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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1918
Page
16
A medical advertisement praises American women as healthy and vital, linking beauty to strong nerves and iron intake. It touts Phosphated Iron capsules as a proven remedy, claims increased vitality, and warns against substitute pills. Hindie's Drug Stores and general druggists are urged to supply the capsules.
An old Musterole advertisement extols the ointment for neuralgia and various pains. It claims quick relief by rubbing on temples and neck, notes its oil of mustard formula, and cites prices of 30c, 60c, and hospital size 2.50 as a trusted remedy.
London crowds roar their approval as peace terms are announced ending four years of war. The lord mayor leads cheers for the king and Britain and urges continued work in reconstruction. Admiralty crowds call for Sir Eric Geddes and Beatty as cheers rise for the navy. A special St Pauls service honors the occasion.
Bethel residents poured into the streets on November 11 as news of peace arrived at dawn. About 600 gathered after a fire alarm and factory whistles, with the Trolley company mobilizing service to Danbury for a large street parade. A Dolan 20-pound hammer aroused cheers from a makeshift locomotive tire rim atop a wagon. Mrs J Wesley Twelves of Center street narrowly escaped serious injury when slipping down stairs with an infant. George Barnum, once a Bethel merchant and longtime grocery operator, died after moving to New Haven.
An advert promoting Schenck's Mandrake Pills claims to wake a torpid liver and restore energy. The sugar coated pills, priced at dBc per box, are marketed as a nightly remedy with a call to try them tonight.
Seven am at Camp Sprouts sees sixty men fall out for infirmary after pains in chest ringing ears and nausea while others drill. Medical officers issue castor oil and order rest. Sunday brings Private Butterscotch with pains between his teeth. editors note recruits rest on Sundays.
W Parker Seeley son of Mr and Mrs William E Seeley of 245 Brooklawn avenue has received a commission as lieutenant and filer in the Aviation section of the army. He trained five months at Kelly field and is now at Gerstner field Lake Charles Louisiana. Before entering service Lieuten ant Seeley was associated in the practice of law with Judge John Pullman. He is well known in club band sports circles and in an amateur golf expert.
The Board of Education postponed its meeting due to yesterday's and last night's celebrations and anticipated traffic issues. The session will reconvene tonight to organize for the year under new rules, with President Elmer H. Havens expected to be re elected.
At his home there after two weeks with pneumonia Mr Barnum, long associated with Bar num and Gibbs grocery on Center street. John Brennan of Bridgeport visited at Reservoir street. Edward M Crowe of American Brass, Waterbury, spent Sunday with his parents on Grand street. Sergeant Simon P Griffin of Camp Merritt, N J, enjoyed Sunday at his home. George Lavalle of Remington Arms, Bridgeport, spent Sunday with his mother on Grassy Plain street. Town schools closed for the day as scholars marched, bearing the national emblem and singing patriotic airs.
An old advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline promising thick wavy hair for girls. It claims cleansing the scalp, stopping itching and hair loss, with assertions of new hair growth after weeks of use. The pitch urges purchase at drug stores or toilet counters.
Vintage ad touts Sloan's Liniment as fast relief for external aches pains and bruises. Promoted as economical with big bottle options 50c 60c and 1.20, available from any druggist.
Manager J S Goodwin states it is too early to predict actions after the Connecticut company seeks permission to discontinue its Long Hill to Bridgeport rail service. The Danbury and Bethel line shifted schedules causing fewer through runs to the local station. If court approves the petition, extra cars may run to handle increased traffic while the Long Hill line has operated at a loss and faces further losses if kept winter service ends.
The city reports a sharp decline in Spanish influenza cases with only 15 new infections yesterday and 29 patients remaining in isolation. Officials urge continued care to prevent a rebound as several deaths and hospital admissions are noted at Hillside Home and East Main Street. Meanwhile American troops in France will receive candy rations of chocolates and hard sugar candies every ten days under the new policy.
The display touts blue serge skirts with military braid trimming and braided pockets at 815, plus velour options at 15 in dark tones with pockets and pointed belt ends. Rose and Gray velour piece at 27.50 is full box pleated, with brown and cop en plaids. Fine plaid serge skirts priced at 22.50.
The item outlines two elegant fashion styles. A navy suit features a beige tuxedo vest buttoning to the neck, while a green model uses a bisque vestee. Both garments emphasize high collars and full torso coverage.
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