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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1918

Page

2

Milford Drive for Smileage Books Fundraiser

The Smileage campaign continues with sales of books through the secretary and local residents. J He Mott bought the former store site on Gulf Street, while others in town report Naval Reserve members and local workers pursuing opportunities and community events. A planned Italian garden restaurant at Walnut Beach and a Liberty Theatre five cent admission note add to a busy local scene as measles and whooping cough remain concerns.

Milford S. N. Oviate C. L. Baldwin J. He Mott Gulf Street Fritz Dumrarese U. Ss. Naval Reserve Dumraese Columbia University Officers Training School Annapolis Ala J. Hy Davis Courge East Broadway Myrtle Beach Camp Devens Ayer Liberty Theatre Daniel Doris iRivercliff Housatonic Harold Gottsesen James H. ‘Bullivan Housatonic Shipbuilding Company Stratford Jack Cowan Critfed States Naval Bennonhurst Stephen Bou Camp Upton Camp Jackson South Carolina Vwew Michael Arzenze Gul Walnut Beach Broadway Moxley Brothers Fen Arthur J. Montagne Wallingford Edith Nettleton Cherry Street Franklin Jones Gut Street Noroton Jones Florida Ernest Wielstram Washington Beatrice McLoughlin Brookemy L Speurs Central Avenue Harry C. CO. Miles Connecticut Pomological Society fFligh School Charles Rogers Wheelers Farms Sunshine Society

Realty Record Shows Increase of Activity in Deeds

Realty record notes rising deed activity including warranty deeds and quit claim deeds. Transactions involve buyers such as Joseph Hurlburt Vasilios Zorazy Max Urevitz and Adolph Sherman with properties on Maplewood Hough Park Wheeler Slough Ridge Main Beechmont Fremont streets and new owners Moody Langyel Lengyel Taylor Lewis and others.

Joseph Hurlburt Jalilan M. Wita Maplewood Avenue Vasilios J. Zorazy Max Int Orth Keary Street Mortgave Max Ghurevity Vasilios Yoray Hough Avenue Llian ML Bernard Matita Tophine Chim Deed Emini’ & Brownson Owen Keenan Wate Weenan Park Street Estell Gerber Stephen Katie Lengyel Normerly Ridge Avenue Matthias T. Taylor Mary Taylor Main Street Bessie V. Meyers William F Neliie C. Lewis Beechmont Avenue Matthias Taylor Mary I. Taylor Margaret I. Taylor Ul Ton Street

Compensation excess in rail bill sparks Senate clash

Washington February 14 Senator minimus argues the rail road bill pays $200 million too much for government use of roads under control. The debate follows breakfast fare notes and a list of local events including pinochle at Arctic engine house and matches among Sons of Veterans Royal Arcanum Red Men Knights of Columbus and Wheel Club.

Washington Administration Rimmins Senate Arctic Sons of Veterans Fort Trumbull Beach Arctic Fingine Companys S. Royal Arciunum Red Men Knights of Columbus Wheel Club

Patent Medicine Cure for Mean Disposition Quoted

By P. L. Crosby. If there were a patent medicine that would cure 2 mean disposition we know some men who ought to take about a million bottles.

Newtown Grange to Install Newly Elected Officers

Newtown Grange will install newly elected officers at its next meeting on Tuesday Feb 26 at the granage hall. An apt of town speaker will attend and all members are urged to attend.

Newtown Pohtatuck Grange Granage Hall Liberty Chorus St. Mary's Hall Sandy Hook Robert Gannon Bridgeport Mary Catherine Lynch Patrick Lynch Berkshire Wern Blake Michael Blake Margaret Anna Cavanaugh Thomas Cavanaugh Boulevard NM. H. & Girls’ Military Corps Doris Downs William Toughan New York Virginia, Houlihan Danbury George A. Northrop Ienry Hunt Court of Common Pleas

Ice gorge breaks near Brownsville and Parkers Landing Pa

Ice gorges on the Monogahela near Brownsville and on the Allegheny near Parkers Landing broke almost simultaneously this afternoon. River men predict both gorges will reach the Ohio River around early tomorrow, potentially widening the river’s flow hazards.

Pittsburgh Monogahela River Brownsville Allegheny River Parkers Tanding Ohio River

The Cost Of Woman In The Christian Herald View

A study of gender roles from a Christian Herald perspective argues that modern women seek more than a rib and that men must offer earnest effort. It contends women demand temper, discipline, and restraint to cultivate love faith and trust, framing woman as a blessing.

Adam Aniora Womanlke Adan Manniften Christian Herald

Hebrew Ladies' Aid Society Plans Concert

The Hebrew Ladies' Aid Society plans a Sunday February 17 concert and dance at the State Street Casino to welcome local soldiers on furlough. Proceeds will aid needy city families while a large number of packages for Jewish troops abroad are planned and distributed. Mrs J W Zeigler chairs with prominent ladies assisting.

State Street Casino Lite Aid Society J. W. Zeigler

Farmers of Greens Farms to Hold Annual Meeting

The Greens Farms Farmers club will hold its annual meeting at the home of President William H Burr on Wednesday evening February 20. Reports and election of officers will be the order of business. Agent Bevan of the Fairfield County Packers Bureau may attend and address the meeting.

Farmers of Greens Farms Greensarms Gireens Farmsarmers Club William H. Burr Bevan Fairfield County Pacrns Biurewu

Save Four Cents Here Four Cents There

A sales pitch urges readers to follow simple daily savings to accumulate funds by week’s end. Van Dyk offers tips to cut small expenses and build surprising savings through steady buying choices.

van Dyk

Delightful Spring Hats On Display At Low Prices

Warm sun and melting snow usher in spring as hat styles flourish. Straw satin crepe and other materials appear in bright blues reds sand shades browns. Hats boast graceful diverse shapes with military alert feel and surprisingly low prices, many at five dollars and up. Located on second floor.

Spring dresses in silk at special price

Behold spring dresses described in beauteous silk tones from dull gray to deep black. Prices advertised at 16 50 with options in crepe de chine taffeta satin Georgette combinations. Dress styles include tunic pleated bustles and square or pointed silhouettes.

Home furnishings offer fresh styles for spring

As days lengthen home owners seek new fittings. The ad touts tapestries, portieres, couch covers, drapery fabrics, burlap screens, cedar chests, ottomans, and rugs with prices from $1.50 to $18.50, promising easy transformations and a new, brighter atmosphere for living spaces.

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