City Normal School May Move Classes
Information indicates the City Normal School may relocate from Shelton School on Wheeler Avenue to the Madison School on Wayne Street. Decision timing unclear, likely to be settled at tonight’s board meeting. Shafer expected as principal, succeeding Cartwright with Fortnight’s Smith as assistant superintendent.
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City Normal School Bs
Shelton Dhool
Wheeler Avenue
Madison School
Wayne Street
Pil
Tse Werma
Bridgeport
Abe Tr
Miter
Suslion ‘Schololt
Shafer
George H. Shafer
Nora Chool
Ool
Kr, l. of Incolu Selicol
Fannia A
German Officer's War Diary Fragments From Front Lines
A wartime diary fragment describes trench bridging needs and artillery support for advancing infantry. It notes tanks as penetrators, heavy losses, and confusion within multiple regiments as divisions struggle to coordinate amid misplacements and machine gun nests.
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St. Lager-Kervillers
Helvnerne
Inn
How This Fine Family of Seven Children Keeps Healthy
A Whitinsville Massachusetts family credits Father John's Medicine with keeping all seven children healthy during colds for four years. The ad touts nourishment, warmth, and body-building elements, claiming the medicine is alcohol free and free from dangerous drugs, a safe reliable family remedy.
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Father John
Klaus
Whitinsyile
Mass
John
New Religion Is Being Worked Out by Men in Dugouts
The Rev Charles Stelzle of New York envisions a religion free from sectarianism and patriotism emerging from the war’s upheavals. He argues for social salvation and a democracy‑embracing church that supports workers, industrial change, and heroic service in the name of Jesus Christ.
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Charles Stelvie
New York
Herenches
Stelzle
Church of Jesus Christ
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Right Paint Materials Sold Here for Results
Local supplier advertises timely screen paint auto paint floor paint and floor waxes garnishes enamels. Read as a plain shop listing highlighting available paint products and materials for sale.
California Syrup of Figs advertised for children
An old advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for sick children with feverish, cranky, pale or unwell stomachs. It claims a gentle cleansing will occur in a few hours, moving foul waste and undigested matter. The ad touts taste and states the product is made by California Syrup Company.
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California
Long list of local obituaries and funeral notices
A long obituary page notes deaths and funerals in the area. It lists Mrs Murphy of 2640 Cha lon Avenue and others including Joseph A Vitek, Stephen McLaughlin, James Shanley, William Gregory, Mary Johnston, Franklin Stilton, Joseph Monahan, Charles Erickson, Lewis Bottomsley, Viola Peterson, Hazel Pardwig, Mabel Crakewell, and many more with funeral details, burial places, and service times.
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Mradidlo Miurphy
Cha- Lon Avenue
Curt
Chiel Miuchiniat
Merle
United Sketes Avy
Imothy Gh
Bude Coral & Gierupe Ing Company
Jrs. CG
Deby
Ana Aly W. Dena
Murphy Wis
Brotherhead of
America
Joseph A. Vitek
Joseph A
Coors
Bridget Vack
Stephen McThaughlin
Stephen McLaughlin
Mir
Miles MeLaughlin
Fones Avenue
Joseph Ganley
St Michael’s Cemetery
James Fir Shanley
James J. Slanley
Eskeview
Wramingham
Maury E. Johnston
Mary I. Johnston
Patrick
Johnatan
Hore
Rowan Avenue
Fairfield
Viloeck
St. Thomas’ Church
St. Thomias
Mark Bracken
Frederick
Franklin P. Stilton
Franter Still
Garry Monahan
Seaview Avenue
St. James’ Church
Stratford
M. J. O’connor
Edward Shaughnessy
Charles M. Kelly
William Dillon
Daniel J Milnor
Richard Monahan
James Mulligan
Thomas Srederick
John
Lewis Bottomley
Holly Street
Lakeview Cemetery
Bridgeport
Order of Baglea
Wogland
Viola Peterson
Charles Peterson
Galen Hospital
St. James
Charel
William
James
Edward
Carl
Wells Place
Tames
Ciotch
Tureint
Prayerful Week At St Charles Church As Priest Absent
A notice from St Charles church announces Wednesday services with SPUcred absent on a day of special prayers for the American bers. Rev. Athens Gloster and Hadley assist in duties during the priest’s absence as he attends to personal matters and seeks to ease the burden of his responsibilities.
