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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1918

Page

4

New Meat Rules For Hartford Restaurants Warned

Hartford reports new federal meat rules allow more meat use while enforcing wheat conservation. Washington regulations, aimed to ease shortages in the next 60 days, encourage one daily wheatless meal and two wheatless days weekly. Food officials note Connecticut may accept the changes, with hotel and restaurant managers awaiting printed guidance. Senator Landers says meat supply has improved and careful planning will help households.

Hartford wNo National Food Administration For Connecticut Washington Scoville Capitol Food Administration Tormect George M. Landers Pressant

Milford Woman Celebrates Her 93d Birthday

Milford area notes include birthdays, veterans moves, and local events. Miss Sara Hepburn at 93 hosts greetings from friends, while others report shifts in service, a Red Men's hall dance for 39 couples, and local church and Y M C A activities. Other items mention a skylight incident at Reeves factory fate, and residents visiting relatives in New Jersey. Nearby towns and camps are referenced with brief updates on servicemen and local notices.

Unidentified Man Falls Unconscious on City Street

An unidentified man about 60 collapsed unconscious on a city street yesterday afternoon and was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital for observation. Doctors suspect heart trouble and he remains unable to identify himself or provide details. The incident is noted in the police blotter as an unknown man case.

Qhean Fas Union Iqmare St. Vincent's Hospital Bo. Pasuth John Jdee Farmself

Fruit-A-Tives Liver Tablets Cure Dyspepsia Claim

Testimonial ad cites two years of severe dyspepsia and constant pains after eating. User reports relief after taking Fruit-A-Tives Liver Tablets, claiming improvement when doctors failed. Advertisement offers 6 for 2.50 and trial size 65c from Fruit-A-Tives Limited, Ogdensburg, N.Y.

St. Martin's Fruit-A-Tives Limited Ogdensburg N. Y

Peterson's Ointment Promises Eczema Cure

An old advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as best for eczema and other skin ailments. It features testimonials and a money back guarantee if buyers do not benefit, with prices listed as 30 cents per large box and claims of cures for eczema, ulcers, itching, and piles.

Peterson America John Scott Virrinia &J Ruffalo

Accuses Gregory of Causing Him Embarrassment

Federal Judge Killits of Toledo, facing contempt Proceedings in the Supreme Court over sentencing suspension, stated that the department of justice acted unwarrantedly and without due investigation. He said Attorney General Gregory prompted the move to bring discredit and embarrassment, but he acted in good faith though misunderstood the court mandate.

Washington Killits Toledo Department of Justice Supremee Court Gregory Killitis

New Vapor Therapy Promises Quick Relief for Croup and Colds

An old advertisement promotes Viel Vaporrnb as a new nighttime remedy for croup and colds in children. It urges fresh air, a warm flannel cover, and inhaled medicated vapors to loosen phlegm, ease chest tightness, and speed relief, claiming improvement within 15 minutes. The ad offers a three trial doses at a fixed price, noting availability at Rybers Drug Store in Bridgeport and nearby towns.

VanoRuh Uae Bridgiu Stratfielt Pitefield Southport Rybers Drug Store

Stratford Boy Struck by Car as He Delivers Papers

Stratford March 4. Special town notices urge purchases of Smileage books to aid boys at camps with coupons redeemable for movies. Richard Hartson injured when rear car struck his bicycle wheel. he was found unconscious, no bones broken yet. New war bulletin boards to be set up. Stratford Fire Department to meet. Stratford Investor’s Association to hold meeting. Miss Ward of the Y M C A spoke on service to girls. Stratford High School seniors to visit Lyric Theatre. Camp Fire girls meeting at Miss Alice Taylor’s home. Miss Helen Luce ill. Geo Bateman visit. Stratford-Express and light trucking services listed.

