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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
10
The article details wartime bakery structure with units A B C of field bakeries, staffing totals for a company and sections, and the roles of officers and bakers. It explains field and garrison bread, bakery equipment, and production scales for 1000000 men, including mobile field ovens and mobilization plans.
Bridgeport sent 46 men to the United States Navy for the week ending yesterday. An additional 37 were accepted and will report soon. Eugene J. Cammeyer of 876 Broad was the sole enlistment accepted today, with two companions from the same address accepted on Wednesday.
The page advertises summer outfits including cotton union suits with bodice tops, specialty sizes for women, lisle vests in pinks, gloves in white or silk, and dainty gowns. It notes new patterns, Empire nainsook dresses, and silver tea sets with prices. Footwear options include pumps for children and girls, sandals, and tan play oxfords, with locations on the left aisle, center, and main floor rear.
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