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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
14
A fragmented report notes a four year Senate deadlock delaying Major Lord's promotion. The issue traces to a quarrel in the Quartermaster's office, with March 1913 marked as the start of the stalemate as factions clash over promotions and assignments.
The Willing Workers enjoyed a lively gathering with entertainment and refreshments. A special service and quarterly conference occurred at the adjacent church, followed by a pupil picnic and a kind presentation to teacher Edna Hastwood. Changes include Short selling a farm to William Kelley and ongoing choir rehearsals at the Methodist church.
Acting Detective Sergeant Martin Owens of the New York Police Department was chosen by Commissioner Woods to drive the ambulance sent by the New York Police Honor Legion to France. At 33 with ten years on the force, Owens is noted for a perfect record and several courageous acts including a May 9 1911 rescue of women and children from a burning Eldridge Street tenement for which he earned the department medal and the Automobile Club of America medal. His pay and expenses will be funded by Vincent Astor.
Washington June 2 the marine corps needs 4362 men to fill its authorized strength of 30000. A total of 78 were enlisted in the first three days of this week as recruitment continues.
When Sunday rolls around and some one of a dozen things gets you out among people what satisfaction to know your clothes are right in style quality sense and fit. Davis Savard Stein Bloch Suits possess all these. Drop in take a look lines are complete. $25 to $50 for a smart style Stein Bloch Suit or Topcoat in many different models. Other goods makes as low as $15. Regal Shoes Educator Shoes Manhattan Shirts Straw Hats.
Sealed proposals for painting a number of schools will be received at the Board of Education office on or before June 30 at 12 noon. Specifications may be obtained at the office. John A. Kinsella, School Agent. Advertise in The Farmer.
A reminiscence blends volcanic facts and a humorous anecdote. The piece cites heat records from Geographical Review scholar Walter Woodburn Hyde and notes lava behavior in historic eruptions from 1669 to 1787. It includes a family anecdote about Rev. Sam P. Jones and a colored yard man's compliment.
The Baltimore American notes Bluffy speeding in a new automobile before police arrived, drawing attention as crowds reacted to the car. A London Stray Stories line recalls a quick aging guess by Arthur, while other quips hint at playful social scenes and observations.
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