Telegram Man Satisfied with Front Conditions in France
Letters from Private Joseph Winkoop of the 162d Ambulance Company describe morale near the firing line and satisfaction with training camps in France. He notes Christmas mail, a fine dinner, and outings for local children, plus clean, well-run quarters, hot showers, and better facilities than other camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Joseph Winkoop
Lridgeport
102D
Bridgeport
162D
Wynkoonp
Yonna Siance
Commandeer Hose Seized by Inter Allied Officials in London
In London the Sunderland house in Mayfair was commandeered for official use by the inter allied council. The property is linked to the Duchess of a New York line, identified as Vanderbilt. The action targets government officials and wartime administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sunderland House
Mayfair
Duchess of
Vanderbilt
New York
Inter-Allied Council
Liver Relief Pills Offer Gentle Liver Bowel Aid
R and G Pills containing pedo philium and other vegetable laxatives are promoted as a mild effective remedy for liver and bowels. Marketed as a safe substitute for calomel, the pills claim to cause no griping or disruption to daily routines with a few nightly doses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Police Register 100 More German Aliens for Finger Prints
Registration of German alien enemies continued at police headquarters with 100 more Germans registered photographed and fingerprinted. Total registered reaches 227 with about 300 more to go, as officers expect completion by Saturday night.
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Suckley
Department of Justice
Board of Police Clerks
Hartford
Washington
Tax Office in Ridgeport Teems With Taxpayers
Mitchell and O Connell worked long hours assisting taxpayers in Ridgeport as the federal income tax office remained crowded from morning to night. Many returns were delayed by taxpayers error or forgotten income, requiring new filings and wasting time. The late arrival of corporation excess profit blanks worries local manufacturers about meeting March 1 filing deadlines.
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Mitchell
O'Connell
Ridgeport
Jotal
Bridgeport
Pape's Diapepsin Promise Stops Indigestion Fast
A vintage ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as quick relief for stomach upset, gas, sourness, and indigestion. It claims relief within five minutes, neutralizes acidity, stops fermentation, and lets readers enjoy favorite foods again. Large bottles priced at fifty cents.
Minute Men Organize to Tour Bridgeport The War Effort
Bridgeport forms Four Minute Men to speak citywide on war topics at 18 theatres starting Friday Mayor Clifford J Wilson leads opening at Polos theatre with other speakers to follow The national drive supports government information on national defense aims to enroll volunteers who can address audiences for four minutes per talk Receiver reads notes and collects responses to aid war effort.
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Idgeport
Four Minute Men
Bridgeport
Gridgeport
George C. Wheeler
William V. Dee
Committee On Public Information
Washington, D. C
Lower
Minute Men
Connecticut
Your Minute Men
Motion Picture
War Bureau
Afovic
Navy
United States
Tesday
Public Information Committee
Dridgeport
Connecticut State Council
Pour
M. J. Llannigan
Willian B. Boardman
WY. Jr
Itentry
Shannon
Wo. Arnold
Kyenn W Wilsor
John Jl Crillinga
Cree Gove
Charles H. Shapira
Willam A. Hedden
W. T. Ahineks
Thoonis M. Cullinan
Prenk Wilder
Carl Poster
Lalward IX
Nicholson
J. Bhekingham
John
Fullmin
Start Sighted Offiger in puzzling exchange
In a fragmentary overheard exchange a speaker scolds another for not wearing a mask and mutters about gas and private matters. The brief scene hints at a tense, urban street moment with unnamed participants and unclear setting.
Siemon Declares He'll Play No Favorites at Dinner
Local fuel administrator promises even handling of coal distribution to theatres as the Motion Picture Exhibitors' League of Bridgeport pledges support. Siemon and attendees discuss wartime theatre needs and cooperation to ease burdens, with emphasis on equal treatment and shared effort amid shortages.
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Siemon
Advtar
Taut Oek
Willis Vin Sheehan
League of Bridgepark
Strattfelt
Aur
Bieman
Szemon
Piedge Suygport
Docu Theatre
Moving Picture Muinagers
Nathan Enigma
Mit Wors
Motion Pictures Exhibitors' League of Bridgeport
Focal Theatre
Cari
F. Siemon
William Sheehan
W. Speighton
Toursure
Iy, Brown
A. Schwartz
Peter Dine
Kontos
Layamd
Nelson Lund
AL Penang
DBD
Lustig
Draft Exams Delayed as Rule Text Awaits
Draft boards pause physical examinations as new regulations and medical forms arrive. Provost Crowder issues orders delaying exams set for Sunday and Monday, allowing voluntary enlistment for classes one to three with waivers, while four and five require waivers plus dependent support proof. Local boards finish lists for Sunday or Monday examinations and await police review of candidates. Weekly board meetings plan to decide on acceptance or denial of Sunday examinees and how to fill the final 15 percent of the first draft quota.
