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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1918

Page

2

U S Gas Masks Perforated by People in Factories

Senator Thomas of California charged German spies interfere with gas mask production for France. He cited a freitory finding 2500 of 3000 masks defective and said some passed inspection were damaged by small perforations. He warned strikes as German propaganda and urged treating inciters as enemies.

U. S France Senate Thomas Caltorade Freitory Inter Cound Washington Inspec

Lifebuoy soap promises skin protection for campers and daily life

Camp life tests skin as perspiration irritates and soils. Lifebuoy’s creamy antiseptic lather cleanses and protects, counteracts acids and impurities, and keeps skin clear and smooth. Daily use advised with Lever Bros. Co., Cambridge, Mass.

Lever Bros. Co Cambridge, Mass

Greenfield Hill Church to Hold Annual Meeting

Greenfield Hill Congregational Church schedules its annual parish meeting on Wednesday evening April 3. Reports from officers and committees will be given, officers elected, and any special business transacted. An 8 o clock enrich supper by the ladies follows the session, then the business meeting at 8 39. All officers and committees are urged to attend. Leaves for Camp Devens and various Sunday school class changes and activities are noted, with earlier news of Dr Dunham’s recovery and local residents’ comings and goings.

Cireenfield Hill Congregational Church Connec Beivery Camp Devens Willard Yr Buikley Amp Devens Ayer Mass Willard Elmer FF. Bulkley Ifrances Bunnell M. Louise Meeker Thornton Belden Bradley Jennings Mildred Merwin Dr. Dunham I. Pierson Dunham Stevens Institute Bridgeport White’s Hill C. E. Hull Harriet Bronson Avenue Howard 7 Wakeman Raymond Banks Clarence H. Banks Barmore Fairfield Avenue J. Louis Shay Estelle Chase Burr Street Fred Barber H. Martin

British Fliers Leaving Fort Worth Camp Soon

British royal flying corps under Brig Gen Hoare, training at Fort Worth since October, will begin return to Toronto Canada. Lord Wellesley and Capt Vernon Castle among arrivals. Training rapid, 47 cadet deaths to date, majority British. Movement over 10 days with staff leaving after aircraft depart. Fields then devoted to Americans.

Fort Worth Tex Royal Flying Corps Hoare Toronto Can Canada Wort Worth United States Lord Wellesley Duke of Wellington Port Worth Texas Fields Vernon Castle Major Dallard Kinnersley War Department

Factory Blaze Spreads to Woods in Edgewood

A three story Batholomew Ga factory in Edgewood burned today starting in the hardening room. The fire spread to nearby woods and damaged barns belonging to Edward Loveland and John A. Peterson. Estimated loss runs about 20,000 dollars. High grade metal specialties were produced at the plant.

Bristol Edgewood Edward Loveland John A. Peterson

Bridgeport Dogs May Be Loose on Premises

Hartford Anvil 2 Cattle Commissioner Whittlesey changes dog control rules affecting 108 towns west of the Connecticut River and PS towns east of the river. Owners may allow dogs to roam at large on their premises under the new provision.

Bridgeport Hartford Anvil Whittlesey Connecticut River

Silk bargain sale on Jap silks and pongees

A local ad advertises light firm and fine Jap silks at special prices. It highlights white Jap silks for undergarments and waists, deep black waterproof silks for cool, comfortable waists, heavier pongees in white or natural, and a range of widths with discounted per yard prices. Third floor.

Money and new stories entice readers in a long list

A bookstore advertisement lists Eleanor Porter and numerous authors with varied prices for new stories and fiction. Highlights include If you don’t know how to get happiness from five dollars and moving mystery tales, with prices ranging around $1.25 to $1.82. Main floor rear display.

Merry Andrew F. Romney Weir Edward J. Bricu Demetria Vaka Patrick Alcgill Clarence New

Splendid small Smyrna rugs cheap and sturdy

Smyrna rugs in small sizes praised as soft yet durable investments. Reversible with good looks on both sides. Specials on Royal Smyrna wool rugs from Bromley mills with sizes and prices listed, plus Cork-carpet rugs and inlaid linoleum options on the third floor.

Smyrna Royal Smyrna Topnotch Bromley Mills

Summery dresses arrive with light cottons and voiles

Delightful fabrics for warm weather emerge with voiles, crepe de chine and silks at 29 to 65 cents a yard. Silks resemble voile, with plaid and floral patterns, plus cottons in stripes, figures, and dress ginghams. Shelves display many dress lengths and fabrics from 15 to 25 cents per yard.

Cutlery for fighting men and their kits

Advertising copy lists pocketknives and razors as essential for soldiers. It praises durable knives like Cillette and Gem Junior, suggests carrying extra blade sets and a shaving kit, and notes prices around 1.50 to 3 dollars. The fragment mentions blade bristles and a shop on the fourth floor.

Gem Junior Etter

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