Detective Bureau Chester Massota Poplar Street Robert Darling Wancock Avenue Har Nattleton Colorado Avenu William Howe Day George Gerrish Avenue James Aldo Milford Hogenauer Stratfield Road James Musante Midd Street

Iron deficiency remedy touted by doctors and senator

An advertisement extols Nuxated Iron as a vital tonic for iron deficiency causing weakness, nervousness, and fatigue. It cites Dr. Ferdinand King and former Senator Charles A Towne, claiming organic iron via Nuxated Iron is better absorbed than metallic iron and promises strong, healthy results with a money back guarantee.

Nuuh United States Charles A. Towne Towne Tom Strom Thors Iran Sullivan Garantee Atlantic Pharmacy Tindle Pharmacy

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