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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1918

Page

22

Woman Bets She Can Choose Better Husband For Daughter

A mother asserts she can pick a wiser spouse for her daughter than she chose for herself, signaling a bold stance on marriage choices and family judgment.

Hyomei Inhaler Claims Quick Relief for Cold Ailments

Sore throat relief in two minutes using Ayamei Hyomei inhaler touted to treat throat and lung troubles including colds, coughs, croup, and catarrh. The ad claims no cocaine or morphine and promises money back if not relieved, noting a lifetime inhaler and replacement bottles from druggists.

Druxzists

Fifty Million for Concrete Ship Yards Plan

Washington April 8 Fifty million dollars will be asked of Congress tomorrow by Chairman Hurley of the Shipping Board for development of concrete ship building. The plan calls for five government yards on the Pacific coast and in the south to turn out 7,500 ton tankers as first production. Sites are under consideration, with southern locations likely in Wilmington Delaware and southern California to avoid moisture and cold.

Washington Congress Hurley The Shipping Board Pacific Coast Wilmington Piez Emergency Fleet Corporation Paith Pacific Ayest South California

Obituary notices from Bridgeport area deaths

Multiple Bridgeport area obituaries note deaths Sunday and last night, with funeral plans and burial details. Individuals include Ful Kowalska, Jwin Kowalska, James H. Walsh, Emalene E. Kitchen, Marion Lucite Arbuteit, Elizabeth Grant, Mary A. Abercrombie, Emeline Roy, Michael J. Connor, Mary T. Cronan, Capt. Albert W. Treck, Walter Walsh, and Michael J. Plunkett, listing addresses, families, and burial sites such as St. Michael's cemetery and Park cemetery.

Dimes H. Walsh James H. Walsh Fairfield Avenue John Melrose Mass Frank Everett Hugh Providence BR. T Eddie Delham Jerome Canada PP. Holden Springfield Adeline Walsh Malden Emalene E. Kitchen Emalene E Guy R. Kitchen West Avenue Bridgeport Hospital Marion L. Arbuteit Marion Lucite Fred Afrbuteit Poplar Street Park Cemetery Stanley S. Knapp Stanley S. Krapp Willian Krapp Seaview Avenue Elizabeth Grant Elizabeth James Grant Worth Street St. Augustine’s Church St. Michael's Cemetery Mary A Abercrombie Mary A. Lynch Howard B. Abercrombie West Haven Campbell Avenue St. Lawrence Church Emeline Roy Airs Arthur Bourbeau William Street Roy St. Charles’ Church Worcester Notre Dame Michael J. Connor Cullinan Mullins, Buckley and Company Golden Hill Street John Carey William Melrose Charles McDonough Harry Greenwood John Greenwood Edward Singleton Lakeview Cemetery Albert W. Peck Alpert W. Treck James S. Miner Port Chester 17Th Connecticut Volunteers Miner Trobert Wii, Peck New Britain Charles EH. Veeck General Tershing France Treut Albert W. Treek, Jr Trinity Church Witter Th Walsh Walter Ta. Walsh Holyoke Meigs and Company Brith Brothers Michael d. Plunkett Michael J. Thunkett Broar Street New York Biborial Holy Cross Cemetery Brooklyn

Honor Roll of Members at Abraham Lodge

Abraham Lodge at I. C. B RB Sunday night unveiled an elaborate honor roll for members serving in Uncle Sam's army. President Henry Greenstein announced upcoming events and noted Louis Lipsky of the Federation of American Zionists will address the lodge on Sunday, April 2. A musical program and reception accompanied the honor roll ceremony.

Abraham Lodge Uncle Sam's Army Henry Greenstein Orgganization Samuel Tickles B. G. Shallet Herman Skempinsky Harry Goldstein Harry Ox Mr. Greenstein Lodge Louis Lipsky Federation of Amercan Zionists Zionist Mr. Lipsky America Bridgeport Enair David Feuer Sam Katz Benjamin Levinson Herman Goldstein Samuel Rickles Cohen

Scouts to report for assignments in Liberty loan drive

L. J. Argetsinger, Boy Scout executive, asks scouts to report to headquarters for theater assignments during the Third Liberty loan campaign. The local committee plans four minute talks in theaters on Tuesday and Thursday nights and seeks uniformed scouts to pass out blanks. Scouts will report to the executive to receive their assignments.

L. J. Argetsinger

Baruch urges $15 million housing fund for war workers

Bernard Baruch, head of the war industries board, urged the Senate Military Affairs Committee to press legislation for a $15,000,000 lump sum housing appropriation for munition workers under the President’s direction. He argued quick provision is essential to avoid war output delays. Baruch testified behind closed doors, noting Bethlehem Steel could raise output by 20 percent with housing for 6,000 more workers.

Washington Bernard Baruch War Industries Board Senate Military Affairs Committee Baruch America

Thomes Stral STX Chickens Theft

Mrs. George Trierskws of 1125 Hancock Avenue reports thieves broke into rear chicken coops Sunday night and stole six chickens. Detectives have been assigned to investigate.

Talk to Mothers About Croup and Cold Troubles

Local druggists offer a 30 day trial of Vick’s Vaporub with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The ad urges outdoor exercise for children and home care by mothers, claiming VapoRub relieves croup in 15 minutes plus nightly use prevents attacks. It promotes a two, three, or four ounce jar at 26c, 6c, or $1.00.

Coame Gragor Vick

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