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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1918
Page
4
The Scottish Historical society plans to honor Belgians this evening. Robert Grasson, physical instructor of the VY. M. CG. A., will present a broad sword rapier and boxing exhibition. Fifteen candidates are to be initiated in March under the current plans.
A period ad touts Phosphated Iron as a cure for nervousness overworked minds and sleepless nights. It claims stronger nerves, rosy cheeks, and renewed energy, urging insistence on capsule form and warning against pills. Hindle's Drug Store and other druggists are named as distributors.
An advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle, thorough laxative to relieve constipation in children and improve feverish or sick conditions. It promises quick bowel evacuation, urges mothers to keep a bottle handy, warns against counterfeits, and claims the product benefits babies to adults.
Advertisement claims Pates Cold Compound stops grippe and severe colds with two hour dosing up to three doses. It opens congested nostrils, relieves discharge and head ache, sore throat and body soreness and costs only a few cents at any drug store with no inconvenience.
Chicago on February 11 reports Charles Piex general manager of the Emergency Fleet Corporation warned that an industrial draft may be needed to secure shipbuilders for government work. He urged manufacturers to spare their best men for shipbuilding while over 1,000 volunteers lined up at the state council of defense offices to offer service.
Milford hosts a successful war film program at the Colonial Theater with over 600 attendees. Sergeant J G Pimlott of the British Cheshire regiment spoke, urging home support for the war. The event, organized by the Connecticut Council of Defense, featured songs by Mrs. Nettleton and was donated by Mr. and Mrs. Gill.
William F. Hindle secretary treasurer of Hindle Pharmacy is named special enrolling agent for the United States Shipping Board to recruit men for the American merchant marine. A local drive will seek able bodied youths ages 17 to 27 to train as oilers sailors water tenders or cooks aboard the Governor Dingley training ship in Boston. Apprentices will be paid 40 dollars monthly plus free board and clothing.
Representatives of Polish political parties issued a declaration to democrats worldwide calling for a Polish state free of foreign interference. The note argues nations must decide their own fate and urges withdrawal of foreign influence to enable a clear national will.
Norwich February 11 After a forced shutdown due to coal shortages at Saybrook power station the Saybrook division of the Shore Line Electric company will resume operations tomorrow morning. Reduced schedules remain for now as coal supplies build, with plans to restore full service once shipments increase. Cambridge Mass February 11 Naval reserve commissions awarded to 132 Harvard cadet school graduates by Rear Admiral Spencer S Wood commandant of the first naval district.
Central Whar Boston Mass advertises Fruit Liver Tablets as a remedy after three years of constipation dizziness and violent headaches. User Jas J Boyall reports relief after using one box then continued with 24 boxes. physical condition became perfect. Advert depicts price 2.60 for 6 boxes and trial sizes 0.5. Distributed by Fruitatives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
Musterole is a clean white ointment made from oil of mustard and other ingredients. It relieves sore throat bronchitis stiff neck asthma neuralgia headache and body pains without blistering. Available 30c 60c and hospital size 2.60.
A state labor bureau report shows 4 910 people applied for employment in January across five free offices. Of these, 2 822 sought help and 2 055 secured positions. New Haven led with 80 job applications, 707 seeking help, and 614 placements, followed by Bridgeport Hartford Norwich and Waterbury.
New London says Lt Mrs Catherine Cox hosts her son Anson Cox of Cripple Creek Colorado at Noank Village near the city. He had not been seen for thirty eight years since he left home as a bay man. Anson built a life in the west as a miner and mule handler and married.
Millinery section promotes spring models with satin trims and decorative hats in front rows. Describes pokes and mushrooms shapes, ribbons, coral beads, and floral accents. Notes new stock including white and black satin bronze and beaded options on second floor. Prices range from 4.00 to 8.00. Shirts and khaki collars listed with prices.
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