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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1919
Page
3
The article warns of a severe influenza grip with thousands of cases and higher danger for the weak and children. It endorses Father John’s Medicine as a safe home tonic free of alcohol, claiming it strengthens resistance, soothes breathing irritation, and aids detoxification. urges mothers to protect children and avoid crowds with good nourishment and rest.
Stratford reports 363 births in 1918, four fewer than 1917, while deaths rose to 244 an increase of 60 due to influenza. Marriages dropped to 135 from 150. War impact noted. Also mentions Harold C. Lovell asked about leasing roof of new building for a roof garden and Asa L. Parketon's illness.
The weekly drill of Company L State Guards was held at the center. New uniforms will be issued soon. Discharged aviation student Fred Rufford returns to Judson Place. Officers for the Cupheag club were elected with Silliman as president Spall vice president Graham secretary and Hanson treasurer. Odd Fellows lodge officers were installed prior to lunch. Church notices cover meetings at First Ecclesiastical Society Congregational Church and other local services with communion sermons planned. Real estate and foreclosures noted along with arrests arraignments in Meriden and a county jail population drop to 114 inmates due to cold weather and fewer guests.
Private Anthony Dentino of Company I, 28th Infantry, formerly of Bridgeport, arrived at Camp Merritt New Jersey after being wounded near Verdun on October 4. Drafted last June, he went from Camp Upton to Devens and later Frattee. A stereopticon address at Olivet Church Sunday will showcase the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions history and work.
A small shop offers paulo II hats with fine voiles and dainty patterns. A group of hats at 3.75 and 5 dollars features velvet trim and ribbon accents on second floor selections designed for discerning women.
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