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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1918
Page
4
In a quiet afternoon encounter, Mrs Westbury visits the narrator for tea avoiding a bridge party, grieving her husband’s death in France. She speaks softly of him, dressed in plain dark clothes, describing her mourning as modest and the elegant dress details she wore.
Southport reports influenza figures with 8 percent having the Spanish flu in town and seven cases in one family in the Anxis hill district. The piece also records local social notes, arrivals overseas for Corporal Joan Shaughnessy, and various community events at the Wake Swan Memorial building, Pequot road, and Trinity Episcopal church with details about residents, hosts, and upcoming meetings.
Ten American soldiers officers and enlisted men most from the First Engineers have been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by General Pershing. The citations describe heroism near Lussigny France on August 9 1918 and actions at Cierges and Bellavue Farm in July and August 1918 with accounts of wounded crew and evacuation efforts. Home addresses list Amy Porter Michigan Mary Crum and Howard Gaston among others.
Corine Gaudreau shares a testimonial praising Fruit-a-tives for indigestion constipation and headaches. The ad notes 50c a box six for $2.50 and a trial size 25c with ordering from Fruit Ativis Limited Ogdensburg NY.
An advertisement promotes Wendell’s Ambition Pills as a quick fix for nervousness fatigue and low spirits. It claims mood and energy improvements within days with a money back guarantee on the first box bought at Hindle and Hartigan pharmacies.
Mike Kilesky of 109 Caroline street was fined 25 dollars and jailed 20 days for resisting an officer after a Hamilton street scuffle. John Havperlick received four months’ jail and costs. Mary McMuhen, 106 Est Main street, was sentenced to 30 days for theft from Mrs. Helen Packett. all were arraigned in the City court yesterday morning.
Norwalk Health Officer William J Tracey banned outdoor events including performances by the Italian military band and the French military band along with dedication exercises for the Norwalk Honor Roll to curb Spanish influenza. Case counts exceed 1200 with about 32 deaths. downtown areas and the Whistleville section see rapid spread. Theatres are ordered to disinfect and close venues as cases rise. local funerals and obituaries follow as residents succumb to the illness.
An ad promotes a warmth giving circulation stimulating external remedy for lumbago and pains. It claims deep penetration without rubbing and quick relief for sprains stiffness headaches and general discomfort. It urges purchase from a druggist with options 30c 60c 1 20 and emphasizes family use and economy in a big bottle.
An advertisement touts a hair removal paste claiming to remove undesired hairs in minutes with a ceratoang based mix. It promises complete results after a single application, urging purchase of an “original package” for best outcomes.
A miscellaneous notes section highlights numerous notions07 items offered at reduced prices. Dressmakers yarn and wool, several colors, 5c to 6c card. mourning pins and jet heads. elastic hats piercing pins. silk elastic for children’s hats. shoe laces with metal tips. Wilware invisible cap hair nets 4 for 25c. hair switches 50c. sewing cotton five hundred yard spools. belting in black and white. skirt belting at 10c yd.
Vintage textile sale advertisement offering collars cuffs and lace trims in multiple styles. Includes women’s plain laundered collar and cuff sets priced at 1.00 per set, pique collars and cuffs 49 cents, pique collars filet lace 1 to 3 inches wide at 8 cents per yard, and fancy trimming and braid from 8 to 25 cents per yard.
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