Local humor on city life and canoe carrying
A wry observation notes that in a big city a man can carry a canoe without ridicule. The remark implies urban tolerance and casual daily absurdities in metropolitan life.
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1918
Page
18
A Stubborn Cough Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Pinex cough syrup for fast relief of throat and chest ailments. It claims the home remedy clears bronchial symptoms in 34 hours or less, suits bronchitis and hoarseness, and compares favorably to $2.50 store brands. It instructs mixing Pinex with sugar syrup to make a family supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Father Lynch
Lynch
St. Peter’s Church
Danbury
Luther Lynch
American Women Lead the World in Health and Vitality
An advertisement extols Phosphated Iron as the key to strong red blood, healthy nerves, and beauty. It quotes doctors praising its benefits for women and families, urges genuine capsules only, and warns against substituted pills sold by dealers. Hindle's Drug Store promotes nationwide availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hindle
All Sides AN DYK'S Versatile Business House
All Sides AN DYK'S describes itself as a versatile and proficient business house not limited to a single line of trade. The unit highlights breadth across multiple branches and emphasizes adaptability and competence in its operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AN Dyk’s
G O P Plans Opposition To Overman Bill
The House debated and adjourned without renewed discussion on the Overman bill. Glass praised wartime admin records and contested claims of a War department breakdown. Mason defended Baker and urged unity to win the war. The military committee examines Wheeler and explosives policy while the war cabinet bill faces cautious prospects. Secret and public hearings are slated for shipping, organization reforms, and future testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Glass
Chamberlain
War Department
France
Mason
Ilinois
Representative Glass
Baker
Europe
Senate Military Committee
Wheeler
Ordnanee
War Cabinet
Senate
Overman
Physicians Hold Hope for T. R. Roosevelt’s Condition
In New York doctors report Colonel Roosevelt stable after minor fistula surgery and a second procedure for hemorrhage. Dr. Duel and Dr. Walton Martin performed operations. an abscess was removed from each ear and inflammation noted in the inner ear. Observations to continue. family spokespeople and many visitors awaited updates as communications poured in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duel
Walton Martin
Roosevelt
Scizet
Oyster Bay
New York
Nicholas Longworth
Tiichard Derby
Roosevelt Hospital
George .W. Perkins
Oscar 8. Straus
John Purroy Mitchel
Longworth
Doans Kidney Pills Endorsed by Bridgeport Readers
A Bridgeport reader, Mrs. J Carrier of 41 Central Avenue, backs Doan's Kidney Pills for quick relief from back and kidney pain. Her two statements from September 23 1914 and years later affirm lasting effectiveness and continued use. The ad urges buyers to choose Doans Kidney Pills at 60 cents and notes local dealer availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Dean
Lgridgeport
Doan
Carrier
Jroster- Milburn
Buffalo
N. X
Appoint 35 New Police Officers Budget Shifts Ahead
Last night the board reviewed city budget requests including a 1918 police budget totaling 1,419,204 for salaries with 35 new positions across ranks from superintendent to patrolmen. Charity and library needs were discussed, with A P Thorne and Henry A Bishop presenting. Courtade cut 13,389 from the fiber board budget and Havens noted 8,846 spent on plumbing repairs for the schools due to a cold snap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanley
William Behrens
Board of Charities
Charities
A. P. Thorne
Bernard Setzer
Apportionment Board
Health Or Charities Department
Horne
Henry A. Bishop
Fibra Board
Public Works
J. A. Courtade
Courtade
Elmer H. Havens
Board
of Education
Samuel J. Slawson
Mtr
Havens
Board of Education
Bridgeport Seeks Aid on Coal Shortage Amid War Effort
Bridgeport manufacturers meet with Boston adminstrator Storrow to seek relief from coal embargo and open waterways delays. Officials say six day embargo will not hurt factories but cold weather and frozen waterways worsen supply. workers seek a 1.5 cent rise for toolmakers and die sinkers while machinists gain 7 cents an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence’ S. Bilton
