Lens Ypres Line Crushes Germans
British and French forces report heavy fighting in Flanders with German assaults repelled. Haig notes engaging artillery between Givenchy and Robecq as Bailleul and Wulverhem see sustained combat. Meanwhile Czech uprisings at Prague signal anti-German sentiment amid Austro-Hungarian leadership changes. Helsingfors cited as Finnish capital entered by German troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per“shins
Prague
Czernin
Haig
London
Bailleul
Wulverghem
Flanders
Givenchy
Robecq
la Massee-Estaires Road
Helsingfors
Berlin
Finland
Lys
Neuve Eglise
Mertis
Mailleul
Bethune
Somme
Helsintors
Neuve Ueglise
Wyischaete
New Vapor Way of Treating all Cold Troubles
A North Carolina druggist promotes Vicks VapoRub as a simple on skin vapor treatment for colds and throat troubles. 25¢ jars offered on a 30 day trial with no charge if unsatisfied. claims relief for croup, hay fever, and other respiratory issues through skin absorption and chest warming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Vick
Vance
Bridgeport Girl Heads to Washington as Army Telephone Operator
Miss Bessie Nugent of 289 Broad Street leaves for Washington, D C., to serve as a telephone operator in the Army and Navy building. Former Crane company employee, she was bid farewell with a party hosted by Miss Catherine Brady. Guests included Miss Hasden, Miss Slagin, Miss Vondran, Miss Stewart, and several local men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Nugent
Washington, D. C
Army and Navy
Nugent
Crane Company
Catherine Brady
Noble Avenue
Margaret Hasden
Marion Slagin
Margaret Vondran
Minnie Stewart
William Gallo
Myer Lipshire
Joseph Lynn
John Connors
Stephen Stiener
Nebert Norwell
Stephen Langer
Polish Mission to visit Bridgeport on Sunday
Mayor Cafford B Wilken and the Board of Aldermen to receive the Polish commission to the United States during a Sunday visit. An invitation from local Polish citizens to attend a meeting and reception at the Armory on Sunday afternoon was accepted. The committee will meet May 8 in the City Council chamber for planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cafford B. Wilken
B Board of Aldermen
United States
Bridgeport
Armory
Taft Granted Yale Leave to Join War-Work Mediation
Ex-President Taft, named by President Wilson to a labor mediation commission for war work, was granted leave of absence by Yale for the current and next year to focus on the commission. McCormick to be re-elected. Major Murphy declined nomination. Kingsley Trustees add 30000 to Kingsley Trust fund, now total 40000 for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Havien
William Leonard Taft
Wilson
Labor Commission
Yale Corporation
Taft
Ladley
Vance C. McCormick
Aluminia
Corporation
Frederick T. Murphy
Murphy
Kingsley Trust Association
Scroll Andj. Keys Society
Kingsley Trust Publication Fund
University
Rousing Send Off for 80 Drafted Men in Bridgeport
Eighty young men with grim resolve departed Bridgeport for Boston to begin two months of intensive training at Wentworth Institute. A sendoff gathering of over 300 people cheered as Sanford Stoddard urged the crew to make Bridgeport proud. Judges and instructors will oversee motor care and repair for autos and aircraft, under supervision of Judge John Poll of Board Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Boston
Sanford Stoddard
Wentworth Institute
John §. Poll
Board Town
Ancient shooting iron found on prisoner
Richard Hodson a colored man of 93 State street was arrested near State and Main after asking a traffic officer if he had seen a man running. He was charged with carrying concealed weapons. A loaded 22 chamber .25 caliber revolver of an old pin fire cartridge type was found on him. The revolver was over 30 years old but in working condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
State and
Main Streets
Richard Hodson
State Street
Hodson
Five Bridgeporters to Do Red Cross Work Abroad
Miss Selma Akerfelt of Bridgeport received a passport from Clerk Frank P. Munich to travel to France for Red Cross work. Three other passports issued for American Red Cross service in France include Daniel Prianeis Cran Thomas Joseph Timothy and John J. Murray all Bridgeport residents. Thomas Milton Anderson also received a passport for Red Cross work in Serbia. Passports to Serbia are scarce amid limited action in that region as Bridgeport men seek to aid on the western front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma Akerfelt
Frank P. Munich
France
Red Cross
American Red Cross
Daniel Prianeis Cran
Thomas Joseph Timothy
John J. Murray
Thomas Milton Anderson
Serbia
Europe
Bridgeport
West Front
Bridge Watchman Fractures Both Legs in Accident
