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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1918
Page
3
Trumbull June 4 special The Ladies Aid Society of the Trumbull Congregational church will meet Thursday at 2 30 p m in the church. Mrs Io N Sperry of Belldport will address the gathering. All women interested in Red Cross work are urged to attend. A social at tendance is hoped for.
NEW HAVEN June 4 Seven of the eight Yale students on trial for breach of the peace during a street demonstration on May 20 were fined in city court. Fines ranged from 10 to 100 dollars. John H Mitchell of Wellesley Mass received a 50 dollar fine for laughing at Mayor Fitzgerald.
Commencement exercises at Berkeley Divinity School Middletown June 4 awarded eight degrees with an extra degree to a 1912 class member. O. F. Davison of Dayton faced the highest fine after conviction on two counts. Judge Hoyt lamented that more paradors were not arrested for breach of the peace.
Milford prepares for the Chautauqua week of July 8 to 14. The guarantors meeting in Milford town hall reports high attendance and a resignation of Rev. Leslie Briggs with Irad A. Clark as successor. The event features a war program, endorsements by President Wilson and Secretary of War Baker, and tickets available from guarantors as local thrift stamps sales continue nationwide.
Washington reports suggest the War Department foresaw General Foch plan to deploy American troops on the new battle front. Americans aided the French at Neuilly and near Soissons as German forces pressed westward. Encirclement efforts around Villers-Cotterets forest loom, with fighting expected as U S troops support a major turning movement toward Paris.
Huntington June 4 Special The Huntington fire company dance in the school hall raised a neat sum. Amity minstrel show in Clark's Shaw Shelton drew large attendance. Ina Nichols travels to Baltimore. Jarold Tuttin visits. David Armstrong buys a steam shovel for his place. Red Cross met. Javiles Aid society set for parsonage Thursday with 420 Supper at 4 20. Isolation hospital contracts pay 29666 to city and 5000 to Cross and Cross architects.
A Swiss diplomatic dispatch reports Prince von Buchau, commanding general of a Bavarian division, has been killed in the Marne fighting. The event underscores the heavy casualties among German forces during the battle.
Mrs. Norrat of Houston endorses Dr True's Elixir as indispensable medicine. The laxative, prescribed by medical professionals for over six decades, is sold at dealers in 40c 60c and 1 00. For more information write Dr F True & Co Auburn Maine.
Advertises Leonard refrigerators with porcelain lined chambers holding 40 to 150 pounds of ice at prices from 22.50 to 55. Also lists sturdy enamel lined fridges, blue gray porcelain food chambers, galvanized lining options, and ice capacities. Describes strong screen doors to deter flies, window and extension screens, wire netting for screen repair, with sizes and prices, located on the fourth floor.
Graceful pumps advertised at five dollars feature dainty touches of style and a firm clasp for snug, comfortable wear. Gunmetal with black beaded ornament and other finishes such as black leather bows and patent leather fronts are highlighted as main floor selections.
Short, plain ad notes light men’s union suits priced at 85 cents. Mentions comfort in summer heat and guardian against discomfort.
Special full figure petticoats designed on good-fitting lines for grace in white muslin with deep embroidered flounces. White petticoats trimmed with lace or embroidery, $1.50. Washable gingham petticoats in striped shades priced $1.50 and $1.75. Second floor.
An array of cosmetic products listed with brand names and prices. Items include Vautine ale and various facial powders, talcs, and depilatories from Miro Dena, Dorin, Woodbury, and others. Prices range from a few cents to over a dollar, reflecting an early advertising page.
Lightest, daintiest underthings described with pink bloomers in crepe or batiste and lace details. Tub silk bloomers in fresh tints offer cool comfort. Envelopes and camisoles feature crepe de chine and Swiss embroidery with ribbon straps. Prices from 65 cents to 1.10 dollars.
A local listing promotes iced tea made with Howeo Java orange pekoe tea, grape juice, and Howeo root beer. Iced tea is priced at 2.75 per dozen, grape juice 15 cents, root beer bottle yields five gallons, with serving notes and basement location.
An advertisement argues to cook with gas or oil stoves rather than a coal stove, highlighting ovens and models from 16 to 45 dollars and various Florence and Gem oil stoves with prices. It lists gas hot plates and ovens for gas or oil stoves and points to a Fourth floor location.
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