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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
7
PV Gahan of the Recreation Board announced that bathing suits will not be rented this year at the new Seaside Park bathhouses. Bathers who plan to swim will need to bring their own attire.
Milford aims for a $12,000 Red Cross war fund quota with a broad call for increased subscriptions across the town. The piece notes Milford’s population around 10,400, fewer shore residents, and urges substantial gifts beyond small change or occasional larger checks. It mentions local military departures, village events, and Memorial day preparations alongside fund-raising details and honors.
Fairfield notes a government led child welfare drive to begin next week. All children from three months to five years will be weighed and measured, with records kept, as part of wartime family welfare efforts. The effort stresses protecting child life and national wealth during the war.
In the afternoon, plans ensure comfort for mothers and infants with available pamphlets on child care. The event, led by Mrs Wheeler and Mrs Sharps, follows a national government request. Dupont Ironwork of Fairfield beat Bullard Machine Tool 10 to 7 at Sherman Field, with improved play since last week. A rummage sale at Sherman Tall, by the Parent Teachers Association, raised funds for the Child Welfare Fund and Not Len Work fund for the school.
Transportation committee of the Chamber of Commerce meets at the Stratfield at noon as previously announced. Weard About Town notes a rehearsal tomorrow evening at 7 30 by St Pauls church members. Mrs Charles Stanley of Albany visits Penfield Road relatives. The Comfort club meets tomorrow afternoon at 2 at Red Cross headquarters.
Washington May 23 Gen Pershing reports to the War Department that Lieutenant Kurtz, an American pilot, was killed accidentally within American lines. The communication notes the death occurred this morning and attributes it to an accident. The earlier report is reiterated.
A home treatment claims Parisian Sage will stop dandruff itch and hair loss, promote new growth, and leave hair looking better after the first application. Advertisers urge men and women to buy now from druggists, with money refunded if unsatisfied. Thousands testify to improved scalp and hair condition.
A Bridgeport man spent seven years and $1,800 seeking medical help from physicians and specialists. After trying Mayr's Wonderful Remedy, his stomach pains vanished for three years. The ad claims the product removes intestinal catarrh and inflammation, aiding stomach liver and bowel issues, including appendicitis. A single dose should convince or money back at Riker Drug Store.
An advertisement claims thousands of children suffer worms and parents miss the symptoms. It touts Dr Tru e’s Elixir as promptly effective and safe for children, with testimonials from Mrs H W Moberts of Win t Michigan and others. The copy emphasizes ease of administration and expelling worms.
Stop at Willing's a home trade confectionery store in Lawn Milford offers delicious home made bakery goods sodas and Wubhr's ice cream catering for churches lodges and blockiet with Howland's 5 years Brand St Milford opposite Public Linerary Tel 528 call Barna 4906-3 for rat or sharle trees guroy.
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