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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1918
Page
11
An advertisement extols a self made cough syrup using Tinex, pine extract and honey or corn syrup, claiming fast relief from bronchitis and coughs. It touts easy preparation, full pint yield, and cost savings versus store bought remedies, with a money back guarantee from The Hex Co. in Indiana.
An old advertisement promotes a lemon juice based lotion described as harmless for freckles and blemishes. It claims three ounces of orchard white and a quarter pint of juice will create a fragrant facial lotion to whiten and soften skin, available at grocers or drug stores for a few cents daily.
A Maine reader from Bel l Maine writes that Elixir Dr Truv’s saved his life by easing worm symptoms and stomach discomfort. He describes worms, swollen stomach, foul breath, pale face, and other distress signs as he credits the medicine for relief and renewed vigor.
Fragmented OCR summary notes McCarthy plans to return home for Christmas with family meals and letters described. Mentions travel, duties, and vague references to locations and people, including engineers and officials, in a garbled narrative.
Police search in Dorchester for Philip Sullivan of New London last seen near Grand Street bridge after a construction firm work night shift. Harbor area likely to be dragged today as investigators seek clues to his disappearance with reports he wore trousers shirt gray coat and brown hat.
New York reporters note 31 soldiers’ families returning government allotment checks as patriotic demonstrations. Officers say returns reflect honesty and desire to support the war effort without accepting funds the government needs for war. Mothers and relatives express willingness to forgo payments while contributing to the national cause.
Seven thousand men are sought immediately for Air Service duty. Registration on September 1. provide serial number. Job list includes carpenters, machinists, blacksmiths, welders, riggers, photographers, corkers, propeller makers, instrument workers, and many skilled trades. Career opportunities in aviation factories and service roles across the United States.
A clothing store on Wikdlard Street was entered Monday night and a large quantity of garments stolen. Police note the theft is part of a string of robberies. suspects pursued, and several items recovered as officers seek to round up those responsible.
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