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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1918

Page

3

Chief Nichols to Register German Aliens in Stratford

Stratford June 6 special report says German alien females aged 14 to 30 must appear in person at the police chief’s office to register between June 17 and June 26 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. About 50 women are expected to report, joining 85 German male aliens already registered. Chief Nichols promises enforcement if needed and expects orderly compliance.

Stratford Chief of Police Stratford Police Nichols R. Edgar Fisher Maine Academy Hill Stratford High School Congregational Church Bravola A. Stavola Frank Blakeman Common Pleas Court Little Neck Bridge First Selectman James Lally South Malin Street Frederick Alvord Jackson Street Housatonic France Streaford Center School

Vincl Advertisement Claims Growth Boost for Children

A Middletown reader Testimonial touts Vincl as a cure for a run-down child, noting rapid appetite return, flesh gain, and improved temperament. The ad credits beef and cod liver peptones iron manganese peptonates and glycerophosphates as the key ingredients in this longstanding body-building tonic.

Middletown Conn Mia. C. B. Wilkinson Vinci

Freckles Ad Promises Clear Complexion With Othine

An advertisement promotes Othine double strength to remove freckles. Apply nightly and morning with an ounce often sufficient to erase dark spots. money back guarantee offered if no results.

Casualties Few No Connecticut Names on List

The War Department released a casualty list totaling 34 names with 7 killed in action 3 dead from wounds 4 from disease 12 wounded severely 3 wounded slightly 1 missing in action 1 wounded degree undetermined. Notable entries include Lt. A. P. H. Sage Memphis Tenn killed in action Lt. Willard D. Hill Clayburne Tex and Lt. Bernard C. Wolcott Binghamton N Y wounded severely. The list enumerates soldiers from multiple states with addresses and towns such as Troy N Y Oxnard Calif Janesville Wis Wapapella Mo Erie Pa Dun dee Ills and more. Also noted are cases of missing in action and a correction for Fleming McG Forsman Bardolph Ill previously reported killed now wounded.

Washington War Department A. P. H. Sage Memphis Tenn Willard D. Hill Clayburne Tex Bernard C. Wolcott Binghamton Hommersville, Ga David Stromberg Chicago Gan George J. McDonald Washington Street Roxbury Mass Fleming McG. Forsman Bardolph Ill Alphonsus J. McGrath Boylston’ Street Chestnut Hill Mass

Court Refuses to Order Verdict in Weidlich Suit

In a $10,000 case, Judge Kellogg declined the railroad's bid for a directed verdict after testimony on the New Haven road accident. Joseph A. Morris testified he heard a whistle as the car was struck on January 28, with further remarks by Weidlich's brother on the crossing gates. The trial resumes next Tuesday while Democrats of Stratford plan a county meeting Wednesday evening June.

Ernest C. Weidlich New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company Kellogg William H. Comley Weidlich Tuesay Joseph A. Morris Berkshire Division French Street North Avenue Ouia Weidlich Gonterman Morris Kelpley

Fruit Sale Ad Reflects Local Market Oddity

A fragmented OCR snippet mentions fruit at a Barnum venue with an unclear price or item list. The readable portion hints at a local market or sale event, but lacks complete details about products, dates, or organizers.

Embroideries for prettier undergarments headline sale

Rare beauty and daintiness in new embroideries for undergarments. Diverse patterns and widths include cambric edges 3 to 4 inches wide, Swiss and cambric edges in flowered scrolls, 4 to 6 inches, beading with edge options, Dorset cover embroideries 18 inches wide, and organdy voile flouncing 12 to 15 inches wide. Prices range from 19c to 75c per yard. Center aisle rear.

Dorset

Ladies Garden and Footwear Sale Notes

Vegetable canning reminders and garden seeds advertised with ready quantities and prices. Also girls low shoes described with Nubuck pumps, TrotMac canvas, and patent leather pumps in multiple sizes and prices, all on the main or rear floors.

Bathing Shoes Parade Colors and Prices

Bathing shoes offer beauty and service with real protection from shells and rocks. The 79 cent to $1.50 high cut styles pair with new bathing suits. low cut options with ankle straps range 50 to 95 cents. Colors include green purple blue black and light blue.

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Loland Vincl Connecticut Wagoner Walter G. Helm East 240 Street Woodlawn N.Y Thomas A. Price Nevada, Mo Jewell Reid LaGrange Texas Bernard C.wolcott Seminary Avenue N. Y Charles J. Jerould New Haven Road Democrats of Hist Fairchild’s G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc Main St Arcade Corner Idgeport, Co Friday Sae Navy Copenhagen Xhoth Crosby Nubuck Panama THE Howland Dry Goods Company
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