Permanent ratings for wounded veterans set to last
Washington reports a far reaching order by Director Frank T. Hines to grant permanent ratings and lifetime compensation for about 150,000 ex service men partially disabled by war. The plan shifts examinations to local offices, reducing hearings in Washington while unifying disability measures but faces opposition from reform advocates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
United States Pterms Bureau
Frank T. Hines
Hines
Alimeteric
New York
W. Fent
Lion
Ace
Ten Comericit Tegion Su
Joe Spar
Fed
Sparks
Bureau
Lurenu Claymiants i
Wahington
United Suen Veterans’ Bureau
Aingle Arenes
Congress
Ifz6
Aecne' Ee
Pension Bureau
Ara
Two year old Billy races through alphabet in remarkable feats
In a Wisconsin report a two and a half year old boy named Billy displays rapid alphabet recitation aided by a toy car and ABC hooks. Neighbors note his automotive interest, fondness for Unley, and fluent speech for his age. He prays before sleep and shows unusual problem solving with a toy Ford sedan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wis
Willian Feleerisen Jr
Willian Priere
Rae
Billy
Unley
Daly
West Bni
Your Zain Ads Must Be In By Eight Friday Morning
A fragmented notice describes an ad contest urging entries by Friday morning with prizes tipped by merchants. It mentions weekly cash play, final prizes, and content rules for submissions, encouraging creative ad copy for store items while emphasizing spelling and clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zalu
Wien
Special Prizes in Zain Contest Ads
Special Prizes offered by retailers for the best ads about their products. Prizes include items from Rockwell & Co, Kyunizey Floor Stat, Kirsch curtain rods, cuff links, evaporated milk brands, and more. Entries due by August 3rd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwell & CO
Lady Katharine
Conlinco
Galion Kyunizey
Yen Colers
Ksamce
Special Prizes for the Entire Campaign in Ad Contest
Otam men prize list appears garbled with OCR errors but mentions special prizes for the entire campaign. Names and places are partly readable, referencing Neponset West and Oneida community river areas, with phrases about best ad and runs. The segment is fragmented and lacks coherent details or outcomes.
Zain Contest Ad Rules From Bridgeport Post
Promotional notice outlines rules for a Zain advertising contest. Writers may address any advertiser or multiple, with one writer per entry, no fees or coupons required, ads on separate paper with contestant name on back, prize of 500 dollars, weekly winner announcements, and ads become advertiser property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brigepert
Arma
Bridgeport Advertising Club
Woman alleges drunken assault in custody case
Miss Sarah Smith of Wright Avenue contends she was struck by an unnamed man while attempting to walk. Police report bruised lips and injuries after the incident, with Smith stating she was assaulted and labeled drunk during the altercation. She was placed in custody on related charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Smith
Wight
Avenue
Tim Columbua Divente
Smith
Raebody
Merchants Listed for Main Ad Contest in City Guide
A fragment listing merchants across industries for a main advertising contest. It names Buick automobiles, The Arthur L. Clark Co, auto accessories, baby shop, groceries, Rexall stores, appliances, flour and canned goods, clothing, furniture, lumber, ice cream, and other vendors with multiple street addresses and cross streets. The scarce readable lines suggest a local business directory or promotional page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur L. Clark
Main Street
Barnum
A. L Sehavi Co
Fairfield Avenue
Art Neldle Woubrk
Yarss
Mantler’s
G & & P. O. Arcads
BANK
First National
Hank
Main
State Streets
Uurnum
Arise
Thers Bread
Rockwell & UN
Noble
Rexall
Wind’e Drug Co
Hiram Johnson in New York Ready for Speech Tour
New York reports Senator Hiram Johnson of California, a probable 2004 Republican candidate, back from Europe. He plans a Wednesday night address to explain attitudes toward Europe and will not discuss potential nomination yet. A campaign faction led by Rhinelander Waldo and George Henry Payne will host the hotel dinner to honor him and seek support. Johnson may visit Mayor Hylan the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Senistor Stran
Johnson
California
America
Europe
Test chlorine treatment reduces influenza rate at university
A study at the University of Arkansas Seville indicates inhaling a small amount of chlorine for five minutes daily cut the influenza rate. Of 300 faulty mem bers examined, those using the treatment showed a rate of 13 per thousand versus 44 per thousand in non participants. Some treated got sick after one or two sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Ilale Ana
Anglican Themical Society
University Oat Arkansas
Seville
Government rests its case in patents suit
Government rests its case in a patent infringement suit arising from sale of patents to a foundation. A government trustee testified late tonight and arrangements in the case will be referred until further action.
