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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1918

Page

20

Inactive Kidneys and Foley Kidney Pills Ad

An advertisement extols Foley Kidney Pills as a quick effective remedy for kidney weakness and related pain. It claims benefits across ages from youths to the elderly, warning that untreated kidney issues may lead to complications like rheumatism diabetes or Bright's disease, and cites Hindles Drug Store as a supplier.

Foley Godires Forest Grove Greson Bright Hindles Drug Store

Begin on Salts Delayed Kidney Trouble Cure

An advertisement touts Rad Salts as a remedy for meat caused kidney and bladder irritation. It claims kidney relief comes from taking four ounces of Rad Salts dissolved in water before breakfast, with warnings about back pain, cloudy urine, and nightly trips to the bathroom. The ad emphasizes grapes and lemon juice acid, lithia content, and easy liquidity, urging readers to buy the product to flush and stimulate kidneys.

Wilton Library Fund Grows from Sixty to Five Thousand

Wilton articles report the Library Building fund reaching its tenth anniversary since start in February 1908 with sixty dollars. By February 1918 it nears five thousand. more pledges needed for building and equipment. Also notes a wartime rally at town hall, a fathers and sons feast by the Y M C A, and local church services. Local residents and clubs are named with small town details.

Wilton Lah Town Hall Dudge Tammany South Norwalk Misse ‘Tieman Greenwich Gladys Green Home Economics Committee Library Fondero Library Building Fund Fathers and Sons Merwin FL Mhollister Orsum Stannard Carroll Wollister George Foote Sen Clere Ogden Boy Scouts George Ogden Y. M-35 Ag Secreta C. G. Barnum Norwalk Fairchild Hallack George H. Richards New York Mr. Richards Brick Presbyterian Church of Boys’ Conference New London George Pleasants Benedict Gregory Congregational Sunday School Cannondale South Wilton AL Harry Jennings Congregational Church T. PF. Gilbert Mary Underwood Woodpury Ethel Hart Lieutenant Ellet Camp Upton Billet H. W. Harden George (. M. Gregory Jacksonville Fla

Fire damages closet and walls at Lynch home

A blaze at 655 Tranistan Avenue caused about 25 dollars in damage to three clothes closets and adjoining walls in a house owned and occupied by Joseph Lynch. The alarm originated from box 149 at the corner of Tranistan and Railroad Avenues.

Tranistan Avenue Joseph Lynch Tranistan and Railroad Avenues

Sage Tea and Sulphur Compound claim darken hair

An old time formula Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound is advertised as darkening gray hair naturally and evenly. Directions describe moistening a sponge and brushing one strand at a time, promising hair looks thicker and years younger after one or two applications. Also notes office moves for Dr Henry Cenicola with new address and hours.

Wryreth Wyeth

Campaign of Publicity for Nursery Business Plan

Connecticut Nurserymen's Association meets in New Haven to advance nursery business through publicity and united effort. Officers re-elected include Baker as president and Brainard as vice-president. Entomologist Britton discusses Bugs and other speakers cover labor saving devices forestry and air marsery items.

Warlford Connecticut Nurserymen's Association F. & Baker Cheshire C. S William W. Hunt Stertford Oiecers George 2. Clinton New Haven W. O. Milley

Form Co Helps Bankrupts Largest Petition in Connecticut

The Form Company files a voluntary petition in the U S district court of Connecticut, replying to debts totaling 385 259 67 with 192 973 64 on notes and 192 186 67 unsecured. Cohen, NY furniture store proprietor and Boston Furniture Supply president, heads a chain of 18 furniture and 231 clothing stores in the east. The new company aims to adjust Cohen’s affairs so he can resume business without further bankruptcy actions, blaming the European war for his financial collapse. Credit had been strong before the war. installment plans for furniture and clothing hurt payments as war began. A receiver was once considered but not appointed.

United Wil Franks Cohen Co+ jien

Obituary notices and notices from Bridgeport Journal

Obituary notices for George E Mulligan Vincent J Ped dle Hialmar Lindereen Ellen Boardman Melissa Yormlinson Wisie Helmins Chandler and others. funeral details, burial places and parish officiants. Hector N Menard a US Navy seaman killed in action to be honored. medical examiner Cronan Head Examiner reference. Colona J Wilson named lieutenant colonel Crovan head of Home Guard examiners with two assistants to be appointed.

