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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1918

Page

3

Sugar Ruling Touts 2 Pounds Per Meal Policy

NEW HAVEN Aug 16 The Sugar conservation effort was emphasized at a meeting of Connecticut hotel men led by George Anders assistant oral food administrator for New Britain He urged adherence to the two pounds per meal rule to curb waste until the October 1 crop relief is expected despite no statewide shortage.

Jnew Haven Connecticut George Mr. Anders New Britain Fornecticut Oville Iter Cord

Sandy Hook Man Is Advanced to First Sergeant

Edward Carmody of Sandy Hook has been advanced to first sergeant in the quartermaster department after serving overseas with the Rainbow division. A Newtown High School graduate he attended Union Business College in Bridgeport and Kingston NY High School as an instructor before joining the service last October. He previously worked in the Hartford internal revenue office where exemption was sought but refused. His rapid progress and dedication earned praise from friends who wish him continued success.

Newtown Edward Carmody Sandy Hook Quartermaster Department Rainbow Carmody Newtown High School Union Business College of Bridgeport Kingston N. Y Internal Revenue Collector Hartford

Plane Explodes In Midair Kills Two Officers

COMMACK New York August 16 Lt Harold F Maxon of Angeles and Cadet G F Gedeon of Titusville Pa were killed when their airplane crashed in a hayfield near here The group of 17 from Brinley Field Long Island were flying in formation An explosion in mid air hurled Gedon from the airship Maxon was crushed under the wreckage Also reported Vincent Perrelli of 200 Gregory Street was fined 3 for operating his car without lights after police arrested him returning home to refuel the tank.

Commack N. Y Harold F. Maxon Angeles G .F, Edeon Titusville Brinley Fielding Island Vincent Perrelli Gregory |Reet Hich Per‘li Ken

Bethel Storm Causes Damage and Local Activities

A Bethel storm yesterday produced a sharp tornado like sweep, shattered windows on Grand and South streets, and hail. Residents plan a Moonlight Masque in Brookfield for soldiers’ relief, featuring Anna Stewart Irox and soprano Esther Garvin.

Bethel Brookfield Anna Stewart Irox Isadora Duncan Esther Garvin Miss Tex

Fashionable Kuppenheimer Suits On Sale Now

The store offers Kuppenheimer and other quality suits in light grey and tan shades. Sizes vary, with original prices $12.50 to $15. The current sale price is $10.00, appealing for warm weather attire.

Summer Oxfords for Men Include Easy St. Last

A few Summer Oxfords for men offered in dark tan calf with nylon soles and rubber heel marked down from 7.00 to 5.95. Also tan vid blucher cut with broad toe and rubber heel, known as Easy St. last, reduced from 6.00 to 4.95.

Wash Skirts and Gabardine Sale Lot Now $1.45

Regular and extra sizes in wash skirts gabardine and pique were priced at $2.00, now reduced to $1.45. Limited quantities available in this sale event.

Two New Interesting Books From Noted Authors

Two new titles attract attention as Gene Stratton Porter presents A Daughter of the Land and Owen Johnson releases Virtuous Wives. Porter’s work emphasizes patriotism and agrarian virtue, while Johnson probes idealism, wealth, and moral awakening. Both are priced at $1.40 and $1.50 respectively on the main floor Fairfield entrance.

Gene Stratton Porter Owen Johnson

Veils in fashion rise for street wear and motoring

A stylish veil enhances a woman's face and suits proper occasions. The notice highlights chiffon bordered veils plain and fancy meshes in all colors at $1.50, with fancy mesh face ceilings in new patterns plain spotted and scrolled at 25 and 50 cents a yard.

Fringe and Lace Trim for Fall Garments

A retailer highlights fringe and lace as stylish upgrades for older clothing. Fringes two to six inches wide appear in black white taupe navy brown and rose, priced 50e to $3.00 per yard. Georgette Crepe in fall shades offered at $2.00 to $3.00 per yard. Scissors blunt points for Red Cross work noted on main floor left.

Red Cross

A Chance for the Boys Ready-to-Wear Middy Suits

A sale offers boys wash suits in madras poplin gabardine galatea and linen in Jawn and all white with colored collars and cuffs plus chambray and striped middy styles. Russian and Norfolk models are included. Originally 3.50 to 1.50 now arranged in three lots at 2.25 1.75 and 1.25.

Summer hats for boys special clean up sale

A basement front sale offers remaining stock of boys hats at reduced prices. Straw hats drop from 4.00 to 1.50 0.95 and 0.79 in three lots. Assortment includes white milans black straws trench hats in black tan wash hats and soldier hats in white khaki grey blue.

Bargain Wardrobe and Beauty Goods Sale Ad

A vintage classified style listing promotes warm day garments including cotton women’s combination suits and white cotton vests at low prices. It also catalogs toilet waters, Cutex manicure products, Mavis cosmetics, talcum powder, face powder, rouge, and perfume with small prices and bold quantities.

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