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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1918

Page

18

Uncontested Divorces Before Judge WilNan MW

Short calendar list shows uncontested divorce causes set for Friday morning before Judge WilNan MW. Names include Te fulok on vs. John Suick and Lena Stein vs Louis Stein, Bessie Stipler Si mon versus Charles Simon, Warenee Fose Gomme versus Charles Clifford Gomme, Helen Letersan versus David I Peterson, Abargaret J A Mayfield Haunier L Mayfield, Julia Key versus Paul Korsko.

WilNan Tefulok John Suick Lena Stein Louis Stein Bessie Stipler Simon Charles Simon Warenee Fose Gomme Charles Cliford Gomme Helen Letersan David I. Peterson Abargaret J. A. Mayfield Haunier L. Mayfield Julia Key Paul Korsko

Watch your step and remove corns with Freezone

A vintage advertisement advises women that a brisk step aids attractiveness and warns corns ruin beauty. It promotes Freezone sold at drugstores, describing drops that dry and shrink corns without pain or skin irritation.

Milford Woman Dies After Neck Breaks, Report

Milford news reports a Milford woman died of a broken neck following an accident on the New Haven turnpike near the Half Way House. The Orange town Medical Examiner ruled death due to neck injury and allowed removal of the body.

Milford Charles Perkins Fort Rumbull Beach Ensign Perkins Oflies Annapolis Ataryland Richard Werger Kert Trumbull Beach Wedgeport Herbert Fowler Ladies’ Aid Society Devon Union Church Benson Snyder Woodland Drive Professor Bakewell Yale University Charles Morris Charles Evarts Colonial Heights Devon Morris George &. Secor Mnion D. A. KR Washington J. J. Pons Jennie Merwin Gulf Street J. Barnes Grulf Street George Secor State Council of Defense Stratford H. Willard Fleck Bridgeport Minnie Women Abs George A. Perry Shelton New Haven Half Way House Orange Juester Wilson Silver Beach Fairfield County T Ford Robert Syrett Bridgeport Turnpike New York Charles Christman Hose Company Royal Areanmin

Groton Plans Shutdown of Electric Light Plant

The Groton borough will close its electric power plant to save coal and cut costs. Local stores street lights and homes will be affected as the power supply for Groton Iron Works New London Ship and Engine Co and Midway yard relies on this station.

Groton Torough Norrayw Ut

Prince Faces Fiery Test Of Faith In Steel Tradition

A London Chronicle tale recalls a royal wager where a prince, guided by Lord Playfair, places his hand into molten steel to show faith. A tutor asks if he dares and the youth replies yes, then endures the searing heat without injury in a symbolic proof of courage.

M. Edwards Dr. Edwards Scotland Playfair London Chronicle

Posters Boost Thrift Week War Savings Drive

Bridgeport gears up for a sweeping thrift week campaign to promote war savings stamps February 10 to 37. Posters will flood Bri dgeport via cars and storefronts as merchants, businessmen, newspapers and six organizations rally to boost the movement. William J Thncks chairmen urged support at a Y M C A meeting and will speak in Waterbury Thursday night.

Chamber of Comuteres Sis Bridgeport William ‘. Thncks Waterbury

Wilson Proclaims Trade Ban on Interned Enemies

President Wilson issues a proclamation extending the term enemy in the riding with the enemy act to include permanently interned aliens. The alien property custodian may seize and manage their assets, denying them trading rights while clarifying the measure covers a limited class and excludes those not transferred by the War Department or those on parole.

Washington Wyeb Wilson War Department United States A. Alitehell Palmer

Mystery Fire Threatens Office Building in North End

Early morning blaze started in a woodshed in the cellar of the ill building and rapidly engulfed the structure. Fire crews battled for hours using a new water tower, with over 1000 men involved, but the roof collapsed and damage neared 10000 dollars while no one was inside the building.

Wen North Washington Avenue Lindley Street Msure Binne Laral

Weston Whist Club Observes Lincoln Birth Day

Weston Whist Club plans to observe Lincolns birthday with a pre- Lehten meeting at Mrs HW 2 Juiwood on Tuesday Web 12. Prize winners and attendees included many local residents, with notes on Red Cross workers and a dance at Valley Worse school. Also mentions pneumonia illness of a local infant and war service enlistment training for Moore, plus travel of Candee and others.

Waston Iveb Lincoln Juiwood Thomas Wy Tread- Well Hell Avid Airs Lyon Ulin Lu Junton Mi Wakenin Veyseph Puckley Ca. Smith Mir Amd Herman Tamexecttell Aid A. Sith Ale Williams Lhomwood Lieoree Shermwood Jolie Wanton John Station Abe Aed Dversen O. Stanton Abes Wi Wrkeman Katherine Sarah Aml Dorothy Treadwell Clifford Watehen Joseph Od Bulklex Serrye Norwalk Middlebook Creorge Red Cross James Aa Smith Palme George 7, Sherwood William J, Sherwood Ward Ruthie Thomas VW. Treadwell Marguerite Treadwell Ishalvanton Jncai It Valley Worse Lyon's David & Caley Ct Srod Street Weston Mes Henry Gerhardt Wast Norwalk Philip Gerhardt Moore Prederick France He Witt B. Candee Bradley John ¢Anton

Anemia Causes Dizzy Spells and Recovery Story

A testimonial from Mrs. Chute of 98 Tianover Street Li Mass describes severe dizzy spells from anemia, claiming a quick recovery after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. The ad promotes Pink Pills as a blood builder, free of opiates, available for 50 cents per box with six for $20 and mail orders from Schenectady New York.

Chute Tianover Street Lyi Mass de. Williams Tam

Coconut Oil Used For Washing Hair Advise

An old advertisement touts coconut oil as a cheap hair wash. It claims rubbing a small amount with water cleanses scalp, removes dirt and dandruff, rinses easily, and leaves hair shiny and soft. It also notes it can be used by the whole family and is cheaper than soaps.

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Regulations on Food Distribution Issued by Food Administration

New regulations governing importation storage and distribution of food commodities issued in pamphlet form by the Food Administration. Amendments apply to licensees with daily capacity under the threshold and take effect January 28 with exceptions for certain manufacturers and distributors. Death reports include Stephen Benedict and notes on local families and fire destruction prompting new housing plans.

Washington Irend The Food Administration Weston Saat Font Benedict Mr Benedict Clarence ©. Smith Lyon

Documents Show Steps Hans Took to Start War

A set of official documents alleged by The Metit Pavision to prove a premeditated, pre organized German plan. The papers, said to threaten lives if published, include a June 9 1944 circular from German high command ordering mobilization envelopes and a November entry authorizing special agents to destroy factories, provoke ships, burn supplies, and damage electricity.

Hans Tarig Wels Metit Pavision Heem Ciertah Berlin Mokely Cierman General Headquarters Sae- Lories Novoenteer &,Wl Hh Froiutiers Art Dorsi France Italy Norway Wilimiterdt Credite Ab Cerman Banks Sweden Switzerland Chirse United States General Headquarters

Bomb Thrown at Imperial Palace in Berlin

London reports a bomb was thrown at the imperial palace in Berlin by strikers on Saturday evening. Berlin advices received via Berne by the Times indicate twenty five persons were arrested.

Eraser London Imperial Palace Berlin Times Berne

Carpenters Union Invests in War Savings Certificates

The Carpenters' Union expanded support for the war effort by investing $1,000 in War Savings Certificates. Earlier, during Liberty bond issuance, the union had invested $1,500, reinforcing its commitment to national defense.

Carpenters’ Union Ue of Liberty

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