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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1916

Page

10

Dillon's Brand Fur and Coat Sale Offers Wide Range

Exceptional values on fur scarfs and muffs from 2.98 to 50.00, children's fur sets 1.25 to 10.00, silk petticoats 1.98 to 6.00, silk sweaters 2.98 to 8.00, cloth coats 4.98 to 25.00, silk seal plush coats 22.48 to 50.00, marabout stoles 2.98 to 7.50, ostrich neck boas 1.48 to 8.00, and guaranteed raincoats 3.93 to 16.00 plus hats and millinery at half price. Trade at Dillon's.

Anticciss Epee Dillon’s

France faces rising costs as canal delays hamstring trade

Paris reports show France unable to curb rising living costs with bread the only item spared. Experts blame wartime transport bottlenecks and stalled interior navigation projects, arguing Rhone and Gironde canal schemes would have eased Swiss trade and reduced freight costs, potentially sheltering coal and goods from drastic price spikes.

Paris France de Fregeinet Baudin Audiffred America Oriental Thas P Hamburg Marseilles Borjeaux Havre Americas Belgium Germany Europe Geneva Antwerp Bordeaux Switzerland Geneve Rhone Gironde de Freycinet Prais Lyons Rhine Mediterranean Dordogne Meuse Chiers

Weather Forecast for New Haven and Region

Forecasting fair conditions in New Haven with snow likely late tonight and Tuesday. Connecticut expected to see snow and gales from north to northeast, with a disturbance centered over northern Alabama and Georgia bringing unsettled, snowy, and rainy weather southward. Temperatures generally below normal across the east with bitter readings in Vermont and the upper Mississippi valley.

New Haven Connecticut Alabama Georgia Tennessee Rocky Mountains Atlantic Mississippi Valley Vermont

Son of Sanford School Head Found Dead in Power House

Joseph F. Sanford, 15, son of Daniel S. Sanford head of Sanford School, was found lifeless at the school power house where he had gone to shut off lights. Likely died from cerebral hemorrhage after faintness at the switchboard, with autopsy possible. He excelled in studies and sports and was to enter Yale next summer.

Redding Ridge Joseph F Daniel S. Sanford Sanford School Young Sanford Schol Smith Youngs Sanford Um Island

Dog in Police Prison Could Wind Up in Pound

A dog is held as a vagrant in cell 10 at police headquarters charged with vagrancy and annoying passersby. An irate man brought the animal in, saying the beast follows him, and the dog has no home, so adoption may avert the pound.

Schoolboy Injured Playing in Classroom at Wheeler School

Frank Harrison, 11, of 1031 North Avenue, was badly hurt this morning after a classmate tripped him in his Wheeler School classroom. His left hip and body were bruised, and he was treated by Dr. S. I. Aranki at the emergency hospital before being taken home.

Wheeler School Frank Harrison North Avenue S. I. Aranki

Americans urged to aid British SPCA relief drive

New York December 18 The humane societies across the United States and Canada are invited to join the American SPCA in a campaign to raise 500000 for the Royal SPCA of Great Britain. Funds support front line veterinary hospitals and humane care for horses mules and artillery animals in Europe with royal patrons and officials backing the effort. Contributions at No 1 Madison Avenue New York to Henry Bergh.

New York Humane Societies United States Canada Royal 8. P. C. A Great Britain Europe American 8. P. C. A Royal Society Duke of Portland British War Office Army Veterinary Corps Queen Alexandra King George Queen Mary War Office America Richard H. Rees Rees Alfred Wagstaff Henry Bergh Madison Avenue New York City

Burglary Wave Hits City Stores and Homes

Police report multiple robberies across the city Saturday night and Sunday. Three men robbed confectionery clerk Eva Herzog at 1 370 Main Street, taking 40 dollars. Pool hall operator C J Siefried was beaten and robbed of 9 dollars. Harry Greenwood lost his watch and chain near Broad and Gilbert. Homes of Mrs F W Angle, Mrs Jane Hall, and Vincent Kincaid were looted with jewelry valued at 1 000 dollars, 300 dollars, and other personal effects. Kincaid entry used a rear door. A barber shop at 156 William Street lost 46 dollars. Sneak thieves hit numerous residences. police alerted.

Joseph Halebjian Main Street Eva Herzog C. J. Siefried Seaview Avenue Harry Greenwood Warren Street Broad Street Gilbert F. W. Angle Fairfield Avenue Jane A. Hall Frederick W. Hall Mill Street Vincent Kincaid Laurel Avenue Kincaid Angie Hall Philip Camilla William Street

Snowstorm Hits Nashville With Heavy Snowfall

Nashville reports six inches of snow by 8 a.m. as a bristling snowstorm spreads from the morning, with the temperature at 24 degrees. Street railway traffic is greatly impeded.

Nashville Tenn Middle Tennessee

Why Is Santa So Fond Of Handkerchiefs

Children and adults admire pure linen handkerchiefs with embroidered corners and initials. The item comes in 3 for 25 cents in a six-initial boxed set with white and colored embroidery, offered in multiple initials. another 50-cent version appears with different details.

Santa

St. Luke's canvass raises 14600 in parish drive

Workers gathered in the mission parish hall to present a gold watch to campaign manager Rev. George O Tamblyn and to report 14600 in small subscriptions. The broadside named 50000, with 25000 from the Stratford site sale. The effort spanned two weeks of after hours canvassing by city workers. The campaign aimed to establish an Episcopal church on the East Side.

St. Luke's George O. Tamblyn St. Luke’s Jon Leity Stratford Avenue Sixth Street Tamblyn Olivet Congregational Church William H. Jepson Episcopal Mission

Georgetown Football Names Edward Wall Captain

Edward C. Wall of Woburn Massachusetts was elected captain of the Georgetown football team, marking a notable leadership selection for the upcoming season.

Edward C. Wall Woburn, Manis Georgestown

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