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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1918
Page
18
Confusion arises over draft questionnaire handling in lodging house cases as registrants and landladies face delays. Registrants submit data late or incorrectly and expert registrars note missing information. Authorities warn misfiled or incomplete forms may affect draft status while boards plan to require clearer records of housed individuals.
An advertisement extols phosphated iron as a health tonic to relieve tired nerves and restore energy. It claims benefits for men and women across daily life, improving appetite, digestion, and vigor, with promises of quick, noticeable results and convenient capsules instead of pills.
A vintage health ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as the secret to youth by boosting liver and bowel function. It claims benefits like clearer complexion and brighter eyes, touts the product as a safer calomel substitute, and lists Olive Tablets and Olive Fatlets for 10 and 50 cents per box.
Bridgeport girls Dorothy Gish and Doris Markette headline the musical at Poli's Theatre with The audience applauding their lively acts. Vere Carleton from Riverside Drive and Alice Pascal from Algeria appear in the chorus of Perhaps You're Right, while Frank Monte offers a popular musical number. The Hearst Pathe Weekly shows Belgian and French front scenes reinforcing the wartime entertainment.
Bethel churchgoers urged to purchase Fourth Liberty Loan bonds to support World War efforts. Father John Kennedy of St Marys parish urged parishioners to subscribe to the maximum they can, emphasizing duty over comfort for soldiers overseas and warning against premature peace. He advocated strong action against German aggression and urged sacrifices beyond money to aid the cause.
Three property owners Isidore Birnsum Walliamy Cook and Charles Buckingham appeal City of Sidzeport assessments claiming the Board of Appraisal failed to notify interested owners. Hearings proceed in Superior Court with trials set for today and Buckingham making his first appearance.
Oct. 14 reports show Judge Fames T. PmehbE Athy Tipet District and City Seats versus D Robertson for the Senate district. Evening meetings were run to determine representatives in the Assembly at the town assembly hall.
A flag raising event is planned on Long Hill Green with local officials and school children involved. Refreshments will follow the program. Community notices also mention church events, hospital updates, and school attendance lists with names and activities.
Mes Studson Marshbank details constant pain after eating and relief after using Fruit Liver Tablets. She describes bitter reflux and side pains, consulting doctors without success until the fruit juice medicine provided improvement. Available by box at 50 cents or through Faust A-atives Limited.
Vigorous men and women are urged to try Wendell’s Ambition Pills at Lind Pharmacy and Jos. D. Hartigan. The ad promises energy, vigor, and improved well being within days with a money back refund if the user is not satisfied after one box. It promotes a 50 cent price and urges readers to break from routine.
An ad touts Sloan's Liniment as effective for sciatic pains and related injuries. It claims rapid relief from numbness, neck ache, strains, sprains, and muscle pain, emphasizing targeted action, pleasant sensation, and low cost.
NEPA MEE LORD reports on hunting season activity as sportsmen with dogs roam nearby woods in pursuit of game. A football scoreline notes Chimpery 50, AA 0 with early-season setbacks. Spanish influence raises concerns in New Milford and warnings against promiscuous calling recur. Movie theater closed. schools and churches uncertain. Several Piskiusa members mentioned.
Coroner John J. Phelan exonerates Johny Calumbo of 738 Grand Street in the October 10 fatal crash that killed Becker Tad aged. The coroner finds Palumbo’s actions not criminal after testimony about the driver’s behavior and the horse drawn peddler’s wagon incident.
Private Prackep of Private Trnacy Infantry, last Company 1, reported killed in France. Resided at 72 Pailleck Street, formerly employed as plush worker at the Textile company plant. Also notes influenza afflictions in the River valley families and upcoming Christian Endeavor meeting at Bridgewinter.
Republican aldermanic primaries will be held tonight with ballot boxes open from 6 to 8 o clock at district locations including 24 Court Street First District and 2790 Fairfield Avenue Sixth District 1173 North Avenue 168 Thompson Street and 116 East Main Street. The notice notes several Polish societies in Bridgeport and mentions Tok, his brother, serving with the Polish legion in France after enlisting at Bridgeport recruiting office.
Meigs & Co promotes thrift to aid the war effort urging customers to mend, extend wear, and buy durable clothing. The plea encourages saving for Liberty Bonds and stresses Christmas shopping now to support national resources and Uncle Sam.
Let him who needs new shirts and gloves note our wonderful assortments. Shirts priced at $2 and $2.50 with gray mocha gloves available at a $2 trial option.
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