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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1918
Page
5
Mary Miles Minter stars in the Mutual picture Her Country's Call at the Strand HeUUrG today. The film is billed as a timely master drama for lovers of the shadow stage. Additional features are shown. Tomorrow Herbert Rawlinson appears in The High Sign with a star cast.
The Poli Players deliver strong performances in Potash and Perlmutter at Tyrie Theatre with Harold Kennedy as Abe Potash and Dudley Ayres as Mawruss, while Mrs Potash Charie Lowe and others add laughs. Plaza bill features Dances a la Carte, Camouflage Taxi, and more, with strong audience reaction. Western venues showcase Madge Kennedy, Mary Miles Minter, and Billie Burke in varied films, plus Fatty Arbuckle and Douglas Fairbanks on the bill.
A vivid character actress debuts in The Wilda Gel at Poli's theatre today and tomorrow. Miss Panginey’s Polk playhouse presentation should draw large Bridgeport audiences alongside Tanguay’s act. Also featured are Hiwiian star Denial and her singers, with Joni finishing in a sinuous display by Wilkind and Wilson’s blackface impersonators.
An advertising pitch touts Cascarets as best for liver bowels stomach and headach e and colds. It promises a gentle cleanse without shocking the liver or causing next day inconvenience. It also suggests giving Cascarets to sick bilious children.
Three recruits applied for enlistment yesterday through the Fairfield Avenue recruiting station. Frank Ts, 21, of 128 Hurd Avenue, baker and cook in infantry. Eon Rosen, 20, of 44 Hair Greek Avenue, inspector aviation corps. John TH Walker, 19, of 44 Island Brook Avenue, inspector aviation corps. Also four men enlisted in the British Army: Frank Hibbard 30, William Hibbard 33 of Danbury and Joseph Williams 33 of Bridgeport.
Coroner John J. Phelan began an inquest into the death of Peter Marvlo, 6835 Barnum Avenue, who died at Bridgeport Hospital after being struck by a trolley car. Testimony indicated he ran into the car and was hit by a left hand forward grab handle, suffering a fractured skull. Further inquiries were planned.
Chicago January 7 article reports a farm service reserve corps for boys over 16 to be set up in Chicago high schools. Agriculture instruction will begin immediately to address expected spring labor shortages. Endorsed by the state council of defense, meeting January 14–16.
Kansas City January 7 William Roberts a chauffeur was arrested in connection with the killing of Eoldie Rounds known as Tickert a circus clown and messenger boy who was shot to death on Christmas Eve Roberts said he had been hiding in Kansas City Kansas Federal officials denied reports that the United States plans to appoint receivers to run the packing business pending Philadelphia statements.
Montreal officials announce that Sunday trains between Montreal and New York, Boston and Portland will be cancelled to run as few trains as possible. Other brief items include naval reserve duties for Henry Van Dyke, a fatal plane accident in France, and a missing woman case in Andrew, Missouri.
Comedy drama introduces power material by Burke Brothers and Kenda who execute in Indian club bouts. A well dressed feminine member displays dexterity. McClormack and Dougharty charm in dance specialties. Regan and Refard perform witty songs with high energy. Universal News notes American troops in France and Australia, plus mood pieces and views.
A Toronto resident details two years of acute stomach distress and widespread pain before using Fruit-atives. After three boxes he reports wellness and urges others with indigestion to try the product. The ad lists prices 50c per box and 2.50 for a trial set, with orders via dealers or Fruit-atives Limited in Ogdenshire, N.Y.
Be careful in using soap on your hair warns an advertisement. Plain sterilized coconut oil is praised as inexpensive and effective, cleansing without drying scalp and leaving hair soft, fluffy, bright and easy to manage. A small amount suffices for the whole family.
An advertisement claims Peterson's Ointment can banish pimples and skin eruptions for 80 cents a box with a money back guarantee. It touts healing for skin diseases including eczema and psoriasis and cites a Dr W Burg of Erie Pennsylvania praising its effectiveness.
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