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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1918
Page
8
Paris plans fifty six grand opera performances across forty two days with every show sold out in advance. The unprecedented schedule and soaring demand reflect overwhelming box office joy in anticipation of successive premieres.
A historical ad-style piece warns of a mysterious influenza germ sweeping the country. It claims the weak and low vitality are most at risk, while strong nerves resist. It promotes Bitro-Phosphate five grain tablets as the key to building nerve force and restoring health after illness, stating doctors and druggists sell it widely.
An old time remedy for gray hair is revived at drugstores as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound. Wholesale touting its ability to darken hair naturally and evenly, a downtown pharmacist endorses its use with a sponge to apply strand by strand.
A physician promotes hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate each morning before breakfast to cleanse the liver and bowels, remove indigestible matter and toxins, and improve overall health. The ad claims this simple remedy keeps the alimentary canal clean and the body feeling fit daily.
The Bridgeport Hydraulic Company plans a large mill below Samp Mortar reservoir to grind grain for Fairfield residents, replacing trips to Sandy Hook. Chief Engineer Senior notes the plan emphasizes efficiency and uses surplus reservoir water to power the mill, delivering up to 35 barrels daily and producing fine flour from wheat rye buckwheat and corn.
Winter uniforms for the six local draft board clerks and Board 13 arrived in the city yesterday. Private George French of Draft Board 2 brought 12 uniforms from Hartford. Two soldiers stay at each local board and one with Board 13, with overcoats to be issued later. Two men departed yesterday to join other branches. John Ennis goes to Camp Jessup Atlanta to join the Motor Transport repair unit. Thomas G Hawley heads to Camp Zachary Taylor Louisville for an officers training camp.
Morris Lessack sues Morris Ackerman and others over injuries from a Strat ford and Connecticut avenues auto collision last September. Lessack, a jitney passenger, claims the Connecticut Coffee Company vehicle collided with the jitney, injuring his right cheek and ear. He seeks $2000 in damages.
A $10,000 suit filed by Bar nith Sachs of this city against Jennie Nussenbaum and Fannie Silverman goes to a hearing today before Judge Haines in the Superior court. The case stems from a dispute over building material allegedly furnished from November 1916 to November 1917, valued at $8,300. Silverman is a codefendant after posting a $10,000 bond for Nussenbaum. Sachs seeks foreclosure of the lien and added damages. Silverman argues the bond is not due for damages since it was secured only to guarantee payment if a court decision goes against Nussenbaum.
Redding voted for Holcomb by a slim margin of 22. The tally shows Republican names leading across major offices including Governor Marcus H. Holcomb with 159 votes and others such as Secretary Perry and Attorney General Healey. Private Harry W. Judd, formerly of the city, was wounded while serving with the 102nd Infantry and is hospitalized.
Mary DiMarco faces trial in Common Pleas court for keeping a house of ill fame on Water street. Judge Walsh will preside with a large jury panel summoned for today. Prosecutor Huxford expects business for the jury. attorney Finkelstone is ill with influenza, possibly delaying proceedings. The court had convened for the November term but adjourned on election day.
In Ridgefield, Holcomb leads Spellacy 248 to 124 for governor. Soldiers’ votes show 5 Republicans and 3 Democrats. County and state races list Republican leads with several figures for governor comptroller attorney general and representatives. Ballots include Republican and Democratic candidates with mixed counts across offices.
The Red Cross emergency station at the Limited Congregational church reports feeding 3,275 locals last week as influenza cases decline. Mrs William J Nichols led the canteen since the outbreak, with ongoing service until calls dwindle to one. The city praises the aid provided to sick families during the epidemic.
The American Russian Chamber of Commerce urged civic and religious groups nationwide to protest a Bolshevik plan to massacre all members of the haute Jisie in Russia on November 10. It asked the United States to join allied governments in warning Germany and the Bolshevik regime that all participants will be held responsible with their lives.
Years ago fat loss relied on dieting and exercise now Marmola Prescription Tablets are advertised as a simple harmless method. The ad claims users can eat what they like and still shed two to four pounds weekly, selling through druggists or directly from Marmola Company in Detroit.
A vintage ad touts Papes Cold Compound for quick relief of headache nasal congestion feverishness sore throat and other cold symptoms. It promises rapid relief every two hours with three doses and claims cost is only a few cents at any drug store with no unpleasant side effects.
Dr Albert Lake Tuttle, longtime local physician on North Main Street, has enlisted for overseas service. At 64 years old, he will depart soon for England and France to serve in the war effort.
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