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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1918

Page

4

Americans Down German Biplane Over Flirey

Lieut. Stiles and Lieut. Drew of an American aviation unit engaged four German Fokker biplanes near Flirey on August 15. They were credited with the destruction of one hostile machine in a combat reported by General Pershing.

Washington Stiles Drew Krey Pershins War Department Furey Fokker Flirey Lieut Sieut

Germans Discover Cotton at Tiflis Stock Shipment Reported

Amsterdam August 18 The Germanys have discovered great stocks of cotton at Tiflis according to Ukraine newspapers received here 390000 pounds have already been sent to Budapest to be divided between Germany and Austria per the papers

Amsterdam Tiflis Ukraine Budapest Germany Austria

Naval Architect Dies in Oakland

CATELAND Cal Aug 18 George W Dickie a noted naval architect and marine engineer and builder of the famous warship Oregon died at his home last night after a brief illness. He was years old and had been the representative of the United States Shipping Board and Emergency Fleet Corporation at the Moore Scott Shipbuilding company since the government began its ship building program.

Cateland Cal George W. Dickie Naval Architects Marine Engineers of America Oregon United States Shipping Board and Emergency Fleet Corporation Moore, Scott Shipbuilding Company Governmment

Private James A Kelly Arrives Safely Overseas

Private James A Kelly brother of Joseph A Kelly who was killed in France arrives safely overseas with Battery C 310th Field Artillery per cards received from home.

Kelly James A. Kelly Joseph A. Kelly 310Th Field Artillery Hint

Justicia torpedoed after bringing 304th Infantry home

Report says the Justicia carried members of the 304th Infantry to France then was torpedoed on return to an American Atlantic port. Letters from Bridgeport men confirm the voyage. Tax Collector Howard F. Smith notes about 10,090 people are delinquent on the personal tax list with many paying after enforcement announced.

Justicia 304Th Infantry France Atlantic Bridgeport Howard F. Smith

Three Fairfield County Soldiers On Casualty List

The American Expeditionary Forces report casualties by status and list names of those killed in action, missing in action, wounded, and other categories. The long roster includes Sergeants, Corporals, Privates, and Officers from numerous towns, with many addresses across New England and midwest states. The note mentions a correction: Sergeant Henry F. Marsh should be listed as died of accident rather than killed in action.

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Panella Chitmneat Avenue Sucatito Joseph A. Parton Areata Pred J. Reving Julius Selnitzer Riverdale Avenue Yonkers N, Y Girland Covington George Y Willtane Amlelsiniey Street West Handton H. Burnett Artyle Street Macon Gay Jiamel Cohan Hopkinson

We’ll Be Back When We Get Kaiser Says Altieri

Private Louis Altieri of Company D 802d regiment writes from France that the Kaiser will fall before they return. He notes fine conditions, good treatment, and describes his journey from Camp Devens to Camp Upton to England and then to France after arriving July 15. Altieri joined the National Army May 23 and worked at the U M C plant before enlisting.

Tlovis Aletere Louis Altion 802A Leonard Altieri Maple Street France Altieri W National Army Camp Devens Camp Upton England British Isles King George Ino

Older Men Sought For Ordnance Corps Enlistment

Colonel W A Mercer announces Connecticut recruiting in the Ordnance Quartermaster and Signal corps will accept men aged 46 to 46 inclusive who pass the usual physicals and are qualified in required trades. They may join the Medical department with a surgeon's letter. No enlistments in infantry cavalry artillery or engineers at present.

W. A. Mercer Connecticut Ordnance, Quartermaster and Signal Corps Medical Department

Lieutenant Harwood Fractured Arm in France

Richmond August 18 official report says Lieutenant Frank A. Harwood presumed killed in action July 18 in the Marne fighting is in a hospital behind the lines with a fractured left arm. His parents here received two letters dated July 27 and July 28 detailing his role in the Franco American offensive and giving his address at base hospital No 101 Vrance.

Richmond Frank A. Harwood Marne Vrance

WINS, LEWIS OF BROOKLYN WINS

Brooklyn woman Mrs Ensin G Lewis reports a year of misery from displacement and resulting headaches and side pains. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a tonic restoring strength and health and recommends it to others with similar troubles. The ad urges readers to write Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Mass for guidance.

Brooklyn Lydia E. Pinkham Ensin G Lewis Vernon Ave Lewis Lydia Pinkham

Shirts That Offer Real Economy At One Dollar

A sales pitch touts men’s shirts as real economy at one dollar each. Shirts promised to wear well, not dollar-store quality, made of madras or percale in conservative stripes to bright colors, appealing to cost conscious buyers.

Good Sport Shirts Offer Comfort at Fifty Nine Cents

Local store promotes Good Sport Shirts at 59 cents, highlighting full works with loose collars and short sleeves. The ad emphasizes comfort and value for everyday wear in worn days.

New Neckwear to Meet Young Men's Ideas

It isn’t only that we have a lot of ties to choose from but they’re especially selected to meet young men’s wants. There are also conservative patterns and colors for older men. Prices range from 50 to 65 cents.

Challenge Cleanable Collar and Fine Union Suits Ad

Fine Nainseok Union Suits offer comfort with athletic cut and roomy fit. Challenge Cleanable Collar promises non rubber materials that won’t wilt or irk the neck. Wipe spots clean to save laundry bills and pocketbook. Try one 25c each.

Nainseok Union

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