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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1918

Page

14

Question on the Old Party in an Erby Hat

The inquiry asks what happened to the old fashioned party known for the erby hat whose crown is described as lined with white satin like a coffin, suggesting a reflection on a fading political tradition.

Cuticura Heals Pimples On Fage Ad

A 1917 testimonial from F A Cayen of Ware Massachusetts reports pimples and blackheads covering his face lasting two months cleared after using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. The ad promotes Cuticura products with prices 75 cents for Soap and 25 cents for Ointment.

F. A. Cayen Main St. Ware Mass Uticura Dept. H. Boston

Electric Button On Toes Corn Cure Ad

An advertisement touts Freezone as a quick corn remover. It warns against trimming corns and describes applying Freezone to relieve pain, shrinking the corn and lifting it out with no irritation to surrounding skin. The copy claims a quarter-ounce bottle costs little and cures hard or soft corns and calluses.

Lincoln Patriotic Army formed in New York

A new organization of war workers named the Lincoln Patriotic Army has formed in New York. At its April 5 Waldorf Astoria meeting General Leonard Wood, recently returned from the front, was the guest of honor. A photograph from the event shows Wood with workers.

War Workers New York Lincoln Patriotic Army Waldorf-Astoria Leonard Wood

Supreme Court hearing penciled for Conn. Co. suit

The Supreme Court of Fairfield County will hear three scheduled appeals today including Edward Strosnick vs The Connecticut Company on a plaintiff appeal from the Superior Court Nehemiah L Rich vs Albert W Johnson on a defendant appeal from the Court of Common Pleas and Nathan Gurfein vs Christopher Pickard on a defendant appeal from the Court of Common Pleas The two Sackfield County matters accompany a New Haven case to balance the docket as yesterday’s sessions closed with additional continuations Spectators should note the day’s proceedings and the expected adjournment timing

Wallfield County Supreme Court Edward Strosnick Connecticut Company Phintiff Superior Cours Nehemiah L. Rich Albert W. Johnson Court of Common Pleas Nathan Gurfein Christopher Pickard Court of Cominion Pleas Sackfield County New Haven Hst Nellie Smith Benedict FE Tiatsdort Superior Courrt Waterbury State of Connecticut Philip Skiltvin Criminal Court of Common Pleas J. Cordner Company Ogoar Manevety Court of Common Plere William O'Neil Manufacturers National Bank District Court Flaven Avs Harey Lehme Gfiner Jjavid Z. Jounson Et Ax Astan Amcator Common Pleas Fron Puimieid George A. Nichols

Recommends Priest of Meriden for War Work

Meriden April 16. decommissionation of the Reverend of the Meta ASSALI pastor Gta Kane's church for war service work. The WA Rev Bishop Nikin and Tisspe POI confirm chaplaincy as a pectoul. Appointment of Pew Penmry pastor of St. Rose's Church New Haven noted.

Meriden Aprif Dhe Rey Assali Gta Kane Nikin Pew Penmry Useindy St. Rose's Church New Haven

Cummings Marries Miss Mary Gerrity in Fairfield

The marriage of James A. Cummings and Miss Mary Gerrity was solemnized at St. Thomas church Fairfield. The groom’s sister Mrs. Patrick Fitzpatrick served as matron of honor. Cummings, an attorney in Bridgeport, later left for a short honeymoon before returning to friends.

Wairfield James A. Cunmings Mary Gerrity St. Thomas Church Dennis Gerhrotier Patrick Fitzpatrick Wastmifton Tower Cummings Mr Gummings Prose i Grink Tali Cummings Ter- Tee Gerrits Aliss Anni Jennings Garden Club Fairfield Garden Club Arthur Rington New Jers Wilbur Smitl Soll Osorwalk Fairfield County Down Ruth Obitd New Jersey Wen Trowlird Creorgia George W. Taatson Simon GC Brirdiex Thea Wight Shermana Hall Anny J. Dennis Wainfield Cireenfield Ebal Tata Lristini Raedie Oateloeck Adda Myroa Apouthes PR. P Ted Tin Gyerdites

Cadet Killed as Planes Collide High in Sky

A cadet was killed when two planes collided 250 feet above the ground during an exercise. The crash occurred during a routine flight, with officials reporting the incident may involve multiple units and a tragic loss of life. Further details are limited, but investigators will determine the causes and sequence of events surrounding the collision.

Judge Miller Refuses to Remove Child's Guardian

Judge Miller of the probate court dismisses the plea to remove guardian J. We. Stave and keep joint custody of their three year old daughter. The court finds no evidence the child is being harmed and notes the child is not susceptible to immoral surroundings. The judge does not decide on parental immorality and sends the matter to the divorce court for resolution.

Thal Ta Miller Probate Plhel Stout Er Loshaid J. We. Stave Reyal Gueandign Ducdyge Aliller Hit

Divisional Quotas for Next Draft Announced

Divisional quotas for next draft announced from this city will send to Cinep Upton and Virobiente on April 2. The board plans to fill posts by volunteers after two months training, with a prior delegation from this section to depart April 24.

Cinep Upton Virobiente Ayroll Uris Chanlés Boston

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