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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1918
Page
20
A vintage ad outlines mixing lemon juice with three ounces Orchard White to create a gentle lotion for face neck arms and hands. It claims to remove freckles sunburn windburn and tan, promising clear soft white skin at a very small cost and noting the remedy is harmless.
An 19th or early 20th century notice lists worm symptoms in children including stomach pain pale face dull eyes and coughing. It touts Dr True William Bonin of Oklahoma and claims a remedy De True’s Elixir as a pleasant tasting laxative for both children and adults.
Captain Lockhart of Company E, 102d Regiment, promoted to captain while home on leave. He earned the Croix de Guerre after many battles, served as artillery instructor at Pike Allanglas, and plans to return to the front. He previously attended Yale and led a New Haven high school before enlisting. He was wounded twice by shrapnel amid trench fighting and refused to surrender.
ABERDEEN 8 D Bent 24 Mark P Bates candidate for governor of South Dakota on the non partisan league ticket and A C Townley, non partisan league agitator, were driven from Britton 8 D by a mob when they tried to speak. A crowd of farmers and townspeople between 200 and 400 locked the town hall and forced them to the county line. Natives of Sumatra use drinking cups made from rhinoceros horn because they believe they counter gaol poisons.
Sergeant Becker, one of four Becker brothers, enlisted last October in the Ordnance department and has been overseas since May. He sent a German helmet home with letters home saying he would not trade jobs with anyone in the States and that he hopes to be home for Christmas dinner.
A coroner will hold an imminent death hearing at 11 this morning in the case of Thomas McGee nine years old of Shu Stratford avenue. Struck by a motorcycle driven by Charles Willis of 43 Beardsley street at the Yellow Mill bridge Monday afternoon the boy is at Bridgeport hospital with a fractured skull and his death is expected.
Mis in. N. Sperry, a general in the campaign to resist women in munitions work, announced last night that registrants are not required to answer any questions beyond those printed on the registration card and should only respond to registrars who display an official badge.
Lieutenant Arthur R. Bracks, formerly in the Steel car drafting department at the Torpedo Boat Company, downed his fifth plane on September 14. He has been commended as an American ace with a fourth victory in two months. Trooks’ parents live in Brooklyn. he formerly resided at Silver Sands, Milford.
Yesterday five tugboats lay up in the harbor due to weather. The Owen J. McWilliams towed coal to New Haven, the Mabel carried three Connecticut River Transportation barges eastbound, the Charles McWilliams hauled coal to Providence, the Ah lam Skidmore had a right tow to New York, and the Phoenix towed sand.
A sensational Berlin episode recounts the Crown Prince ordering a dangerous attack that caused heavy losses. The Kaiser reportedly berated a general, who then claimed his son urged the plan. A shot rang out as the officer departed, killing himself. Souvenir cards later circulated in the city.
A garbled travel salesman narrative from Athintie Iowa claims steadfast tradition and reliable service. The text mentions a salesman named Ostrofsky and Phelieth Phead among others, asserting trust and success in merchandising despite confusing phrasing.
Native grapes, canta loupes, watermelons and apples sold well while corn and tomatoes were scarce. Prices ranged widely with Concord grapes at 1.00 to 1.26 per quart and watermelons 35 to 40 cents each. Retailers note extra costs push consumers to pay 15 to 34 percent above quoted prices.
A diaristic afternoon entry recounts a phone call and a guest coming for tea with cucumber sandwiches. The writer notes the visitor’s relaxed arrival, a velvet hat with crushed crown and ribbed ribbon, and reflections on how the visit unfolds with informal ease.
Bridgeport shows strong status in War Savings stamps sales with per capita figures cited for the county towns. Hartford leads the four towns in overall per capita savings, followed by Bridgeport and others, with varied stamp totals listed for Norwalk, Greenwich, Westport, Newtown, and New Milford among the region.
Miatrica Nissenfeld of 805 North Avenue, a Cetuni- Vitk university receiver, has passed the examination for the officers training school opening in Wopl enberg Aly. Nissenfeld, a graduate of Bridgeport High School class of 19, is linked with several school fraternities. He is the son of Arr and Filius Nissenfeld and will leave tomorrow to enroll in the school.
Boy Scouts assist in firing the first gun for the fourth Liberty Loan drive in Bridgeport. Scouts, led by officers, will tour city schools and homes delivering Government papers and Liberty bond materials. Minute Women accompany with autos, distributing posters and urging families to buy bonds as part of wartime fundraising. Chinese authorities estimate annual gold losses due to a ritual burning of gold leaf on anniversaries.
An old advertisement promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a kidney health aid. It claims toxins are eliminated by the kidneys and lists symptoms like backache and insomnia warning kidney trouble. It urges immediate purchase and ongoing use to prevent further attacks, offering money back if ineffective.
Taupe georgette blouse features orange and blue embroidery on a flat collar and turn back cuffs. Tiny gilt buttons add detail. Priced at $10.50.
Expert tire repair guidance promises lasting service for tires and inner tubes. Prolonged mileage reduces the need for new tires as costs rise, emphasizing repair efficiency and cost savings.
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