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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
4
Paris reports confidence that Americans will handle U boat operations as naval activity blocks widen from European waters to the Atlantic. Censorship allowed the piece to state submersibles will be received and employed as the navy foresees cross Atlantic use with allied success guiding purposes.
Records show 3 of 193 men aged 21 in the district eligible for naturalization. 153 found aliens unless they provide exemptions. Nationalities listed include Spin, Italy, Sweden, Albania, Austria, Turkey, Germany. six were naturalized, two colored men noted. Farola Sawyer sent to Camp T.2, listed as resident of Elizabethtown, N.Y. for induction. The text ends with a speculative claim about bombing hospitals to “spread light on their darkness.”
American patrols report extraordinarily heavy train movements from the northeast to the west of the German lines northwest of Toul in France. The dispatch notes large railroad movements behind German lines as of June 6.
Ruffled embroidery flouncing for fine cambric fabrics, 27 inches wide. Corset cover in Georgette Crepe with season embroideries, delicate and fine, 18 inches wide. Prices range from 39 cents to 95 cents per yard with special at 1.75 dollars.
A brief note describes Chamoisette gloves suitable for daily use. Available in white with black stitching or white stitching, these gloves appeal to practical dress and comfort in regular wear.
Royal Society offers packages priced from 25c to 1.25 and includes floss for embroidery. A wide range of infant and children items are shown, such as caps dresses bibs rompers corset covers boudoir caps and tea sets. Knitting yarn is 1.00 per skein in navy khaki grey natural or mixed. 4x54 inch scarfs stamped on tan henna in pretty designs with centers to match 5c
Richardson Embroidery Outfits include low top tan embroidery crash and four skeins of Richardson's Grecian floss. Many pretty patterns to choose from. Bibs and aprons centers to select from. Children's rompers in 1 to 2 year sizes. Good quality muslin stamped with simple dainty designs. Prices 79 cents.
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