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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1918

Page

11

Supreme Court to Hold Session Today

This morning the Supreme Court will hold a session with about 36 cases listed, though most will not be heard this term. Twenty cases will be heard with short sessions, including George H. Nichols versus Harvey Hubbell Inc and Nehemiah L. Rich versus Albert W. Johnson among several others from Fairfield County.

Supreme Court Tairfield County George H. Nichols Harvey Hubbell, Inc Harry Schine David Johnson Charles H. Hawes Johanna F Engler the Howland Dry Goods Co D. R. Welch The Astor Motor Car Co Thomas Mannion Walter J. Hanford Connecticut Company

Youthful Hair Color Restorer Ad Claims Safe Use

A vintage advertisement urges women to preserve youth and avoid prejudice by using ban Hair Color Restorer. It asserts the product restores natural hair color without staining the scalp, washing out, or affecting waving, and can be brushed through. Sold by druggists with a money back guarantee.

Hebrew Society Votes to Buy Thrift Stamps

Hebrew Sick Benefit Society with over 200 members elects officers for the year and pledges to buy 500 dollars in War Savings stamps. They plan thrift stamps and third Liberty bonds purchases. officers include A. Goldfarb president and Samuel Steinfeld vice president. An auction netted over 200 dollars for Jewish War relief. Installation set for April 28 with guest speakers and War Savings clubs planned.

Hhe Hebrew Sick Benefit Society Bridgeport Hebrew Sick Benefit Society Cdn Teel Hebrew Sick Benefit Society Cdn Teel Proud of Their Purchase As It Is the Fiirst A. Goldfarb Samuel Steinfeld Harry Spivak M. Lavarowitz Secr Jay Max Boas Harry Klein G. Garfield United States Germany War Savings Clubs

Dutch Minister Takes Leave to Sail for Holland

Dr. August Phillips, the Netherlands minister to Washington, has obtained a leave of absence and will sail for Holland due to ill health. He arrived in February, succeeding Van Rappard, with W. H. Dubeaufort acting as charge d affaires during his absence. The departure is attributed to health, not to ship requisitions by the United States or Britain.

Washington August Phillips Netherlands Holland Chevalier van Rappard W. H. Dubeaufort Phillips Legation

May Use Up Liquor Bought Before Order

Secretary Daniels approved an amendment to a dry zone order surrounding the naval academy at Annapolis and training stations at Great Lakes Norfolk Hampton Roads Mare Island Quantico and Port Royal, limiting liquor serving to on hand supplies and banning imports after use. The dry zone near New West Naval Station Florida was extended to five miles.

Washington Naval Academy Annapolis Med Great Lakes Illinois Norfolk Naval Station New West, Fla

New York Mass for Long Range Gun Victims

A solemn high mass in memory of victims of a Paris church strike on Good Friday was celebrated at St. Patrick's Cathedral New York. Arranged by the Catholic Women's League led by Miss Elizabeth Marbury, the service was attended by US army and navy representatives, Entente military and diplomatic attaches, and state and city officials.

New York Paris St. Patrick’s Catholic Women’s League Elizabeth Marbury United States Army

Home Gardening Plan From USDA Guidance

A USDA horticulture advisory urges home gardeners to plan ahead using a ground diagram, plan for frost to fall, and involve all family members. It discusses diagram materials, crop rotation, multiple crops per plot, and layout choices for horse drawn versus hand cultivation to maximize space and efficiency.

U. S. Department of Agriculture Department of Agriculture

Home Gardening Plan for Year Round Crops and Layout

The text outlines early large scale planning for gardens with room for notes in row spaces. It discusses station-based layouts for large or long gardens, planning for home needs, and a typical plan shown in an illustration. It covers crop placement, proximity of permanent crops like asparagus and rhubarb, inclusion of berries, hotbeds or seed beds, soil variation, and timing for planting to ensure continuous harvests.

Winter Wheat Crop Brings Hope to Food Control

Washington reports a forecast of 560 million bushels of winter wheat this year, up 142 million from last winter, with an implied rise in spring wheat and rye crops. If the spring wheat yields match the trend, total bread grains could reach about 857 million bushels, signaling ample supplies for the United States and allies next year. Additional gains are anticipated in Britain, France, and Canada.

Washington Department of Agriculture Food Administration Great Britain France Canada

Labor Men Will Be Guests of British

American Federation of Labor delegates led by James Wilson will be hosted by the British government in London. They will tour Paris and Britain, with access to information networks, and will explain American labor aims and wartime support for the Allies. Delegates will meet with the trades union congress committee and British labor party officials.

London American Federation of Labor James Wilson Pattern’ Makers League of North America France United States Trades Union Congress Parliamentary Committee British Labor Party

Thieves Loot Cottage in Meriden After Visit by Executive

Police report burglars ransacked a summer bungalow on the South Ington road in Meriden. Furnishings valued at $560 or more, including two rugs one a boar skin, were stolen after Edgar C. Wilson of the Wirt and Knox Mfg Co Philadelphia visited the property.

Meriden Edgar C. Wilson Wirt & Knox Mfg. Co Philadelphia Southington Road

Treating Indigestion and Constipation with Tonics

Advertised remedy claims to cure indigestion constipation and headaches through a product named "Truitena-tives" or Provn Toiver Tablets. A customer, Rochon P Q, reports dramatic improvement after using the tablets and credits the product with saving his life. The ad promotes two boxes for two dollars and notes a single size option.

Rochon P. Q LE Walt

Postmaster in Danvers Arraigned for Manslaughter

Charles F. Skillings, postmaster at Hathorne station in Danvers, was arraigned for manslaughter after shooting Henry Grush whom he believed to be a burglar. Skillings said his store was broken into several times and Grush, seen at a window, appeared to be entering. Grush had been an inmate at the state hospital for the insane but enjoyed liberty.

Salem Mass Charles F. Skillings Hathorne Station Danvers Henry Grush Skillings Grush State Hospital For the Insane

How to Grow Onions In The Home Garden

Onions can be produced on almost any good garden soil. Plant sets 2 to 2 inches apart in rows and harvest as green onions or allow bulbs to mature. Onions may be grown from seed with proper soil and care. seed stalks should be removed to protect bulbs. U S Department of Agriculture provides guidance.

U. S. Department of Agriculture

Garden planning tips for early crops setup

Plan your garden on a gentle south or southeast slope with good drainage and wind protection from hills trees or fences. Keep the plot near the kitchen for easy daily care and early harvests, and surround it with a protective fence to deter animals while avoiding flood risk and waterlogging.

Cardan

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