Charles Palako a watchman at the Washington Bridge in Stratford sustained fractures to both legs late last night when struck by a vehicle. He owns lanterns at the bridge entrance and was taken to Bridgenart Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Palako
Washington Bridge
Stratford
Unswell
Due Lenoxt Avenue
Devan
Bridgenart Hospital
Round Up Tax Slackers Ordered by Commissioner Rae
A government notice announces personnel changes in federal revenue enforcement. Joanne Murphy of Boston becomes supervising agent to oversee Chicago and nearby divisions, while Nattt moves to Chicago for supervision of the Chicago and nearby districts. New York’s Bode Gad will serve as supervising agent for New York and adjoining divisions, with T. M. Byxhee supervising New England states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Becaie
T. M. Byxhee
Magenta
New Draven
New Lingland
No Appointment Of Schools Inspector Discussed By Board
Superintendent Samuel J. Slawson appeared as a passive witness at the school board meeting last night and several members urged a quick adjournment. The appointment of a bidding inspector and engineer is in doubt as no salary was appropriated and the item was previously dropped from the budget. Slawson declined to comment when asked by reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel J. Slawson
Slawson
Collector Smith Seeks Higher Pay for Clerks
Alderman Primrose reports a resolution to raise salaries for the Tax Collector office staff. It calls for $1,500 yearly for the special outside collector and $1,500 for the chief clerk. The measure, now sent to the ordinance committee, names Thomas O. Smith as outside collector at $1,200 and Miss Margaret Vi McGrath as chief clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tneregses
Howard FF. Smith
Common Council
William E. Primrose
Thomas O. Smith
Margaret Vi McGrath
War Bonds Rally Urges All to Buy Liberty Bonds
A wartime appeal stresses the need to purchase Liberty Bonds for the nation’s war effort. It cites Lincoln and German aggression, urges those with relatives in service to buy bonds, and challenges others to do their full share without being asked. The message targets residents of Fairfield Avenue and Main Street area and calls for action on April 16, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Awake the Hun is at the gate Coffee special
This week a Coffee special offers Haweo coffee at 35 cents a pound in limited quantities to entice first time buyers. Regular 35-cent coffee is on sale this week at four pounds for one dollar with a choice of bean ground or pulverized. Maximum 12 pounds per customer while supplies last. front basement location.
Spring time needs for home cooking and cleaning
Advertising list details gas hot plates, burners, gas ranges, ovens, and accessories. Prices range from 10 cents per foot for tubing to $45 for box cabinet ranges. Includes box cabinet ranges, oil stoves, and Florence automatic blue flame units with multiple burners and ovens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Good staunch doors and screens and trays on sale
An old time ad lists many household items with prices from screen doors and windows to trays and kitchenware. It notes sizes, colors, materials, and ranges for items like door screens, steel and wood frames, netting, trays, wash tubs, pails, garbage and ash cans, bread boxes, cake boxes, canisters, tea and coffee ware, and cookware with price spans.
Blankets and Baskets Prices Across Household Items
Listing of various blankets and baskets with prices from 1.75 to 8.50, including wet-wash and round hampers, square oblong oroval shapes, shopping baskets, waste paper baskets, babies baskets, sewing baskets on stand, and firewood baskets in multiple price ranges.
Garden Tools and Prices Listed for Readying Yard
To get the garden ready. A catalog of garden tools with prices includes spades, rakes, trowels, hose sets, sprinklers, pruning shears, and lawn mowers. Items range from $0.25 for small trowels to $19 for lawn mowers.
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Lens Ypres
Bohemia
Hangard-En-Santerre
Noyon
Amiens
Hangard
Oase
Formosa
Imosa
Pew
Autocrat
Mast Grocers
Brownell& Field Co
Providence
Worth Carolina
Wash
William Wackleyn
Westevenue
Lignan Ile
Yale
Draft Board
Howard Bad
Busi
Ness
Vlain St. City Savings Bank
Bldg
Noble
Thomas Maddock
Maddock Way
The
C.5. Mersick & Company
New Haven
Porcesa
Conn
Howland
Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Street
God
Abraham Lincoln
Howland Dry Goods Company
Frisbie
Frisbie Pie Company
Strindberg Scovenson
Dostoyevsky Schopenkingyed
Prince Wilehaw
Mao
Belo
Ripting de Maupassant Mactertineh
Ibsen Wells Nivissehe Meredith Handy Seltzer
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