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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1918
Page
5
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offer quick relief from constipation with a mild, non harassing action. The sugar coated olive colored tablets stimulate the bowels and liver without forcing abnormal activity and are sold for 2c per box by druggists.
An old advertisement promotes a nasal cream for cold and catarrh relief. It promises to unclog nostrils, ease headaches, and allow free breathing after applying a small amount in the nostrils. It emphasizes rapid relief and soothing inflamed mucous membranes.
An advertisement-like claim promotes Jud Salts as a centuries old remedy to flush kidneys and neutralize uric acid from grape and lemon juice with lithia. It warns that meat increases uric acid causing back pain, dizziness, coated tongue, and night urination, recommending a daily dose before breakfast for a few days.
DANDROL Hair Tonic promises renewal and strengthening for thin hair. It claims to remove dandruff relieve itching and revive hair roots. Available at The Atlantic Pharmacy 991 Main St Bridgeport Cannons Dells Store 184 State St Bridgeport and other drug stores or from IR H Laird Co 17 Mast 48th St New York. Free booklet on hair care.
Milford reports over 5000 dollars in War Savings Stamps sold as the campaign gains steam. The Lotus Quartet headlines a March 27 Milford concert, while enlistments trim the town's war effort with three more men joining U S service. The town hosts charity suppers, organ installation, and Red Cross clothing drives as March events unfold.
Washington reports that Fred eric C. Howe, commissioner of immigration at Teluis Island, New York, and nine other experts travel to states to organize federal state and municipal public employment offices. Nineteen states have joined, including Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Former Premier Asquith said Lloyd George’s Commons address on government press relations was more reassuring than prior statements. He rejected claims that the premier or staff were responsible for newspaper attacks on naval and military leaders.
Misses and Children shoes priced at 1.49 feature gunmetal calf and patent coltskin leather in good toe lasts. High and regular cuts with lace and button styles. All sizes 8 1 2 to 2 offered. Main Floor Shoe Department.
All linen toweling in natural color with red border and checked patterns. Was 21e yard now a thrift day special at De Bamesties Main Floor Reve.
Corduroy suitings in blue and cold shades offered at half price. Includes seven spring coats and dress goods. Main floor rear displays thrift dig special items priced at about five and a half cents per yard.
Ad promotes extra heavy crib bed spreads in Marseilles patterns for single beds. features include splendid quality, regular price 1.59, sale price 97 cents. Located at domestics department, main floor.
Pepperell Sheeting offered bleached and unbleached varieties at 57c per yard with 2 and 2 1-2 yard widths. Thrift Day sale featured 2 1-2 yard options and related domestic fabrics on the Main Floor.
Fine wool flannels priced at 39 cents per yard offered as a Plant Day Special at Domestics on the Main Floor rear. Includes 2t and wool material suitable for piel coats and infants underwear with current market value noted.
Thrift Day notice lists human hair switches 21 to 28 inches long in dark and grey shades sold regularly at 3.00. Toilet Dept. Mark Floor Center advertises the sale and fee details for today at the location in Hyeht.
Pretty new models in voile waists feature large roll collars or square sailor collars. Some are tucked in front or embroidered and trimmed with lace. Available in white blue brown purple and green. striped effects noted. Price 89 cents, sale on thrift day.
A sale offers fudge aprons at 29c and 21c with durable crash fabric and stamped in embroidery friendly craftsman designs. Available in the Home Art Goods Department on the Main Floor while the lot lasts.
A thrift day listing notes Turkish towels priced at 25¢ each. Describes pink and yellow ends with a neat stamp reading 7e sign for embroidery. Indicates the item is in the Art Goods Department on the Main Floor.
Aluminum water kettles priced at 2.49 each, crafted from fine aluminum with a wood handle. Each kettle holds about two quarts, offering a clear savings during the Wednesday special sale.
Thrift Day offers Gingham House dresses priced at 1.35 dollars. These serviceable striped and checked house dresses come in regular and extra sizes and normally sell up to 1.35 dollars.
A gas jet heater warms rooms fast during March days and pays for itself the first use. Available to fit any jet 10 pipe or 37 cent hose required de val Thrill Day.
A catalog of thrift day housekeeper goods includes Jac Pans with covers, gasket frames, floor mats, oil cloth, folding pocket lunch boxes, and fireproof earthenware pie dishes. Prices shown range from 8c to 89c, with various colors and widths highlighted. The ad emphasizes frugal shopping and practical kitchenware for thrifty shoppers.
A fine Springweight Lisle Union Suit for women in Richelieu rib with hemstitched top and low neck. Available with no sleeves or Dutch neck, elbow sleeves, ankle length. Regularly $1.69, Thrift Day sale at $1.39 in the Underwear Dept on Main Floor.
Children’s drawer waists in muslin sizes 2 to 10 offered with and without hose supporters. Priced at 22 cents, regularly 39 cents. Located on the second floor under muslin underwear.
Thrift Day scent selection by Aubry Sisters Perfumes offers classic odors such as ideal rose violet lilas and magnet at $1.19 per oz. The everyday price is $1.50 per oz with selections on the Main Floor Center shop.
Thrift Day offers lawn dresses for children aged 10 to 12, pre-made and ready for embroidery. Regular prices listed as 1.98 and 1.75 sale items highlight big savings on children’s wear.
The bodega style ad lists sale prices for items such as Saleum Powder eight cents, hydrogen peroxide, violet toilet soaps by Stanley, nail files, lily eyebrow pencils in brown or black, and children's and adult toothbrushes. Located at the Toilet Dept Main Floor, Center.
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