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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1918

Page

6

Bank Chapter to hear Holt on Clearing House System

Address Bank Chapter Aorick Holt of Bank and Trust will speak at the Bridgeport Chapter American Bankers meeting. His topic is The Clearing House System. The program aims for December 10 with a nationally prominent speaker and an elaborate agenda. Elementary banking class for women meets Wednesday evening in the directors room at First Bridgeport National Bank. class size up to 40.

Aorick Holt Bank and Trust Company Dgeport American of Banking Clearing House Sys Wirst Bridgeport National Bank

War Activities Cost Million to State for Year

Hartford reports show Connecticut state war activities cost about 1 million dollars by end of the last fiscal year. Vouchers detail accounts for the State Council of Defense, military emergency board, military census committee, and food supply committee with emphasis on detailed statements and petty cash controls.

Hartford State Comptroller Connecticr State Council of Defence Military Emergency Board Military Census Committee Comptroller Comptroller’s Office John T. Roberts Council of Defence Roberts Roosevelt Edwards U. A Boston Aubrey J. Maddock Maddock Capitol HE. Habenstien Habenstein

Prominent Scientist Links Intestinal Toxins to Aging Myths

An article pits Prof Metchnikoff’s ideas against modern tonics claiming excess stomach acid fuels autointoxication. It promotes HMNATONIC and BATONIC as absorbents to remove acid, easing indigestion and fatigue. The piece urges readers to consult a druggist for MATONIC guarantees and hints at a nationwide sales push.

Metchnikoff Eatonic Batonic Starling

Dead and Missing Make up List of Casualties Today

The War Department released a casualty list naming 180 killed in action and 91 missing in action, totaling 221. It includes six Connecticut men: Corp. James H. Johnson of New Haven killed in action. Privates William Corcoran and others listed as missing. The roll calls many sergeants and privates across numerous states, with names from Connecticut, New Haven, East Haven, Bloomfield, and Attawaugon among the readers.

Washington War Department Connecticut Corp James H. Johnson New Haven William Corcoran East Haven Thomas G. Doris Devon Leo J. I’homme Attawaugon Thomas MacNicholas New F Haven Whbenz Mamvurburg Bloomfield Harper Milton L Maryville Tenn Braxton Elliott M Newport News Hall Percy M Montclair N. J Hollister George M Grand Palmer Harry Mede Madison Nebr Wallace Royce V Chicago Ill Bold Adam Brooklyn Dreier Albert C North Fond du Lac Wis

U S Perfects a Radio Phone to Guide Aircraft

Washington dispatch reports the Air Bureau developed a radio telephone system guiding American pilots before the armistice. John R. Ryan confirms the device operated in actual service weeks earlier with orders from a squadron commander relayed to oncoming planes.

Washington Air Bureau John RK Ryan Thars 2 Squadron

Christmas Buying Propaganda Promoted by Connecticut Officials

Hartford reports managers of stores with ten or more employees received posters from the Connecticut State Council of Defense outlining Christmas buying regulations. The campaign urges early shopping and cash payments, shipping gifts in small parcels, personal delivery where possible, and promotes Liberty bonds and thrift stamps as ideal gifts. Merchants are asked to donate advertising space and cooperate to balance holiday business with wartime conditions.

Hartford State Council Council of National Defense National Council

When a Family Needs a Friend in Illness and War

A vintage advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla Peptiron and Hood's Pills as a new family treatment line. It claims regular use before meals after meals and at night will purify blood, build strength, and keep a family healthy, urging readers to obtain from their druggist.

Hood

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