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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1918

Page

4

Norland Manor land sale sets minimum house price

In Norland Manor on Norland Avenue Miller and Jordan sold land to William Ril and Mary A Kelly. The building restriction requires dwellings cost at least 3500 dollars and prohibits closeness to the street and sidewalk tree planting. London report notes Sir Eric Gaddes says submarines constrain freedom as mines are hampering operations.

Norland Manor Norland Avenue Miller and Jordan William’ Ril Mary A. Kelly

Workman Drops Shell Two Dead Four Hurt

Two workmen are dead and four injured after an explosion at the government arsenal in Frankford Philadelphia. The blast is believed caused by a worker dropping a loaded shell. A separate item notes a Bridgeport banda performance at Spruce street and Hancock avenue with dancing and lively entertainment.

Philadelphia Government Arsenal Frankford Bridgeport Fadana Spruce Street Hancock Avenue West End

Stamford boy Addison Ferris loses second case for cherry injuries

Addison Ferris, a 15 year old Stamford boy who fell from a cherry tree and became paralyzed, lost another lawsuit seeking 50,000 damages from Harriet A. Miller of Stamford. Judge Kellogg denied a motion to set aside a non simulate verdict. appeal planned to the Supreme Court. Ferris testified he was hired to pick cherries and directed to climb the tree, but court found he had permission to gather fruit. He would not receive compensation unless the Supreme Court reverses.

Addison J. Ferris Stamford Harriet A. Miller Kellogg Superior Court Supreme Court Ferris

Asquith Praises Wilson On League Of Nations Aim

In London on July 11 Herbert H. Asquith former British Premier praised President Wilson for leading in war effort and for advocating a league of nations after the war. He said Wilson has focused the minds of his own people, the Allies and even enemy nations on a world aim.

London Wilson League of Nations Herbert H. Asquith National Liberal Club Mr. Asquith

Night Operator All In Springfield Ad Promises Strength

Night operator Charles T. Harder reports improved health sleep and energy after using Vinci. Ad claims Wind contains beef and cod liver peptones iron manganese peptonates and eglycera phos phates to rebuild a weakened system and raise red blood. Hindie Pharmacy and druggists advertise nationwide.

Springfield Mass Vinci Charles T. Harder Ostrofsky

Aerial Activity Of Germans In Vaux Region Reported

Pershing's communique dated July 10 summarizes operations on the western front. In the Chateau Thierry area July 7 to 8, German activity was mainly harassing fire and fewer aircraft, with patrols and artiller y fire noted on the American lines near Vaux Bouresches and near Veaux. In the Marne sector July 7 to 8, artillery was lighter, trench mortars active briefly, and few enemy planes observed. In Woëvre July 3 to 6, attempts to penetrate lines around Nivray by enemy parties noted, and a German patrol was driven back July 30 after fire exchange.

Washington Pershing War Department Chateau Thierry Vaux Veaux Bouresches Belleau Marne Woevre Nivray

Bond buyers show few delinquents on partial Liberty plan

The Bridgeport trust company reported that over 5,060 patrons bought bonds on the partial payment plan and only a small percentage defaulted. Delinquencies were mainly caused by an industrial slump at the Remington Arms plant as workers left the city. The third payment on the Third Liberty Loan is due, amounting to 35 percent of the bond value.

Bridgeport Trust Company Remington Arms Plant Ridgeport Trust Company

Bridgeport Democratic rule revision committees named

Hugh J. Lavery town chairman, William P. Corr of the Second district, and William J. Moran of the Sixth district were appointed four committees to revise Democratic party rules in Bridgeport. The appointments were made by John A. Cornell, superior party chairman of the recent town and city convention, who was instructed to make the appointments.

Hugh J. Lavery William P. Corr William J. Moran Democratic Party Bridgeport John A. Cornell

Phosphated Iron Promises New Lease on Life

An advertisement extols Phosphated Iron capsules as a cure for fatigue and weakness. It claims the product, praised by leading doctors, boosts iron and phosphates to energize the nerves and body. Hindle's Drug Stores and reading druggists sell the capsules, urging consumers to insist on capsules only.

Hindle's

Wendell's Ambition Pills Offer Guaranteed Refund

Vigorous men and women are urged to try Wendell's Ambition Pills sold by Hindle and Wartigan Pharmacies. The ad promises energy and vigor with a money back guarantee if the first box fails to improve health within two days to a week, claiming relief from fatigue nerves and general debility.

Hindle Pharmacies Wartigan Pharmacies Wendell Hartigan Pharmacies

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