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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1918

Page

4

Delinquent Questionnaires in 2nd Draft Division

Local Board No 2 lists 27 registrants from the Fourth and Fifth districts who failed to file questionnaires. Names and addresses include Gorkoski, Lewandowsky, Carey, Tutak, Moulton, Harris, Timpanelli, Markewicz, Weatlin, Luskiewicz, Sweener, Kucnsky, Flood, Gutewich, Haskell, Schanb, Bokina, Plekero, Dunn, McCarthy, Dokenwadel, Grimolizzi, Turner, Franks Jr, Foster, McTavish, Vassell and others. The first Baby Doll witness, held long in county jail, was freed on a $100 bond by Marie Blount. he is a Black individual named Kelly. The murder trial is postponed to September. Thomas witnesses’ relatives claim undue detention. Attorney Lewis discussed release with State’s Attorney Cummings.

Joseph Gorkoski Lewis Street Edward Lewandowsky Laurel Court Robert T. Carey Joseph Gutewich William A. Haskell Fairfield Avenue Henry Schanb State Street Stanley Bokina Lesbia Street James &. Plekero John B. Dunn Lee Avenue William C. McCarthy Poplar Street Albert F. Dokenwadel Hancer Locomobile Company Leonard J. Foster Wood Avenue Robert A. McTavish Wordin Avenue John Vassell Ash Street Marie Blount Kelly North Avenue Thomas Haid Criminal Superior Court William H. Lewis Boston Mass Cummings

Winsted Man Apologizes to State Guard Officer

Frank Boice of Lime Rock Conn apologizes to First Lieutenant Walter K Stone of Company M Fifth Infantry and to other officers and unnamed persons for remarks made June 11 1918 and previously. He expresses sincere regret and pledges allegiance to the United States and allies under all future conditions.

United States

Tiz Foot Remedy Ad Claims Fast Relief

Advert says Tiz relieves aching feet for workers who stand all day. It allegedly draws out poisonous exudations puffing feet, stops pain in corns bunions and carouses, and makes feet comfortable. A 25 cent box promises year of comfort from any druggist.

Cocoanut Oil Makes A Splendid Shampoo

An old advertisement advises using emulsified coconut oil as a shampoo to avoid harsh alkalis in soaps. It recommends moistening hair with water, rubbing in oil to produce a rich lather that cleanses scalp and hair quickly. The oil is described as cheap and grease-free, leaving hair silky and easy to manage.

Sunday Excursions to New York Steamer Naugatuck

The New England Steamship Co offers Sunday trips to New York with a 9:00 a.m. departure from Union St Wharf and a 4:45 p.m. return to Bridgeport. Four hours in New York. Fare includes war tax. Tickets limited and on sale Sundays.

New York Union St. Wharf Bridgeport

Milford Man Reports at West Point Academy

Dennis Totten of Milford leaves for West Point to join the United States Military Academy. He carries well wishes from a large circle of friends as he pursues a lifelong ambition. The town notes lectures, visits from New York guests, a Democratic caucus, Camp Devens departures, and upcoming local social events and services.

Milford Dennis Totten Harborside Drive Wilcox Park West Pointe S. A States Military Academy Writley Mer. Totten United States Army West Point Bertram Shalkop J Percy Benjamin Gurience Genoux Wiliam Bachman White Plains Louise Misa Gibson Pine Tree Farm H. Mehlhop Gazelle Isses Gazcells Snyder New York H. A. Taylor Henry Jetty Gray Fort Trumbull Beach Tee Devens Joseph Socks Camp Devens Devon Auditorium Thomas Boston Thomas Reynolds Endicott Alethea Circle Methodist Church Ladies' Aid Society of the First Selectman Cheney Nathan Stowe Needlework Guild John Brown North Street Wopowage Lodge Mary Taylor Memorial M. Wm

Woman Prefers Flattery to Silence in Courtship

A witty observation notes that a woman may dislike a man who withholds flattery more than one who offers praise, suggesting charm can outweigh reticence in social attraction.

Marines Colonel Wounded in Veuilly Fight

A June Washington dispatch lists four privates fired and five severely wounded in action near Veuilly. It names Colonel Albertus W. Catlin of Washington D C as wounded and First Lieutenant Albert P. Baston of St Louis Baston as among the casualties with several others identified by initials and last names.

Washington Marine Corps Adbartus W Catlin Albert BP Bastion St. Louis Pris Maine Thillert George I Olive Berry Willian Boyle Houston Pexas Henry J Stockel Mrooklyy McKinley

Pasteurization Improves Milk Quality in Bridgeport

Bridgeport health officials report a marked milk quality improvement over the past year. Health Officer Dr. Walter A. Brown cites public milk samples dropping from over 1,000,000 bacteria to under 100,000, thanks to pasteurization and rigorous station inspections. Dairies are checked for cow health, stable conditions, milking practices, equipment, cooling, and overall cleanliness.

Bridgeport Walter A. Brown

Bernstein Seeks Court Permission to Change Name

Charles II Bernstein of this city petitions the Superior Court to approve a name change to Charles H Barns. A eight year resident, married with two children, Bernstein born in Germany says he has used Charles H Berns and has faced mail misaddressing as Berstein. He cites no patriotic motive for the change.

Charles II. Bernstein Charles H. Barns Bernstein Germany Charles H. Berns Berne Stein

Two More Registrants Added in Division Five

Division Five lists two new registrants who have come of age since June 35 1917. They are Fred J. Knell of 100 Harriet Street and Antonio Cane of 1 West Main Street. Assignment numbers are 206 and 207 respectively.

Division Five Fred J. Knell Harriet Street Antonio Cane Main Street

No Loapers in Bay State War Measure Enforced

Triston June 12. The anti leafing law, passed by the state legislature as a war measure, was put into effect by Governor McCall.

Bay State Triston McCall

Described Diet Plan for Dyspepsia and Acid Stomach

Medical guidance attributes most stomach trouble to excess hydrochloric acid and suggests two options. One limits irritating foods to reduce acid. the other uses a little Bisulated Magnesia at meals to neutralize excess acidity and aid digestion. The ad promotes a powdered form from Liggett or Riker drug stores, claiming it neutralizes acid without laxative effects.

Heian Liggetta Riker Drug Store

Head Disfigured by Ringworm Shows Cure by Cuticura

Mrs John Kennagh Bethel Maine writes of ringworm outbreaks on her daughter's head eight lesions inflamed and sore hair loss. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment her head healed in about a week. Advertisement urges Cuticura Soap for all toilet uses with prices 25c 50c.

John Kennagh R. F.D Bethel Maine

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