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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1918
Page
11
An absurd spoof extols a noisy motorcycle as the swiftest transport, noting its chaotic startup, dangerous paths, and comical mishaps like hens being frightened or harmed. It mocks the machine’s sound and suggested uses while imagining riders taming its temper and imagining a business in selling its voice.
In Stonington near Mystic village Clarence H Williams home burned early today. Michael Morah of Nashua father of Mrs Williams died while being taken to a physician for smoke inhalation. Fire began in a wool shed and enveloped the lower house before the family awakened, all fled in night clothing. The home belonged to the late County Commissioner GL J Williams.
An ad claims kidney trouble and constipation vanished after a month of Fruit-a-tivns, liver tablets from a home product. Testimonial from Henry Deter of Plymouth, Massachusetts, dated April 20, praising rapid relief. Marketing notes include price $2.50 per box and 25 cent trial size, with order details to Prust Ativ Limited, Ogdensburg, NY.
Stratford students boost stamp sales reaching 106 percent completion across Kington rammiar and Stratford High schools. By week’s end, organizers hope every town school hits 100 percent as pupils show strong engagement in the drive.
Dr William Horace Day will address the United Church vesper on St Patrick as the apostle of Ireland and inspiration for Christians of all communions. He will discuss the Irish influence on American life and the church's annual missionary canvass. Tomorrow morning he will preach on Called to the Calors.
President Wilson’s message read at the Mississippi state war council meeting says the United States fights for justice and open dealing among nations, not conquest or domination. Also notes Navy and Coast Artillery enlistments, a naval reserve vacancy appeal, and Meriden marking Julia Copperthite’s 100th birthday with Red Cross service.
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