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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1918
Page
3
A concise report notes that while claims are easy to make, the test of merit rests on proof. The item contrasts two phrases about efficiency and durability, signaling evaluative standards for performance claims.
An extended Maxwell advertisement touts the touring car at $825 and lists other models. It highlights the 44 day 44 night Non-Stop run under AA A supervision, Mount Wilson hill climb records, and owners achieving an average of 29.4 miles per gallon under real conditions. The copy argues Maxwell proves claims with official records and tests, not marketing hype.
Milford notes report nine local men will enter the National Army on Wednesday with three bound for Parker School Boston for industrial training and six to Fort Slocum for heavy artillery. Listings include Felix Kolodine, Frank Huxley, Trouis Susman, Frank Spasano, Joseph Plannigan, William Johnson, Edgar Van Tforn, William Becker, and James Maynard Miller. Other items mention local residents’ travels, a Woodmont rally, and upcoming community events.
Stratford recalls Chilford Marco as he departs for training camp with a banquet hosted by locals. Gifts are presented. notable attendees include George Seairchild and Larry Wairehild. The event follows a high school seniors play The Call to Arms and plans for a wartime food exhibit.
In a brief incident report an odt and others observed an unexplained fire at a location on 804 North Avenue Yard yesterday morning. No damage was confirmed and an alarm was noted as sounding at 11 19. Details remain unclear and no injuries are reported.
Flowland's Main Street entrance at Fairfield Avenue and Cannon Street is described as the primary access point. The notice highlights location specifics including flows of pedestrian and vehicle traffic at the corner near Flowland’s. Authorities urge careful passage during peak hours.
New handsome staunch aluminum ware touted for a colonial shape mirror finish and sixteen faceted utensils stamped from sheet aluminum not cast. Marketed as water resistant for Bridgeport homes with prices: double boilers 2.10 2.65 percolators 1.95 2.50 coffee pots 2.25 3 tea pots 2.65 3 tea kettles 4.10 4.65 fourth floor
New Aerolux porch shades in two sizes offer sun control and breeze while keeping porch spaces delightful. Special wood, light and strong construction with drops of 6 ft 9 in and 7 ft 6 in and widths from 4 to 10 ft. Third floor store listing.
A wartime appeal promotes sending pictures with letters to service members abroad. The West Pocket Kodak is advertised with autograph feature for naming and dating subjects on negatives. The compact camera is priced at $7.50 and available on the fourth floor.
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