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Topch
Muarahut Cioneral Crowder
Police Department
Brichenor Drath
Mneerkiuin
Socialists Back Bolsheviki Support in Peace Plan
The report notes socialists pledge to back Bolsheviki and urge Allied entente powers to join a proposed peace framework. It cites congratulatory messages to Trotzky and calls for coordination among antiwar factions while urging restraint and support for peace terms amid revolutionary activity and intergovernmental diplomacy.
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National Committee
Trotzky
Chiengo
Mob. S
Yuna
Vikl
Itresidtut
Gongress
Berks Pooe Prdpasiliona
Jain
Holsheviki
Melligerent
Trotaks
Ogist
Abberiet
Pedee
Righter Loses in Bout with Lamb of Law
In a rough fight at State and Row streets, Puttatnuur Callan suffered a tark eye and multiple wounds after clashing with Wild Spark of Yule. Isenney was badly cut, needing emergency care. Patrolmen Weiller and others assisted, and Wenney was arrested for drunkenness and breach of the peace.
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Righter
Lamb of Law
Puttatnuur Callan
Isenney
Aranki
Hotal
Weiller
Exulrolman
Cale
Collinguut
Weller
Wenney
Rasistaneas
Yen
Neuadd
Kusp Wanney
Arinki
To Sell Potatoes as Substitute for Wheat
Questionable note discusses selling potatoes as a substitute for wheat and the economic logic behind it. It mentions low demand and a food minister’s stance and contemplates per pound pricing and substitution feasibility.
P-Bonts DelweePO find TNNOCENT Leirbrn Pehl
Fragmentary report mentions a leader and events tied to a tour of conte Winns. Details are unclear due to garbled text but reflect a political or organizational gathering with attendees and outcomes not fully legible.
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Leirbrn
Pehl
Weiner
Chiltresy
Trial May Add Chapter of Romance in Rochester Case
Syracuse Feb. o- Whether a further chapter of the alleged romance between Miss Marguerite Jon Ivy of Hast Syracuse and Edward ster is written depends on if Charles H. Chritzmacher finishes testimony in Portland Ore. in time. Andrews, a Rochester real estate man, faces accusations tied to eloping with Miss Marty and to a complex legal dispute over accusations of malicious prosecution.
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Syracuse
Marguerite Jon Ivy
Edward Ster
Charles H. Chritzmacher
Portland
Ore
Grugmacher
Marty
Rochester General Hospital
Gebbie
Mohawk Condensed Mill Company
Andrews
Caper
Gregan
Alissarly
Buena Vista
Gager
Oregon
Miss Early
West
California
Flo
Rochester
R. R. Traffic Halted by the Extreme Cold
Springfield Mars Neb March reports rail disruption from extreme cold. Taill road traffic halted in all directions as trains lag two hours on Boston line. Athol branch of Boston and Albany suspended due to snow drifts. Springfield records temperature at 13 degrees below zero as blizzard conditions worsen.
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Springfield
Mars
Boston
Athol
Boston and
Albany
Shevle
Marconi to Reinstate Count di Cellere as Ambassador
Rome reports that William Marconi plans to revive Count Macchi di Cellere as Italian ambassador to Washington. The Paris and Rome diplomatic circles await confirmation of the appointment.
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Amargcone
Cellere
Rome
William Marconi
Macchi di Cellere
Iatium
Praises Work of Americans in Ambulance Corps
Paris February 5 reports praise for the U S army ambulance service. Lieut IW Bibby and several soldiers including Tweroy Clark and Vanderbilt decorated with the War Cross. Other private and section members commended. Twenty new sections arrived from America boosting the French ambulance effort.
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Paris
Iech
United States Army Ambulance
I W. L. Bibby
Tweroy C. Clark
H. A. Dolda
John Ts. Vanderbilt
Chiss
George 3. Fuakiwell
Alebert & Strehike
Baldwin
Kirkland
Heartburn Remedies Promise Quick Relief and Strength
A vintage advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for heartburn and sour stomach. It claims faster digestion, renewed energy, and a rosy disposition after meals, promising strength and comfort with every dosage.
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Stuart
Hardware stock holds firm despite wartime conditions
Difficulty of obtaining goods, especially hardware, has not depleted our stocks. We offer attractive bargains due to department relocations and spring preparations.
Blindfold Test Reveals Duchess Coffee Aroma Distinction
A blindfolded tester recalls recognizing Var Dyk Duchess coffee by its rich aroma and flavor. The sensory note highlights a standout profile that others lack, enriching the tasting experience with a distinctive character.
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Myontk
Var Dyk’ Duchess
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