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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1918

Page

3

Georgetown Draft Men Leave for Camp Devens

Georgetown residents note Charles D Bennett leaves tomorrow for Camp Devens to serve in the signal corps. His father Ezra Bennett is in poor health as the town sends best wishes for Chick Bennett’s wartime duties. The column also mentions local families, social visits, and a Red Cross lawn party with upcoming Girl and Boy Scout meetings.

Georgetown Charles D. Bennett Camp Devens Bennett Albert and Bennett Masonic Dodge Ezra Bennett Chick Warwick Little Boston Thas Poughkeepsie Brewster Everett Brinckcroft Lieutenant Brinckcroft France Brinckeroff Brown George Eaton New Haven Newton Low Haven High School Casi Dona Eaton Glous W. A. Tate Harry Lindstrom Lenard Taylor Fort Locum New York Hazen Harry Barrett Wilson Point Albert Anderson Anderson Harold Sannelson Messrs Munroe Coffin Storrs Connecticut Tappert Girl Scouts Boy Scouts Red Cross Julius Oman Bridgeport Conn Waterbury Hanna Hansen Wendahl Hansen Lindstrom Svenson Hansen Harold Mohr Chester Bennett

Proper Care Will Shield Baby from Summer Ailments

Health Officer Dr. Walter H. Brown urges extra baby care during hot weather. He outlines tips on water, bathing, air, milk sanitation, and light clothing, plus prompt medical help if sickness appears. City health centers at Columbus, Garfield, Waltersville, Lincoln, Longfellow, and High schools will operate mornings.

Walter H. Brown Brown Columbus Garfield Waltersville Lincoln School Longfellow School The High School

Mill End sale offers cool suits and shoes for value

Store hours noted as 8:30 to 5 daily with Thursday extended to 9 PM. Mill End promotes Hart, Schaffner & Marx and Kuppenheimer three piece suits from $3.65, navy and tan ensembles from $23.50, and white canvas shoes at $2.85 to $3.85. Also features light voile collars and boys dress shoes in the sale, illustrating strong mid century discount commerce.

Savers to Take on Vacation Clever travel kit items

A list of compact travel essentials includes a cretonne lined regu lar travel case for toiletries, rubber lined soap and face cloth holders, hydrogen peroxide bottles, a small ivory clock, and assorted toothbrushes. Descriptions note portability and appealing cloth coverings with modest prices.

Three Children from Scotland Sought Passport

William Barr of Stratford applied to Naturalization Clerk Munich for a passport to Scotland to bring his three children to the United States and make them American citizens. The government requires urgent business to issue such a passport, but Barr hopes his children's case will persuade officials. Milford arrests: Edward Cables and Richard Lockwood held for theft of jewelry, money, and brass faucets from a cottage at Walnut Beach. Local social notes list vacations and visits among residents, plus Red Cross lawn party upcoming.

William Barr Stratford Munich Scotland Barr Department of State Milford Edward Cables East Main Street Richard Lockwood Hazelwood Avenue George Simon Walnut Beach

Kitchen bargains flood Mill and Sale for labor relief

A vintage sale promotes household goods to save time and money. Appliances like refrigerators, gas cookers, and electric irons are offered at substantial discounts, with prices cut from regular rates. The sale highlights energy and ice savings, aiming to attract shoppers seeking economical kitchen upgrades.

McCall Company Sues Main Silk Store Over Contract Damages

The McCall Company of New York sues the Main Silk Store of this city for 2000 damages claiming breach of contract. The Main Silk Store, owned by Jennie Rabinowitz, allegedly agreed September 12 1916 to buy foods worth 4268.05 from Metals Company and still owes 927.51. The suit is returnable to the Superior Court September term.

He McCall Company New York Jennie Rabinowitz Metals Company

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