Bridgeport Urges Road Upgrades and Higher Taxes
City officials led by Mayor Fred Atwater push state highway fixes prioritizing trunk routes from the Boston Post Road through Fairfield to New York gates. Recommendations urge widening and grade reduction on key roads including East Main Street extension to Trumbull and a series of state aid improvements, with formal signatures from Bridgeport City officials and chamber committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrrdie
Pairfield County
Boston Post Road
New York
Hust Main Street
Trumbull
John A. Macdonald
Bridgeport
Fred Atwater
James A. McElroy
George M. Coughlin
Common Council
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Boston Post
Fairfield
Shelton
Michels
Beardsley Park
Shelton Boundary 10
Leng Hi Towanburs
River Road
Stratford
Derby
Black Rock Turnpike
Fairfield End
East Main Street
Trumbulline
Reservoir Avenue
Sport Hill
Fiatisville
Easton Center
Black Tock Turnpike
Boston Avenue
Barnum
City OF Bridgeport
Freda Atwater
George M.coughlin
Common Couner
Thomas Py
Donerty
Dantel Kenney
Herward Brady
B.C
Kelly
Joe Hartigan Drugstore Man and Early City Pharmacist
Joseph D. Hartigan known as Joe, the drugstore man, rose from a soda seeker to owning a Main Street drug store. Born 1872 on the East Side of Bridgeport, he trained at Jennie Hamilton Pharmacy, served as city pharmacist, ambulance aide, and hospital steward, witnessing a city’s transition from horse drawn to modern ambulance service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph D. Hartigan
Joe
Allarus
Handy Boy
Main Steers
Congress Street
Joe's
Aor J. TD
Aor J. TD. Bartley, Then Wring the High School, For Umployment. Prinipal Sarley
Young Hartson
Ite
Henry Powers
Jennie Hamilton Pharmacy
Main
State
Miss
Tie Hamilton Pharmacy
Hartigan
William H. Gardner
State Street
Harry Boone
Pairfield Avenue
Stilws Whiting
Dorin
Ini
Niantin
Conn
Bridgeport
St. Mary's Parochial School
Baroum School
Fifth Ward
T He Old High School
Fligh
Che Wheeler
Wilson
Joey
Trol
Michael J. Flanigan
Commons Rejects Arms Parley Plea
A parliamentary debate argues against convening an international arms conference before reparations and frontier security are settled. Prime Minister Baldwin warns that Russia and France may not respond, stressing danger from rising nationalism and the need for concrete agreements with Poland before any talk of peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
France
Baldwin
Europe
Peri
Poland
Peace Banquet Near as Turk Allies Pledge Is Near
The Associated Press reports a peace banquet tonight to mark the advent of peace with Swiss officials and U S envoy in attendance. President Scheurer of the Swiss Confederation is expected to speak before the signing ceremony at the university. American minister to the Netherlands will attend and the plenipotentiaries will sign documents. Turks and Allies hope for a swift treaty despite ongoing disputes and suspended actions pending further instructions from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laan
Associated Press
Uniter
Wallington
Education Board Approves Plans For New High School
The Board of Education approved plans for a new two story high school to be built on Central avenue, designed by Caldwell Walker and Isrckwith with Ittner as building architect. It will seat 1,400 in an auditorium, include a large gym, and host a 2,690 seat stadium. Construction targets August draft completion and October 1 start, with July approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toast Side High School
Caldwell, Walker and Isrckwith
Board of Education
Central Avenue
Caldwell, Walker
Buckwi H
William B. Ittner
St. Louis
Boston Avenue
New England
Everett Cortright
Bridgeport
Meetings Tonight Informal Notices From Various Local Groups
Tonight, many groups post updates on meeting times and places. Organizations listed include Fraternal Editor at Bridgeport Telegram, Bridgeport Rifle Club at State Armory, YL athletic club at Golden Hill street Kannianuth line, I AL at 188 Blain street, Harmony Council Jr at 181 State street, Mithra lodge K of P at 23 din street, Teshpic Perthian Sisters at 1025 Main street, Pequonnock Lodge T AO FE at 1089 road street, Martha Washington lodge Daughters of St George at 388 Stratford street, Workmen's Sick Benefit at 306 Stratford avenue, Court Pednomyock FI of A at Beard street Coyan Kele 1087 Broad street, Shenandoah Lodge, Reed street, Freunds Rebekah Lodge, Sonsiders at 8 state streets, Pah Tily Council K of C at 469 Washington avenue, Ned Rasserste at 537 Nast Main street, Harmony lodge EB OG at Main street, Lucretia Warner circle FL of G2 Cannon ME OM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Rifle Club
State Armory
Dgonnel Athletic
Golden Hill
Blain Street
A Harmony Council
Ti A. M
State Street
Mithra Lodge K
Dain Street
Teshpic
Perthian Sistes
Main Street
Pequonnock Lodge
T. A
Road
Speaters and
Joiunrs
Elme Street
Martha Washington Lodge
St. George
Stratford Tek Republien
Colorado Avenue
Benust
Stratford Avenue
A. Tost
Shenardoah
Freunds Rebekav Indge
Sonsiders AE Faherty
State Streets
Tily Couricil
Washington Avenue
Ned Rasserste
AL OL
Main
Harmony Lodge
EB OG
B. Ri
Lucretia Warner Circle
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Disabled’ Bureau
Gordian
Poricey
Lena
Su Svertiser
R Regulary
Miner, Read & Tulloch
Comstockh-Willeti CO
Spector's
Gillette Nazar
Gillette Ct
Gravity
Neuss
Cherus
Neuss Tloor
Neponset Thuy
Spectois, Cie
Petit Guttersey
Pest
Oneida
Manes Baal
BANKE
County Fish and Game Group
Beletteld
Buick Automobiles
Eellipsent Co
Hawke
Bartui
A. W. Burritt Co
Hnewlton
Barnun
ICE Cmgam
New Haven
Lairy
John Rreper
Spector's, Inc
Moderne Electric Equipment Co
Gore Bee Heng
Stale Stiar
Odd
John EL
Bare E
Anim
Ryang Ceur Ceuigeny
Sur
Wome Shor & Miltinere
Newhod?, Inc
Noir At Spector's Inc
Bar
Hiram Johnson
Backinny
Chicago
Morrison S Hotel
Provreserve Allance of
Joseph Hartigan
Commons
el Effield
Ruruedo
Aranog
Sherfield
Mince
Read & Tullock
Water Street
Education Board
Bridgeport Telegram
Budweiser
Anheuser-Busch
Minor-Read & Tullock Wholesale Distributary
Bridgeport, Conn
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