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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1918
Page
7
Verona reader Lamp son shares relief from rheumatism after trying Pruit-a-lives tablets. He cites side pain and heavy lifting as symptoms and notes improvement after first box. Advertisement promotes six for 2.50 and trial sizes, mailed from Ogdensburg New York.
An old advertorial notes Camphorole relieves catarrh and head congestion without inhalers or surgery. It claims to soothe catarrh, deafness, headaches, bronchitis, rheumatism, and even prevent pneumonia by easing chest cold symptoms. Dr Brigadell’s medicine is urged as a remedy.
A fragmented advertisement touts Nature s Remedy Tablets as a cure for weak digestion and related symptoms such as loss of energy and appetite. It promises rapid first dose relief and longer term health benefits, urging regular use unless symptoms improve.
The ad promotes Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle laxative and breath freshener. It claims to purify the system like calomel without side effects, features a vegetable formula, and advises taking one or two tablets weekly. Price listed as 25 cents per box with druggists carrying them.
Milford marks a large town celebration on November 11 with early morning events, a big parade led by the Milford band, and a bonfire on Broad street. Speakers Rev G E Knollmeyer Rev Peter McLean and Arthur Clark led the War Fund rally as townspeople joined in festivities across the day.
Martin Williams, 60, boarded at Napoleon Archambaults residence at 555 William Street and has been missing since Tuesday after leaving for his night shift at the U M C plant. He reportedly carried about $900 to deposit in a local bank, and police fear robbery led to foul play as they scour the city for clues.
Factories across the city will close at noon today for wartime needs. Dilton, head of the Manufacturers' Association, predicts most plants will follow when the city pauses for the war effort. Several munitions houses will operate as usual due to existing contracts, with no official cancellations reported.
Ridgefield residents hear Dr W S Rainsford will speak at the town hall at 7 PM on Tuesday following a monster street parade honoring the signing of the armistice. Kaiser will be brought to trial. committee chair is W A Davis with town clerk George Kuapp as vice-chair.
Funeral services were held for Elizabeth Sweeney yesterday with a high mass at St Charles church officiated by Ray B Gloster. Pallbearers included Thomas Toomey and others. Interment followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery Norwich Conn. Also noted were services for Catherine Dooley and Rose Krouse, with floral wreaths and family details given. Richard Brown of 218 Orchard Street died at Bridgeport Hospital. funeral arrangements by Henry Ay1mington. Jelle Hayden Heather’s funeral at 297 Hanover Street featured a solemn high mass at the Church of the Sacred Heart. Interment followed at St Michael’s Cemetery.
Enthusiastic audiences greeted the Blazw theatre yesterday for Tom Brown's big musical revue with six encores. Miss Marion Claire led a varied act of gongs and instruments while William Farnum starred in Shearin bow Rib? and a packed three day program including ventriloquists, aerial feats, and newsreels. The West End feature Private Peat and Elaine Hammerstein highlights completed the bill with additional vaudeville acts and a dramatic play led by William Arete. The evening traded lively performances across multiple stages and cinema showcases.
The writer notes attending fittings with Marion who dresses easily. A navy gown features inch-wide braid on wide sleeves and neck, a long sash formed from braid passed through a tunic slit, black satin facing, and bead fringe. Brass button sets at neck and near the slit complete the detail. delivery promised next day by Macarne the dressmaker.
Peter McClean and Arthur Clark of the Bridgeport Grass company are asked to meet on Crescent Avenue at 1 o'clock to form a parade. Union branch employees should also be present at 1 o'clock on Housatonic Avenue to see Marshal G. P. Miller who will instruct them.
Horning schools will run as usual in the morning but there will be no school this afternoon to allow participation in the Victory parade. Children will attend their respective schools this morning as usual.
An old advertisement touts Munyon's Paw Pills as a safe laxative and wellness aid for influenza prevention. It claims the pills are natural, non gripe and suitable for children, promoting digestion and general health with a tonic effect.
Threa thefts were reported to the police last night in which two women were arrested. Maronea Banman, of 62 Colorado avenue, visited Cara Maskers at 614 Pairfiell avenue and, after leaving, spoke with Julia Anderson of the same address. Banman claimed $72 missing. Michael Adeligzi of 527 State street reported a lord car left in front of Star lunch room on Pairfield avenue missing. A bicycle owned by John Cullinan of 116 Elmwood place was stolen from in front of the Security building on Main street yesterday afternoon.
Major Radcliffe Heermance succeeded Colonel Charles A. Williams as commanding officer of the Harvard Student Army Training Reserve today at Cambridge Massachusetts. Heermance was a professor of military science and tactics at Princeton. Williams left Harvard for work in Washington.
An advertisement touts five-grain fond phosphate tablets as a defense against influenza and pneumonia. It claims the product boosts nerve force and vitality by producing healthy nerve tissue, noting eminent physicians endorse Vi tra Phosphate and Bitro-Phosphate as inexpensive remedies available at druggists.
A reader reports lasting relief after two years of starvation and ulcers. Three doctors diagnosed ulcers with no cure, but Mayr's Wonderful Remedy allegedly cleared catarrhal mucous and inflammation in the digestive tract, restoring health. The ad claims one dose convinces or money back, available at Biber Drug Store and other druggists.
An advertisement touts Wendell's Ambition Pills as a rapid remedy for fatigue and nervous debility. It claims benefits for mental low mood, hysteria, neuralgia, and general debility, with refund guarantees on first-box purchases at The Hindle Pharmacy and Jos. T. Hartigan, and availability through dealers.
Private dancing lessons teach the waltz one step and fox trot at Quilty’s School of Dancing in the Colonial ballroom Fairfield avenue with afternoon evening appointments. Quick sure way to be ready for holidays. Call for particulars and appointment. Dancers invited to Friday evening class 9 to 12 with music.
Everyone is invited to a lively evening at Quilty's Colonial ballroom on Fairfield Avenue tonight. The event promises dancing to good music, a welcoming crowd, and a surprise for attendees, with popular prices and a serpentir dance featured as the attraction.
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