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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1918

Page

13

Revelations of a Wife Chapter 252 at Cosgrove Farmhouse

The narrator and Dicky arrive at Cosgrove farmhouse a rustic, welcoming home with stone chimneys and autumn flowers. Mrs Cosgrove and a jovial man greet them, and the couple settles in, noting mountain views and a shared love of beauty. The scene contrasts Dicky’s sensitive nature with a practical, homely visit.

Mr. Graham Dicky Mr. Cosgrove Cosgrove Sue Halpin's Allis His Arms

My Style Diary and a Clematis Moment

The narrator and Doria rise early to gather many roses for a hospital visit ten miles away. A detour to a wall with white clematis leads to a mischief as Doris picks a spray, chats with an old man who warns against stealing, and they drive off laughing at the playful scene. Doris wears a white linen frock with a black belt and pink organdie details, ending with a bow and ribbons.

Doria Doris Clematis

Housatonic Dredging To Start Today

Dredging of the shallow sections of the Housatonic river will begin today. A dredge with two scows and a coal boat arrived yesterday and will operate through the summer. Tugs Florence W. and Margaret Olson towed the dredge to Bridgeport. dredge previously delayed from May 20 due to Kingston New York basin work.

Housatonic Florence W Margaret Olson Bridgeport Kingston New York Shipping Board Florence W. Will

Unexpected Boarder Pranks Stir Quiet Mountain Inn

In a mountain inn the narrator and Dicky share a quiet moment as sunset fades. Mrs. Cosgrove, misled by a train joke, asks to confirm family ties and reveals a teasing dynamic about Mrs. Allis. The calm, poised Mrs. Cosgrove hints at underlying tension and a planned continuation.

Mrs. Cosgrove Mr. Graham Graham Cosgrove Ms. Allis Sue

Miss Weed To Speak On Canning At Sanford Home

Miss Irene Weed, new home demonstrator, will discuss canning methods at the Sanford home in Bridgeport today. She plans two talks at 10:00 and 2:30, plus a cream lettuce soup demo from canned goods. Demonstrations continue at Olivet church with talks on Why and Wow of Canning and Causes of Failure in Canning.

Bridgeport Irene Weed Sanford Miss Weed Olivet Church

Naval Recruiting Party Enlists Four Men at Cannon Street

Four men enlisted in the navy yesterday at the recruiting station on Cannon Street. George Eginger is listed among the new recruits.

Naval Recruiting Party Navy Cannon Street George Eginger

Seaside Teens Enlist in Odd Message Carrying Plan

A garbled note describes Tommy at the seashore training pigeons to carry messages and suggests bomb dropping. It lists several youths with ages and addresses, including 629 Brooks Street and 1698 North Avenue, plus names like Arthur Gwen Dales and Darwin G. Smith.

Tommy Brooks Street Arthur Gwen Dales Francia D. Supple North Avenue Peduonnock Street Darwin G. Jail Sen- Smith Brooks

Memorial services for first Jewish WWI hero Samuel Selinsky

All city synagogues will hold memorial services tomorrow evening for Private Samuel Selinsky the first Jewish Bridgeport youth killed in action. Rabbi Wittenstein will speak at Aduth Ts go on Washington avenue as mourners gather to honor the fallen soldier and the Young Men's Hebrew Association plans a memorial in its rooms. A grief resolution will be sent to the soldier’s father Morris Belinsky, 273 Leyington Riverna. The war trade board orders woolen makers to curb profiteering will be observed.

Samuel Selinsky Bridgeport Tabbi William Wittenstein Ward Washington Avenue Rabbi Wittenstein Belinsky Morris Belinsky Leyington Xiverna Young Men's Hebrew Association Binghampton N.Y Jeason

Birth Certificates for Young Recruits at Fairfield Station

Army recruiting officials in Fairfield avenue tighten rules for under 21 applicants. Youths listing themselves as 18 must now prove age with birth or baptism records or school certificates, or provide guardian affidavits. No previous under 18 enlistments have led to discharges, but verification increases.

Fairfield Avenue

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