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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
12
An old classified advertisement claims kidney and backache relief from Pry Kil s Swamp-lnot a physician endorsed tonic. It urges readers to test a sample by sending ten cents to Filmer & Co. in Tinghamton New York and mention Daily Telegram. The tone mimics a period ad promoting a drug product with sample offers.
Devon coal dealers defend deliveries amid rumors of bias against new customers. They say Devon residents receive prompt service after orders are paid, with a committee appointed by the Devon Improvement Association to investigate and a public hearing planned. Also noted are community events including visits by Devon girls to Stratford School, Red Cross Roll Call plans, a large whist event hosted by Lucia chapter, and preparations for the Devon Fire and Drum Corps headquarters housewarming and public inspection.
A grass fire in the rear yard of Adath Israel on Mast Washington avenue and Kossuth street prompted a still alarm for No. 4 hose wagon last night. The blaze, fed by dried material near the church, was contained with no damage after quick fire department action.
Jeremiah W Jenks warned Bridgeport Credit Association members that no widespread business bankruptcies are expected in coming months. He cited export trade prospects and postwar readjustment as positives, noting Central American business potential. Prof J C Tracy discussed wartime changes and optimism. Dinner and music preceded speeches. about 60 attended.
Mineola aviators football team members will travel from Long Island by airplane to meet Boston College at Braves Field in Boston on Saturday. An effort is underway to obtain War Department sanction for the air trip. Queen Victoria of Spain plans to visit England. Her majesty is the daughter of the late Prince Henry of Battenberg and Princess Beatrice, daughter of Queen Victoria.
In a candid letter Natalie confesses fears that Harold’s feelings have shifted toward another woman met in France. She grapples with trust, privacy, and jealousy while recounting a missing smoking jacket note, a domestic scene, and plans to sew a new collar, reflecting a wife’s ache for honesty and stability.
The article describes a future cabinet to govern the Bridgeport boyslab known as the Loveri ng affairs organization. Key members named include Miss Lona tueney club superintendent Cons idero Buckley Greenstein Lovely Moon ey Bedling Rowe Sooner and Clerks. Leadership is set with Mr Dondero as president Mo Buckley as secretary and Mr Mac Graw as treasurer. Mooney serves as athletic committee chairman.
Bridgeport No. 4 Stationary Engineers plan a mass meeting tonight at their club rooms on Fairfield Avenue. Examiner Alpheus Winter of the War Labor Board may attend or send a written interpretation of the Eidita Wage Award. The members protested to their attorneys after not receiving benefits and seek clarity on their position.
A brief note emphasizes salt as a vital supplement for people who consume little meat. It highlights salt’s role in maintaining electrolyte balance and overall health when animal protein intake is limited.
Mr and Mrs William M Abercrombie of 943 Norman Street held a double birthday celebration yesterday. The home was decorated with plenty of music and dancing as guests enjoyed a bountiful supper and light refreshments late into the night. Notable attendees included A C Goulden, Adison Mills, Henry Usinger, E Sanford, Helen Sanford, and Adna Mabel and Avice Abercrombie.
At the 20th annual conference of the Association of American Universities in Cambridge Massachusetts President Hadley of Yale and Sir Henry Miers of Manchester stressed student exchange as vital. British and American officials discussed Rhodes scholarships funding and paid secretaries while Oxford and other universities considered broader exchange, with donors contributing millions to aid and aviation relief.
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