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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1918

Page

8

Beach Life Buzzes With Warm Weather at Laurel Beach

Beachgoers enjoy a sunny stretch as business picks up for cottages and piers. Local soldiers on furlough visit from Camp Upton and nearby bases while residents discuss plans for a new pier at Laurel Beach and a busy week ahead with dances and club events.

Twes Pers Beches Thomas Dolan James Moran Edward Nolan Tkigeport Tier Cottage Edward Smith Morton Jey Jack Sullivan Mgeport Twitter Cottage Edward Witegersi Ith Company Depnot Brigade Camp Upton James Collins New Maven Ideen Proving Grounds Collins Bridgeport Fort Slocum Upton Campcock Atlanta Georgia Aberdeen Proving Ands Ward Campbell Mut Beach Col@e Proving Grounds Reuben ‘Charlies Wal's Beach Pratt's Institute Moklyn New York Winho Winning SE Delaware Benjamin Hermaan John Frennan Jamies Neary Andy

Take Phosphate for Health and Weight Gain

An advertisement touts organic phosphate, named as Bitrate, as a cure for thinness and nervous weakness. It claims Bitrate supplies phosphorus to nerves and body cells, improving weight, health, and vitality, with money-back guarantees. The ad urges readers to use Altish-bitre-phosphate for wellness and strength.

Gethy Jana Eleim Toassey Amone

Sunshine Tablet Saga Stirs Maine Stomach Woes

A fragmented report describes a controversial drug marketed as Sunshine Tablet for stomach relief. Authorities note dubious origins and failing efficacy as consumers report persistent symptoms. The piece references Maine preemption, medical voices, and consumer concerns about safety and truth in advertising.

Camp Devens Plans Bastile Day Observance for Soldiers

Camp Devens Mississippi July 2 Special activity will mark Bastile Day with an open air address by a French ally officer, band concerts and exercises in recreation buildings. An official statement explains the July 14 celebration honors the French struggle against autocracy and taxes without representation, likening it to the U S Declaration of Independence.

Deviens Miss Gudhis Devens Brench Statendh Bastile Michael Mahoney Regular Army West Point Ordnance Department Mahoney

Followed Her Doctor's Orders Build Blood for Rheumatism

A North Tillerica woman credits Williams Pink Pills for easing rheumatic pain and indigestion after a severe cold left her bedridden in Nova Scotia. She says after three boxes her shoulder and limb pains lessened, appetite returned, and strength improved. the advertisement notes pills sold by Williams Medicine Co in Schenectady New York.

Peter Ilaner Holt Street North Tillerica Mass Williams Nova Scotia Aly Stonmich Pheninetisny Ik Reqwest Williams Medicine Selenectady N.Y

Freckles Preparation for remetal of Seales fesalty

Fragmentary item notes preparation details with numerous garbled words. Names and clear facts are unreadable, leaving uncertain references to people or places and no confirmable event or date. The readable phrases suggest scheduling or process terms but lack coherent meaning.

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Red Cross Chapter Seeks Quick Messages For Prisoners

Bridgeport mothers and relatives of U S soldiers raptured by German forces welcome immediate communication with prisoners via the Red Cross. State department and foreign ministers arrange to transmit inquiry messages and receive quick replies. Ridgeport families hope for word on health and fate of loved ones as a new service operates through the Bridgeport chapter.

Bridgeport United States Red Cross State Department Eeither Bureau of Contmnunicitions Gmbhie George le Warren Tel

Sore-eyed Turtle Returns for Food

A turtle with a sunken eye seeks food at Silver Beach where it was kept by owner Lis O Reilly. The creature, linked to the 1918 date carved on its back, disappeared three weeks ago after daily feeding and intermittent absences. Yesterday it surfaced then dragged itself from the water.

Silver Beach of Reilly

Remington Open Nights at Employment Office

Remington Arms sets evening hours at its Boston avenue office on Monday Wednesday and Friday from 7 to 9 to help workers in non essential occupations seek outdoor work. A scene outside Jay Langner store shows a turtle slapping its eye then being aided with water before it crawls away toward O Reilly's home.

Remington Arms Company Boston Avenue Pole 113 Jay Langner Langner O'Reilly

Girls Enjoy Trip To Port Jefferson

A Bridgeport group enjoyed a motor boat trip to Port Jefferson with food aboard. They cruised early morning, swam from the boats near Port Jefferson, and returned by moonlight with singing. Passengers included M Beatrice, Miss Frances Smith, Miss El i Schroefler, Miss Marcella, Ralph Leonard Booth, Frank Milche, William Mollana, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hoffman.

Bridgeport Recestis Port Jefferson Wiliam Mollana Mr. and Mars Muel Hoffman

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