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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1918
Page
20
Analysis suggests the Aloiie Vampire lacks originality because she is contracted to showcase other items or concepts. The public persona may reflect assigned duties rather than personal creative input, indicating a conflict between role expectations and authentic artistry.
The page lists numerous donors and contributions to the Y W C A on the opening day, including Mr and Mrs Webster 200, Mer and Mrs Dnd rey Mer 200, Mrs Charles Cook , Sperry 126, and others. The tally shows broad support from individuals and families such as G W Hawley 160 and American Hardware Company 100.
An old advertisement extolls Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer for gray or faded hair. It claims a natural dark gloss without dyeing, fading over time, and won’t wash off or irritate the scalp. Sold by druggists with money back guarantee, priced at 75 cents.
Men protested a trolley car detouring to Stratford Center and Devon. Chief William Wichels reported the matter to the car house, and after delays the passengers won a return to their destination, marking a rare successful challenge to officials.
In a Harper’s Magazine vignette Mr Hester encounters a tired boy in a park who wishes to be rich to buy a large motor car and fly a kite from its back, avoiding tiring walks. The exchange shows a humorous, simple wish for wealth and mobility.
Petrograd issues a call for citizens to defend Russia as Bolshevik control wavers. The American ambassador reports German forces marching within an hour of Petrograd while Americans on the Toul front endure heavy artillery and shell enemy trenches and wires with determined fire.
Testimony at the federal inquiry accuses Swift and Co of eliminating small dealers in poultry and eggs by unfair tactics. Witnesses allege dummy firms and underpricing hid ownership by Swift, with W I Priebe & Co named as connected and selling agents.
In Stratford, last night at about 7:30, a fire broke out at the home of William Roehrich, an employee of the Henkel Lace factory. No one was home as Roehrich visited a sick friend. the Gremen fought the blaze and prevented spread to adjacent property. A defective flue is suspected. damage was covered by insurance.
Al bert Sharmin of 17% Sixth street faced about 200 dollars in damage when an electric heater started a fire in a bedroom. The heater blamed for igniting bed clothing, destroying the bed and some furniture, and damaging walls as the family, short of coal, kept the device on during the chilly night. Flyers in France are mentioned in the closing line.
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