Public Library's 88th Annual Report Highlights Growth
Bridgeport Public Library reports significant expansion under Henry N. Sanborn. Branch openings in July 1918 added 4,415 and 4,782 volumes respectively, with rapid increases in registered borrowers and circulation. Plans include two portable branches, five factory stations, and enhanced children's outreach and Americanization efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Public Library
Henry N. Sanborn
Lbrarian
Bridgeport
Carnegie Corporation
North Branch
East Branch
Lincoln School
Fairfield Avenue
State Street
Children’s Department
Matt
Board of Education
Poindexter Bill Could Force Rail Rate Increases
Senate committee heard that strict enforcement of the interstate commerce act linking short and long haul rates would push railroads to raise rates nationwide. W H Chandler for Boston Chamber and Connecticut manufacturers warned a new rate adjustment would spread from Washington to New Orleans and push inland prices higher as railroads lose ocean carrier competition.
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Washington
Poindexter
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
New England
New York
New Orleans
W. H. Chandler
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Connecticut
Temple of Honor Elections Held at Hartford
At the annual Grand Temple of Connecticut meeting in Hartford on June 11, officers were elected. Grand Chief Tamupiar is Charles J. Symonds of New Britain. Vice Chief Templar A. J. Terrill of Ansonia. Grand Recorder J. A. Clark of Ansonia. Treasurer O. M. Williams of Seymour. Grand Chaplain Mrs. Joan Sloan of New Britain. Grand Usher Louis T. Card of Ansonia. Grand Serdian Harry Howard of Port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple OF Honor
Hartford
Grand Temple of Connecticut
Charles J. Symonds
New Britain
Templar
A. J. Terrill
Ansonia
J. A. Clark
O. M. Williams
Seymour
Joan Sloan
Louis T. Card
Grane Se“dian
Harry Howard
Port
SERT. YORKS PASTOR CALLS A HALT TO HERO S HONEYMOON
Louisville report says Sergeant Alvin York, famed World War I hero and Church elder, cancels plans for a Salt Lake City honeymoon after a pastor's conference. York will stay home to serve God, despite a Wilnsville hotel breakfast setup with guests including Henry Watterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Alvin
York
Salt, Lake City
Pall Mall
Tenn
Church of Christ and Christian Union
Wenlsville
Henry Watterson
Worms Make Sick Children Urged To Use Dr True's Elixir
A historical notice describes worm symptoms in children and touts Dr True's Elixir as a safe, pleasant tasting remedy. Mrs William G Bonin of Caddo Oklahoma endorses it after twelve years of use, claiming it diseases children. The advertisement claims the product is sold wherever medicines are available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Boas
Warner
Fairfield Avenue
Seven Barks remedy promises relief for stomach disorders
An old time advertisement touts Seven Barks as a root and herb remedy to ease stomach distress, headaches, gas, and heartburn. It claims quick relief after meals with 10 to 20 drops in water, lasting nearly 60 years, costing 56 cents and endorsed by druggists.
Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root Promoted as Kidney Liver Bladder Medicine
An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a leading remedy for kidney liver and bladder diseases with a sworn purity certificate with each bottle. Sample bottles are offered by parcel post to readers who enclose ten cents and mail to Dr Kilmer Co at Binghamton NY. mentions Bridgeport Standard Telegram and Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
NS. Y
Bridgeport Standard Telegram and Post
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dr. Fagan
J. Henry Fagan
Main St
State
Bridgeport Baking Co
Asa Shore Haddock
Aira Wde
Zarcy
Long Island
Fifth Avenue
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Henry W. Sanborn
Council
Hero
Hadley
Brandon
America
C.C.C
James V. Mahan
State ST. Briasport
Gown
van Dyk’s
S. W. Eggs
Neer Golden Mill
Passite Jon
Hartigan
U. S
Liberty Building
Lapides & Feuer Owners
Liberty
Water St
Conn
Telephone Barnum
Mark C. Tredennick CO
M. C. Tredennick
E. G. Smith
Newfield Bldg
Barnum
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