Jacoby Plans Main Street Picture Theatre
Frank Jacoby unveils plans to erect a film playhouse on the west side of Main street just south of Franklin street. Groundwork has begun on the cellar, frontage will be 51 feet with a 150 foot depth, replacing older houses as business blocks rise along Main near Franklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jacoby
Main Street
Franklin Street
Incaby
Jacoby
Broad Street
Franklin
Hawley
Main and
Franklin Streets
Mercer Heralds Strong Bridgeport Army Recruiting
Major W. A. Mercer of the U S Army in charge of Connecticut recruiting visited the Fairfield Avenue station and reported satisfactory recruiting pace in Bridgeport. Charles F. Sprague, 18, of Fairfield, enlisted yesterday in the cavalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Mercer
U.S. A
Connecticut
Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport
Charles F. Sprague
Fairfield
Daughter Saved From Operation After Lydia Pinkham Remedy
Mrs W D Wells of Petersburg Virginia reports two years of weakness and right side pain that led to planned surgery. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound results were dramatic with full recovery. She endorses the remedy urging other women with similar symptoms to seek its help and contact Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co of Lynn Massachusetts for advice.
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W. D. Werls
North Adams St
Petersburg
Miss Wells
Lydia E. Pink
Lynn
Mass
Jitney Driver Arrested After Tangled Appeal
Bernard Schumovity argued with Sheriff Steisler over seizure of a jitney on Task night. The driver refused to surrender his vehicle and was placed under arrest for interfering with an officer.
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Bernard Schumovity
Lypuly
Steisler
Selumovite
Lieutenant Casey Assigned to Newark Medical Reserve Duty
Dr Casey a lieutenant from Bridgeport receives commission and reports to Newark City Hospital for a year before Army service. He graduated from Cornell Medical College with high honors after attending Jordan Congregational School in Bridgeport and local high schools. The piece notes a remark about women seeking rights.
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Dr. Casey
Newark
Newark City Hospital
Atgus
Army
Caves
Beerseas
Jane Front Corel Medical College
Ile de
Bridgeport
Jordham
Carnell Medterm College
Seradikelings
National Defense Council Bribery Scandal Unfolds
Reports allege National Defense Council officials were entangled in a broad bribery scheme tied to rubberized raincoats for soldiers. Harry Lazarus, a council member, faces accusations of bribing a government inspector as a wider investigation traces payments and fraudulent contracts across New York manufacturers.
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National Defense Council
Yocilis
Asencics
Council of National Defense
New York
Quartermaster Department
Judy
Selly Tazaras
Escatting
Defense Council
OW Department
Ruilar
Ehich
Wiil
Las Assistornos Cieneral
Duston Therisan
Eatiquingia
Binnie
Sis
Awafie Sitoof
Dansk Wight
Itosenthel
Degouttte One Of The Bravest Young French Chiefs
General Degoutte, victor at Chateau Thierry, is hailed as one of the ablest and brightest among France's younger commanders. His career spans Madagascar, China, and Morocco, and he led troops at Aileville and during the Marne battles, directing an army including American units to press the German lines and capture Chateau Thierry.
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New Yorix
Degoutte
Chateau Thierry
Mangin
de Muttry
Berthelot
Gouraud
Marne
Bureau of French Information
Gouradud
Trench Republic
Tnis
Tryg
Mandagascar
China
Mororra
Hike Mangin
Jike Petkin
The
Fat
Ailelie
Giermeins
Ourek
Aarne
Chateau Ihlerry
Rhode Island Textile Workers May Go Out
Rhode Island textile workers threaten a walkout after failing to secure a 16 percent wage increase, with the union ready to submit the dispute to arbitration. The arrests of several manufacturing executives linked to a broader anti union effort are noted, and one case against Joseph Wood is dismissed at the district attorney’s request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Pawtacirist
Thomas McMaehon
Restife Workers of America
Caneriita
Deamieti
Perlite Visi
Tata
United States
Joseph Wood
Evith Iba Svdeman
Dancing Master Opens Beach Pavilion at Fairfield Beach
C J Collins, a renowned dancing instructor, has entered the bathing house enterprise at Fairfield Beach. His pavilion offers ventilated bath houses with fresh water showers and modern conveniences, plus 106 hatchho 3 in the building and 460 lockers. Ample earth-filled surrounding area provides safe parking for autos and a smooth sandy beach directly in front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.J. Collins
Pairfield Beach
Collins
Fairnheld Beach
T Chase Whit Awit
Thin People Should Take Phosphate
A garbled 19th century style article advocates phosphate use for weakness and fatigue. It claims phosphate boosts weight, sleep, and overall health, naming doctors and remedies, while criticizing cost and side effects.
Deranged stomach to twitching eyelids symptoms ad
A garbled notice lists varied symptoms including deranged stomach dry cough and fever. It cites Dr. F B Prue & Co Auburn Maine offering prompt treatment and information for parents seeking help for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joeth
Pene
FB OF
Prue & CO
Auburn Maine
Ed and Ella in a Local Pageant Dispute
A fragmentary notice reports Ed and Ella involved in a local pageant dispute. Details are unclear but the item references a public event and individuals tied to the case. Further readable data remains unavailable in the fragment.
Massive Shoe Sale Promises Unmatched Value
A long sale notice announces multiple lots of shoes for men women and children with prices from 1.39 to 28.00. It highlights ladies high cuts pumps boots and canvas oxfords along with men work shoes and army style footwear. The sale emphasizes large quantities and special value as a rare opportunity.
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Bridgeport
Slater’s
Main ST
5. A. Shoe CO
Broadway
New York
Slater Sbhe
Ill Geis
United States Army
Munson
J. F. Mahoney
Doctor Whitcomb
Garetedes
Wwe
Kanenroo Wall
Copper Lees
Cannes Tees
Bridgeports
Sunderuieek
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Mrs. Wells
Sykes
Vinol
Comfort Powder Co
Boston
Glenn
Hill
Briggs
Kirleh A. Casey
Air Nek
Lee’s
LEE Bros
Congress
Enmesh Lazarus
Production Committee
Dancing Master's Beach
Unis Daneieney
Suneeaiee Sfealistaediogy
Hye Foodie Vie
Norvansnes
Eosetve
Walis Hess
Gil
Slater
Biss
Eugland
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