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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1918

Page

17

Ilford Man Confers About Housing Matters

Ilford, Jan 18 Specially actors B. Ford of Bayview, a trustee of the City Savings Bank of Bridgeport, plans in Washington to confer with the comptroller on Federal loans for housing. The Milford town hall program features Mrs. Hubbard in a benefit recital for the Red Cross. War convention attendees discuss local defense campaigns and coal conservation union service plans. Army recreation fund aims to raise 5 percent of Milford’s population, about $500, plus large subscriptions. Mrs. Laura White left Fort Trumbull Beach for Richmond via Yale relatives en route.

Ilford B. Ford Bayview Cityings Bank of Bridgeport Bridget Doc John Sharpe Cury Bridge Monevening Red Cross F. Elmore Montclair N. J Stillwell R. Hubbard Hubbard William Oakley Pond Street First Wiliam A. Rose War Savings Stamps Commission Milford D. Edward Smith, Jr Signal Corps France Laflies Greenwich Second Congregational Congregational Episcopal Plymouth Laimch Army Recreation Fund Laura White Fort Trumbull Beach Richmond Virginia Yale New Jersey

Machinists Back Government Coal Conservation Plans

The Machinists union voted to support government coal conservation efforts and to assist if plants are closed to ensure warmth for the greater population. Judge William M. Maltbie confirmed Henry C. Stevenson as permanent receiver of the J. H. Coughlin company. sale of the property authorized, claims due in 30 days. St Olave's church in Southwark to close, with notes on Viking Olaf and Danish relics in the College of Surgeons.

Machinists Union William M. Maltbie Henry C. Stevenson J. H. Coughlin Company London St. Olave’s Church Southwark Olaf Longfellow Ingland England College of Surgeons Hadstock Essex Copford Worcester Exchange

Government could make iron at half price says Texas official

I P Featherstone of Beaumont Texas for Texas Steel testified before the House naval expenditures committee that pig iron could be produced by the government using its own raw materials at under one half the price it now pays under the Presidents fixed 38 dollar a ton rate. He added ships could be built with a satisfactory profit at twenty percent less than the Shipping Board pays. Pig iron could be produced by the government at 15.90 dollars per ton.

Washington I. P. Featherstone Beaumont Texas Texas Steel Company House Naval Expenditures Committee Shipping Board Featherstone

Hearing on Final Account in Moll Estate Case

In Bridgeport probate court Judge Daniel Burr Bradley yesterday heard the final accounting of Augustus Moll as conservator for Theresa Moll. The case, pending nearly two years, concerns the conservator's final statement with A. L. DeLaney for the conservator and Spottswood Bowers for the petitioners present. Judge Bradley reserved decision.

Daniel Burr Bradley Westport Bridgeport Augustus Moll Theresa Moll A. L. DeLaney Spottswood Bowers Bradley

Victory for Navy Bill in Senate Refer to Naval Committee

Washington January 18 Friends of the bill to let the navy develop the California naval oil reserve lands won a victory by securing referral to the naval committee. The measure aims to expand naval oil operations and resource access amid ongoing discussions.

Vicipory NAVY BILD Washington California Naval Oil Reserve Senate Naval Committee

Fairfield Curfew to Curb Coal Use During Fuel Drive

Fairfield will impose a curfew starting Monday night to support fuel conservation. Public lights must be out at the stated hour except where legally retained, and unnecessary lighting in buildings and homes should cease. Each evening at 8 o'clock the fire whistle will sound, and children under 15 must be indoors unless accompanied by adults.

Fairfield John FE. Boyle Sairfield

Husband Held for Non-Support in City Court

Michael Goulash of 329 Willard Street was arrested on a non-support charge after his wife left him and moved to 1021 State Street. He was booked at the second precinct station and will be arraigned in city court this forenoon.

State Street Michael Goulash Willard Street Second Precinct

W. J. Furry Praises Foley Kidney Pills Relief

Salem Maine resident W J Furry writes about four to five years of bladder trouble and persistent back ache and dizziness. After trying several medicines he found relief with Foley Kidney Pills from Hindle's drug store in this advertisement.

W. J. Furry R. FF Salem Woley Hindle’s Drug Store

Waterstreet man to face court for breach of peace and damage

Andrew Basur of Waterstreet is to appear in city court this forenoon to answer a charge of breach of the peace and destroying property. He was arrested yesterday afternoon by Patrolman Thomas Burns and booked at police headquarters.

Basur Andrew Basur Waterstreet Thomas Burns

Paradox of small men meeting expectations in life

A reflection notes that expectations can be met by a seemingly small or modest person, while a dull one may not meet them. The observation contrasts personal impact and perception, suggesting merit is not tied to size or brightness.

Backache warning and Haarlem Oil relief ad

An advertisement warns against ignoring back pain as a possible sign of kidney trouble and promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules imported from Holland. The ad claims quick relief and a money back guarantee, urging readers to buy only the GOLD MEDAL brand from drug stores.

Haarlem Holland

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