Stoppage of Shipbuilding Is Temporary Says Stoppage
Washington January 21. Stoppage of wooden shipbuilding is temporary due to material and labor shortages. Charles Pier E general manager of the Emergency Fleet Corporation told the Senate investigating committee. Lumber under construction in the east must be finished quickly and material sent to the Atlantic coast and Gulf. Not enough material in press to build the 400 wooden ships contracted for. Friction between agencies supplying spruce timber for the aircraft board and those supplying timber for shipbuilding.
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Washington
Charles Pier E
Emergency Fleet Corporation Today
Senate
East
Atlantic
Gulf
Pisht
Pier
Aircraft Board
Boosting It For Women With Iron Phosphated Iron Boost
A city-wide promotion highlights women gaining vitality and confidence through Phosphated Iron capsules. testimonials describe relief from nervous fatigue, improved sleep, appetite, and energy, urging readers to demand capsule form and buy at Winhe’s drug store and other leading druggists.
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Ife
Ases
Knights of Columbus drive raises funds in Bridgeport campaign
The Connecticut Knights of Columbus reported a total of 68,953.12 raised in Bridgeport with divisions led by General George T. Kelly and General William Kirk. W. Seymour Lacy received a gold watch from the local Y M C A workers for his campaign service as vocal selections and orchestra accompanied the event.
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Cronin
Connecticut Knights of Columbus
Bridgeport
Joel Knights of Columbus
W. Seymour Liacy
Lacy
Bridgeport Knights of Columbus
William FP
Kirk
Mgr
Lucy
Mgr. Lacy
Knights of Columbus
Catherine Lombard
J. E. Martin
Clabby
George T. Kelly
William P. Kirk
William PB. Kirk
J. D. Hartigan
A. A. McLaughlin
Peter Clarke
W.J. O'Hara
D. P. Harrigan
Hugh Devitt
William ‘A. Rock
Stephen P. Horan
Hugh Lavery
Wm. E. Allen
T. Welly
R. B. Keane
Jesse C. Hamilton
Arch Leverty
B. I. Plank
Thomas M. Culfman
Edward J. Rowe
Joseph Carroll
John J. Lyncht
James H Rooney Dies Registrar of Voters in Bridgeport
James H Rooney longtime Bridgeport registrar of voters died Sunday night at St Vincent hospital after a short illness pneumonia. He lived at 288 Clinton avenue about 60. He helped organize Knights of Columbus Park City council and served as secretary of the Knights of St Patrick and of the meet club for 25 years. He is survived by four brothers and other relatives. Funeral at Cullinan Mullins Buckley 298 Golden Hill street then St Peter church with high mass and burial in St Michael's cemetery.
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St. Vincent's Hospital
Rooney
William E. Rooney
Denver
Colorado
Alt. Rooney
Bridgeport
Sooney
Clinton Avenue
Jooney
Providend
Iidgeport
A. W. Wallace & Son
Park City
Knights of Columbus
Knights of St. Patrick
Mmet Club
William H
George
Dell
Edward
John
New Haven
Marguerite Higgins
Cullinan, Mullins, Buckley and Company
Golden TH Street
St. Peter's Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Senate panel votes to curb false securities rumors
Washington January 21 A favorable report was voted by the Senate judiciary committee on a bill to make the circulation of false reports that might obstruct the sale of government securities a felony. The measure targets those who spread rumors during Libert y loan campaigns and seeks to curb market manipulation.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Obituaries Parade in Fairfield Area Funeral Notices
Delia Skiernan funeral held at 8:30 at home then 9 at St Peters Burial in St Michaels. Leon Bernerd dies. Hilda Johnson Young dies at Bridgeport hospital funeral at parental home 2 past avenue Interment Lakeview. Belle Hinckley Stevenson funeral 2 pm at East Broadway Stratford Interment Mountain Grove. Mary B Kippen Fairfield prominent resident dies Bridgeport hospital funeral Wednesday Rev Child officiates Interment Fairfield Mountain Grove. William A Nichols Jr funeral Wednesday at parental home on St Field Road. Jean Crant Mahoney funeral 3:30 at Mahoney home burial Long Hill. David A Murphy body sent to New York for burial Mount Calvary cemetery. Mary Spinella 89 dies. funeral today Rourke and Loucher. Laura Bryant dies Fairfield funeral Thursday 4:30 at home Interment Fairfield West. Adam F. Boehm funeral at 1 pm at 914 Hallett Street Interment Park cemetery.
