This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1918
Page
4
Postmaster Charles F. Greene said about 2000 packages were sent from the post office during the armistice period. Packages were consigned to individuals in South Africa Asia Africa and Australia as the week’s tally concluded.
British prisoners who reached Jingland from Germany tell shocking stories of treatment. Some say they ate snails on the march. German doctors admit many of the 900 British prisoners at a camp near Brussels were fed from starvation or exposure.
Hartford Nov 26 Major General Licien F Burpee announced orders releasing from state service the Fifth Company of New Haven the Sixth of Cheshire and Company C First Battalion of Granby as well as other guard units to be disbanded or consolidated to form the Connecticut National Guard.
Paris dispatch reports Every Family in Nice will host an American soldier for dinner on Thanksgiving Day. A religious ceremony at the American church in Nice has been arranged by Reverend Burgess to honor the guest.
Rev. Dan ial A. Bailey pastor of St. Joseph's church died this afternoon at 62. A native of Enfield he was ordained at Grand Seminary, Montreal, and served locally as a priest.
Stratford news reports investigations into butter and egg prices with Chicago producers claiming farmers keep about 80 percent of the abnormal price rise while manufacturers and retailers share the rest. Stratford police institute centralized time clock patrols for center-station businesses to deter robberies, with chiefs Nichols and Judson coordinating.
The list from A M Wooster solicitor of patents includes Charles L Key Norwalk strait seats device Charles I Bradshaw Waterbury fl cates for bags Henry R Goetz Waterbury practicing sheet metal fuse plug contacts and fuse plug Abel Kenworthy Waterbury winding machine Frederic P Gates Hartford electric switch or socket key William H McLaughlin Hartford connecting device George G Going Middletown typewriting machine Isaac Palmer deceased T and N Palmer administrator Middleton grommeting machine Trademarks Cheney Brothers South Manchester The West Haven Manufacturing Co West Haven Hick saws.
An early 20th century ad extols a hair color restorer for restoring gray streaked hair to a youthful dark color. It claims the product does not interfere with shampooing or waving, and notes dandruff treatment. It targets both women and men, with a back guarantee and a 75 cent price.
A well known authority urges quitting meat if kidneys hurt or bladder problems arise. Meat forms uric acid taxing kidneys. flushing with four ounces of salts in water before breakfast can restore kidney function. The salts, from grape and lemon acids with lithine, neutralize urine acids, prevent irritation, and help avoid serious kidney complications.
Worcester Massachusetts November 26 Rev John J Lehy S S J former president of Holy Cross College died today at St Andrews on the Hudson Poughkeepsie age 68 He had served as treasurer since leaving the presidency the record notes the era’s frugality and debts over appearances
The jury in Torrington's Common Pleas court found German Quittner must pay 247.80 to National Cash Register for a cash register installed at Quittner moving picture theatre. Judge Booth directed a verdict for the plaintiff. The suit claimed Quittner agreed to buy in 1916 but refused to pay, arguing the machine unsuitable for a moving picture house and not as represented. Damages of 350 were sought.
A Pittsfield case touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood builder for thin blood or anemia. It claims improved appetite digestion and color, with a testimonial from Mrs Harry Williams detailing relief after eleven boxes. Endorses direct order from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady and a free booklet.
Relief comes instantly as Papes Cold Compound claims to end a severe cold with three doses taken every two hours. It opens stuffed noses, relieves feverish symptoms, sore throat, sneezing, and headaches, costing only a few cents at drug stores.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.