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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1917
Page
12
Attractive display of furs for the holidays offers 25 percent deposits to hold for future delivery. Prices include Black Aboronyx muffs at 8.50, melon shape 412.50, open animal scarfs 17.50, kit dyed coney items, new round muffs 8.50 and 10.90, scarfs 6.90 to 17.50, natural red fox barrel muffs 17.50, open animal scarfs 17.50, and Ta and Black Wolf muffs 15.00.
John E. Cummings longtime South End resident dies after illness. Lucy A S Cowd dies, funeral at St Pauls Episcopal Church with burial in Mountain Grove cemetery. Carl Wurm funeral at his home 207 Congress street with burial in Mountain Grove cemetery.
Halifax dispatch reports 10 Imo crewmen claim the French munition steamer Mont Blanc caused the collision that led to the deadly explosion. They say Imo struck Mont Blanc on the starboard side after Mont Blanc signaled to turn, then drifted ashore as flames erupted and the ship exploded with many aboard killed. Thirty one survived as British air raids target Belgian sites and New York city streetcar crews expand to 18 women.
New Haven area forecasts a generally fair week with moderate cold. Bridgeport expects fair and colder nights while winds remain fresh to strong from the northwest along the coast. A tight high pressure ridge drives a severe cold wave east of the Rockies with widespread freezing and heavy frosts reaching into Florida.
A suggestion to repurpose an unused attic into warm cozy rooms at low cost draws mixed reactions from residents. Supporters cite energy efficiency and added living space while opponents warn of structural risks and costs. Local officials say feasibility studies are pending.
Obituaries list Edwin T Hooke a 16 year old bank employee and Boy Scout from 380 East Washington Avenue who died after an illness. Freda Winifred Kelley of 516 North Washington Avenue dies, survived by husband and children. John G Downing funeral held at St Patrick church. Mrs Charles F Lueck dies at 74. services at 628 Fairfield Avenue. Elisabeth O Callighan Prutting dies after long illness at 295 William Street. survives husband George and five daughters. family and church ties noted. Burial details and pallbearers included.
Unusual opportunity to buy good furniture at low prices during Nothnagle's anniversary sale. Includes home furnishings and novelties suitable for Christmas gifts. Sale ends next Saturday. see page 10 for advertisement.
An illustrated talk at the Church of the Redeemer offered a portrait of British premier David Lloyd George. The speaker traced his rise from humble beginnings to one of the world’s most powerful leaders, noting his role as a leading Allied figure during a critical period.
Advertises Recupertabs as a quick remedy for loss of appetite weight and sleeplessness with claims from French origins and European use. The pill claims to restore vitality and blood health and is sold at 50 cents to 1.00 plus postage by Curtis Chemical Co and J D Gan Bridgeport.
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