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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1918

Page

3

Planes With Liberty Motors Enter Active Service

Washington notes that Ameri ca's first fighting seaphine equip ped with Liberty motors has been tested and many craft are being delivered for the naval air service. The Wrislel model two seater is in the practice stage with several units expected this month. Other types follow, all powered by Liberty motors delivering about 100 horsepower per unit. Engineers have fixed lubrication issues, and continuous testing shows promising performance. A chaotic scene on a New York to Bridgeport train involved a civilian and military personnel after anti Red Cross remarks, ending with quick discipline and a display of loyalty to the United States.

Washington America Mivai Air Service Aircrafe Board Vaintelia Rusia VMLOA Uloolha New York Bridgepore Seth Norwalk Bridgeport Coulsu Inc Red Cross N Tosailor Stiles Fricdgeport United States Navy

Getting Well After Grip The John’s Medicine Ad

An early 20th century advertisement promotes forced nutrition to rebuild strength after grip and prevent future attacks. It touts John’s Medicine as a pure tonic free from opiates and narcotics, claiming years of success for colds throat troubles coughs and sore throats.

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Hair Removal Paste Claim Promises Smooth Skin

An advertisement touts a paste made from plain powdered delatone and water to remove hair in 2 or 3 minutes. It claims no pain or discomfort and a smooth, hairless skin result after rubbing off and washing. Caution urged to ensure genuine delatone.

Dirigible Raids Naples City Damages Civilians

A dirigible bombed Naples early Monday, dropping explosives at random from a high altitude. The raid lasted minutes, killing sixteen and wounding forty, with fatalities at the Little Sisters of the Poor asylum and along Via Roma and Corso Vittorio Emanuele.

Siples Puesday Bare 2 Naples Ftomm Corso Vittorio Envilannele Little Sisters of the Poor

Fire damages tenement at 468-470 Moanun Dah Grave Street

Fire of unknown origin damages a tenement occupied by Abram Silverstein at 468-470 Moanun Dah Grave Street. Property loss includes beds and wills scorched, with $50 damage noted and an additional $40 damage attributed to the blaze. No injuries reported.

Moanundah Grave Street Abram Silverstein Dames

Acids in Stomach Cause Indigestion

Vague text discusses stomach acids and indigestion with garbled references to related terms. It mentions digestion, discomfort, and potential home remedies, but the meaning is unclear due to OCR errors. The piece hints at public awareness of gastritis and digestive issues and mentions a store advertisement.

Mobilizing Forces for Farm Service Initiative

The division of farm service of the Department of Labor plans to mobilize men and women in every section for farm service. A special farm service unit will be stationed at each federal employment office and local post offices to recruit and receive volunteers, with women drawn from the leisure classes who are willing to volunteer.

Barkan Division of Farm Service Department of Labor Farnai Volere Iris Uni

Milford Urges Book Donations for Soldiers and Sailors

Milford launches book week starting March 18 seeking at least 100 books from residents to aid War Review libraries at military posts. Librarian Mr Meserve notes books may be gently used and should cover military science travel history and foreign languages among other topics for soldiers’ leisure study and recreation.

Milford Mareh Taylor Library Mir War Berview Sound Overmerican Drary Association Rogers Avenue Jaynes Connelly Barwyn Street Devon Frank Bernatowski West Main Street Stephen Bont Atyrile Beach Camp Jackson Columbia South Fl Velina Ron Colnhbiney Rent Norris Myrtie Bene Teun White Fort Ternebutl Heach Tires Miss Versuson Miss Nelson Herrlay Wong Minete Ober Hide Feor London Phe Neering Dea Fr Erento Twa Teloek Ford New York Charles Baya Edgar Meereth Jester O'fara

No All Night Liquor Stands in New York

A wartime order from Mayor Mitchell enforces liquor restrictions in New York during the period of the war. The mayor announced the measure as part of city planning and public safety efforts, with officials stating liquor will not be served during late hours.

New York Mareh da Ries Hquer Mitehel Pylan Laon

Bathing as Health Indicator Advised by Atlas Expert

A Bridgeport feature cites psychologist and trainer James Atlas promoting Turkish baths as essential for health. He and Atlas Turkish Baths advocate that regular cleansing baths reveal bodily issues early, guiding individuals to seek medical help to prevent illness and save costs.

Danderine Ad Promises Thick Glossy Hair For Girls

An advertisement touts Danderine as a small bottle that makes hair thick glossy and wavy. It claims to remove dandruff stops itching scalp and prevents falling hair for girls seeking beauty results.

Unclear advertisement about cosmetic cream claims

Fragmentary text markets a product promising rapid cosmetic lifting and shine. It touts inexpensive use, mentions drug stores, a two week timeline for noticeable results, and urges readers to try with a small dime price. The passage reads as an implausible beauty remedy with sensational claims.

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