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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1918

Page

2

142 Citizens Turned Out by Court Naturalizations

Thursday night at 8:30 o clock the naturalization count finished with 142 new citizens admitted or awaiting papers. A night session began at 7 to complete naturalizations before the week ends. Two men were admitted last night, matching Wednesday, as another day saw 38 granted permission to become citizens. Names listed include individuals from Tratand, England, Sweden, Russia, Canada, Turkey, Romania, Greece, and Italy with various surnames and roots.

Jimal Meir Eages Citie “Ons Yertenay Tratand Michael Me ™Ulia Arthur Cormick Daniel Daniel Desmoud Joby McFaddin Wiliam Joseph McGrath England Palwin Harry Charles Norrish Leonard Stegfies Jindply Halden John Thomas James Taylor Ralph Aledley William Joh Jones Ralph Sandan Charlies Sunderland Walter Apugn Herbert Knight George Samuel Bodycote Sweden John Adolf Carlson Eric Wilding Petterson Johan Ohison Mot Blom Hjnhuar Enoch Wern Russia Werman Jonas Seek Adam Spaner Santhoro Vifaky Jpeeank Abromailis Jacob Veber Harry Schipier Anthony Ignatovich Banny Bergman Philip Carlson Morres Levenson Elias Rubin Canada Maurice Joseph Brunell Joseph Antoing Arthur Brassard Vrom Turkey Anastasios Kosti Petrou Fronk France Teon Sauve Raumania Haseal Meiroyicl Crresce John Sigalos

British Final Drive for Recruits in Bridgeport

A major British and Canadian recruiting drive will be held Monday night in Bridgeport to urge locals to enlist. Prominent officers including Lt. I b Pepler will address the crowd, with Henry II Marendaz supervising final arrangements. Jewish recruits are now sought for the Middlesex regiment to serve in Palestine, and Royal Flying Corps recruitment is also active. The rally may be the last chance to join, as Bridgeport's British station likely closes soon.

New High School Pepler Bridgeport Henry II Marendaz Connecticut Middlesex Regiment Palestine Royal Flying Corps Canada England Flying Corps O. A. Johnson Joenrad New Haven

All Firms Must File 1099 Tax Reports This Year

Martford Conn February Tax notice states any person or firm paying $860 or more to another person or entity must report the payment and recipient to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue. Forms required, including Form 1096, must be sent by March 1, 1918. The instruction applies to individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations, and insurers.

Martford Conn Congress Corporation Civ Washington

May Now Register Letters at Home

May register letters at home by supplying postmen with receipts and forms. The plan parallels Lincoln era ideals of equality and liberty. A church event features Rev Alexander Alison discussing Abraham Lincoln and patriot services planned for the coming days.

Lincoln Alan Perse Poplin Aurion 7 Alexander Alison Nyion Pyesey Masie Clair Mare Bion Rimer Srindsay

Sporting chance overcoats and suits sale at Main floor

Open Saturday till 9, closed Monday, open all day Tuesday. A shopping appeal to risk takers offering overcoats priced from 13.75 and suits from 13.75, claims all wool for overcoats and durable tailoring. Items described as good style and quiet colors with spring wear, urging readers to take a chance at the Main floor rear.

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Bright Spring Dress Sale Offers Rich Embroidery and Savings

Bright spring dresses feature gilt and silver braid embroidery, chenille and silk contrast, new draperies, and bustle effects. Colorful tones include blue gray tan and black with light blue or rose accents. Prices reduced to 16 50 from 22 50 or 25 with a wide size range from 34 to 44, on the second floor during early season economy.

New Neckwear Show Offers Fresh Collars and Sets

Take peep at new neckwear with clever organdy roll collars and fresh shapes to brighten attire. Stocks and jabots present lace and net models, Georgette collars, and satin sets in white and flesh tones priced from $0.50 to $1.50, including center aisie feunt.

Real comforts for soldiers of ours

A garbled readable fragment describes convert kits and items priced around 2.28 and 10 dollars, noting waterproof gear for officers, wash basins, foldable items, and a safety razor with a light device. Mentions an audience of soldiers and eluding context.

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Girl’s fine shoe sale on limited children’s boots

An odd inventory note highlights girls and children’s shoes priced around 83.50 and 2.35. Shoes described as lace up, durable, and well styled with a graceful fit. The item set appears on a retail floor near an aid counter.

Men Buy Five Dollar Shoes for Four Dollars

A retail promotion invites men to the shoe section this Saturday to choose from five lots of dandy five dollar shoes. Customers pay four dollars for the pair they pick, with calf skin leather, English last, fiber sole, and Black Viei kid finishes in regular sizes. Main floor rear.

Veilings for Spring Hats in Black White and Taupe

Veilings described as protective and charming for spring hats, with circular and oblong styles in woven and chenille borders. Prices range from 25 cents to 2.50 dollars, available in black white taupe purple and African brown with various decorations. Also notes other garments and items listed in the same catalog entry.

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