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Delia Skiernan
Hancock Avenue
St. Peter's Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Leon Bernerd
Leon
Peli
Clara Bernerd
Dncd
Qpast Avenue
Palm Lakeview Cemetery
Hilda Johnson Young
Hilda Johnson
Carl Young
Bridgeport
Wrank Nethnngie
M. Johnson
Hartford
Gus
Tred
Worcester
Wrank
Mountain Grove
Belle Hinckley Stevenson
Belle Hinckley
Macluar+en Stevenson
William RK
Diantha Webster Hinickley
Bridgeport Hospital
East Broadway
Stratford
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Mary B&b. Kippen
Mary B. Kippen
Fairfield
Kippen
Eunice Dennie Burr
Child
Fairfield Mast Cemetery
William A. Nichols
William A
Williaam A
Rose MacGuinness Nichols
St Field Road
Eenn
Mahoney
Jean Crant Mahoney
John J. Mahoney
Tony Will. G
Mary Spindin
Maury Spinela
Salvatore
Rourke and Loucher
Main Street
Laura Bryant
Laura Is
Pat Bryant
Fairfield West Cemetery
Adam Ft. Boehm
Adam Vf. Toelm
Hallett Street
Park Cemetery
Wilson to Speak at McKinley Dinner in Waterbury
Lieutenant Governor Clifford TB Wilson will headline the McKinley dinner in Waterbury next Tuesday with Governor Holcomb and Senator W. J. Harding of Ohio among the other speakers.
Debate on War Cabinet and Military Committee
Remarks from senators Jorby Penrose and Kirby address wartime governance and cabinet proposals. They defend current conditions and urge focusing on winning the war rather than recriminations. Kirby notes no bill was studied by the military committee during his tenure.
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Joirby
Penro
Democratic Party
Iichy
Penrose
Kirby
Chamberlain
Senate Military Committee
Librarian Calhoun Latham Takes Leave for February
Librarian Calhoun Latham will depart shortly after February 1 for South Carolina to spend the month recuperating. He resigned as librarian of the public library several days ago and his resignation takes effect the first of the month.
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Calhoun Latham
South Carolina
Public Library
Great chiefs visit Konekapotananh Tribe gathering
Fraternal Konekapotananh Tribe plans a meeting at 1087 Broad Street this evening with Great Sachem George M. Barnes and several other dignitaries including Henry Crawford of Greenwich Alfred Tliourne of New London William Saunders of Waterbury and A Kistner of Middletown. Entertainment plans prepared by the entertainment committee.
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Broad Street
George M. Barnes
Sagamore Henry Crawford
Greenwich
Alfred Tliourne
New London
William Saunders
Waterbury
Wampum
A. Co. Kistner
Middletown
Give The Stomach A Chance To Work
A damaged ad copy promoting Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle remedy for constipation. Claims it relieves bloating headaches and discomfort when bowels are blocked, touts a $0.50 price and family suitability, and offers a free trial by writing to Dr W B Caldwell, Washington Street Monticello Illinois.
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Jess
Dre. W. B
Alkali in Soap Bad for the Hair
Advice warns against alkali in soap as it harms hair by drying the scalp and causing brittleness. Recommends use of unmixed cocoanut oil for cleansing, noting it cleanses hair and scalp with a rich lather and leaves hair soft and silk. Mentions cocoanut oil is cheap and available at pharmacies.
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Otmecs
Linonine claimed to ease bronchitis and winter ills
The item reports that about one thousand prominent people in a city signed statements praising Linonine as a cure for coughs colds bronchitis and other winter complaints. It notes thousands nationwide added testimony and describes the remedy as an emulsion of Plas Seed Oil Irish Moss Macalyptus and other ingredients promising relief and purity.
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Uhre
Rene
Ahl
One Alarm an hour in Bridgeport
A bonfire in Bridgeport yard caused a false alarm when a bystander smelled burning rubber and pulled box 54. Firemen from five engines were called but found no fire beyond the bonfire and returned. A second alarm from box 193 at Main street and Park place at 11:30 p m drew engines from lines one five three five and nine for a false alarm.
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Ihey
Hose Company
Bridgeport Chain Company
Box 54
Bunnell
Williston
Mainstreet
Park Place
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