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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1918

Page

5

Newtown Red Cross Hears Veteran Officer

At the Newtown auxiliary meeting held in the Congregational church parlors, a large turnout discussed ongoing needs for knitters and yarn. Captain Francis Barnett, recently returned from France, spoke on Red Cross clothing distribution to a northern France home for refugees and praised the auxiliary’s work.

Newtown the Red Cross Congregational Church Francis Barnett France Red Cross

Gets-It Peel Off This Corn Ad Claim

An advertisement touts Gets-It as the safe, sure corn and callus remedy. It claims two drops remove corns without irritation, letting users peel away corn with no pain, and notes milhões of users with a 25 cent price or direct mail from E Lawrence & Co. Product marketed through Hindle Drug Co.

all @ruggisis E. Lawrence & Co Chi+ caro Ill Bridgeport Hindle Drug Co

Model bathroom display showcases Thomas Maddock plumbing fixtures

Visit our showroom to see modern sanitary Maddock plumbing in action and learn how these fixtures can boost your hotel’s efficiency and guests’ enthusiasm with reliable performance and stylish design.

Thomas Maddock

Fourteen Killed in Action Report by Gen Pershing

Washington May 23 86 casualties listed by the War department include 14 killed in action 12 dead of wounds 1 of disease 9 wounded severely and nine missing in action Lieutenant James Palache Farmington Conn died of wounds Lieutenant John T McGuire St Louis and Lieutenant Hugh Sutherland Benoit Miss were severely wounded The list names soldiers from Iowa Illinois Mass N Y N J Ohio Mich Conn and other states with many to be honored for service in World War I.

Washington, Alay Eigty War Department Aevien James Palache Farmington Conta John Tr. McGuire St. Louis Tuieutenant Hugh L. Sutherland Benoit Miss Clem Hobbs Red Oak Iowa John ©. Foster Greenfield Ills Charles J. Guartha Belmont Avenue Springfield Mass Tames B. Lighthall Saratoga Street Cohoes Harvey T. Rimes Pacific Junction William_ Brogan George G. Browne Brighton Edward Harkins Grove Street Salem Max J. Hubbell Atlantic Edward H. Lamont Karhan Avenue Yonkers John Maciejkowics Metropolitan Avenue Brooklyn Albert Tragwski Nutley N. J Hopim Vorasoka Volinsk Russia James Falache Mainstreet Conn Walter L. Brown el Paso Tex Raymond J. Cuirola Fort Lee Miles Douglas Rockford Mich William C. Greifzy Colwyn John Adams Sterling Ohio Teddy C. Brewer Ind John W. Burns Chicago Benjamin Woeshington D. S James Catheran Bradley John W. Jones Spartanburs Walter Hunter Laurence D. C Emil Fr. Kraft St. Paul Minn Frank Charles Mastenbrook Gwen Harold H. Newman Glenie Harvey T- Palmer Hillsdale Ore John ‘I McGuire Hugh Lt. Sutherland Towa Boss H- Brown Lockeba Okla Flay G. Cochran Rankin Penn Peter Connors Laurel Street Manchester N. H Dolphus N. Cooper Jacksonville N. C Jesse §. Deakin St. Josephs Andrew Deardi Fairmount Street Hartford Ernest T. de Cecccio Wilson Street Raymanag W. Cambrian City Hall Boston Dwight Garett Tomlinson Street Ansonia Gust L. Guilieckson Minneapolis Frank Kearney Molark Street Casey Kooistra aPterson John W. Lafferty Bleecker Street Elijah Lawson Gimlet Patrick G. McHugh Fifth Street George E. Mellor Lawrence Street Lowell Sotero C. Navarre West Berkeley Calif Edward Ll. O'Hagan Albion Street George Raborne Tacoma Wash Fred Allen Renick St. Louls Claude FP. Rose Cherrydale Kans George FE

Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Relief for Itching

An old advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as a cure for eczema and old sores. It claims instant relief from itching and offers a refund if the product fails. The ad mentions a 30 cent size and cites testimonials about skin ailments and burns.

Peterson Mrg Root Michigan St Buffalo X. C

Tesiny Estate Claim Probed Again by Probate Court

Julius Tesiny's dispute over his brother George Tesiny's estate stalls after two commissioners deadlocked. Probate Judge Paul Miller appoints Robert N. Blakeslee as third commissioner to review evidence and seek a fair resolution within a week or two.

Julius Tesiny George Tesiny James A Robert H. Gould Paul Miller Robert N. Blakeslee Te Iis Thias Ninney

Red Cross Fund Sale Offers Bargain Linens

Housekeepers urged to buy now with special bargain linens to aid the Red Cross. Includes bed sheets at 99c, large size by Live T2890, 33c pillow cases, 18c bath towels, 124 large unbleached towels, 25c extra large towels, and 29c Huck towels with red borders.

Union Linen

Rugs Special Price Bargains In Colonial and Crex Rugs

A large selection of Colonial Rugs at 98c to 1.50 with fringed ends in many color combinations. Crex Grass Rugs offered at 1.29 and veranda rugs in assorted colors. Durable tapestry carpets in 27x"? sizes claim high wear and value for homes and cottages.

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The C. S. Mersick & Company New Haven Gen. Pershing SN Boy Tesiny Estate Dorsen Red Cross Fund Maraboas Wewman Organdy Batiste Voile Georgette Georgette and Dovsen Dry Goods Percale, Gingham and Chambray
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