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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1919
Page
13
May 28 report from Washington notes progress on an allotment bill for Soldiers’ relief. The measure, supported by leaders, aims to provide funds totaling about 46,000 with checks to veterans. Debate centered on funding gaps and immediate disbursement of approved allocations.
A court yesterday confirmed Farmers Dairy Creamery Company as a cooperative venture. The report shows a stockholder spread and prominent financiers backing the plan with Judge Curtis approving the receiver’s report and ordering continued proceedings.
Reports from Federal Director indicate labor scarcity in the state with a demand for about 200 mechanics and related workers. Cities including Bridgeport Hartford Stamford and New Haven show shortfalls with estimates near 1,000 in some areas while Branford Torrington and Branford report needs for borers and machine operators. The employment bureaus note shortages of common labor despite high demand for skilled workers and clerks.
May 22 Special report from Barton details Red Cross efforts to collect unfinished or completed garments. Headquarters on Beach Road will receive items to knit wool for soldiers. those able to spare yarn or finished pieces are urged to send them by June 1. Also notes a Victory rally in Sherman with Salvation Army drive and Army sergeant John Glover speaking.
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