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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
9
Stavens of Northampton was elected grand chancellor of the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias at the annual meeting held here today.
New York indictments charge William Sulzer former Governor Josiah Newcom and William Hamlin Childs with conspiracy to conceal expenses from the secretary of state in the 1047 fusion mayoral campaign. Charges include unfiled statements showing 6500 to Mischa Applebaum and 5000 to Sulzer. Grand jury filed superseding counts. bail set at 1000 dollars.
Federal agents raided the Bible Students headquarters in Brooklyn arresting Joseph Rutherford and five leaders of Russell founded groups. They face charges of seeking mutiny and urging resistance to military service through The Watch Tower The Bible Student and The Kingdom News. Also seized The Kingdom News last week. Arrestees include Van Ambergh De Cecca McMullen Martin and Robinson.
Walter Maranville former crack short stop of the Boston National League club and five other players in service at the navy yard were ordered to report immediately for enrolling for further orders likely to be assigned to sea duty. With McNally Pennock Witt and Gainer Marse a navy yard team the six majors form the unit.
A Tilton New Hampshire druggist George W. Lord writes that Kilmer Swamp Root is a splendid preparation for kidney troubles. He notes its long standing popularity of over twenty years and that customers speak highly of its merit, dated June 12, 1918.
Advertisement claims Swamp Root will help kidneys and bladder. Readers urged to send ten cents to Dr Kilmer and Co in Binghamton NY for a sample bottle and an information booklet. Noted Bridgeport Telegram and Post as source of aura. Medium and large bottles available at drug stores.
In a House address after months away due to illness, Mann warned that the scale of war preparations guarantees mistakes. He noted huge appropriations and urged determination and patience, insisting victory requires unwavering resolve even as new developments arise. His doctors have advised him to rest this summer.
A dense medical note discusses bronchial asthma causes including dust exposure and hay fever, outlines aims of treatment to remove blockages and reduce swelling, and lists remedies from gases to opiates. It notes environmental factors and mind influence, plus cautions about effectiveness and advertising.
Washington May to day the Shipping Board submitted to Congress an appropriation request totaling 2 2,222,838,000. The document breaks down a 1 386,108,000 request for ship construction costs under the urgent deficiency bill of 1917 and 652,000,000 for the purchase and requisitioning of plants and materials. Additional estimates include 5,000,090 for establishing plants and 50,000,000 for lands and buildings.
The State Board of Agriculture, urged by Howell Kenley, votes that fair premiums up to six dollars be paid in thrift stamps to boost War Savings Stamps sales by about twelve thousand dollars. Fairs may be held where financially feasible, with exhibits mandated. In Paris, a patriotic society plans to decorate graves of American dead in France with war crosses, led by Senator Poirrier, awaiting approval from Ambassador Sharp and General Pershing.
Jimmy Coon ignores Mrs. Jimmy and prowls into Alligator Bayou at night. He noses toward a pond, discovers four alligators teaching their young and a nest of eggs. He counts eggs but is startled when a thunderous voice warns him away, ending with a moral about adults and expectations.
A Barneveld advertisement promotes Vindl Vinol as a tonic for weak nervous run-down conditions in men women and children. It features a testimonial from Mrs John Lewis claiming improved health and strength. The ad lists multiple pharmacy locations and promises money back if not helped.
Simple method for removing facial neck and arm fuzz. Mix delatone with water to form a paste, apply to hairs for 2 to 3 minutes, rub off and wash skin to reveal smooth skin. No pain, but must use real delatone for certain results. Advertisement.
Dr Arthur W Gilbert of Belmont was appointed milk administrator for New England by the regional milk commission. He will oversee purchase and distribution to ensure ample supply, especially during peak demand months, in the district and coordinate with rural progress groups.
An advertisement claims Father John's Medicine provides nourishment for the starved, rebuilding tissue and strength. It stresses alcohol free content and suitability for children, urging readers to begin taking it to gain flesh and health today.
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