Mil ford Recital Delights Audiences At Pond Point Beach
A packed Pond Point Beach reception room in Milford hosted Madame Alberta Carina in a recital with support from Miss Blair and Mrs. Sterner. Carina impressed with a rich versatile voice performing English, French, and Italian items ending with dramatic selections from Tosca and Faust. The event boosted plans for a September Milford recital and featured community praise for Carina and her accompanist.
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Ahlword
Echermerhorm
Pana Point Beach
Milford
Alberta Carina
Schermerhorn House
Miss Blair
Miss Har
Waterbury
Harrison
Annie
Miss Harrison
Geneva Wilson
Hansel and Gretel
Carina
Madame Carina
Metropolitan Operas House
New York City
Faust
Mar‘euerite
Madame Alberta Carina J
Lawrence Sterner
Australia
Schermerhorn
Village Improvement Association
Brund
Mme
General's Son to Join His Father in Siberian Mission
Major Sidney C. Graves will join his father Major General William S. Graves in leading American forces in Siberia. His appointment follows his graduation from West Point in 1915 and decoration for bravery in France. Selection based on his military record.
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Sidney C. Graves
Willian S. Graves
Siberia
Graves
Hjis Son
Sradune
West Point
Ete
France
Siberian
Board Five Quotas Set for Devens and Upton Camps
Signs calls indicate Board Five assigned a quota of 12 men for Camp Devens on September 4 and 16 men for Camp Upton on September 6. Devens selections are in the general service classification while Upton selections are in the limited service classification.
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Board Five
Camp Devens
Camp Upton
Banquet Honors Ky Official at Sea Side Club Bridgeport
Ky was guest of honor at a Sea Side club banquet in Bridgeport hosted by American Tube and Stamping officials. Mr Von Haeht, longtime assistant traffic manager, attended. speeches, singing, music, and gift presentations filled several hours. Local notices mention Sunbeams entertainment and residents visiting relatives.
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Sea Side Club
Bridgeport
American Tube and Stamping Company
von Haeht
Buesis
von Hacht
Sunbeams
Sophie Augur Burt
Faultline
Trances
Philadelphia
Augur
North Street
George St. Atwell
Oyster River
Elsie Husker
Janet Murray
Waterbury
Milford
Orange
West Maven
Board of Exemption
Camp Greenleaf
Tuytle
New York City
New York
Washington, D. C
Washington
Lytle
Village Improvement Association
Training Camp For Enlisted Men Faces Tight Policy Debate
Washington officials reported that 11 major generals and 44 brigadiers were confirmed by the Senate after war department leaders answered inquiries on officer promotions. Secretary Baker stated training camps would mainly aid enlisted men except in emergencies, and the committee debated expanding officer training to include civilians with technical education pending stronger times. Meanwhile, a separate incident saw William O'Brien arrested after alleged assault following heavy drinking, with a court appearance planned.
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Washington
Senate
Wilsott
Military Committee
Baker
March
Empry I. Rogers
Merrith W. Ireland
Treurcy McCain
McCain
Adjutant General
Aembers
War Department
Ring Stolen From Bathing Owner on Oak Street
Angelo Russo of 242 Oak Street reported a ring stolen from his washstand yesterday morning after bathing. Police are investigating the theft. The report also includes a clipping about Manila Red Cross efforts by nearly 6,000 Filipino children and Arctic Circle Kimo children aiding in war supplies and education.
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Angelo Russo
Oak Street
United States
Manila
Red Cross
Philippines
Arctic Circle
Ms.kimo
Alaska
Tindia Sam
St. Nicholas
Hiowland's Saturday St 24 1918 Bridgeport Conn
Hiowland's Saturday event in Bridgeport Connecticut on the 24th day of August 1918 is noted with details in the local notice. The brief item records a public or community occasion dated in 1918 in Bridgeport.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Sunrise
Tbs
Rich Satin Dress Materials Arrive at Low Price
Fall season satin goods in colors like old gold flax clay nutria nickel graphite mole skin balsam spark Hindu Labrador navy raspberry amethyst orchid plum Burgundy ivory and black. 36 inches wide. Sold at $2 per yard. Third floor display and ordering early for savings.
Bicycle for Boy or Girl at Low Price
Advertisement notes sturdy Columbia bicycles for children at a price of 20 dollars. Limited quantities available on the Fourth Floor with front basement access. sale intended for any child, with emphasis on durability and value.
Men's Suits To the Fore Ready Saturday Matin
A brief notice announces men's suits feature prominently on a sale floor ready for a Saturday matin event at the rear area.
Footwear sale offers various oxford and canvas styles
Black calf Blucher oxfords cut wide at toe and black calf english cut oxfords were 5 dollars 4 25. Tan Vid Blucher oxfords cut wide at toe and another lot tan calf English cut with Neolin sole and rubber heel were 5 dollars 4 25. White canvas shoes rubber sole and heel regular 3 dollars sale price 2 25. Fairfield Ave Entrance.
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Fairfield Ave
Toiletry and cosmetic items advertised in old catalog
A dense fragment lists products including Djer Kiss talcum and face powders, Smirnoff and Squibb shampoos, Vantine and Spiro talc powders, deodorants, tooth brushes with bone or celluloid handles, and freckle cream. Prices appear as cents per item, with several at main floor display.
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Smirnoff
Vantine
Sulliman
Fashion Notes on Rich Collars and Contrasts
Beautiful models showcase varied collars from Brazilian chinchilla and Oppossum featuring clever belt effects. Described as rich looking styles. Second floor displays.
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Pond Point Beach
Methodist Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Anna von Tracht
Clark
Ish Street
Asilford
Jy Collins
Vicllamy
Junta
Smith
Bond
Anderson
Collins
Library
Augustus Mead
The
Box Woods
Greenwich
Rend Cross
Charles A. Broadwell
Gulf Street
William Bunnell
Mitford
Lowrey
Broadwell
Bristol
New _ Haven
Simsbury
Forestville
Shelton
Huntington
George William Irenstermacher
304Th Infantry
Rand
76Th Division
American Expeditionary Forces
Urry von Hacht
McCormick’s Boot Shop
Main Street
Riker
Wuitin
Illings
Opp
Public Library
War Dept
Assaulis
William O’brien
State Street
State and
Broad Streets
O'Brien
Callahan
Charles E. Lease
Broad Street
Bather
Uncle Sam
Bear'tn Wind
Fritz& Hawley Opticians
Main St
New Haven
Hiowland
Howand
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Street
Weather Fair
Howland Dry Goods Company
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Kuppenheimer
G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
Hwusa
Mullins’ Typewriter Exchange
Poli Bldg
Corona Folding
Bridgeport Ice Delivery CO
Naugatuck Valley Ice Co
Sprague Ice and Coal Co
City Ice and Coal Co
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