War Purging Falsehoods in Christian Faith, Priest Speaks
The Rev Alexander Alison Jr at First Presbyterian reflected on how war reveals truth in Christianity. He said Jerusalem’s welcome showed shallow devotion, Jesus wept for Jerusalem’s hard heart, and modern life fails to subdue moral will. He warned theology alone cannot save, urging moral transformation through Christ’s kingship.
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Alexander Alison, Jr
First Presbyterian Church
Jerusalem
Holy
Jesus
Cantreal
Wan
Wenalti
Christ
Imanon
German Offensive Expands As Western Front Battles Continue
The War department reports the German assault on the British front reopened the fighting season with heavy artillery and gas bombardments. Allied forces resist with aerial and trench actions as German command struggles to control the strategic situation. Casualties are heavy and the battle lines shift with ongoing engagements from Oise to Ypres and La Bassée, while French and Belgian fronts see counterattacks and raids.
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Washington
War Department
Commanique
Cer UN
Oise
Paris
Croisilles
Vendeuil
Ypres-La Bassee
Cambrai
Croisilies
Bultecourt
Lagniecourt
Gotsesucourt-Hargicourt
Leverguier
Crozat Canal
Fere
Artois
Flanders
Lorraine
Bandonville
Toul
Qiv
Calin
Luaneville
Laon
Jiar
Amoream
Ories
Christ
Adi
Judge Dempsey Found Dead in Danbury Hotel Room
Judge Aene C. Dempsey a prominent Fairfield county political figure was found dead in a Danbury Hotel Groveland room. The medical examiner said death was accidental from a skull fracture or brain concussion after a fall on the street the previous night. He was 58, unmarried, born in Barkhamsted, and served in the 1895 General Assembly and the 1902 constitutional convention.
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Danbury, Conn
Agene C. Dempsey
Wuairfield County
Groveland
Dempsey
Barkhamsted
General Assembly
Pale Wives and Mothers Revel in Pink Pills Promise
A newspaper advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood builder and tonic for anemia caused by overwork and poor diet. It cites Mrs T Ixelly of West Springfield Mass who reports pale cheeks, headaches, and low energy improved after using the pills, claiming increased color, strength, appetite, and ambition. The ad offers a pamphlet and notes prices 50 cents per box or 2.50 for six, with mail delivery.
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Dr. Williams
de. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
Williams
Pink Hills
Cascarets Laxative Ad Promises Gentle Overnight Relief
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as the nicest gentlest bowel cleanser. It claims to cleanse the bowels without griping, wake you with clear breath, and leave you lean and strong. The ad also mentions a children’s version and suggests the product is available in a silent box at any dinner store.
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Chas. H. Fletcher
Glenwood
White Mountain
A BAD LIVER sales pitch for Th & G Pills
An OCR fragment promotes Th and G Pills as a substitute for calomel to treat a bad liver. It asserts the remedy is safe and effective, claiming doctors and druggists would endorse it, with box prices at 16 and 24 cents and an advertisement style from the era.
Knights of Columbus to boost recreation for troops abroad
Washington reports a cable from Newton Baker confirming a need for expanded recreational and religious facilities for American Expeditionary Forces. Col Callahan says K of C will redouble efforts as new buildings rise and a $2.5 million fundraising drive in New York aims to double its quota.
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Washington
Newton J. Baker
Col
Minors
Cillahan
Knights of Columbus Committee On War Activitie
Gaker
Callahan
Baker
K of Columbus
Knights of Columbes Teld
France
Wales
Battle Front
Knights of Columbus
Tse
United States
New York
Serious Offense Charged In City Court
Severn Joselin of 12% Wordin avenue Wisarres was charged with a serious offense last night. He was taken to police headquarters and is held for city court this forenoon.
B'Rith Abraham Joins Jewish Welfare League
Bridgeport lodge B Rith Abraham voted unanimously to join the Jewish Welfare League and send delegates. Attorney Klein praised war savings stamps, urging each member to obtain stamps, as the group plans a lodge campaign. The league aims to unite city Jewish activities for war work and efficient charity, with state and national influence noted. A still alarm brush fire at Gregory Street and Transit Avenue caused no damage.
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Jacah B. Klein
Jewish Welfare and Activities
Westerday
Bridgeport Lodge
PW Rith Abraham
Board of Delegtes
Klein
Inde
New Maeland
Gregory §Reet and
Tranistan Avenue
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Mr. Alison
Fletcher
Cdse
Bearass Sanaa
the Smith-Murray Co
J. S. Wooster & Co
Schoo
Cannon Street Jeffers
Ernest M. Beutler
Prin
Masonic Temple
Dvrench Front
North Sea
Traly
Prengela
Danbury
Cascarets
B’rith Abraham
Jewish Welfare League
Meat Department
Old Homestead
Bridgeport
Main St
Corner Elm St
Aserie
Dana
Delhi
Emel
Cannon Street
Opto Scouter
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