Stratford Richard Hart William Hart East Broadway Hart Donald Stevenson George Bateman Paradise Green Seymore Wells Bruce and Barnum Avenues John Supeck Doards Stratford Fire Department Stratford Investor's Association Miss Ward M.C. A Smith Mer

News and Notes of Interest in Huntington

Huntington March 4 special notes from the Ladies Aid society of the Congregational church meet with Mrs Edward Frembes. Next meeting with Mrs Harry Brownson March 14 includes a Lenten dinner. Rev L M Keneston attended a funeral in Prenton City. Far mill River grange met March 1. Mrs Fannie Booth ill. Miss Alice Shelton visiting Frances Wilson. Miss Florence Frembes in New York. William Wells with Hartford friends. Miss Mary Palmer of New Haven visiting J W Palmer in Trapfall Wisner Wilson shows new horses. Red Cross meeting at Mrs George Sutherland's Tuesday. Misses Lavinia and Anne Beard raise a flock of chicks BE. Stawley attended funeral of Samuel S Beardsley in Derby. Services held at both churches with holy communion.

Alice Shelton Frances Wilson Florence Frembes New York William Wells Hartford Mary Palmer New Haven J. W. Palmer Trapfall Wisner Wilson Red Cross George Sutherland Lavinia Anne Beard Stawley Samuel Beardsley Derby

Real Estate Transfers Listed With Street and Lot Descriptions

A series of conveyances shows multiple parties transferring parcels on streets such as Bunnell Maplewool Clark Oxford and Gregory. Amounts include 1800 dollars for Legala to Mastaba and 3500 dollars for Orton company in Vinton transfers. Names appear with buyers including Grown, Cahill, Grimwood, Hurd, Campo, Drago, Chaves Gormley, and Vinton among others.

Mary Yensik Stephen Yensik Bunnell Street Frank Hastaba Charles Segala Maplewool Avenue Waverly Development Company Adolph Anderson Carl F Tjelm Weardsley Park Terrace Tohn Chamberlain John McDowall Clark Street Lillian M. Grown Wil- Hant B. Palmer Oxford Street Creot Thomas IF Cahill Charles Grimwood Edwin Street Alfred G Griesinger Hattie Ivenyred Grace Wallett Gregory Street Sebastiano Vecchione Francia E. Peach Poedimont Avenue Tohn HH Redgate Giovanni Campo Salvatore Drago Lexington Avenue Perry T. Hurd Salomon Kenopky Rosa Kanopky Lindley Street John Chaves Gormley Farmer T. Millions Dossulh Street Charles Legala Frank Mastaba Maplewood Avenue Haves Cimawood Thomsas Coil Kawin Street Saimis FE. Riley William Chaiity West Avenue BE. J. Orton Company Edgar B. Vinton

Serge Gowns and Dresses from 12.50 to 35.00

A fashion listing describes a light gray Jersey Cloth model with soutache braid and smoked pearl buttons. Also offered is a dark blue serge gown with blue and white Foulard, a Russian blouse effect, long sleeves, white satin surplice collar, and steel button girdle. prices range from 12.50 to 35.00.

Serge

Fashionable Shoes and Dress Accessories Displayed

Late models for women on display include dark tan calf lace wing tip shoes at $7.50 and $7.50 to $12.00 for lace and patent leather styles. Also shown are kid leather, gray cloth, patent, and suede pumps from $4.50 to $10.00, plus hi-cut spats, oxfords, and opera pumps. Embroideries from China, silk tassels, and filet lace fashions accompany a lace section with camisole designs. Craft items include stitch holders, knitting needles, and a sterling silver bangle. Easter gift tile gold crosses priced from $1.00 up.

Veil Styles in New Spring Fashion Offerings

The article outlines two veiling kinds, one airy and alluring and a snug mesh option. It lists spring styles including Shetland Shadow Veiling in black brown taupe octagon meshes in several sizes, octagon mesh motif veiling in three colors, and veiling with scroll designs in black brown taupe and purple.

Shetland

Spring Hosiery and Easter Card Ad Brims With Styles

A vintage shopping page lists silk stockings at 1.50 a pair and Richelieu rib silk at 1.25. It promotes an Easter card with seed packets, cretonne designs for nurseries at 59 cents a yard, and a black brocade shopping bag from 3.00 featuring a roomy frame and secure change purse.

Richelieu

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