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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1918
Page
6
A fragment from an old storefront or health notice extols the prescription service. It urges proper filling of doctors orders, warns against substituting medications, and emphasizes purity, potency, and pharmacist expertise as reasons for higher costs.
An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as quick relief for tired strained muscles and sore joints. It claims rapid pain reduction, improved circulation, and ease of use without skin staining, suitable for sprains bruises rheumatism and toothache, with sizes priced 80c 90c and 1.20.
A vintage advertisement claims excess stomach acid drains vitality and causes widespread ailments. It promotes EATONIC tablets as a compressive remedy that absorbs acid, aids digestion, and restores strength, promising money-back satisfaction through a one-week trial.
American forces push German lines along the Meuse front near Sedan entry points. They reach Chemery two miles south southwest of Sedan and advance through Massonelle Flaha and Boise de Limon while meeting heavy machine gun and artillery fire and German rearguard action.
Receiver J Moss Ives of the Danbury and Bethel Street Railway asks the Superior court for permission to discontinue the Long Hill to Bridgeport trolley line. He cites ongoing losses since November 1917 with costs exceeding revenue by 2150 and forecasts higher winter expenses, seeking a winter shutdown pending a court decision.
Berne Nov. A manifesto by the German socialist party led by Philipp Scheidemann urges Emperor William II to abdicate. The document asks the chancellor to directly seek the emperor's abdication and calls on workers to remain calm, avoid demonstrations, and support the government’s appeal to the people.
Newtown voters favored suffrage and elected a slate of Democrat candidates in a decisive town election. Oscar Pitzsehler won probate by 111, with William Sanford and Charles Morris elected to the Legislature by large majorities. most justices of the peace also exceeded 100 votes. Cartons for soldiers’ Christmas boxes are ready from the Red Cross. distribution details urged.
County Commissioner KB Ballard states that Baby Doll Thomas is not a member of the Union Social Club. He says Thomas has not applied for a liquor license for a social club and recently visited offices to discuss liquor stock from the Keystone club raid. The Union Social Club, organized before the Keystone club, is described as well regarded and membership is by invitation only.
An advice note stresses staying well through cleanliness warmth and proper sleep, avoiding sneezers and overexertion, and keeping away from influenza cases. It promotes Father Johns Medicine and Mother Johns Medicine as proven preventives, claiming decades of success and safety from narcotics and alcohol.
Advert shows Munyon's Cold and Gripp Remedy claimed to check watery eyes throat soreness and headache from influenza with hourly dosing. Credits doctors, free consultation, and offices at 54th and Columbia Ave Philadelphia.
Members of the Current Events club gathered at Mrs J Sherwood’s Spruce Street home for a sewing session to support the Fairfield Chapter of the Red Cross. Whomay Callan of John Street is able to be out again after a period of illness and recovery.
Mrs James Smith of Kings Highway is visiting New York City with her son William Smith. Nick Garofella is listed as unwell at his home on Post Road.
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