Bridgeport High 1918 Alumni Club Plans Formation
Bridgeport High School 1918 alumni were entertained at Miss Ada Kellys home on Brooks Street. The event discussed organizing a club named the 1918 Alumni. Guests included Ellen Hedegarde Vera Callahan Laurine Judge Rose Mahr Winifred Kelley Sally Waters Jeanette Rome and Ada Kelly. They will meet next Tuesday at Miss Hedegares home to finalize plans.
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Bridgeport High School
Ada Kelly
Brooks Street
Ellen Hedegarde
Vera Callahan
Laurine Judge
Rose Mahr
Winifred Kelley
Sally Waters
Jeanette Rome
Tau
Ellen Hedegares
Colorado Avenue
Former Yale Captain Missing in Action
Artemus Zes, former Yale football captain and aviator, has been missing since October 4, per Navy department notice advised by Vice Admiral Sims. The department seeks additional information. the report notes no details are given. Meanwhile, the Aldermanic claims committee will meet Friday night to review recently referred claims. City Hall hosted a finance committee meeting last night to review bills.
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Washington
Artemus Zes
Yale
Navy Department
Sims
Aldermanic Committee On Claims
Board of Aldermen
City Hall
Finance Committee
How to Use Vicks Vaporub in Treating Spanish Influenza
A historical guide advises rest and physician care, notes influenza dangers, and promotes Vicks Vaporub as an external relief method. It describes applying hot towels, rubbing VapoRub on the chest and throat, and inhaling vapors to ease congestion.
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VICK
North Carolina
Drury
New York
England
Counirs
Haut
Propaganda Move Under Loan Guise in 1918 Connecticut
The Connecticut Republican operation led by J Henry Roraback uses the Bulletin to push campaign material during the Liberty Loan drive. A state central committee note authorized weekly issues to town and ward chairs, contradicting a prior pledge that no campaigning would occur during the war effort.
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J. Henry Roraback
Bulletin
Connecticut
Republican State Central Committee
Republic State Central Committee
Liberty Loan
Belgium
Germany
Upstate
Central Committee
Carrier Pigeon Delivers Message to Gen McCain in 25 Minutes
Mercury, a champion carrier pigeon at Camp Devens, flew 36 miles from Boston to the camp in 25 minutes. The note from Major General William Crozier congratulated Major General Henry P. McCain for stamping out influenza in the cantonment. Crozier also sent a third pigeon along with three others to inaugurate a regular carrier pigeon service between Boston and the camp.
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Boston
Robert M Hay joins Yale Hope mission in New Haven
Robert M. Hay after years as financial superintendent of Bridgeport Christian Union transfers to Yale Hope mission at 59 Court Street New Haven. He will perform similar duties, earning praise from local leaders for his prior work and community impact.
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Robert M. Hay
Bridgeport Christian Union
Yale Hope Mission
New Haven
59 Court Street
Hay
Christian Union
Directory of the Union
John Munzetone
Hallam Street
Lucy Pine
Aaliam Street
Mazzione
Marzione
Philadelphia
Military Honors for British Attache Here
Washington October 16 full military honors marked the funeral of Captain A A Mackintosh assistant military attaché at the British embassy who died recently from injuries sustained in a battle. The ceremony drew foreign dignitaries and military officials.
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Washington
A A. Mackintosh
Changes Mind About Going Away
Five years ago doctors advised moving my wife to a different climate for stomach and liver trouble and a potential operation for gall stones. A mail carrier told me of May's Wonderful Remedy, now she is well. It is a harmless preparation that removes catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and relieves inflammation causing stomach, liver and intestinal ailments, including appendicitis. One dose convinces or money refunded. Biker Drug Store and druggists everywhere.
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Gil
May
Biker Drug Store
Spanish influenza victim buried at Arlington Cemetery
The body of a Spanish influenza victim was laid to rest today in Arlington National Cemetery. Colonel James Lockett acted as the personal representative of Secretary Baker and American echelons, with British sailors and marines accompanying the burial. Captain Mackintosh attended as a companion to the deceased.
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Arlington National Cemetery
James Lockett
Baker
Mackintosh
Funeral representatives noted for Canadian leaders in attendance
The in law of the Duke of Devonshire as Governor General of Canada attended the funeral. Lord Richard Nerill and Dik of Connaugh, former governor general under whom Captain Mackintosh served, were represented by Brigadier General C. I. Trotter.
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Duke of Devonshire
Canada
Whor
Richard Nerill
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N. C. Board of Health
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Tava Cays
France
Webster
Uncle SA
Kiodin
Mit
H. T. Webster
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J. Henry
Gen. McCain
Devens
Yale Mission
J. Hi. Roraback
Carter
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Mildred M. Kien
Grove St
West Roxbury
Mass
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United Rept. Stores, Inc. Cor
Golden Hill Streets
Columbia Graphophone Company
Bridgeport
George B. Wuestefeld Co
Fairfield Ave
Bridgeport, Conn
Noble
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