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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1918

Page

11

Order Signed By Garfield Without Change

U S Fuel Admin orders tight coal use with five day shutdowns and Monday holidays. The January 17 1918 regulation prioritizes railroads hospitals public utilities and essential services, delaying nonessential production and limiting fuel for printing and publishing during specified weeks.

Washington Inel United States Fuel Administration Washington, D. C United States Congress United_States Army and Navy

Nervous Indigestion Relief With Pinkham's Compound

In Philadelphia Mrs. J. Worthline reports weak nervous health from overburdened motherhood. A doctor blamed nervous indigestion and fatigue. After a week on Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound her condition improved, with ten months of sustained relief and renewed vigor.

Lydia E. Pinkham Hiladelphia Pinkham Lydia Pinkham Worthline

How Old Are You By Your Hair

An advertisement touts Parisian Hair Stop scalp salve as a quick safe remedy for dandruff and hair loss. It promises nourishment to follicles, a fuller appearance, and a pleasant perfume, claiming the product strengthens hair and prevents further shedding with a money-back guarantee.

Soll

Erie President Praises Garfield Order To Relieve Congestion

Frederick D. Underwood, president of the Ignie railroad, endorses Dr Garfield’s energy and coal order as a necessary mechanical fix. He predicts railways will meet seven tenths of demand, easing bottlenecks, with wide public support, though cautions on heating limits and Monday fuel curbs across the United States east of the Mississippi.

New York Frederick D. Underwood Ignie Railroad Garfield

Soldiers to assist in coal terminals debate

In a discussion on coal handling, Mr Underwood says moving coal from mines to cars is automatic and soldiers would mainly help at tidewater terminals. He argues soldiers should stay in military roles and that coal shoveling is an art not suited for invasion of labor.

Mr. Underwood Tidewater

Nervous Debility Relief Promoted by Pink Pills

A historical advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a general tonic for nervous debility neurasthenia and related conditions. It cites testimonials from Mrs J W Creighton of Oxford Michigan and her husband claiming relief from neuralgia rheumatism and fatigue after taking the pills. The piece emphasizes non alcoholic formulation and offers a free booklet from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady New York.

Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady Williams

A Kitchen to Please Hoover and a Stove to Please Garfield

An ad promotes a Chambers Fireless Range offering fuel savings of 3 5ths and improved cooking ease. It claims the stove blends advantages of fireless cookstoves and gas stoves, promising better cooking and simple operation, with a display available for viewing.

Garfield

Lehmann Estate Left to Father of Deceased

Probate records show Pred E. Leumann died January 14 with will naming M Annie L. Hurlbutt of Port Chester as executrix and trustee. Estate valued at 3000 to 5000 dollars in Mitford real estate to Edward Lehmanns father with semi annual income to him until his death, then reverts to Annie Hurlbutt and aunt Elinor Fr. Redgate of New York City. If either predeceases Lehmann the estate passes to survivors. court records list 16620 dollars in cash with Edith W. Osborne as administratrix. will not yet filed.

E. Leumann Annie L. Hurlbutt Port Chester Mitford Edward Lehmann Annie Hurlbutt Elinor Fr. Redgate New York City Lehmann District of Dridgeport Edith W. Osborne

Garfield Rules that Oil Users Must Close Down

Fuel Administrator Garfield orders all fuel oil consumers to shut down. Mark L Recqua announces the rule excludes drilling and transport of petroleum or natural gas. Consumers must follow the administrator's rules and regulations.

Garfield Washington CIA Mark L. Recjua Recqua

Waterbury Votes to Close Schools for Week

Waterbury board of education votes to close public schools this afternoon at 1:50 o clock until next Wednesday morning and suspend Monday sessions for ten weeks. Officials say fuel savings are small but the moral effect on the community is a reason. The board also considers closing swimming tanks in public schools for the rest of the year to save coal used for heating water.

Waterbury Board of Education

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