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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1918
Page
4
At Governor's Island Ferry gate guards halted a man seeking a telephone. Newton D Baker, Secretary of War, arrived by car and tried to use a government phone but missed the ferry. He spoke with Major General Bell after church services and addressed a War Community Fund meeting.
King George sends warm congratulations to the Royal Air Force for October 30 air fighting results. Sixty seven German machines destroyed and fifteen downed out of control, with British losses at eighteen. Independent Air Forces conducted 31 raids over Germany, dropping nearly fifty tons of bombs and striking vital industries.
Engines 8 and 2 with Chemical 1 answered yesterday morning at 9 45 from Box 631 Stratford Avenue and East Milli Street to extinguish an ash box fire in the rear of 271 East Munzin Street. The blaze was put out by chemicals and damage was slight.
The ad argues excess stomach acid causes indigestion belching and fatigue and claims Eatonic tablets absorb and remove acid improving digestion sleep and vitality. It promotes Buy Eatonic, guarantees satisfaction, and urges readers to send for a 50c bottle if their druggist lacks stock.
Dr. William Horace Day denounces profiteering landlords in a sermon on The New Jerusalem at United Church. He argues the city’s holy design and absence of a temple reflect God’s presence, and notes All Saints Sunday amid city casualties from an epidemic. He stresses saints come from all who strive toward Christian perfection.
Thomas Nielen of Bunnell street was injured when he fell on the ark Saturday and reportedly skull fracture. He was taken by Emergency flat to Milslds hospital and kept under observation as a possible skull fracture. Nielen had been released on probation after a prior attempt to turn down his home.
Stratford's Frank Wall and six other 102nd Ambulance Company members, including Michael Kwasinski, Earl Radikin, William McElroy, Curtis Banks, George Stevens, and Private Thompson, were cited for gallantry under shell fire in the second Battle of the Marne. Letters to families describe the presentation, the citation by Major General Edwards, and frontline actions in rescuing wounded amid shelling and threats as the unit moved through Tocque and other woods toward the La Fere area.
Mrs A W Bryzen of Black River Falls Wisconsin says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her organic troubles and side pain saving her from surgery after doctors recommended it. The letter promotes the product for inflammation ulceration displacements backache nervousness irregularities and mood issues and invites readers to seek advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass.
Marsh the Safe Dealer at 622 Fairfield Ave Viberty advertises safes for homes to protect valuables Liberty Bonds and cash. Low prices offered with part payments accepted including Roll-Wop Desks and Typewriter Workes. Telephone barsum 4962-5.
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