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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1918

Page

13

Water Supply Meets Standards Amid City Meeting Report

Bridgeport officials reported the entire city water supply meets U S government standards after state laboratory tests. Milk analyses showed gradual improvement toward legal standards with lower sediment and bacteria levels. Health Commissioner Walter H Brown noted farmers supplying Bridgeport milk were advised on sale conditions.

State Laboratory Bridgeport United States Board of Health Cicer Walter H. Brown Miss Bixby Brown

Tire gauge promises long mileage through proper inflation

All manufacturers agree on one point the secret of long mileage is to keep tires properly inflated. The best instrument to measure air pressure is the Schrader Tire Gauge priced at 1.25 dollars. It will save you countless dollars.

Schrader Tire

American Hardware Stores Incorporated Fairfield Ave and Middle St

American Hardware Stores Incorporated operates a location at Fairfield Avenue and Middle Street. The notice outlines the business address details and indicates ongoing storefront activity. No further action or dates are provided in the readable text.

Spite Fight Triggers Wolfe Murphy Budget Clash

A Norwalk dispute over relocating videwall gaso line tanks spurred a council wrangle. Councilman Wolfe and Wyildridge asked Henry Minor to join a special committee to study tank relocation sites. Wolfe moved to revoke George W. Spicer’s permit for a sidewalk gasoline tank amid objections that the issue was rooted in spite. Davis suggested past disputes between Spicer and Wolfe fueled the stand, as Wolfe left his seat to argue with Davis during the session.

Norwalk Comiuion Deasth Miliher Consigany O Robert A. Wolfe Albert Wy Ildridge Ani Enry

Master lists of new draft numbers arrive for registrants

Master lists of new numbers for registrants who signed for military duty this year arrived at draft boards yesterday. The order numbers assigned to the new men will be given out today. All questionnaires must be in the hands of draft boards before tonight. Class One registrants must be ready for duty in August. Smaller topped milk cans have been recommended in many cases.

Funes

Thin People Should Take Phosphates for Health Gain

An advertisement claims organic phosphate, marketed as Ditto Phosphate, remedies thinness by nourishing nerves and supplying phosphoric elements. It promises weight gain, improved mood, sleep, and vigor, touting quick physical transformation and general health benefits while warning of cautious use.

Uartigan

Rent Commission Members to Be Announced Soon

The article reports that a rent investigat ing commission will be appointed by the Governor under the State Council of Defense to address rent adjustments in Bridgsport. Mrederto A. Bartrett says he will present the proposed commission and has two willing members. the panel will include broad minded business men from citizen groups rather than landlords.

United States Bridgsport State Council of Defense Shoe Lutve Bridgeaport Eric Port E.W. Greene Airfield Avenue Greene Ree Sistration Bureau Statement Commission

Dunbar Aids Tenants in Sewer Pipe Repair

C Howard Dunbar head of the Sanitation Health department aided tenants in a city block by managing nine inches of sewer water in the cellar. He made ten trips yesterday to oversee pumping out the water and the pipe being dug.

C. Howard Dunbar Health Department Cellam Inbar Yestery Day

Strength for Weak Nerves and Home Treatment Ad

An old advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills for nervous disorders. It recounts a case from Constable, Ohio, where a bedridden patient with stroke-like symptoms improved after using the pills. The copy urges non alcoholic tonics and offers a free home treatment hook.

Miss Stella Cotfield Coniantiney Ohio Papalisis Dr. Williams Iit Willittes Sehenertdy

Mayor Wilson Opens Engineers Meeting at City Armory

Mayor Wilson opened the engineers convention at the State Armory on Main Street. The event, hosted by the New England branch of the National Engineers Association, showcased fuel saving machinery across 188 booths with demonstrations and talks on fuel conservation and government savings. Washington expert CL S Watermann and speaker Jickve John J. Walsh were among notable attendees. sessions included tours of local factories and a large evening program promising insightful features and entertainment.

