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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1918

Page

3

Milford Summer Hotel Faces Closure Over Help Shortage

Milford news notes a severe help shortage threatening summer hotel operations. Dishes must be washed by any available person, with wages paid by 100d rents, but no workers found. Also reports Ladies Aid meeting, recoveries from injuries, local auctions, Milford boys leaving for Newton, and a concert by the Municipal band on the Green.

Milford Hatheld Haven Avenue Jose Razee Orange Morence Riazee Jed Smith Meriden Old Pike Road New Haven Karl Farm Holts Joe Springfield West Haven Milforns Abs Walter i Patchin Deatrell Westport Dir Putney Henge Island Sound Oseph Rowland Morridgepart Che “Miltoret Yacht Club Longe Fand Sound Rowland Milford Yacht Club Tloyd's Hillrhov Long Island Ai. Miuttison Afilfora Club Lloyd's F St Ma

City to Deliver Own Coal Orders at 9.75 Price

City officials aim to supply coal to schools and departments through its own cartage and transportation. The Board of Education discussed arrangements with coal dealers to set a delivered price of 9.75 per ton for city-delivered fuel, with trucks and wagons from city departments involved. Officials say the program could yield savings versus private deliveries.

Jay Thomas J John Wynkoopth Board of Education Pardy Yaster Paras Loreal J US Cartage

Big Tanks Strike Into Huns In Picardy Drive

London reports unofficial estimates claim German forces in the Picardy offensive by the British Fourth Army and French First and Third Armies total 384000 prisoners and 770 guns. British losses include 20000 prisoners and 450 guns, with strong evidence of tanks' effectiveness as German resistance weakened and surrendered quickly.

London Aus

Six Uniformed Women On New York Police Force

New York August 13 six women in uniform began duty as the first wave of New York Police Department women with dillies revolvers and handcuffs. Commissioner Winright said four more women would be named for war policing duty to focus on welfare of girls. Other notices mention selective militia classifications and local community events including a Milford Red Cross fundraiser and a social at Mr Edward Parnes, with performances andRecitals planned.

Aniford New York Maina Finn Milford Vacht Club Fort, Prambult Peach Georgia Newie lWinright Edward Parnes Wharf Street A. Summer Talladaga University Alabama Mig Stanley Achermerhorn Mussig Carina Pender Coneva Wilson Deon Hanely Goyer Leestad Wilson Vangelane Crate Mai He-Neign Arian Trois Manon Atherta

Fund Sent to France by War Veterans Total $50 580

Figures show contributions across Connecticut centers raised for Pershing fund by the Spanish War Veterans through June 19 to 25. The total amount reached $50 880.74 with campaign costs and cables, earmarked to aid wounded soldiers and dependents in France. localities listed include New Haven Bridgeport Hartford Waterbury Norwalk New Britain New London Stamford Willimantic Rockville Winsted Norwich Branford Stanford Torrington Danbury Bristol Danielson Meriden South Manchester.

Irrance Harter National Bank Wo Mo. Co Paris Ssenl Connecticut Brantne Atp Hortives New Haven Bridgeport Artford Waterbury Norwalk New Britain New London Stamford Willimantte Rockville Winsted Norwich Branford Stenford Torrington Danbury Bristol Danielson Meriden Manchester

Suffragists Go To Jail In DC Demonstrations

NGTTON Aug 15 Two women who had defied police in Woman's party protests opposite the White House were jailed for refusing to pay fines. Ten day terms were given for unlawfully holding a meeting and five more days for climbing General Lafayette's statue. Tomorrow the court set causes against many others for related demonstrations.

White House Senate General Lafayette

Ardor of Americans Unparalleled, French Say

In Picardy, General Humbert praised American troops fighting with British and French forces. He told war correspondents the Americans fight with an ardor that is unsurpassed, speaking amid the ongoing Allied offensive.

Franc Associated Press Picardy Humbert

Defeat Amendment Aimed To Compel Men Voting

Boston dates note the defeat of a proposed amendment to force male voting by a 104 to 10 vote at the constitutional convention. The article mentions a separate Buenos Aires and other stray details, with unclear references to shipments and indeterminable figures.

Boston Bayr

Vigorous Ambition Cure Ad From Hindle Pharmacy

An advertisement proclaims a nerve tonic called Wandell's Ambition by Hindle Pharmacy and Jos D Hartigan. It promises restored energy, nerve support, and improved mood within days, claiming a refund if goals aren’t met. Includes a 50 cent box offer and dealer participation details.

Hindly Pharmacy Wandell Hindle Pharmacy Jos D. Hartigan Thorigad

Western Author Portrayals and Frontier Tales Sale

A catalog note lists Zane Grey titles and related frontier stories from legends like Buffalo Bill to Riders of the Purple Sage, Desert Gold and Betty Zane. The items are offered today in the book department at 65 cents, with brief descriptions and stray editing errors.

Lawless Buffalo Bill Zane Grey Jay Faith Utah Painted Desert Desert Betty Zane Gave Vison

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