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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1918

Page

5

To Try 40 Negroes on Mutiny Charges in Texas

Brigadier General Benjamin Poore announced he would head the court for 40 more men of the 24th United States infantry charged with murder mutiny assault and wilful disobedience over the August 23 riot in Houston Texas. Trial opens at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio Monday with Major Sutphin as judge advocate and Major Harry Grier as attorney for the defendants.

el Paso Texas Benjamin Poore 24Th United States Infantry Aiouston Fort Sam Houston San Antonio WY. Sutphin Harry Grier

United Lenten Services Planned by Episcopal Parishes

The Episcopal parishes in the city will hold their sixth annual united Lenten services in rotation across six churches. Rev M George Thoms of Christchurch Greenwich will preach. Schedule lists Feb 19 Trinity Church Feb 26 St Pauls J March 5 St Georges Stokes Christ Church March 12 Stokes? March 15 Christ Church March 26 St John’s.

Episcopal Church M. George Thomson Christchurch Greenwich Trinity Church J. Paul's Church St. Gorge's Church Stoke’s Church Christ Church St. John’s

Gets-It Corn Remover Ad Claims Painless Results

An old style advertisement extols Gets-It as a painless corn and callus remover. It promises quick relief with two drops applied to the corn, claiming no more cutting. The copy touts easy wear of shoes and dancing, notes price and distribution by H Lawrence & Co. and Hindle Drug Co.

Ann H Lawrence & Co Chicago Bridgeport Hindle Drug Co

Inside Bath For Health And Fresh Appearance

An article promotes the practice of an inside bath using hot water and limestone phosphate daily to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims improved health and appearance, noting bad breath coated tongue headaches and constipation improve with a daily dose. The ad suggests a quarter pound of limestone phosphate at the drug store and emphasizes low cost and visible results.

Open Nostrils End a Cold Or Catarrh

An advertisement promotes Dry's campalm as a fragrant antiseptic cream to relieve head colds and catarrh. It claims the product opens blocked nostrils, clears head pressure, reduces mucous discharge, dryness, and headaches, and promises quick relief with a small bottle used in the nostrils.

The Lost Bag of Tripe and a Boyhood Monday

A narrated day in a boy’s life with Jubilee as they wake to Monday, milk cows, visit a sick “last bag of tripe,” and fear for Rover the dog. The tale covers school, a mother’s care, skating on frozen water, and a wish for the dog to comfort the sick boy while echoing family bonds and rural life.

Clacil Jubilee Ainker Hopper Tripe Hennery Nibs Roger Sweetie Rover Newmania Grandpa Whitch Thomas Aristides Fellas Hig House Spider Gutwala Mealy

Norfield Grange to Observe Washington Birthday Event

Norfield Grange plans a semi monthly session Friday February 22 with out of town speakers for a Washington birthday observance. Teachers from Norfield Weston and Westport met at Norfield Middle School. Local residents and club members attended social gatherings and noted several community happenings and injuries around town.

Weston A. D. Green Norfield Westport H. R. Edwood Cross Highway Norfield Grange Washington Arthur C. Bradley Norwood Howard Scott Danbury William Lyle Christian Gartman South Norwalk Norfolk Jerome Davis Godfrey Street John 4. Mellen Boston Margaret Clifford Brooklyn Harold Burritt Prospect Street Lincoln Ethel Lockwood Mabel Lockwood West Side Christian Tungsted Gertrude Groeschner Josseph S. Rowland Edward S. Rowland East Side Ridgfield New York

Make Your Own Cough Syrup to Save Money

Advert shows how to prepare a home cough syrup using two and a half ounces of Pinex and plain sugar syrup to fill a pint bottle. Cost about 65 cents, keeps well, and relieves throat and lung irritation. Pinex is a pine extract from The Pinex Co, Ft Wayne, Ind, with guarantee of satisfaction.

The Pinex Co Ft Wayne Ind

Rad Salts Ad Shows Kidney Bladder Cure Claims

An advertisement promotes Jad Salts as a remedy to neutralize acids and flush kidneys. It claims four ounces of Rad Salts with lemon juice and lithia can ease back pain, indigestion, and bladder irritation, asserting it cleanses sluggish kidneys and prevents diseases.

Lady Grace Spring Shoes Draw Fashionable Attention

The Spring line from Lady Grace Shoes attracts well dressed shoppers to our department. A new imported light grey stick boot features a long narrow toe last, winged tips, 9 inch wave tops, lace style, blind eyelets, and Louis heels. Available in sizes 2 to 7 and widths AA to E.

Lady Grace Lady ‘Grace Flere

New Service Bags For War Work Priced Low

The article promotes Service Bags to aid the war effort. It lists khaki cloth bags with black frame and handle at 1.50, brown seal leather at 2.98, patent leather bags at 1.50, and patent leather bags with an extra small bag attached at 1.98, emphasizing durability and value.

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United Services of the Episcopal Churches Corns Hawk Mr. Howell Cheney War Savings Cheney Dorsens Uncle Sam New Treavy Ing Aluminum Ware Pea Eaceee Slgo Jaxtra
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