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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1918

Page

16

Another Building To Be Added to U M C Co Plant

Union Metallic Cartridge plans a one story brick addition on the south side of Arctic street as nine building permits are granted by the Building commissioners totaling 8340 dollars. The list includes a frame store for Edward Postal on Main street, a one family house on Fairfield avenue for R Esposill, private garage for John Multice on Wentworth street, a brick addition on Stratford avenue for Mary Cinams, a garage for Mrs E Myers on Howard avenue, an addition for A Millkewelry on Hamilton street, a one family house for W Burt on Park avenue, and alterations for Mary Carlucec on Drouve street.

Union Metallic Cartridge Company Arctic Street Atory Main Street Edward Postal Fairfield Avenue R. Esposill Wentworth Street John Multice Stratford Avenue Mary Cinams Howard Avenue E. Myers A. Millkewelry Hamilton Street Park Avenue W. Burt Mary Carlucec Drouve Street

Wilhelm as a Profiteer in Germany’s Wealth

A Toronto Mail and Empire commentary portrays Kaiser Wilhelm II as a secretive profiteer. It claims he inherited 12.5 million dollars, receives 4.25 million annually, is Germany’s largest landowner, and allegedly hoards odd millions in Krupp shares. The piece argues his wealth could outlast regime changes and suggests postwar redistribution to France and Belgium.

Germany Prussia Krupps France Belgium Toronto Mail and Empire

My Style Diary From A Country Day Out

Yesterday I visited with Cora and we drove into the country. She wore a cape over a white lawn frock with yellow organdie edging and a crushed yellow girdle. We picked wild raspberries along the road and enjoyed the beauty, planning to preserve them for winter jam with Della.

Cora Della

Short Story Writing Rules for Humble Authors

A compact guideline advising writers to avoid truth about characters and life’s harsh topics. It suggests borrowing humor from classics, drawing plots from Maupassant, and aiming for a baby audience with a happy ending. Emphasizes pleasing editors, praising attire, and selling stories for payment while repeating the life theme.

Henry Mary Twain de Maupassant

Save Your Hair With Birt's Head Wash

A persuasive ad explains dandruff causes baldness and grime, urging weekly washing. It touts Birt's Head Wash as superior, detailing its ingredients and promise of softer scalp, shinier hair, and dandruff elimination with regular use.

Birt Wirt

Two Residents of Redding Sued in Tax Disagreement

The town of Redding through its counsel Samuel C Shaw filed a petition in Superior court asking judgment for the town in a dispute with Laura H E Peck and Walther Luttgen. The Peck and Luttgen properties were assessed at 36000 and 55625 respectively. The owners allege the assessments are excessive and not in line with other valuations. Attorney John W Banks chaired a testimony committee that favored the town after a prior reconsideration. The town seeks judgment conforming to the committee report.

Redding Samuel c. Shaw Superior Court Laura HE. Peck Walther Luttgen Kelloge Peck Luttgen Board of Relief John W. Banks

President orders confinement for Sec. Wilsons son

Washington July 19 The President commuted three months confinement in camp for Second Lieutenant Joseph B. Wilson son of Secretary of Labor Wilson and First Lieutenant Charles T. Flandreau who were dismissed from the army after a Baltimore gambling raid last March.

Washington Joseph B. Wilson Wilson Charles T. Flandreau Baltimore

Stand Between Men and the Sun says Diogenes stance on pleasures

A Montreal Gazette reprint argues against restricting pleasures and comforts. It cites Diogenes refusing to surrender joy, noting that simple living sustains health and happiness. It defends everyday luxuries such as theater, cinema, cars, and nice attire as reasonable aids to life.

Diogenes Alexander the Great Alexander Moving Picture Comic Supplement Foil Italy Montreal Gazette

Rama and the Squirrel’s Bridge Aid Tale

A St Nicholas story recounts Rama guiding the building of a bridge aided by monkeys and a diligent squirrel. The creatures moved earth and stones, while the squirrel rolled in sand to help, earning Rama’s praise and a lasting stripe on its coat as a symbol of his touch.

Rama Feols Ramia

Daily Fashion Hints Models Show Striped Flannel Skirt

Two fashion models illustrate outfits in striped flannel with a fancy yoke and a Georgette crop blouse finished with narrow lace. The first design requires 2 3 4 yards of 42 inch flannel for the skirt and 2 1 2 yards of 36 inch Georgette for the waist. The second uses figured Japanese crepe with a draped skirt and a white chiffon vest at the waist.

Georgette

Funeral Rites Held for Annie L. King at St Patrick’s Church

Funeral services for Annie L. King wife of Patrick F. King were held yesterday from the family residence 2453 Main Street. A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated at St Patrick’s church by Rev John C Lynch with deacon Rev Charles M Kelly and sub deacon Rev Joseph Ganley. Pallbearers included Timothy McDermott Thomas Flanagan and others. Burial followed at St Michael’s Cemetery.

Anmnie UL. King Annie L. Rhatigan Patrick F. King Main Street St. Patrick's Church John C. Lynch Charles M. Kelly Joseph Ganley Timothy McDermott Thomas Flanagan George J. Jameson Joseph Cosgrove Thomas Connelly Bernard J. McIhkelvey St. Michael'’ss Cemetery Ann Reckord J. R. Pepper South Avenue Sacred Heart Church Thomas Mooney Matthew Judge Moore James Mulaney Lawrence McGeogh Theodore Walters Thomas Speers Edward Spear Tuevy Robinson St. Michael’s Cemetery

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