American Ships Voice Plan for Postwar Merchant Fleet
Philadelphia July 12 Edward N Hurley chairman of the United States Shipping Board said the mammoth merchant marine will be used after the war to place American goods worldwide. He urged fair play fair prices and quick deliveries as the guiding slogan while ships yards prepare for peacetime when cannon roar ends and world nations seek peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward N. Hurley
United States Shipping Board
America
Mrs John W Christensen Letter From Brigham City Utah
A brief note from Mrs John W Christensen of 603 Sp in Ind writes to Dr Caldwell. The letter is dated in East Brigham City Utah and appears as a personal correspondence item in the page.
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Mra
John W. Christensen
Dr. Caldwell
East
Brigham City
Utah
W. B. Caldwell
Washington
Monticello
Illinois
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Peps in The Perfect Laxative
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Peps offered as The Perfect Laxative sold by druggists everywhere for 50 cents and one dollar.
Siemon Sells Bristol Mansion to Park City Realty Agent
Carl F. Siemon sells the Norton mansion at Bristol near the Burlington town line to William Chapulis of Park City Realty Co for 20000 dollars. The transfer covers three parcels: 75 acres with house and barn in Bristol, 30 acres with a house, and two acres in Burlington. the estate has a long litigation history and once featured gas lighting and a water system.
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Carl F. Siemon
Bristol
Burlington
William Chapulis
Park City Realty Company
William Norton
New York
Norton
Charles Morris
Hartford
A& Rest
Decision on Sewage Plant Award Reached
City officials led by President William Chew of the Paving and Sewer commission and City Engineer James A. McElroy returned from New York with engineers George W. Fuller and George A. Johnson. They reviewed bids on the new sewage disposal plant and pumping station. A definite announcement awaits the Paving and Sewer commission meeting Tuesday at 2 30 p m to award the contract. Mayor Wilson plans to seek State capital issues committee approval for a bond issue to cover more than 500000 dollars. If approved, the Board of Aldermen will vote Monday night.
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William, Chew
Paving and Sewer Commission
James A. McElroy
New York City
George W. Fuller
George A. Johnson
Wilson
New York
Capital Issues Committee
Board of Aldermen
After We've Gone Without Some Things and Realize
A brief reflection notes that several missing items during scarcity were not missed, signaling adaptation. The speaker considers ongoing deprivation and reassesses value, suggesting resilience and recalibrated needs.
Army Clerks to Report Today to Leave Monday
Thirty six men from this city are called to report for clerk positions in the Quartermasters Department. They will report today for final instructions before departing Monday to Camp Meigs Washington D C. Names are listed by boards with addresses and locations. Board Three will continue hearings next week for exemptions based on age infirmity or dependents after initial examinations, the process ongoing for several days.
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Camp Meigs
Washington, D. C
Quartermasters Department
Edward Z. Bradley
Fairfield Avenue
Charles D. Hynes
Warren Street
Robert H. Willis
Prospect Street
John L. Simpson
West Liberty Street
James Lt. Jordin
Dixwell Avenue
New Haven
Fred * J. Franke
Jackson Avenue
Long Island City
Dave Feldman
Petersburg
Walter W. Stapleton
Arch Street
William Horn
Harral Avenue
James J. Dillon
Congress Street
John Monroe Comley
William Street
Charles H. Lang
Putnam Street
Robert J. Kirk
High Park Avenue
Stratford
Eugene J. Sullivan
Noble Avenue
Ray B. Woolton
Stillman Street
Wilfred Neale
Ashley Street
William Schndlin
Colonial Avenue
Harry Silverstone
Fast Main Street
Percy Carragher
Donato Scinto
Caroline Street
Joseph T. Verillo
Reilly Street
John Kirby
Drew Place
John Dirge
Tao Union Avenue
Phree
Board Three
Man of 45 Years Buried Here Identified as Stamford Boy
The body buried as a 45 year old man at Potter's Field near Black Rock Naval Training Station has been identified as Leo Tuffy, 12, of Stamford, missing for three weeks after his boat capsized during a thunderstorm. Identification followed exhumation and dental and finger evidence, confirmed by his father.
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Anf
Leo Tuffy
Edward Duffy
Stamford
Potter's Feld
Garlelk
Duffy
Anyl
Leo
Black Rock Naval Training Station
Burvriit Company Increases Capital Stock After Fire
The A. W. Burvriit company issued 22 additional shares, boosting its capital stock to 101 100 after sustaining heavy fire damage yesterday afternoon.
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Burritet
A. W. Burvriit Company
Exchange Confession Echoes of a Distant Courtship
In a fragmentary dialogue a woman named Tam vows and questions a man about wealth. He admits possessing 250,000 while she calls him not as unworthy as he believes. A tender exchange unfolds, hinting at social pressure and personal doubt.
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Tam
Jove
Paris Port Improvement Fund Approved
A Paris municipal committee backs a credit of fifty million francs to finance port improvements. The plan links to Marcel Sembat’s earlier project for better traffic between Paris and Havre, including railroad tracks and a barge canal to ease shipping congestion. The effort likely ties to the minister’s announced plan.
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Paris
Public Works
Marcel Sembat
Havre
M. Sembat
Veteran of 40 Years Ready to Go Overseas
William Deforest born in Bridgeport writes from Drne Pennsylvania claiming a 40 year military career starting before the Spanish American War. He served on the Texas in Santaro and during the Philippine insurrection 1899 to 1905. Pensioned last December 81 he reenlisted in May and will soon depart for France. He asks local friends to know his whereabouts and requests publication.
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William Deforest
Bridgeport
United States
Texas
Santaro
Philippine
U. S
Drne
Secretary of War
France
Fresh Killed Long Island Turkeys and Poultry Offerings
Fresh killed Long Island turkeys broilers hens squab and guinea come with spring pats and fancy roasting at 42c per pound for native squab cee c per pound listed.
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Guinea
Vieia
Fresh Native Vegetables Offerings Listed For Market
A roster of fresh native vegetables includes lettuce beans corn cauliflower egg plant celery onions cantaloupes watermelons berries cabbage cucumbers squash new potatoes beets carrots parsley mint and cress for market sales.
Fresh Butter and Cheeses Store Prices
Advertises fresh churned butter New Grass Butter at 40c per pound, mild cheese 46c per pound, butter 30c per pound, fresh made peanut compound 26c per pound, and butter 25c per pound to the reader.
Grocery Bulletin Prices for Daily Essentials Listed
A compact sale list shows multiple items with prices including 25¢ bars of laundry soap, 12c per pound Fancy Head Rice, 10c to 45c grape juice bottles, 6 boxes Parlor Matches, Condensed Milk at 16c, Imperial Brand Salad Dressing at 25c, and various seafood and shellfish such as fresh mackerel swordfish porgies butterfish soft shell crabs live lobsters.
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Logan
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McElroy
Watson E. Coleman
F Street
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Helbig’s Market
Stratford Ave
Cor, Bunnelm ST
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International Film Service
London
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Municipal Council Committee
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