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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1918

Page

5

Medicine Made From Fruit Only

Fruit a tives claim extraordinary relief for constipation torpid liver indigestion chronic headaches neuralgia kidney and bladder troubles rheumatism back pain eczema and skin conditions. The tablets use juice principles from apples oranges figs and prunes with tonics and antiseptics. 50c a box six for 2.50 trial size available from Fruit-a-tives Limited Ogdensburg NY advertisement.

Fruit-a-tives, Limited Ogdensburg M. V

Wake Up Headlines Use Breath Right Aid

A fragmented clipping notes tips on waking and breathing aids, mentioning a product or method designed to relieve morning discomfort. It references heads and stomach symptoms, suggesting a wellness angle without clinical detail. The tone mirrors a brief health note from a local paper.

Coconut oil shampoo advise from old advertisement

A vintage health tip recommends using pure coconut oil as a shampoo instead of soap or commercial preparations. It claims coconut oil cleanses hair without drying the scalp, produces rich lather with water, and leaves hair soft, shiny, and easy to manage. Coconut oil is said to be cheap, available at drugstores, and long-lasting for the whole family.

Newtown War Music Rehearsal and Social Highlights

In Newtown on February 13 a large crowd gathered at the Congregational church to rehearse national airs and war songs under J H Warner, followed by a social at Newtown hill run by George W Stuart. The Red Cross met, a committee to Bridgeport prepared clothing for French children, and locals such as Ada Blake-Yan chaired efforts. Statements note visitors, furloughs, and Lenten services Fridays for fuel saving.

Newtown Congregational Church J. H. Warner Newtoivn Hill George W. Stuart Peoy Avery Red Cross Bridgeport Ada’Blake- Yan Trinity Church H. N. Tieman A. G. Smith St. John's Frank Mitchell St. Rose's J. Cavanaugh Florence Warner Hartford John Keane John Seane Seamen Mead Camp Dix Wrightstown N. J Helen Ward Mommas Leavy Walnut Tree Hill Joan Haugh Michael Kilbride Mary Harrigan Danbury Kerneth Hough Plinkit Hospital Philip Yawman Samuel Schaeffer U. S&s Connecticut M. Schaffer Sandy Hook

Aviators Win 100 Prizes for Bravery in War Front

Paris Feb 13 Corporal Thomas Hitchcock of Long Island New York and W A Wellman of Cambridge Mass American aviators in French wescadrilles have been awarded 100 prize money each by the Lafayette Flying corps committee for brilliant exploits in downing three German machines in the past Leven Key Hitchcock celebrated his 19th birthday this week and has applied for a commission in the aviation corps of the American army Wellman 26 had been rejected by American forces on physical grounds though regarded as fearless by front line observers both prize recipients receive the French War cross with palms and a ten day special leave in Paris

Paris Thomas Hitchcock Long Island New Fork W. A. Wellman Cambridge Mass Lafayette Flying Corps Leven Key Hitchcock Wellman Hese Auitors Hitchock Shas Aviation Corps Feers

Jury Finds Men Guilty of Opposing Enlistment

In St Paul Web 13 a district court jury returned a 15 minute verdict of guilty against Frank and C H Holm charged under Minnesota statute with discouraging enlistments. Each man received a minimum $100 fine after claiming ignorance of sealed envelopes they distributed June 3 that attacked the principle of the draft.

St.Paul Web Frank C. H. Holm Minnesota Dicl.nson St. Paul

Hotchkiss Elected Head of State Hardware Assn

Waterbury, Feb. 13. William B. Hotchkiss of this city was elected president of the Connecticut Hardware Association at the annual meeting in Waterbury yesterday and today. Several patriotic resolutions were adopted, including endorsement of universal military training as proposed in the Chamberlain bill and efforts to secure its enactment.

Waterbury William B. ‘Hotchkiss Connecticut Hardware Association

Potatoes to be sold in wholesale lots at county store

Potatoes will be sold at wholesale prices in a store at 987 Main Street this week. The Fairfield County association agricultural department, formed a year ago for increased production and distribution of food as a war measure, will dispose of tubers at 1.90 and 2 dollars per bushel. Purchasers must bring their own bundles.

Main Street Agricultural Department Fairfield County Association

General Robert Howze Assigned to Fort Bliss Command

Boston on February 13 reports orders transferring Brigadier General Robert Howze chief of staff of the Northwest department to Fort Bliss Texas. He will command the second brigade of the 11th cavalry division after the department's establishment last spring.

Howe Boston Robert Howze Department of the Northwest Fort Bliss Texas War Department Howze 11Th Cavalry Division

Houston Mayor and Citizens Deny Flag Desecration

Houston and Fayetteville residents faced similar charges after a German flag incident at the Germania club in Fayetteville. Langlotz and ten citizens pleaded guilty to espionage charges, bond set at 9000 dollars, authorities removed the flag and flagpole, and the case proceeded in court amid claims of American birthright by defendants.

Houston Texas Langlotz Fayetteville Here Ure Germania Club Payetteville German Mag Federal Langloxt

Vermont Man Succeeds to Work as 1 C C Counsel

Newport Vermont solicitor of the Interstate Commerce Commission bureau of valuation was appointed to succeed Joseph W Folk who resigned to join the St Louis Chamber of Commerce. Warrell has fifteen years with the commission, formerly law partner of CheAouty now chief of valuation. He was the first examiner and, until three years ago, the commission's solicitor.

Washington P. A. Farrell Newport Vermont Interstate Commerce Commission Bureau of Valuation tOseph W. Folk St. Louis Chamber of Commerce Warrell Commission CheAouty Bureau of Validation Tle Comi

Swamp Root Endorsement Letter From Maine 1916

A dated 1916 Maine letter promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root for kidney liver and bladder symptoms. The writer claims it is among the best remedies and cites cases of bladder inflammation benefiting from its use. Signed by RR Cltamigton from Harlland on May 6 1916.

Kilmer Company Addressed in Binghamton Notice

A local notice references Dr Kilmer and Co located in Binghamton New York. The item notes business address details and a formal address line for correspondence or filing purposes.

Prove What Swanmp Root Will Do For You

Advertisement offers a sample bottle for ten cents from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY and a booklet on kidneys and bladder. Readers are urged to mention the Bridgeport Daily Telegram and Post. Medium and large bottles are available at drug stores.

Br. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N Bridgeport Daily Telegram Post Galetal Drug Stores

Danderine Hair Secret Promises Thick Glossy Hair

A vintage advertisement touts Knowl ton's Danderine claiming it thickens hair, stops dandruff, soothes itching, and regrows hair in two weeks. It promises soft, glossy, wavy hair after daily use and urges purchase from local stores.

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Livork Beecham's Rangers Hotchkiss State Hardware Assn Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N.Y Knowlton Uncle Sam Dorsens Kamchatka Okce
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