Local business addresses and distributor list
A compilation of names and street addresses for individuals and businesses including Herman Ohm, John E. F. Jones, Harvey & Lewis Co, J. A. Leverty & Bros, Raesmann Pharmacy, F. J. Ostrofsky, National Drug Co, Runyon, West & Langdon, Davlo Distributors, American Hardware Stores, The Smith-Comstock Co, and others. The list specifies multiple storefronts and corporate entities with associated street locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Ohm
Barnum Ave
John E. F. Jones
Hallett St
Harvey & Lewis Co
Main St
J. A. Leverty & Bros.,Inc
Raesmann Pharmacy
Stratford Ave
F. J. Ostrofsky
E. Main St
Davlo Distributors
American Hardware Stores, Inc
the Smith-Comstock Co., Inc
Rev Donald MacQueen Accepts Bridgeport Baptist Pastorate
Rev Donald B MacQueen, nine years pastor at First Baptist Batavia, has accepted the call to lead Bridgeport's First Baptist Church and will assume duties around September 21. He built up Batavia church and Sunday school, is highly rated as a preacher, and is married with several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald B. MacQueen
First Baptist Church of
Batavia
First Baptist Church
R. E H. Whipple
John R. Brown
Bridgeport
Henrietta
N. Y
MacQueen
Suffalo
Secretary Lansing Leaves Brest for New York
Brest reports the Secretary of State Lansing sailed for New York aboard the Rotterdam this afternoon. Paris dispatch notes Lansing told the press France’s courage in victory will sustain reconstruction, returning home to honor wartime suffering and guide postwar recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brest
Rotterdam
Lansing
New York
Paris
France
Sugar Shortage Reaches Bridgeport Amid City Calm
The sugar shortage, which hit other cities, has arrived in Bridgeport. Grocers cite a two week limit, with relief promised by wholesalers. Foreign shipments and hoarding have driven the shortage, but producers and western shipments are expected to help. Concerns grow over candy, ice cream, cakes, and pies if the shortage lasts beyond two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Ukrainians Defiant Against Advancing foe
In Vienna on July 12 Associated Press reports Premier Temnyk y of the Ukrainian government led by General Petliura says Ukrainians will not surrender to Polish advances and will not join a Russian federation. He warns of wartime epidemics and vows liberty after twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Associated Press
M. Temniky
Petiura
Ukraine
Belgium
Connecticut Industries Make Room for Vets
Connecticut industries absorb returning soldiers into employment programs, with Captain H. C. Billings reporting statewide gains. Bridgeport still has about 300 unemployed veterans, while Danbury Norwich Torrington Bristol Meriden and Stamford face shortages in semi skilled and laborer roles on construction sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
He C. Billings
Bridgeport
Hes
Danbury
Norwich
Torrington
Bristol
Meriden
Stamford
Nick
Weeping Eczema Remedies Promoted in advertising
A testimonial by G. W. Hall claims relief from severe weeping eczema after using Pruit-a-tives and Sootha Salve. The ad notes these remedies are sold by dealers at 60c per box, 2 boxes or 6 for 2.50, with a trial size at 25c, and lists PRUITLA-TIVES Limited Ogdensburg NJ as the distributor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Hall
Pruitla- Tives Limited
Ogdensburg
N. J
Pruit-a-tives
Ambition Pills advertised as nerve tonic remedy
An advertisement touts Wendell's Ambition Pills as a quick remedy for general debility, nervous prostration, and low mood caused by overwork or substances. It notes a 50 cent price, refund option at Findle's Pharmacy and Hartigan's Drug Store, and claims effectiveness for hysteria, trembling, and neuralgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell
Findle's
Hartigan’s
Hindle
Hartigan's
Quick painless way to remove hairy growths
An unfailing skin hair removal method uses powdered delatone mixed with water to form a paste that covers the hairy area. After about two minutes the paste is rubbed off and the hair disappears. It claims to be harmless if the delatone is from an original package.
Danger Ahead Colds Grip and Kidney Trouble Warned
Colds and grippe weaken kidneys and cause back pain, with warning to not neglect kidney symptoms. Take 10 to 20 drops of SEVEN BARKS in water after meals to restore alkalinity and aid sleep, stomach, and liver. Advertisement.
Prohibition Foes Plan Plaza Mass Meeting
Saloons will close early Friday night at 7 to swell the Plaza gathering protesting enforcement of wartime prohibition. The meeting, at the new Plaza extension on John street, is under Central Labor union State Federation of Labor and Trades Union Liberty League with President Carl Lang presiding. Speakers include Senator Joseph P. Kearney of Boston and Attorney Cornelius J. Danaher of Meriden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Street
Central Labor Union
State Federation of Labor
Trades Union Liberty League
Carl Lang
Joseph P. Kearney
Boston
Cornelius J. Danaher
Meriden
Burglary Ends in Fatal Shooting at Penn Fraternity House
In Philadelphia on July 14 a masked burglar was shot and killed by Prof. Benjamin Franklin Shappelle, head of the department of romantic languages at the University of Pennsylvania summer school, inside the Aloha Chi Rho fraternity house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin Shappelle
University of Pennsylvania
Traffic division rules headlight use on lighted streets
A new traffic division ruling states motor vehicles may be parked on lighted streets without headlights if the street is bright enough to allow the car to be seen from 109 feet. The noted distance is explicit and does not refer to tall lights. Ordnance Bureau Bulletin lists property for sale by the Bridgeport salvage board including buildings equipment and factory supplies. Jury lists for the coming court year were completed by the jury commissioners in the county courthouse with lists submitted from each city and town and half the numbers eliminated.
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Police Department
Ordnance Bureau Bulletin
Bridgeport Ordnance Bureau Salvage Board
Superior and Common Pleas Court
William T. Hincks
Lyman
Cate Jin
F. W. Tracy
Victory Boys and Girls Lead Bridgeport War Fund Drive
Bridgeport schools topped state totals early in the United War Work Campaign. Local pupils raised 28085 dollars, with the Bridgeport pledge at 20369 dollars.
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Victory
Bridgeport
Also Mentioned on This Page
National Bank of Commerce
U.S. Liberty
U.S. Ctfs
U.s.libe Ty
U.S
Federal Reserve Bank
U. S
Howard Ardrey Guy Emerson Herbert P. Howell
James
Alexander William A. Bay
Henry
W. Do Forest Forrest F Dryden
Alexander
Louis A. Keidel
D. H. G. Penn ‘Ohn
E. Rovengey
Capeher
Richard W. Saunders
Direcions
Charles E. Dunlap
Herbert P. Howell
A. W. Mellon
Les H. Russell Vrgentine P. Shyder Ayer
B. TH Hoos. Williams
New Liberty
Daylo Servcesealion
Danlo
F. E. Beach
Cannon
State St
S. Challenger
Crescent Ave
City News Co
Fairfield Ave
Arthur L. Clark Co
Ballard’s Prescription
Wood Ave
Cyrus Pharmacy
Farines Auto Supply
Frit, & Hawley, Inc
Ane
Gale
the National Drug Co
Boston Ave
A. Runyon
West & Langdon
Salter
Frances Courage
Temniky
Connecticut Industries
Eczema
THE
Electric Shop
Ice Publicity
Eveready
Naugatuck Lys. Union
A. m. Lys
Union
New Freland Steamship Lines
Prohibition
Swell Plaza
Benjamin
Shappelle Huts
Fraternity House
Chine
Wi Csize
THOR
the United Illuminating Co
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CO
Wiraton-Salem
N.C
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