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Taoige ‘ Heise
Oelocl
Gy Baker
Stratford Avenue
St.Joseph's Church
Hubert Daihme
Iarl Stackman
Anton Herb
Foun “Ihn
Charies Heim
St. Michael's Cemetery
Wherre Dehme
Mabel Caktewell
Mabel Cahaved
Dianes Crakeiyell
Priday
Unome
Mabe Street
Buerh
Tarkeview Cemetery
Jim May Pox
Tinta Atay
George
Maria Mos
Travers
Tone
TW Wood Avennue
Cemeter
Sat
Ans Corpiary
Agnie
Mortensen
Marlene
Tedd
Mro
Niels Mortensen
Cepler Street
Midrfield
Congressne Finnal Church
Georges W. Chornhith
Je. Coorge A. Thornhilich
Us South Moc
Cregary Street
Ile
George Thornahitt
M Dasire
St. Charles Church
Prinee
Connecticut Men Summoned Amid Quota Confusion
The article lists state quotas and military postings with many garbled names and places. It notes Connecticut quota figures and mentions Fort Stor Yiu and other military sites, along with concerns about recruitment and the Liberty loan drive led by Lt. Alas. The overall tone reflects wartime mobilization and local enlistment pressures.
Boys Held By Detective Bureau In City Counts
A brief item reports that two 18 year old boys were detained yesterday afternoon by the city Detective Bureau. Further details are unclear due to obscured text.
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Detective Bureau
Aid Gharad
Stolen Auto Case Tied to August Seliesser
Reported theft linked to August Seliesser of 30 Wheeler Avenue. Police say Jeharije involved in stealing an automobile. incident traced to April. Authorities pursue charges and recovery of the vehicle.
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Jeharjie
Brlanding
Man camps out and yelps loudly for miles
A man camping drew attention by loudly yelping as he settled in. Eyewitnesses said his calls echoed over the area for about ten miles, causing neighbors to wonder about his purpose and state of mind.
Pink Pills Promoted As Health Aid In War Effort
An advertising notice urges citizens to maintain health for war demands. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a safe blood tonic that strengthens nerves and combats anemia, citing a testimonial from Mrs Ruth M State of Spencerport New York who reports recovery after two boxes. The piece notes the pills' origin as a prescription and their wider sale under doctor directions.
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Williams
Ruth M. State
Spencerport
N.Y
Dr. Williams
Wiliams
Doutor
Mainkind
Seth
Teovotve RA
Weblinas Marbirne
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Rockaway Beach
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ANY
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ELCE
Cannon Stremy
Opio Schulze & Son
Dr. Stelzie Sayst
Somendyos Masonic Temple
William Gregory
Rourke and
Boucher
Hazel
Pardwig
Burnett
Tachel
Saudwig
Ehpel
Walker and Banks
Pairfield Avenue
Jarkeview Cemetery
John and
Brannia White
Thomas Girezillo
Thomas Casita
Louis J. Richards
Elm Street
Washington Avenue
Baril
St Michael's Cegetary
Johny van Wagner
John van Wagner
Aivs
Strank von Wiener
Sea- View Avenue
Sall
Connecticut
Yao Chivey
Michigan
Wiles
Ohio
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Polaware
Wyoming
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Ceorgia
Fort Ale
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Cieorin
Ort Logan
Colorado
Fork Font Houston
Texas
Trathuin Bes Weks
Vancouver Barcry
Washington
Jefferson Hoyt
Jackson II
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Albert Alas
U.S. Food Administration
Meat Department
Galion
Public Market and Branch
Mires En
Meigs & Co
Donne Winefeld
Bugs
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