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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1918

Page

15

Red Cross Motor Unit Coming to Fairfield Soon

Fairfield forms a Red Cross motor unit with Mrs. William B. Glover as chairwoman. Mothers of Fairfield boys in army or navy invited to a meeting at Mrs. Henry Glover’s on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Marie Coverdale to speak on women’s volunteer service in London. A food demonstration at Sherman hall showcased potato as a diet and future demonstrations planned. News notes urge Fairfield residents to join the Fairfield County Park bureau and outline Home Guard and Women’s Land Army plans.

Fairfield Materi Lf Comfort Henry Glover Army Navy Marie Coverdale London American Woman Volunteer Service Red Cross William BB. Glover Henry H. Rennel Southport Church Street Sherman Hall Fairfield Home Economics Committee Elizabeth Angell Farm Bureau William 5. Glover Fairfield County Park Bureau Home Guard Marine Avenue Women's Land Army

Hyomei Breathe It To Beat Catarrh Quick Relief

A promotional advertisement touts Hyomei as a fast remedy for catarrh, urging readers to buy from their druggist an outfit and simply breathe the antiseptic preparation to kill germs, soothe inflamed membranes, and prevent progress to consumption.

Garden club meeting postponed to following Tuesday

The Garden club monthly meeting drawn for tomorrow afternoon has been postponed to the following Tuesday. Speakers W. H. Burr and Nellis H. Sherwood will address the gathering under the Home Economics committee auspices. A large attendance is expected.

Home Economics Committee Garden Club Toomorrow W. H. Burr Nellis H. Sherwood

Newtown Woman Injured in a Road Accident

Newtown, March 11 Special A Newtown woman Mrs Herbert Coger of Botsford and her sister Mrs Birdsye Sniffen of Sandy Hook were injured when a large auto truck frightened their horse. Mrs Coger fractured her arm in two places. She was taken to her sister’s home and a physician treated her. Also noted: town meeting adjourned to raise taxes for 1917 1918. various local court and social items. messages on peat uses and other obituaries and notices.

Newtown Berkshire Herbert Coger Botsford Birdsye Sniffen Sandy Hook Jacob Block Mr. Robinson Mr. Block Rosina Leavey May Jigan May Jordan Bridgeport Helen Keane New

Stratford Holds War Drive Meetings and Stamps Sale

Stratford March 11 Special. Women’s Foreign Missionary society of the Congregational church meets at Packard hall at 3 30 this afternoon with Mrs Emily L Curtis of New Haven presenting the New Conquest program adopted by Home and Foreign Missionary boards for war work. Annual bank offering to be made. Yesterday the town started a big thrift stamps drive in schools, about 800 dollars worth purchased so far. High school classes reported many pupils buying stamps, but the town quota of 500 dollars remains unmet. A Smileage campaign continues to raise funds for soldiers at camps, with a one dollar book of 20 coupons granting movies. Books available at local stores and Stratford Trust Co. The Stratford fire department plans a dance at Red Men’s hall on April 4 with Speidel’s orchestra. John Osborn, Nate Osborn, Harry Flood and William Lockwood from Camp Devens visited town. Henry Wells, on four day furlough, is home from a southern camp. Lynn W Wilson of Bridgeport will speak at a patriotic rally at Putney chapel this evening on Why America Is at War, starting at 8. A special St Johns lodge meeting at 7 30 tonight in the lodge room on the town hall’s third floor. Camp Fire Girls of the Congregational church met yesterday at Packard hall. Stratford express and light trucking ad appears at end with contact.

Stratford Women's Foreign Missionary Society The Congregational Church Packard Hall Emily L. Curtis New Haven Home Foreign Missionary Boards Army Navy Uncle Sam St. John’s Brilvs Abercrobie’s Stratford Lunch Room Stratford Trust Company Stratford Fire Department Red Men's Hall Speidel John Osborn Nate Osborn Harry Flood William Lockwood Camp America St. John’s Lodge A. F A. M Jodge Room Town Hall Camp Fire Girls Jaca F. Smith Mgr

Faneuil Hall’s Birth and Fire in Boston History

Pet er Faneuil, a Huguenot merchant, erected Faneuil Hall in 1742 and gifted it to Boston. The original structure burned in 1761 and was rebuilt in 1764. In revolutionary eras it hosted frequent political meetings earning the nickname Cradle of American Liberty.

Faneuil Peter Faneuil Boston

What to Eat for Indigestion Says Dyspepsia Advice

Medical advice claims most stomach troubles come from excess hydrochloric acid. It recommends Bisurated Magnesia as a safe antacid taken with meals, plus dietary tweaks, to neutralize acid and aid digestion without enzymes or laxatives. Sold at Liggett's Riker Drug Store and other druggists.

Lignett Riker Drug Store Druggis

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