Manufacturers’ Association
H. H. Edge
Locomobile Company
FE. MacDonald
Crane Company
Worman Leeds
Automatic Machine Company
Boston
New England
James J. Storrow
Bridgeport
Storrow
Washington
J. A. Bennett
Fuel Administration
Tidewater
Sound
Siemon
WAGEH
Remington Arms Company
Man Sustains Cut Eye After Stumbling On Curbstone
Charles Roehich, 26, of Stratford, suffered a laceration over the left eye when he stepped off a curbstone on Stratford avenue near the city line in the early hours. He reported to Police headquarters and received treatment from Dr. W. H. Gavias who dressed the wound and applied three stitches at the emergency hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford Avenue
Charles Roehich
Stratford
Hoehich
WH. A. Gavias
Gavias
Roehich
Must Have More Ships to Win War
A correspondent reports from Europe that German submarine raiders were 12 to eight ships active earlier winter. The number is expected to rise, potentially to higher counts, to threaten American troop transports. Submarines and mine layers have operated near Mersey approaches to Liverpool. The report notes newly armed submarines with a 15 centimeter gun and highlights ongoing naval threats in the Atlantic theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
United States
Europe
High Sea
Mersey
Galtenly
Liverpool
Chamber
An American Beauty in Every Home
An advertisement touts Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a cure for pimples blotches and blackheads claiming cleansing the blood removes facial blemishes. It promises noticeable skin improvement and offers a 50 cent package with a free trial on coupon submission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
A. Stuart. Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshal
Mich
Rumored giant submarines eyed amid wartime talk
A Boston-based correspondent reports skepticism over reports of 5,000 ton submarine cruisers. German submarine production has fallen, with a shift away from canal-type minis. Existing small subs proved inadequate for current war-zone conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Germany
Admiralty
Balgium
Stronger Appeal for Loan of Lenses Through Bridgeport
The United States government appeals to Bridgeport residents through the Business Men's association to donate binoculars and spy glasses to the Navy. The Harvey-Lewis store on Main Street will take donations immediately to aid naval officers in spotting submarines threatening American transports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Junk men held on junk dealer license charge
Trovis Berman of 328 Jackson avenue and Samuel Nader of 466 Garfield street were arrested at the Fourth Precinct on warrants and booked for conducting a junk dealer business without a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awa
Trovis Berman
Jackson Avenue
Samuel Nader
Garfield Street
Fourth Precinct
Seerae Meat Specials Introduce Beef and Pork Deals
Local ad lists good chuck roasts at 20 to 22 cents per pound and beef pot roasts at 18 to 20 cents. Prime cuts run 24 to 28 cents per pound. Lean fresh pork loins hams and various pork products also promoted along with sausage and leaf lard.
Quality poultry sales and items listed
Quality Poultry offers stewing fowl at 30 cents per pound and choice fowl at 36 cents per pound. Roasting chickens cost 38 cents per pound. Also available are jack rabbits at 1.50 dollars, with turkeys, broilers, native squab, guinea hens, squab guinea.
Fruit special from Florida market stalls
Florida oranges priced at 25 40 and 45 cents per dozen. Malaga grapes 20 cents per pound. New dates 15 cents per package. Fig layers 25 cents per pound. Fancy table apples 13 for 39 cents. Fresh coconuts 10 cents each. Fancy table pears 40 cents per dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Malaga
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Mara
Golden Hall St. Maarnom
Iphe
St. paRnum
T. R
Marsh
Fairfield Ave
U. S. Food Administration
Crockers
Seerae
Porto Rico
Bridgeport Public Market
State & Bank
Sts
East Main ST
American Dyeing & Cleaning CO
Cannon Street
Otto Schuze & Son
Automobile Directory
OF Elm Auto CO
State St
Studebaker
FORD
Stratford Ave
Somusdos
Masonic Temple
STOR
Main ST
Yairfield Ave
Conn
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Conlin & Green, Inc
Elm Street
Star Press
ST. Ona
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