Vincent J. Peddle Mark Peddle East Avenue St. Michael’s Cemetery Hialmar Lindereen Htialmar Lindgreen Henry Fairfield Avenue Henry E. Kelly St. George's Episcopal Church Park Cemetery Ellen Boardman Henry E. Bishop Alexander Alison, Jr First Presbyterian Church Hartford North Cemetery Miclissa Forlinson Melissa Yormlinson John G. Saddler Christ Episcopal Church Mountain Grove Hisie Milfier Chandler Wisie Helmins Chandler Moml Chandler Bridgeport Hospital Newfield Avenue Daniel M. Lewis Newfield Methodist Church John Schmidt John Porter Mil Skoda Frank Futtle Samuel Knapp Maud Tinker Grippin Maud Tinker Clifford Trinpin North Erespient Mass Cronan Colona Cifford J. Wilson Stephen J, Crovan Board of Examiners Home Guard Whln

Thieves Use Gloves to Take Safe in New York

Thieves forced open the Automat restaurant at 604 Sixth Avenue early today and wheeled a safe containing about 12,000 nickels out to the street. The heist, performed with gloves, suggests professional burglars. No other items were taken and police note the audacious method and large, heavy safe. Mr. Hardart confirmed the safe’s value, around $660.

New York Sixth Avenue Cornelius McGil Autonet McGill Hardart Horn & Thardart

Bomb Explodes in Passaic Court House Rotunda

A blast rocked the Passaic county court house in Paterson New Jersey injuring several people as glass and plaster fell. The explosion occurred in the rotunda causing minor injuries to bystanders and disrupting proceedings. Police and emergency crews are investigating the cause and scope of the incident.

Court House Passaic Paterson N. J Passaic County Court House

Iron tonic Peptiron promises health and vigor

An old advertisement extols Peptiron as a iron rich tonic combining iron pepsin and celery. It claims to correct anemia pallor languor nervousness and fatigue from work worries or other causes and notes it supports daily performance. The ad highlights chocolatey coating and ease of taking the pill form.

Inside bathing for a week to look and feel better

An advertisement claims daily hot water with limestone phosphate cleanses the stomach liver kidneys and bowels in seven days. It promises clearer skin, better digestion, renewed appetite, and relief from constipation and sour stomach.

Indemnity Granted and War Activities Report

Four billion indemnity is granted as Yrotaky is named food controller with unlimited powers. He moves to arrest food speculators. Across Belgium and France, Allied forces prepare for a major German offensive as raids, artillery duels, and aerial operations intensify along the Cronk battlefront. British raids near Thaincourt and Arras yield ground gains and prisoners. German air losses rise to sixteen on Sunday while Allied bombers strike German towns and bases behind the lines. naval airmen hit Zeehoute bases and drive down three German planes attempting to evacuate.

Yrotaky Jane Belgium Cronk Thaneders Tens Arras Moanec Flanders Houtholst Ish Wit Zeehugte Settle

Settlement Aims Injury Suit Over Fall From Seaview Porch

In superior court a settlement was reached in the case of Honora Ray Bewker against Julius **Nussenfeld** over injuries from a May 12 fall from a third story porch at 1770 Seaview Avenue. The suit sought $5,000 and the case was withdrawn from the jury as terms were not announced.

Honora Ray Bewker Wei Julius Wnussenfeld Seaview Avenue Wik St

Socialists of France in Accord on Wilson and World Peace

Albert Thomas, former minister of munitions, tells the Associated Press that Socialist delegates from Britain and France should meet President Wilson to explain their aims. He says the American army will grow in France but Wilson’s diplomacy can surpass military action, guiding world democracy and inspiring German and Austrian publics.

Socialist Party of France Wilson Albert Thomas Associated Press Trehel Taondan M. Thomas Washington France America Germany Austria

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Kays Weingarten Bros., Inc Chicago Masonic Temple Nortickh. Br Kenry Cenicola East Main Street Main Street Pelephone Neuss Form Co George E. Mulligan George TE. Mulligan St. Vincent's Hospital Waldorf Avenue American Graphophone Company Better Barber Shop Herpicide Co Mis Aris Alfred H. Clark & Son Main St Socialists of U. S. Food Administration Meat Department Crockers Bridgeport Public Market and State & Bank Sts. East Main ST First Bridgeport National Bank American Dyeing & Cleaning CO Cannon Street Otto Scuttie & Son Oped Prn Sprain Herbert Smith Storage and Trucking Co Herbert Smith Eremy Seec’y and Treas Offa Delin St Henk St Kayser Marines Ai Meigs Maln ST Fairfield Ave Conn Glenwood Hoosier Cor. Elm ST Star Press Oman Eee Cannon ST. Phens Barnem
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