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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
7
A vintage advertisement extols Danderine as a miracle solution for dandruff and hair restoration. It claims rapid scalp refreshment within minutes, thickening effects, new hair growth after a few weeks, and leaves hair light, soft, and plentiful. Bottle offered at drug stores for a few cents.
The Zionist drive surpassed 809 members amid ongoing district rivalries in the city. Hungarian Jews show strong participation as enrollment surges. A mass meeting will be held this evening at 8 o'clock at the Cherry Street synagogue under Rabbi Maurice Weiss. Those not yet reached are urged to send a postcard to headquarters in room 41 Strattiel or call Noble 80 for a team visit.
Arnold Hayes of 294 East Main Street Bridgeport is a fireman aboard the George Washington, sailing with President Wilson on his eighth voyage abroad. He spent a weekend with his mother, describes Brest France as armistice signed, and recalls the joyous celebrations.
Real estate transfers include warranty deeds and quit claim deeds for parcels with buildings, along Florence street Stratford avenue Noble avenue Prospect street Goldenrod avenue Grand street and Read Read and Kelsey streets. Notable parties include Lena H Strank Percy P Anderson Frederick B Curtis Mary A France Florence Morse Herman Silverman John Olsen Bridgeport Morris Plat Co Antonio Piccirello Carmella Ficciroflo Julius Wells and Iares Hirsch Lena H W Frank and Catherine Donaldson Alling Mary Lynch Mary J Lynch J C Lynch and Frederick Curtis.
Stratford dispatch details a horse owned by Thomas McGrath of Woodend Road pulled from a brook at South Avenue and Avenue E by Chief Nichols, Chief Judson, auto patrol, and helpers using rope and equipment. A veterinarian attended due to pneumonia risk. the animal had wandered from Bridgeport, and the rescue occurred after sunrise. The story also mixes town notes on Camp Devens veterans, Epworth League matters, and local notices.
Two local motorists faced state motor vehicle law charges and were released after paying cash into the state treasury. Howard W. Hitchcock paid 25 dollars for operating without rights while Edward G. Paul pleaded guilty to reckless driving and was fined 50 dollars. Jon A. Bullard’s bond was reduced to 8000 dollars on a non support charge tied to his divorce suit against Margaret Bullard.
Washington dispatch reports a war trade board announcement of a Holland and Associated governments trade arrangement. Dutch ships only and consignments to the Netherlands Overseas Trust. import certificates issued by the trust. No detailed commodity list. likely foodstuffs manufacturing inputs and raw materials possibly allowed. Arrangement framed as Netherlands concession, previously hampered by German pressure and limited guarantees. Holland’s ocean tonnage tied to Dutch ports will be freed for overseas trade.
London dispatch reports The Express denies Berlin’s claim of a new ultimatum to Germany over armistice terms. Marshal Foch warned that Germany would bear responsibility for further delays in delivering locomotives under the railroad equipment clause, without setting a fixed deadline.
A columnist urges generous feeding with sliced bread and biscuits to study how children thrive. The note emphasizes ample basic sustenance as the key to growth and well being for youngsters.
Shivers and ominous signs of an approaching cold prompt careful prep. The ad urges stocking emergency medicines for wet weather and recommends the shop’s own preparations as superior, backed by reputation. It notes staff can advise on first symptoms of a cold.
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