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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1918

Page

16

Woman Attributes Cure to Lydia E Pinkham Remedy

Black River Falls, Wisconsin reports Mrs. A W Binzer credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with avoiding surgery. She suffered organic trouble and back pain, but doctors warned an operation yet she recovered, prompting her to tell friends and urge others to seek guidance from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn, Massachusetts.

Black River Falls Wis Lydia E. Pinkham Kau Claire Lydia HB Pinksham A. W. Buizer Binzer

Careless Use of Soap Spoils the Hair

A vintage advertisement warns that most soaps and shampoos contain alkali that dries hair and robs it of luster. It endorses pure cocoanut oil as a gentle cleanser, saying one to two teaspoons cleanses the scalp, leaves hair soft, silky, and manageable, and is inexpensive for the whole family.

Promising K G Pills for Headache and Constipation

Quick relief ad touts K h G Pills containing podophyllum with laxatives. Claims to aid liver bile secretion, clear complexion, fresh breath, brighter eyes, renewed appetite, and revived spirits. Sold 10 and 25 cents.

Band of 304th to Play at Housewarming Camp Devens

Camp Devens Massachusetts February 3 Special Connecticut Own 64th Infantry band selected from all bands in the containment to play at the house warming of the equal suffrage coffee house. Brigadier General William Weigel accepted the invitation and praised the event as a powerful tool for maintaining wholesome home influences. The concert featured Sousa tunes and local commentary on suffrage hospitality. Charles Lanzette sentenced to three months hard labor for seeking political influence to transfer within the service. Wrestling schools planned in the cantonment to train in hand to hand combat beyond boxing.

Camp Devens Ayer Mass Connteticut Connecticut Equal Suffrage Coffee House 76Th Division William Weigel Pand William ‘Pelt Sousa Massachusetts Weigel Boston Charles Lanzette

Three Answers to Age Long Riddle of Life

Fev Alexander Alison Jr spoke at First Presbyterian on What Comes After This Life. He outlined three answers: philosophy, science, and Christ. The address, part of war privilege series, argued each age must answer the afterlife question in its own way. He cited Sir Miveradge to illustrate scientific faith alongside religious views.

Fev Alexander .Alison, Jr First Presbyterian Church Ysterday Christ Th. Allison Miveradge

Young Judea Dance To Aid War Fund At Masonic Temple

Bridgeport Young Judea Aionist society plans its first annual entertainment and dance at the Masonic Temple on State Street to raise funds for the Palestine restoration campaign. The drive mentions Bridgeport's sizable Jewish community and a substantial local subscription, with further campaigns anticipated.

Young Judea Society Dance Bridgeport Young Judea “Aionist Society Masonic Temple State Street Bridgeport

170 Alien Enemies to Appear for Naturalization

Alien enemies listed for naturalization hearings as the revuralizgation court opens this morning. Germans and Austrians dominate the totals with many other nationalities represented. final papers likely delayed until after the war. Names include Hungarians, Russians, English, Irish, Scots, Swedes, Czechs, Turks, and others.

Jnet Nationalitie Trussia England Irolard Scotland Sweron Turkey Iuerland Romania Helenia

New Hampshire Chief Justice Dies at 80 in State

William Chase, longtime associate justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court, died at his home at age 80. A former state librarian and longtime public official, Chase served on the bench until 1997 and held roles with Parenouth College and other state institutions.

Local Safe Furnishing for Offices and Homes Offered

Lice Matrsh the Sabkernn at 192 Fairfield Avenue advertises ready to furnish safes for offices and homes on short notice. He has arranged several safes now at his store for inspection and rapid delivery to avoid railroad delays.

Ldo Paifield Avenue

Defines Words Coined in War's New Dictionary

War time terms gain new meanings in Dr. Lewis's talks. He cites phrases like over the top and No Man's Land as reshaped to describe courage and self sacrifice. He plans further essays covering camouflage and going west.

Lewis Hareh Fron Dawson Tie Watt Dr. Lewis K. Lewis

Car Runs Wild Down Brooklawn Avenue Crash Lands in Yard

Motorman Russell Woods reversed power and jumped as a trolley careened toward another car on Brooklawn avenue late Saturday night. The runaway car left tracks at North and Brooklawn, struck a telegraph pole and slammed into William Nichols’s yard at 10 90. No one was in the car when the crew leaped free. pedestrians and drivers watched in astonishment as the vehicle hurtled along.

Russell Woods Brooklawn Avenue North Brooklawn Avenues William Nichols

Vinol Claim for Children's Strength and Vitality

An advertisement touts Vinol as a health tonic for children and the elderly. It lists ingredients such as cod liver oil, tonics, iron and ammonium citrate, and claims it restores strength. It promises money-back satisfaction and cites multiple Bridgeport drugstores as sellers.

Vinci Hindle Pharmacy Liggetts Riker Drug Store F. 3 Ostrofsky Fernbroke Street Hamilton Mast Main Street Jane Bridgeport

Sergeant Major Zeally Voices War Tricks to Salvation Army

Sergeant Major Alfred Zeally of the Canadian Expeditionary Force lectured at Salvation Army headquarters on trench warfare. He described three successful top-over prisoner captures, praising Army huts and Salvation Army workers, and voiced a wish to transfer to American forces. He closed with a quip about jilting girls.

Alfred Zeally Frances Salvation Army A. IK Mao Poll’s Major Zeally Washington

Walnut Beach Fire Destroys Five Cottages

Five summer cottages at Walnut Beach were destroyed by fire last Saturday forenoon with an estimated loss of 12 000. The blaze started from an oil stove explosion in a cottage occupied by Tioh Lis and spread rapidly. Stratford and Milford fire departments brought the flames under control, destroying Lis cottage, a Strobo cottage of Bridgeport, two cottages owned by S Teewith & Co. of Bridgeport, and a wart owned by the Tote.

Walnut Beach Tioh Lis Stratford Milford Liscottage Thomas Strobo Bridgeport S Teewith & Co Brifdgnepork Tote Insurranen

Nellie May Usinger Sues Quint Co for Injuries

Nellie May Usinger of this city sues the Quint company of New Haven Bianche and Samuel A Quint in superior court for 26000 in injuries from an automobile crash on Main street January 7 While walking on the sidewalk she was run into knocked down and run over by an auto owned by the Quint company driven by Blanche Quint who allegedly had no license to operate a car.

Nellie May Usinger Quint Company New Haven Bianche Samuel A. Quint Main Street Blanche Quint

Bargain Textile Sale Excluding Weekend Prices

Readable sections list women undergarments and apparel at drastic markdowns. Includes Silk Hose 2 for $1, Cotton Hose 3 for $1, Drawers Corset Covers and Muslin Gowns 4 for $1, plus Crepe Kimonas Outing Flannel Kimonas and Percale Kitchen Aprons at two for $1 or $1 each. Also Leather Wrist Bags and Knitted Silk Scarfs offered at $1 each with various older stock details.

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Lydia FE. Pinkham The the Comfort Powder Co Jack Tar Tom Olari America Csomerstyos Vinol Telegram and Post Our Public Market State & Bank Meigs & Co Heatherbloom and SUA Tate Jace Maline Bandeaux & Brassieres paWerin Jane Phelns Husband Ode AO Kew Electric Main St Corner Elm St Men’s Hat Department Fairfield Ave Conn
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