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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1918
Page
9
Fright from influenza leads to advice emphasizing calm action and strong routines. Guidance covers neck and face protection, hygiene, rest, fluids, and exercise, plus home remedies, tonics, and remedies like Anuric Tablets and Dr. Pierce products, urging against panic and promoting fortification of strength.
An old advertisement touts Danderine as curing dandruff and stopping hair loss. It claims the product doubles hair beauty within minutes and after weeks grows new hair across the scalp, leaving hair light fluffy and lustrous. The pitch urges readers to buy a small bottle for a few cents at drug stores.
A patient credits Mayer's Wondermull remedy for curing severe colic and stomach trouble after costly medical care. He thanks Mr O'Brien and a neighbor for the advice that avoided death and nearly restored health, noting the product's claimed to ease intestinal irritation and related pains. Distributed by Riker Drug Store and various druggists.
The executive committee warns against reducing funds for the United War Work campaign as funds of about 690000 are needed to provide comfort and amusements for soldiers during reconstruction. They argue many veterans will be idle for years and require libraries, war camp services, Salvation Army aid, and other supports, urging Bridgeport not to abandon this essential drive.
The American Red Cross Home Service in Bridgeport has received another batch of letters to soldiers' families it cannot locate. Names include Mary Agnew Joseph Broder Namero s Spao and Albert Stolzenback. A Red Cross notice from France describes Emil Bruder’s death and honors at his hospital funeral.
The Public Welfare Board begins public hearings in Hartford to discuss health insurance old age pensions minimum wage and related matters referred by the General Assembly. The first hearings were held yesterday and all with pertinent facts or opinions are urged to attend. Participants include Jacou J. lin of the city and Mark W. Narman of Datien.
Captain Joshua Atwood seeks ex service men for officer training at Clipmont Cal. Around 100 applicants from the area have applied. over five men with prior service hold high serials. Republican precinct results show Lawrence Shoup leading, with 24 000 responses, but turnout uneven across precincts, signaling likely election outcomes.
Three of Bridgeport’s major plants scored over 90 percent in a federal fuel conservation rating. Yale Manufacturing and others received top marks, with main plant on Main Street at 95 percent. Re inspections will update scores. officials warn hard coal supply remains a concern for homes this winter.
Franciseo Cozzano of 202 Hard avenue told police last night a friend he met in a bus hung a neck bag containing $329. He said the money vanished after they drank at a thirst parlor and then went to a room for a nap. the man he described had not yet been found by press time.
William HT Poston of New England and Attorney Lewis will address the United War Workers meeting in the high school auditorium tonight at o oclock. Lewis, famed as one of the finest orators, is noted for his role in the recent murder case in Superior Court.
Judge Miller Republican won the probate race over Samuel Motkin with 7 567 to 0 615 votes carrying Bridgeport Trumbull Monroe and surrounding towns. County totals show Miller leading with 1 052 votes in a decisive district result. Idaho race notes Frank Gooding leads Nevada state race by about 700 votes with two-thirds counted.
Theatre notes praise Tyrie and Poli Players for Outcast at Lyric, though some critics find flaws in material and interpretation. Bridgeport update lists star turns Paula Fredericks in Her Final Reckoning and Wallace Reid in The Man From Funeral Range, plus Chaplin in Shoulder Arms and a busy vaudeville lineup at Plaza and West End venues.
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Treatment with a free trial and mail coupon. It claims Jesuits favorability and urges readers to try the product, promising relief for piles and offering a sale box from any druggist.
The listing notes a mixed program including a two reel Big V feature titled Bears and Ban Men, Burton Holmes Travels, and tomorrow’s screening of Billie Burke in In Pursuit of Polly. It references France’s Legion of Honor with its graded ranks and officers.
Scots Emulsion offers health benefits for those fighting weakness as McKinelly’s Singing Orchestra headlines at the Colonial Ballroom Fairfield Avenue tonight. A double bill features the serpentines and dancing, with advanced dancing class Friday evening and private lessons available. Murray provides music as usual with admission at standard prices.
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