Wilson State Armory Main Street Ivars Wien Rste Washington CL 8 Watermann Power Ql Electrical Bureau Mem Waterman Exydadin Owirek AD. Amantornin Lidge Port John J. Walsh Norwalk Ile Willerene Leresiip Park Neaarly

Democrats and Republicans join for London defeat plan

New York July 11 The National Security League proposed a cross party ticket to defeat London backed Democrats. Oscar Straus would replace Meyer Landon as representative, with Alin Buraus and Sam Koenig aligning with the plan. Murphy and/to Koenig replied in sympathy, urging unity for national war policy in Congress.

New York Oscar Straus Lapras Meyer Landon National Security League Alin Buraus New York City Taimanaay Jal Samuel Koenig New York County Trone Mim Murphy Congress Ugion

Two Bridgeport Men Qualify as Dentists

Hartford reports state dental commissioners announced candidates who passed exams or exiting loans for dental licensure. Names include Wredevick Lindstram Hai Zonn Duncan Briads Oyimias Gibb Haughner Tl Wowalski Paray Collinsville Younes Tow Rhwen Cisteo Costa Flores Coldner Vincent Midred Wagohian William Muilen Saul Atan Schwartz Wornick Horn and others from New London Norwalk Norwalk Hartford and New York.

Hartford Passort Dental Heens Wredevick Lindstram Hai Salomon J. Zonn Pris Max Duncan Briads Joseph Oyimias Bric i GB Johnson We Wee Burs William Z. Munsvay New London Joseph O Baer Wist Haven Hugh Gibb New Sdaveny Piran A. Haughner Noroton Leo Tl Wowalski Clte Collinsville Younes Tow Mrto Chucawdedy Cisteo Costa Hier Flores Fh Coldner New Haven Vincent DB. Midred Norwieth Cob Wagohian New Yor

Lawrence Weavers Get Increase of 50 Percent

Lawrence Weavers receive a fifty percent wage increase as announced by state officials amid deliberations on fuel conservation during war times. The award, set to aid steel and textile operations, was issued by the state competition board and aims to boost workers while addressing economic strains.

Lawrence Weavers Tawilench Mass Tiea Willie Terese Woala dTeney Alan ODMR

Seaside Entrance to Be Beautiful Plan Moves Forward

Park Commissioners discuss beautification of the Seaside entrance at Park Avenue foot. New concrete walls to enclose the area with decorative features and a possible bridge perk purchase considered. City asked to sell small property to cemetery association to ease access paths and plot arrangements.

Park Avenue Bridgeperk Honsine Leview Cemetery Association Cenirtory Vendrake Street Kaneh Verdmire Ol Mal Green Mie Anges Lille

Standand Avenue Residents Seek Sewer as Cesspool Complaints Grow

Standkford avenue residents sign a petition asking Compton Council to approve a sewer on the street, citing overflowing cesspools and health inspector concerns. The Health Department notes no improvement without proper sewers, and a meeting last night urged sewer laying to change conditions.

Standkford Avenue Compton Cowmmeil Dhak Aneff Wealth Department Bak Fk

Comes by Trolley To Get Berth at Hillside Home

An elderly man from Newark traveled by trolley seeking a berth at Hillside Home. He claimed a mysterious directive led him to Stamford and Fairfield via Newark and Port, then returned to Stamford before seeking hospital care. Medical staff, including Dr Weiss, assessed his condition as the trolley trip ended abruptly.

Hillside Newark Pines Tone Lustin Tone Caling Elork Vonstibls Timm Sted Baras Trileeport Stamford Weiss

Lutheran Church Union Moves Toward National Incorporation

A conference of Lutheran groups discusses forming a unified church with about 1,360,600 members. The plan contemplates incorporation by Congress or New York state law, aiming for a single denomination across the United States. details and timing remain unsettled as officials push toward a draft for tomorrow.

Ateantio Cony Cory Unite! Lutheran Church Action Congress Ami Usly N. i Lithersachiren Ams

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