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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1918

Page

17

Storrs Hens Lead Egg Contest With 50000 Total

In Storrs Conn April the laying contest shows a grand total of 50000 eggs from the hens. Leading entries include Fred Tweekwood’s Wyandettes from Southrookline N H with 58 eggs in the week, and Deer Brook Peanutty Farm’s Rhode Island Reds from Short Hills N J with 54 eggs. Several pens tied for third with 58 eggs, including Springdale Poultry Farm Reds from Durham Conn and the Agricultural College pen of Oregon from Corvallis. The report notes egg preservation outlook and price forecasts for next year. Continued discussion on best variants and regional winners follows.

Storrs Conn Storrs Eye Fred Tweekwood South Rookline N. H Deer Brook Paonutty Farm Rhode Connecticut State Council Plymouth Rocks Ules F. Francais West Hampton Beach Om J. Adamson Laurel P. O Quebec Can Joseph M. Rothschild Katonah Hite Wynindettes Bat G. Knight Bridgeton R. I Jaymean Farm Westville Ichard Allen Pittsfield Mass Necrest Orchards Groton Bhames H. Lane Southboro O. LeFevre New Paltz N.Y P. Robinson Carlverton Raesidea Poultry Farm Stoudesburg Paisce Hancaus Oak & Porter Bure

Yellow hammer and climbing mishap with Jubilee

A first person narration recalls a chaotic day chasing a yellow hammer nest and a tree climb gone wrong. The narrator and Jubilee recover broken eggs, haul a rail, and endure a near accident while avoiding prayer as bedtime ends with quiet reflections. The tale blends youthful mischief with family memories and a humorous peril.

For Sale On Wilvingston Place Cottage Near Feardsley Park

For sale on Wilvingston Place one block from Feardsley Park a cottage with rooms and bath garage for two cars lot 506 by 100 price 35500 or 800 cash Nellie M Hamilton 1024 Main St room 11 1024 Main St room 311 phone Barnum 2487-2

Wilvingston Place Feardsley Park Nellie M. Hamilton Main St Barnum

Raid at Housatonic Avenue leads to arrests of four frequenters and proprietor

Following a raid on an alleged disorderly house on Housatonic avenue early yesterday morning, proprietor Annie Hayes and four frequenters were arrested and held for city court. The charged individuals are Annie Hayes 41, William Thutler 20, Sherman Johnson 41, Harry Hayes 38, and Rachael Powell 29. All will be arraigned in city court this forenoon.

Housatonic Avenue Annie Hayes William Thutler Stratford Sherman Johnson Island Brook Avenue Harry Hayes Rachael Powell Tranistan Avenue

RANN-DOM REELS By Howard C. Rann mini column

Howard C. Rann’s RANN-DOM REELS offers quirky notes on OC Shoes and stilps aiding the ascent of cabbages and kings, a playful Gazette-style digression blending fashion whimsy and street scenes.

The Inner Tube as Household Folly and Hazard

A humorous compressed rant on inner tubes as absorbent yet treacherous gear. It extols a bright new tube for air retention and pride, then warns of sudden punctures and sneaky leaks that ruin picnics and trips. The piece satirically weighs safety and comfort against annoyance and vulgar theatrics.

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Y. M. H. A. Reception for 1000 Members Includes Judge Wilder

A Sunday reception at the Y. M. H. A. on State Street celebrated 1,006 new members with Judge Frank T. Wilder delivering an ardent patriotic address. Campaign manager Charles H. Shapiro announced the drive's success and plans to expand the organization with ongoing membership efforts by captains led by Max Cohen and others.

Youngs Men's Young Women's Hebrew Association State Street Charles H. Shapiro America Wilder Frank T Pershing Lafayette France Bessie Flamm Max Cohen Mr. Cohen H. A. Goldstein Bridgeport David Feuer Feuer Red Cross Y. M. C. A Rickles Guy Hedlund Wotler Maurice Rogen Peter IF. Bellow Max J. Buechler Irving Wison Neds Shapiro Foc Toant David Kane Blume Morris Cohen Mitchel Stone Joseph Schneider George Finkelstonn Simon J. Katzof Sannel Kostelewsky Flillard Lang Harry Dworken Sarah Warner Selma Stone Charles Tiertha Levy Shaspiro Joseph Gilman Miskh Halen Liormen New York City New York Germany Atlantic Pacific United States Czernin Great Britain Lilyan Krist Brosler

Death notices from April 1918 city listings

Notices list several obituaries with addresses in Hartford Bridgeport and Middletown including Elizabeth Kenney Charlotte Korn John Kelly Mary A Lineh and Helen A Smith. Details include residence addresses funeral times churches and burial information and references to automobile cortege in some entries.

Granl Elizabeth Kenney James W. Grant Worth Street Kedey John Kelly Washington Avenue St. Patrick's Church Abercrombie West Haven Mary A. Lineh Howard B. Abercrombia Campbell Avenue St. Jiliwrence Church St. Michael's Cemetery Bridgeport Westfield Avenue Helen A. Smith

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