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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1918
Page
5
Leading physicians nationwide urge use of Phosphated Iron to rebuild blood and nerves for the tired, run-down, and pale. The ad claims this preparation strengthens blood, improves sleep, and restores energy, recommending capsules over pills and listing drug stores and outlets.
An advertisement offers Mr Wonderful Remedy promising to cure nine years of stomach suffering. It claims to remove catarrhal mucus and inflammation causing many digestive ailments, including appendicitis, with a money back guarantee after one dose. The ad cites testimonials from users and lists Biker Drug Store and other druggists as sellers.
An 19th century Philadelphia advertisement claims fatigue and low energy come from a torpid liver and promotes Schenck's Mandrake Pills as a nightly remedy. The ad touts a two shilling price per box and sugar coated tablets by Dr J H Schenck & Son.
In Common Pleas court yesterday a jury returned a verdict for Remington Arms U M C Co in a suit by Charles Grimwood seeking 380 for use of his staining process on gun stocks. Grimwood claimed prior promises of payment per stock and hand guard, but testimony indicated no firm agreement and inspectors later rejected the stained stocks.
David Reichman files suit in Superior Court against Julius Sebestyen for $2000 over a wagon collision at Fairfield and Howard. Reichman alleges Sebestyen drove recklessly at high speed on September 27, damaged the wagon, killed the horse, and injured Reichman. he seeks $50 for repairs and $400 for the horse loss, with the case returnable at the December term.
Henry Pitts, third member of the police force to die from influenza lately, served as patrolman in the second precinct since January. He fell ill at home at 267 Golden Hill Street and died yesterday morning after being removed to St. Vine Central Hospital.
June 5 1917 1918 and August 24 1918 registrants of Division 5 the draft board for this division was ordered to entrain 1 202 men to various camps Of this number 1 001 were accepted at the camps 24 failed to report at camp and 76 were rejected The total registration of June 6 2017 was 4 056 white 4 508 oriental 4 and colored 14 The registrations of June 5 and August 04 1918 were 261 white 259 and two colored
Public records show multiple quitclaim and warranty deeds transferring land with buildings on Brewster Street, Cleveland Avenue, Jamies Street, and Poplar Street. Also noted are an arrest in River Mass for desertion and breach of peace, a Navy furlough update for Irving S. Stanton, and relocation of the U S Ordnance employment section within the Liberty Building.
Two divorce suits filed in Superior court allege desertion and seek custody for a minor child. Edna L. Teller of this city sues Stanley J. Teller of Stratford alleging desertion since November 14, 1918. they married November 11, 1915 and Teller is named as the father of a child aged about two. Ruth M. Lane of this city seeks separation from Thomas I. Lane of Stamford alleging desertion and cruelty. they married in March 1910 and Lane left wife more than three years ago. Mrs. Lane's maiden name was Ruth Smith. Both actions are returnable to the December term.
A man found dead with Night throat injuries in a smat hotel in New York on November 26 was identified as Ben ton Andrews, 80, an accountant from Guilford, Conn. Police suspect overwork contributed to his death. Raymond Prescott of ITT Broad Street was injured when a heavy lumber piece fell from a roof at a building site, is hospitalized at St Vincent's with good recovery prospects. Prescott works for Cauldwell-Wingate of New York and was at Fairfield Avenue and Brewster Street.
An advertisement extols Bitro-Phosphate to prevent Spanish influenza and pneumonia by raising nerve vitality. It claims Ci tra-Phosphate converts to nerve tissue, suits low vitality individuals, and urges taking a five grain tablet with meals. Distributed via Druggists and Boddrungislets.
An advertisement touts Danderine as a small bottle that makes hair thick glossy and wavy while removing dandruff stopping itching and hair loss. It claims quick effects within minutes and within about two weeks new hair growth appears, promising soft twinkling hair and a dramatic transformation for a shopper.
American troops crossed the German frontier at Briey Audun-Taman and between those towns toward the Duchy of Luxembourg. In Longwy they freed two American aviators, Vardon Remington and Archie G. Dineen, who had been captured in October. Remington belonged to the 2nd pursuit group, Dineen from the 01st squadron, home in Bluffington Indiana.
Brookfield reports a thank offering meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society at M Harrison Cornell's home, with service led by Mrs. Vroman and a study of chapter six. A union peace service at Congregational church featured Rev. Newman, former Howapa University president, with Charles L. Biges introducing him. Delegates were chosen for an ecclesiastical council at Danbury. A New England supper by Congregational church ladies was announced, plus an AR branch meeting at the Red Cross room. Health notices and local visits conclude the item.
The National War Labor Board increased weekly earnings for New York press feeders by six dollars. The retroactive award to employ printers is conditional and may be adjusted May 1. Changes affect Franklin Union No. 23 of the International Printing Pressmen and Assistants.
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