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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1918
Page
18
An old ad touts Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer to keep natural dark color and gloss without dyeing. Claims gradual, even restoration, no scalp staining, and compatible with washing or waving. Sold widely with a money back guarantee for 73 cents.
Fairfield nurse Miss Edna Ford, hired May 14, reports 194 patients and 1068 visits in eight and a half months. She covers bedside nursing, school nursing, and infant welfare, noting gains from public health efforts but highlights lack of a free clinic and need for community support and funding.
Dr Henry Cenicola formerly at 683 East Main Street has opened offices at 1963 Main Street His phone Pele 4960 and office hours are 10 3 and 7 to 8 PM for HAL M local residents are advised of the new location and hours.
A vintage advertisement touts Petersons Ointment as a universal cure for pimples and skin eruptions. It claims doctors and druggists endorse the product, vowing a single box will banish blemishes and related conditions, including rheum and piles, with testimonials from users like Dr. W Burg of Brie.
Edmund Trousselot known as Marquis di Castilet faces federal charges in New York for espionage act violations. He allegedly wore a foreign diplomatist uniform, forged Treasury letterheads, and swindled acquaintances while claiming ties to King Alph the Ising of Spain. He sought loans via J P Morgan Co and attempted to be sent to France to answer desertion and related crimes. Federal officials found a coded private correspondence, and further evidence may be uncovered as the case proceeds.
An Interesting Lectura at Independent Order of Bina Trith on State street Sunday evening featured Harry Sandberg, a former Pan American Union official and current U S commerce department expert, discussing South American Jewish communities their history and roles. Judge Ascher urged unity to aid Jewish welfare efforts with a brief musical program closing the event.
Thousands of women suffer kidney or bladder trouble often misattributed to other causes. Swamp Root by Dr. Kilmer claims to restore kidney health, reducing back pain headaches and irritability. Readers may request a sample by sending ten cents to Kilmer & Co. and can buy larger bottles at drug stores.
An advertisement promises a delightful shampoo method using Canthrax dissolved in hot water to make a perfumed shampoo. It claims easy even coverage of the scalp, dissolves dandruff oil and dirt, leaves hair fluffy, heavier looking, and soft for easy styling.
An old advertisement warns that kidney and bladder issues require immediate attention and promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a proven remedy for stomach liver and kidney diseases. It urges readers to buy now from druggists with a money back guarantee and to beware of imitations.
A Bridgeport woman credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with relief from chronic stomach and liver trouble after years of discomfort. The advertisement claims the preparation clears mucus and inflammation in the intestinal tract, improving conditions including appendicitis. One dose will return money refunded, per Riker Drug Store.
New York February 18 indictments were returned by a federal grand jury against Joseph Goldmantsz and Paul Goldmantsz, both diamond merchants of Scheveningen and New York, for conspiring to defraud the U S government by undervaluing shipments of precious stones imported during 1916 and 1917 from Rotterdam. Robert H Grasson, former Belgian army officer and M C A instructor, will feature a broadsword and foil display at the Scottish Historical Society meeting Friday at Foresters Hat 6 1 2 Cannon Street. The Belgian night on February 22 lends significance to Grasson's appearance as the society plans similar nights for allied nations. A special committee of the Scottish Historical Society works with other Scottish groups in the city to arrange entertainment for the Harry Tander Million Pound fund aiding limbless Scottish soldiers and sailors.
Three recruits will be sent to New Haven today by the navy recruiting station in Cannon Street. A number of previously enlisted men will accompany the recruits, singing the Star Spangled Banner led by Miss Nathalie Stesen after the lecture.
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