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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1918
Page
4
A local remark expresses mixed sentiment as the town reacts to a fallen sister while noting tolerance despite harsh judgment. The saying reflects community attitudes toward fault and forgiveness without specifics.
Advertisement promotes Orrine as a home secret and voluntary treatment to curb whiskey cravings with a money back guarantee. It notes two forms Nos 1 and 2 priced at 31.70 per box and offers a booklet from Lipgett’s Riker Hegeman Drug Co. Also lists Dr Henry Cenicola opening offices at 1563 Main Street with Barnum phone and hours.
The Springfield convention of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners condemns non competitive government war contracts and urges government commandeering of shipyards or bidding by reputable local firms. It backs President General Hutcheson on a minimum wage and union working conditions for carpenters in shipyards.
Three young men were sent to New Haven for examination and enlistment by the Navy recruiting station in Cannon Street. The group includes George Baker 18 of 627 Carroll Avenue apprentice seaman, Francis S Spears 18 of 845 Warren Street apprentice seaman, and Eugene Cedick 19 of 14 Miller Street apprentice seaman.
Notice announces Dr Henry Cenicola, formerly at 683 East Main Street, has opened offices at 1963 Main Street. Public contact is Barnum 4360. Office hours are 8 to 9 A.M. and 7 to 8 P.M.
Official U S and British war films will be shown at Sherman hall on Friday February 22 with Sgt J B Pimlott speaking about Vimy Ridge. Also a patriotic food exhibition on February 21 and marriage notices for Pedraya Selrup and Mary Godfrey announced. Local talks on school gardens and community coming planned plus a Fairfield Liberty rally at Sherman hall.
Milford February 19 Special local officers of the Teme Guard Second regiment attended Officers' school in New Haven on Tuesday. Ralph Oakley on furlough six days visits his Milford home. Harold Ritchie, son of long-time Milford residents, on leave from Camp Lee Virginia, in town a few days. The article notes church groups, welfare events, weather-related bridge duties, and local wartime activities including a forthcoming Washington's Birthday entertainment to aid War Relief.
Bridgeport reports new recruitment options for Canadians and Brit ishers seeking military service. Sergeant J. Johnson announced that Canadian army recruits may enlist in cavalry artillery engineers infantry forestry railway, railway construction and other technical branches with employer certificates. Royal Flying Corps applicants must have matriculation certificates and cadets go to Canada for training before commission and deployment to France. Francis Lafontaine of Providence R I was accepted for service and sent to Montreal.
Charles G. Saunders, grandson of Daniel Saunders a founder of Lawrence, died suddenly at his home in Boston Fen today. He was 70 years old and had practiced law locally.
An old advert promotes Ely's Cream Balm to relieve nasal blockage from cold or catarrh. It promises instant relief by applying a small amount in the nostrils to soothe inflamed membranes and clear air passages, claiming better night breathing and absence of headaches.
A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a quick cure for colds and grippe. It claims the remedy clears nasal passages, stops discharge, relieves headache and feverishness, and requires dosing every six hours for three doses with no quinine.
The advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable remedy for bad breath and bowel care. It claims gentle action on bowels and liver, cleansing the blood, purifying the system, and avoiding the after effects of calomel. Boxes cost 25 cents.
Group features neckwear in Spider weave patterns and four in hand ties at 75 cents. Footwear includes orthopedic shoes on a Foot-Form last, babies shoes in buckskin canvas tan kid calf, fat ankle and corset shoes, button or lace styles in sizes 4 to 8 and 11 14 to 2, with prices from 2.25 to 5.00. Second floor offers black hats and hats in straw, satin, silk, ostrich trim, and Georgette crepe colored hats with flowers or ribbons, prices from 4.00 up.
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