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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1918
Page
6
The notice warns that cold weather brings influenza and urges vigilance to prevent outbreaks. It touts Oil of Lyomei as a safe preventive measure, recommending a portable inhaler and regular deep breathing to deliver antiseptic air to the throat and lungs, claiming protection and fewer illness weeks.
Washington dispatch reports the dissolution of the War Industries Board effective January 1 with Bernard Baruch’s resignation and the administration’s acceptance. The piece condemns a Treasury demand for Liberty Bond buyers’ names and addresses, arguing it intrudes on privacy and doubts wealth linked to tax dodging claims.
ABridgeport store advertises a margarine named Sweet Nut made from coconut fat and pasteurized ingredients, claiming butterlike flavor and nutrition at 3e a week. It notes an old law requires labeling as Oleomargarine, even when branded as Sweet Nut. The ad lists Jans Coffees and Grocery Specialities at 3283 State Stratford Ave.
Herbert A. Stroud conducts a chorus of five sing for a Christmas cantata Immanuel Friday night at the high school auditorium. Hutzel's free orchestra aids, with soloists Mrs Gertrude Thompson Mrs Vera Selms Walter Leyton John Lavey. Memorial Baptist church chorus also performs under Recreation Board direction with no admission.
The diary recalls a wrap waist gown in velvet and silver embroidery described as a vivid personification of style. A flamboyant yet bedraggled finale shows a lead in a coarse convent dress, soaking dramatic floors after a melodrama.
Hartford December 19. Report says Thomas J. Spellacy, Democratic candidate for governor, named as a naval legal adviser with duties abroad. Spellane to Washington to arrange sailing for Europe. Possibility his government duties may force his retirement from the U S District Attorney post.
Bay State man Hastman of Massachusetts has been chosen by President Wilson to succeed George W. Anderson as a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission. The nomination is pending, with Anderson recently appointed federal circuit judge in Boston. Hastman serves on the Massachusetts Public Service Commission. He is a Republican appointed by former governor Walsh.
New York December 1. Santa Claus Association of America says its work has become so vast this year that it asks the Salvation Army to take over the organization. The 20,000 members pledge to continue activities and sending gifts to thousands of children who write to Santa Claus through the mails for Christmas joy.
In the aftermath of influenza, purified blood and regulated bowels are essential. Flood’s Sarsaparilla is praised as a powerful blood remedy with a long history of use, claimed to expel poisons and restore strength. Flood’s Pills are recommended for families and for delicate women or robust men, easy to take and effective.
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