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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1918

Page

10

Poli's Theatre Showcases Asahi Troupe and Pershing's Crusaders

Polk's theatre opens a three day engagement featuring the Asahi Troupe of Japan and Pershing's Crusaders at the Plaza theatre. The program includes Kimberly and Page, Four Harmony Kings, and vaudeville acts headed by Rontini and Barrette. Louise Glaum stars in Shackled at West End tonight, with Mary Miles Minter in The Ghost of Rosey Taylor tomorrow and other Fox Sunshine and Mack Sennett comedies on the bill.

Poak's Polk Amusement Palace Poli’s Asahi Harry Carey Hearst Patho Fighting Boys Poli Kimberly Page Garfield Smith Chic Chiclet Wilson Kaiser Rontini Barrette Marrinda Jimmy" Fagan William Cutts Ward Barton West End Louise Graum Mary Miles Minter Rosey Taylor Fox

Walnut Beach Prepares Grand Masked Carnival

Walnut beach residents discuss a large masked carnival to close the season promising a major beach event. Frankfurter roast hosted by Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Benson on the shore featured bonfires and singing with guests from Springfield Hartford Milford and Devon.

Walnut Beach L. A. Benson Gladys EF. O'Brien Springfield Helen Jeffers Herman Heidelburg Hartford G. Bouchay Milford Myra M. Garthier Charles Rogers Devon Bridgeport Trade School Silver Beach David Harvey Stratford Arthur Scow Arthur Lane Morton Wiliams Alfred Wilson Philip Aaron William Lounsbury H. C. Welch Mr. Reapkins M. F. Munson Center Street Manchester Idylwood Cottage C. B. Alderman Laurel Sixth Avenue Edgar Dunais Waterbury First Avenue New Haven Indian River Bessie Carpenter Bentz Cottage Jank G. Branson Shore Avenue Theodore van Yorx Percy van Yorx New York Clarence Andrews Clark Avenue Francis Webber Woodstock Vermont Wi. Taylor Franklyn Broadway I. Parker New York City Mia Thomas McKay Margaret McKay Philadelphia Hotchkiss Cottage James Magner Mise Mary M. McClellan Brooklyn Fairview Avenue Wf. Haogenaur Woodlawn John Murphy J. fi'Brien Ada Springheld L.A. Benson Gladys Cottage Wood Quenysy Gladys Raidhe Spring Nel Vetenitigen Ridgeport Shepard Wondmieant New Sound View Hotel R. M. Stowell Oakland Me W. Sheldon J. Sheldon Norwalk Alma. Tauber H. Charron Boston Irene Bailey W. A. Bailey Homuston I. W. Chisteman Richmond, Va Olive Norman Speers May A. Philips HW. ©. Philips A. Malloy 8. A. Blackman Newtown Conn Seabreeze Hotel Morris Kaufmann Daniel T Idylwood Hotel Tdylwood Z. J. Densy Edna Bunger Anna Arnold Edna M. Hallock Mt Vernon Dennis A. Day W. H. van Houteen Newark Edward A. Cronin Indian Orchard Mass Mary &. Cassidy Holyoke Atlas Cottage Myrtle Beach Thomas Breene

Million Dollar War Stamp Drive Promised

War Savings headquarters report strong thrift stamp sales since the 1 006 for 1 drive began. A committee wager predicts near one million dollars in sales with coupon deposits and drawings set for September 31. City plant tallies include American Chain Co 8005 13 Bullard Machine Tool 11817 08 Cranes Co 20319 73 C W Hall Carriage 875 75 Singer Mfg 5513 45 Sprague Meter 849 883 Wolverine Motor Works 2256.

War Savings Headquarters War Savings Committee War Savings Stamp Committee Sprague Meter Co Wolverine Motor Works, Inc

My Style Diary Fashion Notes From A Summer Visit

An informal diary entry describes Clara at the station meeting us, noting her appearance in a brown African fabric dress with a chiffon trim. The narrator mentions Jack manager’s absence, Vimo snoy, and Wash ington travel fatigue from recent weeks, with appreciation for Clara’s attire and style details.

Vimo Snoy Jack Washington Clara Machine

Return all completed garments for Red Cross by Saturday

Local woman's editorial urges Bridgeport volunteers led by Mrs. C N Worthen to ship 10 000 refugee garments with 5 000 already sent before September 1. Women should finish cutting buttonholes inspecting sorting packing knitted goods and involve children daytime and men at night to meet the quota.

Red Cross C. N. Worthen Tee Befor Bridgeport Institute

Three Killed in Powder Explosion At Du Pont Plant

Three men died in a DuPont Powder yard accident at Wilmington Delaware when a prick house exploded while black powder was being prepared for keg storage. Charles Kimberley Allen Pollett and William E Pollett perished in the blast around 4 20 pm.

du Pont Wilmington Del Bingley DuPont Powder Company Y Charles Kimberley Free Fark Road Aiontehanin Allen Pollett Princess Ann William E. Pollett William 3 William 3. Pollett

Hair Removal Solution Promises Quick Safe Results

An advertisement touts DeMixvacle as the most effective and convenient way to remove hair from the face. It claims immediate lasting results with a money back guarantee and lists price points and packaging options, offering a free book on request.

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