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.
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1918
Page
22
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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