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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1918
Page
2
Secretary Tumulty issued a formal statement declaring he is not a candidate for appointment as senator from New Jersey nor for the November election. He emphasized his priority in remaining as secretary to the President. The item appears amid a page with medical ads for LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets and Grove’s signature on the box.
At the closing session of the 140th communication of the Grand Lodge of Masons authority was given for the founding of Liberty lodge No. 1238 in Waterbury. The petition of members of the 56th Coast Artillery at Ishers Island to hold a military lodge while on foreign service was referred to the new grand minister. Grand Treasurer Joseph Burhs reported receipts of 37,258 and a balance of 16,646 on hand. The grand trustees reported 2,403 and it was voted to invest 6,000 in the next Liberty Town.
Washington reports Camp Dodge leads among U S camps with the highest voluntary government life insurance participation at about 98 percent. Camp Custer, Alieh, and Canis Funston follow at 97 percent, Camp Meade and Camp Zachary Taylor at 93 percent, while Camp Devers shows 0 percent and Camp Lew Washington heads in applications. A separate case in New York notes a man known as the Sandwich Man admitted to dodging draft details. he was jailed after registration.
Emma Hawkins known as Aunt Emma died suddenly at her home on Rogers Avenue Milford after a brief illness. Born in Sayville she had lived in Milford with her sister Annie Ford and niece Mildred Ford. A Red Cross worker and Neighborhood Reading Circle member she will be missed by friends and church, with funeral at Forest Knoll and interment in Sayville.
General Pershing today reported Private Jacob Cirle infantry was slightly wounded in action on February 4. No details were given. His brother Jack Cirle lives at Iron River Michigan. Seven deaths of privates not in action were reported. Also listed were Arthur J Solari Boston Massachusetts George W Newton pneumonia friend John Pierce Southbury Connecticut.
Hartford February 7 A petition from Seymour selectmen and 120 residents claims Seymour Water Co service is inadequate The public utilities commission will hold a hearing on February 12 at their capitol office
The message urges the public to buy War Thrift stamps and War Savings stamps to support the war effort. It emphasizes daily purchases as a sacrifice and compares it to ordinary expenses like candy or soda. Strong emphasis on patriotic lending to defeat the Hun and fund wartime needs.
A polished cedar chest on the third floor offers a splendid storage place for dainty apparel and lingerie. It protects contents from moths in summer and serves as a resting place for furs, with new sizes and trimming effects priced from $12.50 to $25.
One dollar starts a member with pick and home delivery of a sewing machine. The 1918 Howland sewing-machine club advertises two Free machine styles with automatic lift and drop head, guaranteed service. Prices rose since purchase months ago, promising savings in time and money as payments continue.
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