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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1918
Page
4
Police report a break in at a Forestville jewelry store where thieves stole over $3,000 in jewelry including rings chains brooches pins and watches but did not touch the cash registers containing several hundred dollars. Two three-man gangs suspected. authorities seek pawning suspects in Bridgeport.
The Liberty Loan Committee in charge of the third Liberty Loan starts a Community Honor Roll to recognize towns meeting their quotas. Communities achieving their targets will be listed at Hartford's State Capitol with Honor Flags displayed, and updates will be sent daily to Connecticut newspapers.
A shy third visitor to the fortune teller receives a forecast of lingering rain giving way to a rainbow. The teller suggests the rainbow signals good luck and that the girl will find her fortune at the end of the bow, though not a pot of gold.
Dr Simon L Katzoff will discuss Tolerance in Fraternalism at the Young Men's Hebrew association rooms 181 State Street Friday night. The talk is part of a lecture series by prominent local and state figures with free admission and expected strong attendance, reflecting Katzoffs popularity and his health topic expertise.
Scientific tests report Father John's Medicine provides six times more nourishment than milk and seven and a half times more than oysters. It claims two and a half times the nourishment of beef, plus five times that of cod, as a tissue-building tonic. The ad stresses easy absorption, long-running success, and absence of alcohol or habit-forming drugs.
An advertisement promotes a fresh air remedy for children with croup and colds. It touts outdoor exercise and a medicated external treatment from Vapektuls to loosen phlegm, open airways, and relieve symptoms within minutes, with trial offers and guaranteed refunds.
Milford reports a Milford man, Clifford I. Stoddard, appointed supervisor of the local draft districts to examine board work for compliance with adjutant general regulations. Stoddard, formerly of Milford and now in New Haven and Woodbridge, has prior legislative service and is a director at Storrs Agricultural College.
Farmers question proper grading methods for market potatoes amid a drive by the Connecticut State Council of Defense. The U S Department of Agriculture outlines Grade 1 potatoes as nearly dirt free and sound, with size and weight allowances. Readily applicable standards aim to simplify sorting and sales amid a season of uncertain demand.
A beauty ad describes using Delatone paste with water to remove unwanted hair without electric needles. The method claims quick action in about two minutes, leaving skin blemish free. It warns to use genuine Delatone for best results.
A petition was filed in the United States District Court in Hartford showing liabilities of 3800.18 and assets including stock in trade valued at 1590 and book debts of 1700, with 00 in trust.
Springheld Mass April 10 Sola Rappopork and Hermon OF fWinsyer were held for the federal grand jury after a hearing before a commissioner on the alleged conspiracy to defraud the United States. The plan aimed to obtain a position for a Witscher, an American citizen, in a military notification chain with an Austrian associate.
A mysterious blaze razed a Greenwich residence on upper North Street causing an estimated loss of 250000. The home, remodeled recently, stood on an estate associated with Ulin Oualsian of Jtown. Carl Lasley and family resided there while workmen occupied adjoining quarters. The origin of the fire remains unknown.
The War Department reports a major casualty update with 14 dead and 245 wounded. Two killed in action, seven died from accidents, and several wounded severely or lightly as U S forces sustain efforts abroad.
For spring wear with pumps the spat remains a favorite in felt broadcloth Kersey and Boxcloth in leading colors. Shoe-top Suits Cheeks and porees are neatly tailored priced from 15.00 to 20.00 at Second Moor.
Quaker Laces introduces a fresh line with small figures and stripes, lace edged on both sides suitable for sash curtains or draperies. A wonderful assortment targets living rooms and bedrooms, including the distinct Amerex with unusual Oriental inspired designs.
A gay assortment of silks is shown on Silk Section tables featuring dark grounds in black blue and green with tartan and French styling. Gold light blue bronze green and red lines add color. Prices range from $1.75 to $2.75 per yard. Interesting to observe.
Black jet necklaces with silver mounts priced at 3.00 and 3.50, mourning chains 0.50 to 1.00, pendants 0.50 to 1.00, and jet earrings 1.00. Also Djer-Kiss toilet water 1.75 to 2.75, extract 1.75 to 2.35, face powder 0.60 to 1.00, soap 0.35, all on the main floor counter.
Thursday afternoon program on the Pathophone from 2.30 to 4.30 on the third floor features Puccini Madame Butterfly Act 1 aria Entrance of Butterfly, Italian dialogue, performed by Claudia Muzzo soprano and chorus. Also includes Waderewski Minuet in G Op.14 No.1 piano by Rudolph Ganz, selections by the American Republic Band, and Hawaiian and reginal orchestra pieces with vocalists including Louise aval Perera and others.
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