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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1918
Page
9
About 6949 pupils miss city schools in one day due to illness with colds and Spanish influenza affecting attendance. Remaining students stay home or recover as districts report the disruption across schools.
Bridgeport schools report 6949 pupils absent yesterday, up 704 from Tuesday and 1310 from Monday as fears of illness and family illness keep children home. Schools disinfect and ventilate. teachers show better attendance, though some missed work to attend funerals. Rainbow jelly marble cake instructions appear in a misplaced note.
The passage explains how soap works with water to cleanse the skin. Soap splits into parts during contact, one dissolving impurities in the pores and the other forming a lather that carries dirt away in the water. It argues this antiseptic cleanliness set a standard for major soap manufacturers.
Lifebuoy soap promises thorough cleansing and antiseptic action to purify and protect the skin. It emphasizes a hygienic odor, non perfume, and urges frequent hand washing as advised by public health guidance.
Thousands buy 250 jars of Cream of Mustard advertised as preventive for grip sore throat chest cold inflammation and congestion. It claims quick relief and comfort, urging readers to ask druggist for it on receipt of price. The Dream of Mustard, South Norwalk Connecticut, promotes its product with strong consumer appeal.
A dubious medical ad claims Sehenck's Mandrake Pills cure fatigue by stimulating a torpid liver. The copy targets readers who wake tired and lack energy, promising renewed vigor after a single dose and urging purchase with testimonial style language.
Wilbord October 28 special notes influenza cases in Milford remain mild with ten new cases reported today. Since September 22 total cases reach SG in a population around 106000 to 4000. Public health advisories circulate via placards in Milford and nearby towns. Dr. Putney urges early doctor calls at first cold symptoms. Additional local notices cover deaths, aid for the board of exemption, a Polish rally, and world war updates including a U S Army courier near Bordeaux and service members awaiting mail.
Reports describe heavy combat as American forces engage in near Grand Pre with fierce fighting along the front. Descriptions emphasize dawn battles, artillery exchanges, and casualties as the offensive persists in the western sector.
A plan is announced for a monument to be erected next spring in the village of Aicours near Mons. The site is described as part of Weright’s venture with a dipplare and related memorial context.
Marion C. Dunham daughter of Dr Dunham named manager of the fourth Liberty Loan drive in Greenfield with strong results. Committee members include Miss Tania Botts ford Rev Dr Winchester Mr and Mrs Thirvey Gaylor and others. Tax sales total $25 000 from 116 subscribers, with three quarters of the sum credited to women workers. Local youths depart for training camps and the Liberty chorus rehearses at Dr Dunham's home.
Senator Merritt greets Ridgefield supporters as Sergeant Trohert Nissell in New York City writes he is alive after a dramatic burial and rescue on the Mosican front. The letter brings news of his miraculous escape and long months of absence. Funeral notices follow with Mrs. Myers and Mrs. Patterson remembered. administrative notices outline estate matters in Portland.
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