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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1918
Page
6
A historical note recalls Wature's errors in cultivating the American Beauty onion less hardy than the American Onion, noting her misjudgment in plant resilience and survival.
External pains like lumbago sciatica neuralgia and muscle soreness are claimed to yield to Sloan's Liniment. The ad touts it as the world’s best selling liniment, clean and effective with no skin stain and available in large bottles at druggists.
Milford news reports a health and recreation conference set for January 25 at 11 30 in Hartford. Speakers include Miss Welen Frazer of England and Connecticut officials such as Richard Bissell and Miss Olive Jaques. Luncheon, afternoon lecture, and reports on recreation centers and Travelers Aid are planned. Milford will be represented at the meetings.
The large church filled with interested hearers as Seaty reserved seats for Brotherhood members and their families and invited organizations. Donald Guthrie, two years on the fringes of the French treaty, gave an engaging account of incidents, presenting facts without added gruesomeness beyond necessity.
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a purifying blood medicine that cures scrofula and humors causing eczema boils pimples and eruptions. It claims forty years of tested effectiveness and urges readers to buy a bottle from their drug store.
Major Fred P. Bradford assumes command of the first battalion of the 364th Infantry at Camp Devens Massachusetts with Major James Avery Sullivan succeeding him in the 303 Machine Gun Battalion. Brigadier General F D Evans ordered the swap approved by Brigadier William Weigel. The move sparks discussion about its motive. Also a court martial at the camp sentences Frank Wrang of Middletown to hard labor for three months for bringing liquor into camp. Brigadier General Hibiki of the Japanese army visits and comments on the fight for humanity and justice, predicting a march on Berlin and noting the apparent size of U S divisions.
U S Army officers pursue city housing plans under General Wheeler in the Ordnance Department. A lieutenant in Bridgeport will file a report before any spending on homes proceeds. W H Ham of Bridgeport Housing says a tentative contract for government aid has circulated, awaiting clearance by War Secretary Baker amid Washington surveys. Clyde L Davis of Ong Hill, in Company F, 21st Regiment, U S A., has arrived safely in France and relatives report word.
Town bulletin records Major Guthrie praise at a patriotic address and notes on Friday smoker at Red Men hall. Shipyard, factory, and local residence moves are logged along with a Florida honeymoon trip, a Norwalk couple’s marriage, and Arctic Engine Company concert plans for February 7. Local residents attend visits and farewells at Mead and Chadderton households.
The text argues that familiarity with General Grant’s features on the ten thousand dollar bill stems from recognition rather than historical nuance, reflecting on collectibility and public memory of the Civil War figure.
An advertisement promotes Rad Salts and Jad Salts as kidney cleansers to prevent backache and bladder disorders. It warns that uric acid from meat clogs kidneys and suggests taking four ounces in water daily for several days to restore kidney activity and neutralize urine acidity. A local druggist endorses sales to those believing in early kidney trouble remedy.
A Bridgeport woman describes years of stomach trouble and relief after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. She claims six doses cleared her symptoms and that even cabbage no longer hurts her. The ad credits Riker Drug Store as the vendor.
Thousands of children suffer worms and parents are unaware. Symptoms include deranged stomach swollen upper lip sour stomach offensive breath full belly and pallor with sleep disturbances. The ad touts Dr True's Elixir as promptly effective safe for children and includes a testimonial from Mrs H W Roberts of Flint Michigan praising cures. It claims the elixir is a family laxative and worm expeller used for years with growing popularity and invites readers to write for more information.
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