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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1918
Page
7
In Bridgeport, 396 Germans and Austrians paid for second papers and wait for final naturalization. Fairfield county clerk Munich says no papers until Department of Labor instructions arrive. Hearing slated in Superior Court. government actions may shift before February.
The Trumbull honor roll unveiling featured Edward T. Buckingham of Bridgeport delivering an eloquent address. A Lincoln school fife and drum corps led by Robert Zink performed many selections, with 75 names of local service members listed. Major William Flynn spoke, the choir sang, and a benediction followed before coffee and snacks.
Obituary items report Fred T Banks longtime City Savings Bank cashier died at 03 Clinton avenue after a short illness. survived by wife and sister Mary Taft of Hartford with funeral plans pending. Edward Freyler former manager of Freyler's cafe died of influenza at 49. born in Bridgeport, survived by father mother two sisters. funeral at H E Bishop mortuary chapel. Charles J Haggerty died after pneumonia at his sister’s home. employed at Remington Arms, survived by mother and six sisters and three brothers. arrangements pending. Also note school recess for Thanksgiving closing Wednesday night and reopening Monday morning.
London readers foresee the president’s arrival with a reception described as the greatest ever given any guest. The Observer contrasts American unity with the British empire’s maritime system and notes parallels between naval guardiams and continental rail links.
Washington officials debate transitioning war bureaus to peace as personnel officers hear recommendations from J C Scofield. Secretary Baker warns it would be tragic to abruptly dismiss workers driven by patriotism, and considers aiding with transportation or yard employment as partial compensation.
Judge Reed of the Superior court granted a divorce to Lyman Torrey against Madrea Balcum Torrey on grounds of infidelity. Depositions from a Buffalo raid discussed a 1906 break in at 735 Washington Street where Mrs Torrey was found with Ernest Smith. Torrey divorce dated February 2, 1907, with Mrs Torrey living in Buffalo prior scene.
State wide canvass reports ages and grades of Bridgeport scholars to assess retardation. Data gathered in public schools will be compiled Friday at the school department and sent to Hartford for city comparisons. In other notes, Bill Hohenzollern’s hair is said to be snow white while the rest remains plain yellow.
An advertisement claims Prulastives is the only medicine worldwide made from fruit juices. It touts benefits for constipation indigestion headaches neuralgia kidney and bladder troubles rheumatism and skin conditions. The product is priced at 50 cents per box or 8 boxes for a dollar and mentions fruit extracts from apples oranges and figs with nerve tonics and antiseptics.
A telegram from railroad employees out of St Louis to Director General McAdoo pledges 2002 dollars monthly to keep him from retiring. The message expresses opposition to his resignation and sympathy with his financial straits, but the text is fragmented and unclear about final outcomes.
A fragmented health advisement urges avoiding crowds and touching common items while promoting home remedies for influenza recovery. It suggests gauze masks soaked in zinc solution, hot beverages, rest, and specific tonics to bolster strength, with cautions on nasal care and hydration.
An old advertisement promotes Posla as a skin remedy promising rapid relief for general skin troubles. It touts mild first aid for dermatitis, inflammation, rashes, scalp scale, and related issues and urges readers to request a free sample from Emergency Laboratories in New York.
Massachusetts impression of St Louis railway workers asking to pay two thousand dollars monthly toward Director General McAdoo salary noted his remark that he was glad someone recognized his financial straits. He arrived on an inspection trip and stated he planned to resume his law practice.
An old advertisement touts Favorite Tonic Laxative as a reliable vegetable-based remedy for constipation. It promotes relief during feverish, out-of-sort feelings with familiar language from historic consumer notices.
An old advertisement touts Celery King as a universal remedy, marketed as an indigestion tea for tor fever colds and general wellness, claiming wide availability in rug stores nationwide.
John H. Procter of this city died leaving Cowles street property valued at 5025 with a one half interest. Nellie C. Frocter named administratrix by Judge Paul L. Miller. William Gubik left 704.92 in cash at Mechares and Farmers Bank. Joseph Kola pus appointed administrator. View Joseph Sulkane of this.
George B Chandler, member of the State Council of Defense, will speak at the second meeting of the Council of Jewish Women. Miss Meanees Nelson, acting president, urges all members to attend. The event, with a special musical program, will be in the high school auditorium Monday evening.
The local Red Cross chapter declares Friday November 20 as the final day to send Christmas boxes to boys overseas. Boxes will be collected at the chapter headquarters and mailed to Americans in Europe, separate from Army and Navy Christmas boxes.
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