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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1918
Page
7
Local antique ad touts a remedy labeled Brom o Quinine to cure a cold in one day. It urges buyers to seek the signature of J. W. Rove and promises a genuine all for future laxative product.
In Marrocce region villages, elder adults practice in a formal matrimonial market, guiding and arranging matches for younger women in the community. This traditional system reflects long standing social roles and local customs shaping marriages.
Health text extols Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy to ease digestive and eliminative issues tied to kidneys and liver. Claims long use, wide testing, and success in relieving pain rheumatism and dyspepsia with a testimonial from F. Rose of Kentucky. Sold by druggists with a sample offer via ten cents.
Morris Plan Bank elected Hoskins as manager, with the bank led by president W. Kingsbury and officers including treasurer Samuel M. Hawley and secretary D. O’Brien. Directors span W. Hincks to Hamilton S. Shelton, reflecting a broad executive roster. Past years show 1582 loans averaging $311,951.72, including 344 for sickness or death.
The third day of the Knights of Columbus war fund drive reports a total of 38452 collected with strong, rising momentum across Isridgeport Stratford and Airfield. Volunteers’ calls, encouragement from headquarters, and a shared patriotic spirit among Protestant Jewish and Catholic workers drive continued support for soldiers welfare buildings.
Draft notices outline classifications for draftees, detailing physical exams and possible assignment to limited service if unfit for general military duty. The article lists a long roster of delinquents handed to police by Local Revision Board No. 1 and notes procedures for service in civil occupations if required by wartime needs.
A garbled wartime records excerpt mentions lack of employment and payments of 54 pounds to applicants for homes, with collateral loans on Liberty bonds totaling 8,114 pounds. A mother sent money to her son through unclear channels, implying financial support.
A reader cites swift relief from a running sore on the left leg after using Peterson's Ointment for three weeks. Advertiser claims show the product’s healing power and cites past sales through druggists.
The article discusses rising rents despite lower real wages, citing two housing experts and government inquiries. Petitioners argue rents should fall to reflect recent plant developments, with plans to build more housing and bring rental prices down.
We the undersigned notify you that each has received verbal notice of rent increases and find the rises unnecessary, exorbitant and unpatriotic. We petition you to appoint a commission like Waterbury to investigate conditions in this city. Owing to the high cost of living and scanty supply of coal, this increase will cause unnecessary hardship.
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