Allies Must Get Billion Bushels Of Grain In Year
Washington June 8 The senate began consideration of the food shipment bill amid strong opposition to the presidents claimed power to compel priority of shipments as a war measure. Hoover, the prospective food administrator, works with the president to secure quick action, citing a U S report that allies require a billion bushels of cereals next year with meat fats and sugar also needing vast amounts. America must supply the shortfall through increased production and conservation as the war requires.
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Washington
Senate
Wilson
Herbert C. Hoover
Hoover
Pomerene
Ohio
Curtis
Kansas
Mr. Hoover
United States
America
Feed Administration
Swiss Prepare New War Loan Amid Civilian Losses
Berne reports the Swiss government plans a new 4 1 2 percent war loan totaling 100 9 million francs. In Taylor Maine the Fabius river flood left about a score of persons unaccounted for after the levee broke.
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Berne
Switzerland
Fabius River
Taylor
Eagles Aerie Plans Liberty Bonds Drive and War Measures
Bridgeport Eagles meet to organize Liberty bonds purchases with a unit target of 1000 dollars and encourage members to buy above that as individuals. Discussion covers wartime measures including suspending dues for government service and a 10 cent per member tax to fund extra insurance of 1000 dollars for those entering government service. A Waterbury state convention and an anticipated large parade there are noted.
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Bridgeport Aerie of Eagles
Bridgeport
Aerie
Waterbury
Bridgeport Aerie
Thieves Steal Watches From Pond's Drug Store
Essex reports thieves broke a plate glass window at William H. Pond's drug store during the night and escaped with about 50 dollars worth of watches and other property. No clue yet. authorities suspect an automobile may have been used. The text also notes a donation from the Holstein-Friesian Club Association of America.
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Essex
William H. Pond
Sewer Proposals for City Streets 1917
The Paving and Sewer Commission will accept proposals until June 13 1917 at 7 39 pm in City Hall Room 23 for sewers on Crescent Avenue Hickory Street Boston Avenue Staples Street Capitol and Wood Avenues Davenport Avenue Boston Terrace Barnum Avenue. Five percent certified check with bids. Commission reserves right to reject any or all proposals. Bernard Keating Secretary.
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O’bock
City Hall
Crescent Avenue
Hickory Street
Boston Avenue
Staples Street
Capitol and
Wood Avenues
Davenport Avenue
Boston Terrace
Barnum Avenue
Aves J
Commindston
Iraq
THE
Paving and Sewer Commission
Bernard, Keating
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June White
Etiy
Kayser
Pacigs & CO. Outfitters
Tuacia
Housatonic
Eagles
Liberty
U. S
Holstein-Frisian Cub Association of America
John Beck & Son
City OF
F. W. Behrens, JR
Fairfield Ave
Butler
Main ST
Over Dillows
R Davis & Ward
Faireteld Ave
Wheeler & Howes CO
Associated Press
W. K. Mollan
Kelly’s Cigar Store
James H. Kelly
Frisbie’s
Albert Ee
CIA
Toe
Teper Sesteee
Gannon
Wine SA Ee
Bread St
John
Vine St
Frank Polee
George P. Potter
Hawley & Wilmot, Undertakers
State St
G. Keanend
Michaels
Pheuematis
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford Aveaue
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