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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1918
Page
16
The Reverend Thomas J. Mulcahy has left this city for Waterbury and was compelled to resign from the commission. His departure follows a restructuring prompting changes in leadership and duties within the local church body.
Troy J. Dwyer aged 18 has arrived in France and expects to enter front line trenches. His mother Mrs. John Dwyer of 835 Rank Street learned of his arrival two days ago after he enlisted in the Replacement Unit at Camp Crane in late July.
An advertisement touts Parisian sage liquid as a guaranteed remedy for falling hair itching scalp and dandruff. It claims quick visible improvement, potential hair regrowth, and money back if not satisfied, with testimonials of restored hair and clean scalp after a few days use.
Visiting Nurses plan to centralize all auxiliary work by consolidating registering for nursing and volunteers at 15 Main Street with the Red Cross station at United Church. Public nurse supervisor Alurgarel IX is visiting to organize a volunteer class teaching Bridgeport women proper influenza home care and safety. Canteen work at United Church continues with about 400 patients aided daily, praised as a “God send” during the epidemic.
Three divorce petitions filed in Bridgeport Superior Court allege desertion. Daniel Webster, not the famed speaker, sues Hazel Webster with a marriage in 1912 and a desertion cited in 1919. Annie Turdely claims Samuel Turdely deserted her in 1914 after a one year marriage. Georgianna Dannenburg seeks a divorce from Clarence Stannenburg, alleging desertion after their 1910 marriage and a December 4, 1912 separation.
Thousands of women nationwide must prepare to enter munition factories and other war industries to take the places of men drafted for military service. The shift aims to mobilize labor for production as the draft continues.
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood building remedy to treat pale cheeks, fatigue, headaches, and weakness. It cites Mrs. Tarr of Ohio praising improved color, appetite, digestion, and energy after using the pills. The copy emphasizes safety, suitability for blood-related ailments, and mail order pricing.
Spanish flu sidelined registrants causing two questionnaires to be returned unanswered and delaying Draft Board 2’s work on 38 year old and 86 to 45 registrants. Many report influenza preventing returns or being tied up caring for family. physical exams at the high school are postponed for the third Sunday.
Michael Robstock of 956 Boston avenue, a major East Bridgeport property owner, clashed with Judge John R. Booth and opposing counsel in Common Pleas Court. He refused to answer, tried to question lawyer John J. Cullinan, and prompted a cautioned outburst. The suit with Nathan Kraut centers on a seven foot fence blocking Robstock’s view and allegedly injuring his meat market. Wilder represents Robstock. Kraut said the fence was needed to curb litter and tenant complaints. Judge Booth reserved decision.
Abbott of 210 airfield avenue and Rollin alias Peter Tinby, both held on 2500 bonds, were brought to the city by authorities after two autos vanished from spaces near Jennings garage. Police report they were detained at headquarters. the case links them with thefts in the area and a Chinese suspect.
An early 20th century advertisement promotes California Syrups of fig as a gentle effective laxative for babies and children. It claims quick relief from constipation by cleansing the liver and bowels, with full directions on the bottle and a pleasant taste for all ages.
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