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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1918

Page

7

Southport Club Hears Papers on Current Topics

Southport reports a Current Events club meeting at Wakeman Memorial building with Miss Georgiana White and Mrs William E Purdy hosting. Papers on topics of the day were read. refreshments followed. Other items note knitting club, a wedding in Fairfield, and local social updates including relocations and illnesses.

Southport Club Southport Wakeman Memorial Building Georgiana White William E. Purdy Charles H. Mills C. H. Townsend Childe H. Child J. Walter Perry William Taylor Henry H. Rennell Howard N. Wakeman Elizabeth Judson Clarence B. Sturges Henry HH. ‘Perry Samuel §. Jennings Charles &. Bulkley Frederick EE. Worthrop Soree Hughes Monroe Perry Charles Everetts L. +. Sherwood M. Rob Perry James H. Brown Mary Godfrey Eugene Godfrey Walter Donnelley Bridgeport Fairfield Town Hall Camden 8. C Frederick Meyers Hulls Farms Matthew Anderson Kings Highway Albert Mills Sarah Callan John Street New Rochetle Robert Hart A. C. Muser Main Street J. B. Rowe Washington, D. C West Way Road

Jubilee's Partner Chapter CCIL Dog Tale

A narrator recounts a lighthearted misadventure involving Sweetie Jubilee and Rover. They search for missing tripe and pin down where the pups and mud by the ice house are, while friends mock the last bag of tripe for not hurrying. Rover gets attention as Sweetie worries about the bag’s fate.

Sweetie Rover Tripe Jubilee Wall Niles Achool Nobuddy Anty Spider Gutwalt Mealy

Lost bag of tripe celebration prompts curious plan

A narrator recalls a messy day of mischief and play with friends as the last bag of tripe recovers from illness. They slide on ice, climb rafters, and plot a secret party hosted by a caring mother figure for the tripe and its pretend healing, sharing jokes, drinks, and pretend suitors.

Wrecker Derailed Near Newtown Depot

Newtown residents recall a wrecker from New York and New Haven RR derailing near the Newtown station while en route to Brookfield Junction. A New Haven wrecker cleared the machine weighing two tons after an all day effort. Also noted are upcoming war rally speakers Charles Shapiro and Elizabeth Whitney, a Liberty chorus, a war news bulletin board, and a string of local social notes.

Newtown New York Thomas Lynch Clarence Blake Rosina Leavey Minnie Ward Genevieve Brown Irene Corbett Bridgeport

Welcome Guest Eats and Digests with Dyspepsia Tablets

A vintage advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the remedy for stomach troubles and poor digestion. It claims hearty eaters face fewer issues, while some avoid social meals due to dyspepsia. The copy notes gas, sour risings, and other symptoms, urging readers to buy for 50 cents per box.

Molly Saddle Stuart

Dr True's Elixir Outshines Worm Tablets

Ad claims Better Than Worm Tablets and worm candy for worms in humans and children. Promotes Dr True's Elixir a doctor originated tonic that expels worms quickly and tones stomach and bowels. Encourages readers to write for symptoms to Auburn Maine.

Bhasa Dr. True Synip Auburn Maines

Alkali in Soap Hurts Hair Care Advice

An advertisement warns againstalkalis in most soaps and shampoos drying the scalp and making hair brittle. It recommends using pure coconut oil as a simple cleansing agent, yielding rich lather and easy rinsing while leaving hair soft and shiny. A few ounces of coconut oil are inexpensive and last months for the whole family.

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