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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1918
Page
5
Secretary McAdoo orders draft boards to inform drafted men about soldier insurance. Pamphlets with act and figures have been sent to local boards. Adjusted training cantonment procedures mean men answer insurance questions on first camp day. Boards will answer questions per Washington material.
Charles Sheridan of 407 William street waived examination when signed before United States commissioner Lug Taivery yesterday afternoon and was bound over to the September term at the United States district court on bonds of 8500. Sheridan was arrested Friday charged with rifling the United States mails. He was employed as a clerk at the main post office. Constable Calvin made the arrest. Moriarity is 18 years old and will be arraigned in City court this morning after being taken into custody following his mother’s report of his absence from work since December.
GMORGHLOWN July 6 Georgetown notes report that a local teen will report to Camp Devens in about two weeks for military training. The piece also covers discharged soldiers, community events, picnics, vacations and local visits, with many names and places in Georgetown, Norwalk, Stamford, Greenwich, and Merrimac.
The Department of Agriculture forecasts a 46 million bushel drop in the wheat harvest, totaling 94,060,000 bushels versus June guesses. Corn is forecast at a record high of 3,160,000,000 bushels with favorable conditions. Dated July.
Seventy registerees with deferred dependency claims must appear before Draft Board No. 2 on Thursday to testify about current status and whether such claims persist. Manifold registrants in the same class, including about 2,000 others, will be notified for later group appearances as final reclassification proceeds.
Joseph Balint of New York, long alleged to have robbed an Alexander Ha of 427 Bostwick Avenue, was bound over to the September term of the Superior Court in Bridgeport on a $1500 bond after arraignment in City Court. The case stems from a theft at Tajal’s shop on October 10, 1916, where Balint allegedly extracted money from a butcher’s pockets. The proceedings also touch on broader debates about deferred classes and industrial dependencies.
An 80 year old worker was crushed to death when planks placed over Railroad Hill and Washington Street failed under a Standard Oil truck. The accident occurred shortly after 2 PM as the worker labored beneath the improvised cover and the truck bore down, dying before hospital arrival.
Edward Tinall, a Borden Milk wagon driver in Bridgeport, was arrested Monday in Hartford on embezzlement charges. He allegedly failed to turn in 357 dollars. Detective Sgts. Lewis G. Mosberger and George A. Washburn assisted. Tinall was to be arraigned in City Court this morning.
A bargain table lists silk and fibre stockings many semi fashioned with risle garter tops high spliced heels and double soles in black and desirable colors with fancy effects. Good stock stockings priced at 59. Wednesday only.
A sale note highlights women's 39c stock ings, 29c offer on silk lisle or cotton hosiery. Ipswich brand items in black white and desirable shades advertised as a wonderful value during a market sale, with emphasis on low prices.
A catalog note lists Union Suits at 1.90 and women’s fine ribbed Union Suits at 0.89. Descriptions describe low neck sleeveless knee length styles trimmed with silk and offered in extra sizes.
Silk Faille Poplin offered at 74c per yard. Tall ward wire and splendid quality for dresses waists and skirts. Lots of sunny colors available. Wednesday only specials with standard side quality on sale.
An ad notes 87c yard for $1.24 Parlor Brooms No 6 Peerless Parlor Brooms of the best broom corn quality. The sale applies to Wednesday only at Shook Special, with a push for this popular item.
Bargain in lawn mowers advertises models with 16 cutting blades adjustable for high or low grass. Sold at a promotional price of 4.74 with a limited one day window on Wednesday. Includes term guaranteeing lawn mowers.
Advertises women’s night gowns stamped and ready for embroidering. Gowns offered at $1.25 each, with higher regular values cited. Mentions colors or designs and a Wednesday sale date. Includes typographical errors and garbled shop text.
A compact sale notice lists six pound electric irons with detachable cords and pull plugs. Prices shown include 3.24 and 3.74 dollars, noting a special price and a longstanding vendor relation.
Tabourettes full size described as a strange and durable useful article for every home. Linndwood Mission feature priced at 27 cents with a Wednesday only special.
Mid-Summer clearance underway with hundreds of Georgette and White Milan hats in exclusive styles. Hats priced at about half, with flats $1.98 and $1.49 featured in this week sale.
Boys aged 5 to 8 offered in a special Wednesday sale. Lot features white Galdea cloth suits with neat striped effects and some with green and blue collars. Priced at $1.95 to $2.49, with $2.49, $1.95 appearing in the offer.
White Kepp and Galatea wash suits with neat collars in blue and yellow and striped effects. Sizes 3 to 8. Regularly 1.98 to 3.57 now 57 cents for Wednesday only at the store.
Advertises boys wash suits in striped Galatea blue and brown patterns with sizes 4 to 8. Promotes economical price for Wednesday, highlighting well made play suits for summer wear at a real economy price.
A catalog note features Crepe de Chine fabrics priced at 1.49 per yard with a wide selection of summer colors including black and white. The listing mentions regular price of 1.09 and a Wednesday sale event with discounts.
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