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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1918
Page
2
Rev P B Mathias formerly pastor of the King's Highway Congregational Church Bridgeport writes to El L Warner of this city that he is progressing well in his haw work. He now serves as religious secretary at Camp Shelby Mississippi and is getting along nicely.
Millions of readers are urged to drink real hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to flush the stomach liver kidneys and intestines. The ad claims internal bathing detoxifies the body preventing headaches bad breath bilious attacks sleeplessness and other ailments, urging readers to buy phosphate at the drug store.
Southport January 27 A war rally at the Pequot Library auditorium hosted by the Liberty chorus raised funds for the Red Cross to aid Connecticut soldier boys and families. Rev William Dr Keefe spoke on War Relief Work and the chorus conducted by J Nelson Thuchinson performed selections including America and Battle Hymn. Nearby notes report local club meetings, Red Cross appeals, and residents visiting relatives in Paterson New Jersey.
Newtown hosts a whist game at the library hall on Saturday January 19 as a benefit event with a five cent auction afterward. The item draws local residents including clergy, teachers, and civic members, reflecting patriotic community activity.
A food demonstration under the Mome Economics committee will be held tomorrow at 3 PM in Sherman Hill to show substitutes for wheat and bake brown bread rice bread raised oatmeal bread and raised corn bread. Miss Shigabeth Angel will discuss conservation topics and how women can aid in the war effort. Community canning plans are noted along with Red Cross meetings and a Fathers and Sons event planned for February 11.
The board of relief announces sittings to hear taxpayers regarding the updated tax list by Tax Commissioner Connor. Sessions run 9am to 4pm on February 1 4 5 7 8 and 11 with weekday evenings 7pm to 9pm on February 1 5 11.
The State Fuel Director has ordered stores to close daily at 5 pm and will maintain this schedule until countermanded.
The National Government orders a ten week period with five day workweeks and widespread closures to ease a coal shortage. A 40th Mill End Sale promotes true economy with reduced prices on all items, urging every household to shop daily for lasting value and savings in coming weeks.
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