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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1918
Page
5
Tokio October 28 Baron Gonsuke Hayashi minister to China has resigned. He will be succeeded by Yuko Chi Obata former charge d affaires at the legation in Peking.
Relief comes instantly. A dose taken every two hours until three doses are taken ends grippe misery and breaks up a severe cold in head chest body or limbs. It opens clogged nostrils, stops discharge, relieves headache feverishness sore throat sneezing and stiffness. Buy genuine Pape's Cold Compound at drug stores for a few cents.
Stomach trouble described as indigestion causing sourness, heartburn, gas, and fatigue. Mi ona stomach tablets are advertised as small, easy to swallow pills that relieve symptoms in five minutes with regular use for two weeks, backed by a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved. Sold by druggists and leading druggists.
An advertising text touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets for indigestion and weak stomachs. It claims meals become easily digested when taken after each meal and before bed, noting a lack of digestive juices and urging readers to buy a 50 cent box at any drug store.
An old advertisement touts Cream of Mustard as a preventive and quick relief for grip sore throat cold chest congestion and inflammation. It claims instant comfort for sufferers and directs readers to ask their druggist or mail payment to The Cream of Mustard Co South Norwalk Conn.
A long obituary column details numerous funeral rites from 264 Lafayette Street and Sacred Heart for Mary Goff, with high mass celebrations led by Rev. K. Moore and others. It lists pallbearers, choirs, cemetery interments at St Michael's, Park, and Mount Grove, plus minor notices for Teresa Craig Edward Leach Edward P. Steppe Martha Albrecht John Speers Elizabeth Lidster Nora Murphy David Hooey Nora Littillo Michael Nallo Olga Jrommano Carl Soderdand Betts Sara Van Amringe Savino Pacin and other local deaths and funeral arrangements.
The French government protested to Germany over forcible removal of Laon civilians and warned that repatriation of German civilians from France will halt unless Laon residents are immediately returned to French keeping.
The Brotherhood of the American Railway Express, a newly formed Bridgeport union, plans its first masquerade dance at the American Railway Express building tomorrow night. The hall will display American flags with Halloween decorations. J. R. Brennan, superintendent of American Railway Express, New Haven, serves as guest of honor.
Loot from John J Rainess of 362 Stillman street includes loan and thrift stamps along with jewelry and money. Entry reportedly via passkey Monday night. Suspects believed to have items worth $1. A 14 year old laborer from the Remington Arms plant connected to the case to be buried at Lakeview cemetery. Anthony Paoli funeral planned for South Glastonbury Conn. boy who died Monday night at Hillside Hospital of pneumonia. The youth was known for his acts with Usum and Bikey circus. Body to be moved to South Glastonbury today by the Nit TTA Remington.
State Guard officers and civilians with high school education may interview for infantry school positions at Camp Fremont California. Captain Joshua Atwood arrived to interview Bridgeport area applicants. Camp Fremont will host about 20 000 students for a two month course starting December 4 1918. Eligibility includes age 18 to 45 citizen status and high school education or equivalent with three letters of recommendation.
John a naturalized Austro-Hungarian, also known as John Skotthy, was arrested in New York on charges of possessing documents belonging to the Beans-Atlantic Proust company, now under the Aircraft Property Custodian. He allegedly held 20,000 lists of Hungarians in the U S, mostly naturalized, and was described as a longtime adviser to the Austro-Hungarian embassy in Washington.
NW YORK October 29 prominent manufacturers begin arriving from every state to attend the ninth annual convention of the American Manufacturers Export association at the Waldorf Astoria. The two day session opens tomorrow to discuss postwar trade interests with speakers including Sir Henry Abington Smith and Edward N. Thortoy among others.
Anna Mendel of 85 State Street and Anns Hoter of 81 State Street were sentenced to 20 days in the county jail and ordered to pay a 40 dollar fine when arraigned in the city court yesterday for soliciting. They appealed under bond of 1 000 dollars.
Shortage of help from the influenza epidemic forces several drug stores to shut soda fountains temporarily. Pharmacists are overwhelmed filling prescriptions while clerks endure long hours, leaving some stores to eliminate non essential fountain service per company president James P. Leverty.
Washington reports from Switzerland indicate German military circles are circulating tales of a looming Bolshevik uprising in Germany. The State Department suspects the aim is to pressure Allies against hard peace terms in the settlement talks.
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