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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1918

Page

14

International Reserve Board Proposed to Prevent Postwar Crises

David Lubin urges a world body to replace national controls with an International Reserve Board. It would clear international payments, set rates, issue goldnotes backed by allied nations, and act as a foreign exchange regulator to safeguard global credit and wartime bond coordination. The plan envisions a universal monetary backbone for allied economies.

Eehes David Lubin United States International Institute of Agriculture Rome Federal Reserve Act Federal Reserve Board Federal International Reserve Ard Nafons Ired“al Reserval Board International Reserve Boards International Preserve Board International Reserve Board

New Milford Draftees Up for Examination

New Milford July 23. The local draft board began physical examinations today for the 34 New Milford registrants from a district total of 200. Names include Morse W Teaconworth Jens Peter Peterson Clarence R White Jerry P Des petite William W Marshall Bernard J Selleher George W Loughton William J Cuddy Stephen J Marsh Carl W Warner Joseph Creel Frederick Stebbins Jr Frankly Yeager Alton P Lewis Harald P Olson Edwin J Barney Clifford A Richmond Claude B Morehouse Francis J Reynolds Frank A Peterson Pau H Fairhurst Marlent G Battiate Howard C Johnson William A Peet Charles A Dodd Ernest August Franklin Anderson Michael Wy Zlotkowsky Harold W Holmes Bronson W Smith Harrison A Tenison Gustave Larson Burr W Gilbert Samuel B Perris John J J Bouskey.

New Milford Morse W Frankly Yeager Alton P Lewis Harald P Olson Edwin J.barney Clifford A. Richmond Claude B. Morehouse Francis J. Reynolds Frank A. Peterson Pau H. Fairhurst Marlent Bgattiate Howard C. Johnson William A. Peet Charles A. Dodd Ernest Agust Franklin Anderson Michael Wy. Zlotkowsky Harold W. Holmes Bronson W. Smith Harrison A. Tenison Gustave Larson Burr W. Gilbert Samuel B. Perris John JJ. Bouskey

Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin Endorsed by Mrs Harrelson

A Georgetown Washington letter from Mrs Esther Porter Harrelson endorses Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as all that it is claimed to be and says she will always keep it in the house for her children and adults and will recommend to friends.

R. Caldwell W. B. Caldwell Washington Street Monticello Ilinois

Hoover lauds food effort but warns on future bread mayhem

London July 23 Herbert C Hoover American Food Administrator told a Mansion House luncheon that immediate food anxieties are past and bread shipments to European allies should not face restrictions next year. He warned restricted shipping would cut fodder imports and animal products until sea losses ease, urging European land be devoted to breadstuffs while U S sends more animal products. Chamberlain praised US help and sacrifice in the common war effort.

London Mansion House Herbert C. Hoover Hoover United States J. Austen Chamberlain Mr. Hoover America Chamberlain William

Yasuke Snooker’s Prohibition Stand Sparks Debate

An odd editorial notes Yasuke’s strong stance against prohibition arguing the figure’s humor and abstinence. Luke’s ongoing dislike of alcohol is cited as a contrasting trait, underscoring a broader stance on temperance.

One Bridgeport Firm Bids on New Homes

Bridgeport bids for government financed houses to house over 600 families have been invited. T. J. Pardy Construction is the sole Bridgeport firm among several bidders including Cauldwell Woodgate C T Wills H Wales Lines Casper Ranger Jarrett Chambers and George A Fuller. Sites include Fairfield Avenue Old Mill Green Connecticut Avenue and near Handy Hoorman plant in Fairfield. Construction hoped to start August 1 with site purchases likely this week and rent lists being prepared.

Bureau of Housing Washington Bridgeport T. J. Pardy Construction Company Cauldwell- Woodgate Company New York City C. T. Wills Company H. Wales-Lines Company Meriden

Five Division Six Men To Guard United States

Five Division Six men will be sent to Syracuse during the week of July 29 to serve as guards. Names include Arthur Hawkins, 20 Noble avenue. Charles F. Stevens, 124 Winilon avenue. Charles Wilcox, 106 Waterman street. Frank O Connor, 945 Tell street. and Joseph T. Miller, 1394 Boston avenue. Three colored men are to go to Camp Devens on August 1: Benjamin Antler, 980 Huntington Road. James J. Jones, 1512 Seaview Avenue. Samuel Hines, 650 Orchard street, New Haven. Washington dispatch notes Thomas Nelson Perkins named assistant to the secretary of war for purchase and supply during Edward R. Stettinius’s absence in Europe. The article reflects on military value debates and wartime alliances with Great Britain.

Syracuse Arthur Hawkins Noble Avenue Charles F. Stevens Winilon Avenue Charles Wilcox Waterman Street Frank O'Connor Tell Street Joseph T. Miller Boston Avenue Division Six Camp Devens Benjamin Antler Huntington Road James J. Jones Seaview Avenue Samuel Hines Orchard Street New Haven

Fragmented lyric note on liberty and leisure

A cryptic excerpt critiques personal liberty as indulgence with references to drinking smoking chewing and dressing. The lines mention hipet and Luke in a casual, satirical voice, implying attitudes toward self indulgence and social norms.

Hipet Luke Decca

Legislative Ledger Mentions Luke and Restrictions

A fragment notes a bill where Luke is told what he must not drink and a lobbyist plans to attach a rider on another bill telling Luke what he must not smoke chew eat or wear. The text suggests ongoing legislative restrictions and targeted guidance toward Luke. The source emphasizes caution and behavior limits within pending bills.

Yiler Luke

Massive New York Shoe Sale Promises Chaotic Discounts

Slater Shoe Store in Bridgeport buys 1159 Broadway New York stock and launches a multi room sale starting Thursday at 8:30 AM. Thousands of men women and children shoes offered, two or three pairs priced at one, with prices from 1 dollar to 8 50, including 5000 pairs of men and boys footwear. Local shoppers urged to attend Bridgeport’s largest sale event.

Broadway New York Slater Shoe Store Bridgeport Main St Immensa Cvce Accnvepeseree Louis Packard Reese United States Army Munson J. F. Mahonés Mona Doctor Whitcomb Ildren Thor

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International Reserve ‘Board Dr. Caldwell C. W. King idAve Cc. VY Ling Dave Freddy Yasuke Fin Luke United States Guard Settixics Thomas Nelson Perkins Boston Europe Edward R. Stettinins Great Britain Hall United States Department of Agriculture Bridgeport Telegham Prederick Haskin Kington, D. Co Riclesed Bool Brreet Acklross Swift & Company Water St Bridgeport, Conn Slater’s S. A. Shoe CO Slater New Lengua
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