Bridgeporters at Camp Jackson Add Star to Service
The Whe Telegram reports Jos Hurley, formerly in The Tele cam business office, now in Camp Jackson South Carolina, writing of soldier life and sounding pleased with his lot. Bridgeport has others serving, including Louis Petrucelli now teaching French at the camp and aiming for a commission, Hurley’s popular South End status noted. Also mentioned are Herbert Sturgis of Fairfield and private Wallace E. Bradley formerly with Singer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos Hurley
Telecam
Camp Jackson
South Carolina
Bridgeport
Louis Petrucelli
Officers Training School
Hurley
South End
Herbert Sturgis
Fairfield
Dupont Fabrikoid Company
Wallace E. Bradley
Singer Company
Herbert M. Sturgis
Joe Hurley
Louis Petruccelli
Lady Aberdeen Health Uplift Founder Speak at High School
Lady Aberdeen a longtime leader in Irish health work speaks this afternoon at the high school auditorium with her husband Lord Aberdeen. She founded the National Health Association Ireland in 1907 to combat tuberculosis and improve living conditions. The talk covers housing, sanitation, and welfare for patients leaving sanatoria as part of efforts to modernize health care in Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Aberdeen
Lord Aberdeen
Ireland
National Health Association
National ‘Health Association
Cara
Averdeen
Fruit-a-tives praised by government inspector in Rochester
A Rochester government inspector touts Fruit-a-tives as the best stomach liver and bladder medicine after years of kidney trouble, stomach and liver issues, claiming dramatic improvement after using 360c. boxes and a final 4 grand uplift. The ad notes price 50c a box or 2.50 for five boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Union &I
Rochester
Montreal
Oflynn
Government Concrete
Froutsatives Limited
Ooccdiensburg
Farmers allowed home grown wheat under 60 day flour rule
Connecticut farmers may keep wheat grown on their farms and mill their own flour for the year without penalty if they limit possession to a year’s supply. The rule, approved by Federal Food Administrator Robert Scoville, exempts farmers who bring home grown wheat to mills and sign a statement, allowing enough flour for their household until the next harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee of Food Supply and Conservation
Connecticut State Council of Defense
Robert Scoville
Federal
Connecticut
Hoover
Husband’s Abuse Nearly Killed Wife During Divorce Hearing
Josephine Chapin Boerum Rowbottom testified in a Bridgeport and Greenport L I case that Alfred T. Rowbottom mistreated her to the point her illness nearly proved fatal, seeking a divorce on the grounds of intolerable cruelty. Dr F T McGovern linked Rowbottom’s actions to a wound from a delicate operation. Judge Kelleg granted the decree. Attorney Robert C De pores represented Mrs Rowbottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred T. Rowbottom
Bridgeport
Greenport
L. I
Josephine Chapin Boerum Rowbottom
Rowbottom
F. T. McGovern
Rawhbottom
Kelleg
Robert C. Depores
Graceful new coats at twenty five dollars
Delightful change from Winter's heavy wear,春 Spring coats for women showcasing light fabrics with warm lining. Rich colors include dark blues, deep black, Pekin blue and bright hues. Wool velour and serge fabrics emphasize durability and style. Second floor.
Unusual waist fashions offered at $1.69 each
Brisk clearance of several waist styles with lace trim and embroidery. White voile pieces feature pique collars and some crepe de chine options. Special sizes for fuller figures available in cheviot with contrasting collars. Limited quantities for many styles.
New Shirts and Socks Offered at Low Prices
Advertises new shirts at 1.50 and 1.75 with good colors and comfortable fit. Describes soft cuffs, no excess fabric, bright light patterns, and finished detailing. Also promotes medium weight socks with double heel and toe, and medium weight cotton wool mixed underwear, with prices and location noted as Right of Main street door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
End of Lynch Law Urges Respect for Due Process
Ansonia Sentinel condemns the Collinsville mob lynching of a German alien, urging federal action under espionage laws to curb disloyalty and spy activity. The piece warns against mob justice and calls for firm enforcement of lawful measures to preserve order and public respect for law. It also notes a separate humorous remark about husbands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collinsville
United States
Congress
Ansonia Sentinel
Good Americans buy bonds and gloves on sale at store
A dense ad lists bond appeal plus a large display of winter gear and accessories. It promotes leather lambskin gloves two dollars fifty cents, various tar bags, moth balls, box stationery, and discounted books about war era events. The items are shown by department on main and rear floors with prices and brief descriptions.
Kuppenheimer Topcoats Offered at 25 Dollars
House of Kuppenheimer topcoats four colorfully styled in wool and tweed, regular and raglan designs. Sold at 25 dollars instead of 30 to 40 dollars due to odd pieces being cleared. Menswear impulse sale stresses quality from fabric to tailoring.
Men’s Shoes Sell At Bargain Price In Store Sale
A local shop advertises men’s shoes priced at four dollars and seventy five cents, offering a pair valued at six dollars. The promotion emphasizes savings and urges customers to act quickly before stock runs out.
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Bridgeporters
Jackson
Howland
Aberdeen
Health
Uplift
Fae Ashington
UBT
Siegel
New
Roches
MR. R. B
Lynn
Ridgeport
Conn
Wayne Cedar
Sapper
Serbia
France
James R. McConnell
Y John More
Poland
Irving&. Cobb
Alfred Sidewick
Germany
Goe
Reeves and
Dee Weer
Howland Store
THE
Howland Dry Goods Company
Farmers’ Supply & Roofing Co
Middle Street
Barnsford
Main ST
Stephen McKenna
British
War Office
Secret Service
Robert W. Chambers
Greenwich Village
May Sinclair
England
George Pearson
Ypres
Marjorie Benton Cooke
Eleanor H. Porter
Ann Annington
Edgar Jepson
Frisbie Pie Company
Bridgeport, Conn
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