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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
12
Copenhagen June 1 German newspapers publish anniversary articles on the naval battle of the Shakerrak and predict a potential future clash between British and German fleets. They cite disputed British losses and advocate support for submarine warfare while noting broader war efforts and social appeals in Philadelphia.
General Iblescu chief of staff to King Ferdinand I recounts Romania's collapse against Germany Austria Bulgaria and Turkey, citing lack of trained soldiers officers field guns machine guns and airplanes. He urges large peacetime officer corps and air power as essentials and praises America and France as models of disciplined prepared militaries. He notes Adams long ago served as US envoy to England and recalls other historical markers on the date.
Miss Margaret Carnegie, Andrew Carnegie's only child, is twenty and a 1916 graduate of a New York private school. She has engaged in philanthropy as an officer of the Armstrong League aiding negro and Indian welfare, though the Carnegies prefer to shield her from publicity.
Melbourne papers hail America joining the Allies with pride and support for freedom. The Melbourne Age, Argus, Sydney papers, and Bulletin praise Washington for aligning with Britain and France, noting the historic shift and the U.S. resolve against Prussian militarism.
The report forecasts showers tonight and Saturday for New Haven and Connecticut with overcast skies and fresh south winds. A Lake Superior disturbance moved toward Ontario, causing cloudiness and showers in the lake region and New England, while another disturbance over Oklahoma spreads showers from Texas to Iowa. Rocky Mountain temperatures are low for the season, with snow moving from Denver. Maj. Beecher B. Ray, QMC, retires for disability with rank of lieutenant colonel.
An early 20th century ad highlights Howland shoes offering fit wear and comfort with prices ranging from 4 to 6 dollars. It promotes soft shirts balbriggan undergarments and Persian silk ties, plus a car windshield emblem. Books feature Wan Raine and Sax Rohmer titles with prices from 1.35 to 1.50 dollars. Main floor listings and department notes conclude the item.
Fresh attractive hats from our own skilled workers feature smart graceful shapes. Available in pure white or black with white trimming, priced at 3 and 5 dollars. Quite the season's smartest headwear with extra value.
Nice furnishings for women's wear listing fiber silk stockings and lisle hose in white and black at 25c to 50c. Children's mercerised stockings and fancy socks for little ones priced from 15c to 1.00. Union suits for women and girls, gauzy vests, and pink bodice tops with lace trimmed options priced 12 to 59c. Left aisle rear.
Neckwear samples and collars offered at 25c and 50c with plain and lace trims. Marabout capes priced from 3.50 to 12 dollars. A tour ist kit for toilet needs in khaki, plus trench mirrors for shaving or periscope use at 50c to 1 dollar. Soldiers kits and cases include thread, pins, needles, and laces from 50c to 2 dollars.
Oil stoves that cook without smoke advertise Florence automatic blue flame models. The burner is designed to prevent smoke and limit flame height, promising safety, ease of cleaning, and economical use. Available in five sizes with one to five burners for summer kitchen comfort on the fourth floor.
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