Food bill needed for nation to control prices, says editor
The Boston Evening News argues in favor of federal food legislation as crucial for national defense and economic stability. It cites Europe’s war measures, warns against food monopolists, and notes price disparities between the United States and Canada. It asserts hunger threatens liberty and urges swift passage to secure victory.
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Congress
Europe
Germany
France
Great Britain
Russia
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Herpeak
America
New York World
United States
Conscience or Fear in Federal Court Refusals to Register
In New York federal courts several men sentenced for refusing to register debated if their stance was conscience or fear. Some face deportation after imprisonment, possibly to countries where resistance carries harsher penalties. The piece argues citizens must obey when policy is settled, yet honors those who suffer for belief, and warns that safety lies in yielding to the sovereign will.
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Nthe Federal Courts
New York
Russia
Print Paper Situation Pushes Government Price Control
The Print Paper Situation has evolved into a government backed proposal by its trade commission for control of supply and price fixing to protect producers and consumers. Newspapers, largely opposed as socialist or contrary to individualism, would be surprised if such measures extend beyond paper for newsprint. If effective, the plan could spread to other commodities and areas.
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Trade Commission
Per
Hawley Woman Injured in Auto and Trolley Collision
Mrs Sidney E Hawley wife of the county sheriff and United marshal is recovering from shock after a trolley car struck the automobile she rode in en route to a DAR event in Windsor. She was seated at the rear of the car with friends when the crash threw her about.
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Sidney E. Hawley
United Marshal
Woman Seeks Home Care After Car Crash Leaves Mobility
In a car accident she sustained serious injuries and cannot walk. A physician and nurse attend her at home while she recovers, after escaping broken bones. Her condition is monitored at her residence.
Factory Stores Lecture Tonight By Frank W Rock
Frank W Rock of Remington Arms Co will address Bridgeport Efficiency Club at the Y M C A lecture hall tonight on Factory Stores. After the lecture and discussion, the club will hold its annual officer election followed by Farmer Wants Ads. One Cent Word.
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Frank W. Rock
Remington Arms Co
Efficiency Club of
Bridgeport
Home Guard Ready for Any Active Service in Connecticut
The Connecticut State Council of Defense voted to urge President Wilson and federal officials to appoint a federal priority board with wide discretionary powers. The Home Guard is organized and prepared for service when called. A Labor Day parade in Danbury was not objected to, though large private parades were deemed unwise during wartime.
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Connecticut State Council of Defense
Wilson
Baker
Gifford
Council of National Defense
Lucien F. Burpee
Committee On State Protection
Home Guard
Julius Stremlau
Minden
Four Elks Here Join New York's National Guard
Four Bridgeport Elks members have enlisted in the New York National Guard and will likely be called to service July 10. Recruits Joseph Carr, Howard Cook, Tully Scott, and Earle P. McCullough join the munitions and supply division, under George Robertson. All are expert machinists and auto drivers. McCullough, recently returned from England, previously served in the English army.
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Bridgeport Lodge of Elks
New York
New York National Guard
Joseph Carr
Howard Cook
Tully Scott
Earle P. McCullough
George Robertson
Locomobile Co
McCullough
Longview
Texas
England
Attorney Shapiro May Be State Delegate to Great Jewish Congress
Attorney Charles H. Shapiro of this city is a candidate for delegate at large from Connecticut to the Jewish congress to be held in Washington in September. An election in small towns with insufficient population for a special delegate will be held on Sunday. Dr. George H. Cohen of Hartford will compete with Shapiro.
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Charles H. Shapiro
Connecticut
Jewish Congress
Washington
George H. Cohen
Hartford
Shapiro
Mobilization of Fairfield County Progress Report
Herman C. Fleitmann of Stamford Captain Louis O Neill and Lieut Philip Bronson continued their county tour to organize transport units for the Fairfield County Association for the Mobilization of Resources. Officials expect the organization to be perfected within a week with practice drills to follow.
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Herman C. Fleitmann
Stamford
Louis O'Neill
Philip Bronson
Thhe County
Fairfield County Association
Outing and Neglige Shirts at Modest Prices
A catalog of summer apparel lists white poplin and striped madras outing shirts with collars, priced from 1.15 to 1.50. Neglige shirts with soft cuffs range 1.00 to 3.75, Mercerized and Silk Fibre Waverly shirts 2.50, tub silk Waverly shirts 4.65, soft collars 0.15 each, Union suits Yale Carter 1.15 to 2.50, B Y D shirts 0.50, pajamas 0.00 to 5.00, night robes 0.59 to 1.00.
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Waverly
Yale and
Carter
Cut Glass for June Wedding Gifts Display
Handsome carved and etched cut glass pieces in original designs include water jugs baskets vases bowls trays decanters and small items. Dr Johnsons Punch Set a reproduction with garlanded etched design features six tall stemmed glasses and a flat platter base. A visit to the Cut Glass Section promises a glittering splendid array suitable for punches desserts or flowers.
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Dr. Johnson
Fans and Handkerchiefs for Graduation Gifts
A graduation gift guide lists items on the main floor including Japanese silk fans from 50 cents to 1.50, feather and gauze fans up to 8.50, all linen handkerchiefs from 25 to 50 cents, and embroidered or Spanish style pieces from 50 cents to 3.50, with real lace edgings 3.50 to 20.00.
Amphitrite Hits Steamer in Fog Near Quarantine
New York June 14 The steamship Manchuria was badly damaged in a collision with the United States monitor Amphitrite on guard duty as she passed Quarantine in dense fog. The Manchuria, 132638 tons, took on water and faced beaching but she reached her dock under her own power. the Amphitrite suffered little damage.
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New York
Monitor
Roman Republic Founded and Notable Births and Deaths
The piece notes the Roman Republic’s establishment on June 14 510 BC with the first consuls, its 462 year span, and marks June 14 1801 as the death of Bene pater Arnold after desertion and service to the British. It also recalls the 1846 Quebec theatre tragedy that killed fifty.
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B. C
Benepater Arnold
England
Quebec
Draft predictions from General Edwards stir national debate
General Clarence R. Edwards suggests a possible selective draft could reach two million men with potential expansion to five million if required. He hints universal service as a future possibility, sparking discussion on national defense policy and conscription in the era.
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Universal Service
Clarence R. Edwards
Embroideries and Flouncings for Graduation Gowns
A preservation style ad listing voile flouncings at 27 inches for 89 cents a yard and 40 inch patterns at four and a half and seven fifty. Filet edges and insertions suitable for trimming lawn organdie or voile dresses priced 5 10 25 and 35 cents per yard. Venise edges for collars available at 15 20 25 45 and 50 cents.
Moorcroft VWWare Pottery Seeks Viewers Signed Pieces
Moorcroft VWWare presents lustrous blue yellow and green pottery pieces including bowls and vases. Every piece is signed and showcased for potential buyers.
Venetian Glass Reproductions Featured in Bowls and Vases
Fine collection showcases dark blue and green glass alongside wine red and amber reproductions of historic models with bowls tanks and vases on display.
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