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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1918

Page

17

Firm Sharp Rally Lifts Corn Prices in Trading Session

The corn market firmed with a sharp 3 to 4 cent rally after fluctuations, aided by heavy westward receipts of 963000 bushels and improving weather in Kansas Missouri Iowa and Nebraska. Oats rose in sympathy as interior receipts reached 671000 bushels. Livestock markets showed mixed results across hogs cattle and lambs with modest gains in many grades. A cryptic note about a Northwest Business Men's Association meeting sparked confusion before explained as a prank on the word Enhamsdiakert meaning Damn the Waiter.

New York West Kansas Missouri Iowa Nebraska Northwest Seaboard Enhamsdiakert Northwest Busimesa Men's Association Enhamsiakert Charles Ly Mluck Mr. Finck Saharisuinkert

Rent abuse exposed in Bridgeport housing case

Bridgeport Charities department uncovers a father and his three children living in a garret room at 161 Helen Street under harsh conditions. Matron reports the space measures ten by twelve feet with makeshift walls, a single bed, no sanitation, and flies on bread, prompting guardianship concerns and a broader probe into landlord extortion. Additional complaint at 145 Oak Street cites another fourteen room home with rent hikes from 37 to 46 dollars amid poor repair.

Bridgeport Charities Department Bridgeport City Court Helen Street Michael Masin John Selma John, Jr Pauline Katie Selma Masin Charities Department Peter Rivers Ives Oak Street Hivers Vedercllo Piccirillo Department of Justice Charles H. Lane Washington W. ©. Burton Juvent Ile Shere

Live Financial News of Day Tersely Noted

New York July scarce money and high rates hinder speculation despite good military news. Bankers split on outlook with some predicting no money loosening until fall, enabling August loans. Industrial averages dip while rail stocks hold gains. Analysts note Virginia Carolina Chemical and United Cigar Stores as key mentions.

New York

Daily Fashion Hints on Summer Gowns and Fabrics

The article describes smart summer frocks using dark blue gingham with white pique trim and a self material waist. It notes fabric requirements: five yards of 36 inch gingham plus 2.5 yards 36 inch pique for a medium size, and calico and hatiste for another outfit. It mentions nouveau designs like a straight skirt dress with a deep girdle and a hatiste vest ensemble.

Obituary notices for Melendy Hazen Wilson Gemmell and others

Obituaries list multiple deaths: Charles KE Melendy aged 37 died in Meriden with funeral at Read Memorial chapel and burial at Mountain Grove. Arthur R Hazen aged 14 died after two months illness in Bridgeport. Frank C Wilson died in Stillwater Maine in munition plant accident with services in Stratford and burial at Mountain Grove. May Healey Gemmell died in Ontario with funeral at home and Sacred Heart church. Michael Logan former town farm superintendent and Union Metallic Cartridge caretaker mourned with Mass and burial at St Michael's. others include pallbearers and civic group attendances.

Michael Logan Michael Jogan Town Farm Union Metallic Cartridge Company Hurgely Surfaven- Stratford St. Church Park City Emingik Inights Columbus Ancient Order of Hibernians James Burke Edlward Mooney Wire John Costigan Owen Burns Jerenulish Burke Thomas AfeCus Mathers McCivney Mussion St. Michael’s Cemetery

Mrs Murray Luncheon Gown Remarked as Too Dressy

My Style Diary notes describe Mrs Murray’s luncheon gown as a beautiful quiet ensemble built on a plain blouse and gathered chiffon skirt in dark blue. A soft net flounce at hip, net neck scarf, picot edging, and velvet rose accents create a refined look that feels overly dressy for the informal event.

German Socialism and Kaiser Brotherhood Clash

An unsigned Brooklyn Eagle excerpt denounces German socialism for aligning with the Kaiser and advocates extreme aggression. The piece calls for seizing a brother nation's resources, killing civilians, and installing a ruler as part of a deceptive treaty, outlining a harsh and violent agenda.

Hans Traly Brooklyn Eagle

Real Estate Transfers and Espionage Law Overview

A list of Realty Record warranty deeds and quit claims shows transfers of parcels on Maplewood, Woodmont, Nordh, Sea View Terrace, and other avenues to various buyers including Barnett and Musster, with multiple parcels described. The section closes with an abstract of the Espionage Act defining nonmailable material and penalties for misuse of the mails to disseminate such content.

Chili Deli Thocca Christine Nea Rocca Constantine Della Jineca Annie Della Rota Atttuhuim Barnett Maplewood Mattie i. Mix Joseph FF. Kubik Woodmont Avenue Hattie 12 Mix Zari Anna Musster Joseph Daiamba Elizabeth Mudar Holly Menybert Miko John Mattas Trobert Krentzmian Nordh Avenue Charles Shogren Glof Christianson Seaview Terrace Mountain Grove Cemetery Association de Vor JT. Warner Abraham Liarnetth Maplewood Anue United States

Obituary notices with multiple deaths across Connecticut

DIED. MONNELT In Milford Connecticut July Sind 1978 Rebecca Monnell widow of the late Mdgar Monnell in the 78rd year of her age Funeral services will be held from the home of her daughter Mrs Tienson FL Snyder at Devon on Wednesday evening at half past seven. MELBADY In Meriden Connecticut July 22 1918 Charles F son of John F and Martha Ablently aged 87 years Friends are invited to attend the funeral from Read Memorial chapel on Thursday July 25 at 2 30 p.m Burial in Mountain Grove cemetery foldsnt Shoorfell at the residence of her sister Mrs Foolans Sheridan 28 Hamilton street Notice of funeral letter 124tso0 GEMMEDI In Ont Camndar July 22 1975 May Gemmell nee Trouley beloved wife of James Gemmell friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of s Charles IL South Solenian street on Thursday July 28th at 6a m and from Sacred Heart church at 9 o'clock Burial in St Michael's cemetery Automobile tone

Tienson FL Snyder Devon Meriden Conn Charles F John F Martha Ablently Read Memorial Chapel Alountain Grove Cemetery This City Shoorfell Foolans Sheridan Hamilton Street

Trade figures show slight rise in imports for 1918

Washington report from the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce notes total American foreign trade for the year ended June 30 at 38.874 billion dollars, up from 4.949 billion the prior year. Imports rose to 2.945 billion, exports fell to 5.928 billion, with a trade balance near 2.982 billion. Silver imports reached 70 million, double 1917, as exports hovered near 191 million.

Kash Washington Toky Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commatren

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