Cook Discovers Ancient Log of New Soldier at Fort Terry
Special correspondent James P. Copeland reports Fort Terry N Y February 25. Cook MacDaniel uncovers a long hidden set of records from the Thirty seventh company now known as the Eleventh after seven months of drills and marches. The feature mixes nostalgia with a discovery in the old quarters once occupied by Bridgeport men.
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Cook
New Soldier
James P. Copeland
Fort Terry
Cook MacDaniel J
Terry
MacDaniel
Bridgeport
Mystery diary found in barracks reveals soldiers diary of departure
A rookie from the 13th Squad discovers an ink stained diary hidden in a shed at Fort Terry. The journal, dated Bridgeport July 23 and written across the voyage to New London, recalls trains, mothers and sweethearts, and life aboard ships. The writer notes the Thirty-seventh company, questions authorship, and ends with plans to read more next night.
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MacDaniel
Jerry the Wanderer
Dan Weir
George Kelly
Barry
Dave Bradheam
Unicn
Weir
Hall
Lerry
Battery B
Hare
Kelly
Bridgeport
New London
Fort Terry
Wew Landen
Nelson
Pany
Stradham
Stretik
Mac
Cook Barry
East Side Boy Saves U S Vessel by Brave Act
East Side resident Telford H. Gann a naval reservist entered a flooded compartment of a United States vessel and plugged a leak preventing sinking for his bravery. He received a meal of honor from the secretary of the Navy. His family formerly lived on East Main street. his father was the first physical director at the local YMCA and he now serves at the New York Athletic Club.
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Bridgeport
East Side
Telford H. Gann
Naval
United States
Secretary of the Navy
Young Cann
East Main Street
Cann
New York Athletic Club
Woodin Joins Infantry in U S Army
Charles L. Woodin age 21 of 370 Stratford Avenue enlisted in the infantry corps of the United States Army yesterday via the local recruiting station at 15 Fairfield Avenue.
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Infantry
Charles L. Woodin
Stratford Avenue
Infantry Corps
United States Army
Fairfield Avenue
Howzan's Entrance on Main Street and Fairfield Avenue
The notice outlines a location at Howzan's Entrance along Main Street Fairfield Avenue and Cannon Street. It notes a public access point or entryway tied to these streets in the city. Details specify the streets involved and the area of concern or interest without broader context.
Spring voile dresses and trims arrive at blossom shop
A lively notice proclaims the arrival of Spring voile dresses and decorative fabrics. It highlights pinks blues grays and greens with patterns like stripes florals and dots, offering wide voiles veiling laces shoes laces and matching accessories. Prices range from 10c to 75c per yard, with selections on center and rear aisles.
Savers for housework and economy items offered
Special toilet paper rolls of 2000 sheets sell at 25 cents each in limited quantities. An economy of work and money is urged for homemakers. Also advertised are Universal bread makers cake mixers and choppers, wash boilers, pantry sets, copper kettles, and brooms as affordable labor-saving tools.
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Universal Bread Makers
Universal Food Choppers
Universal
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Anela Sani
Helmar
Fry Puty
Heee Arters MP
U.S
Howzan’s
Main St
Fairfield Ave
Cannon St
Conn
Inesdry
Weather Fair
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