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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
3
A sharp reflection on a strikingly pretty girl who underestimates her own appeal, with the narrator noting that her beauty surpasses her own self view yet not as much as she thinks. The remark blends wit with social observation, hinting at vanity and perception.
A remark on the resilience of women under sun and heat hints at social expectations about dress. The statement suggests that appearances and choices reflect courage, challenging the idea that women lack resolve when enduring summer conditions.
Ready cooked meats save time in warm weather and suit picnics. Buy several kinds for variety and insist on Adolf Gobel's Cooked Meats. Options include Corned Beef Cooked Ham Slicing Bologna and Liver Sausage. Made from selected meats, well seasoned and cooked, sold under first-class conditions. Look for the Circular Quality First sign.
Hartford June 12 The national government defines the work or fight policy for draft age men idle or in non productive jobs. Registrants have until July 1 to choose and act, with productive work preferred or military service. Citizens are urged to report non productive employment to local boards.
Corine Gaudreault of Rochon P Q describes long lasting indigestion and constipation relieved by Fruit-a-tives tablets. She urges others with digestive or rheumatic pain to try Fruit-a-tives, noting price and availability from Fruit-atives Limited in Ogdensburg NY.
Society women wash their own tiatr to achieve hair beauty safely. They prefer shampoos made for cleansing and cite a home Canthrex mixture as cost effective, dissolving oil and dirt in hot water to produce a fluffy look with added luster and softness.
Boston June 12 Colonel W E Thompson acting commander of troops in Halifax conferred with officers of the Israeli and Canadian recruiting mission about a campaign to raise several thousand volunteers for military camps in Nova Scotia. The drive will begin in New England and precede an announced draft agreement between the United States Great Britain and Canada enabling the drafting of British subjects 18 to 40 in this country. The mission also aims to fill depot battalions in New Brunswick with Canadians from New England as many New Brunswick troops have joined overseas commands.
Navy recruiting officer at 62 Cannon Street clarified that 21 year olds who were not classified and not in the current quota may obtain certificates from their local boards to enlist in the navy, following bureau of navigation notice.
Washington June 12 The Ways and Means Committee on the tax bill shows a focus on fixing inequities in the present measure. It acknowledges injustices toward corporations over invested capital rules and targets small concerns where earnings stem mainly from individual effort.
In a Monday night Board of Education meeting Superintendent Slinson blamed a senior staffer for issues while challenger I. B. Challenser argued the students are running the school, claiming discipline this year is better than ever.
MATTER notes that Terman Lewinyan of 8 Seymour Street leaves Saturday for Vancouver to work in spruce production for the United States government. Also mentions a school investigation led by Superintendent Slayson into alleged misconduct at the high school auditorium. In Boston sugar limits news, buyers face two pounds per person daily and three pounds monthly, with broader social commentary and old ads on remedies for women.
A telegram from William G. McAdoo confirms a permit to ship Bridgeport’s pumping engine from St Louis despite the west embargo. The Robinson Pump Co says the engine is ready. third engine for Bridgeport, with one at No. 6 house and another reportedly en route from Oil City, Pa. Arrival date uncertain as a fourth engine is also planned from St Louis.
Supervisor of repairs BR. E. Donnelly stated yesterday that he can use 20 men on the work oiling and repairing the roads of the county and that there is no need of anyone being a work slacker now.
A representative from the Dr William M Scholl Co exhibits during shoe section hours at the Fairfield Avenue Entrance offering foot analysis and advice to overcome common foot faults with specialized devices and guidance.
All along the line the flag will wave for freedom and democracy as a storm of opinion rises this year. Flags of wool hunting sizes from 3x feet priced $4.50 to $29. Fast color cotton bunting flags sewn in sizes 4x6 to 8x12 feet priced $3.50 to $56. Third floor.
Heavy canvas and khaki hammocks priced from 8.50 to 29 with tubular stands at 5. Corkoline 6x9 rugs in Japanese bedj styles and small patterns in green grey blue and rose. Inlaid linoleum tile designs and hardwood at 1.29 per sq yd. Extra heavy Axminster rugs, floral and oriental patterns 29x54 inches. Printed linoleum with burlap back and varied figures. Third floor.
Readable listing of oyster and butcher knives salad spoons garnishing knives and various scoops and openers. Prices shown in old ad style range from a few cents to a few dimes, with items like potato scrapers and bread knives included.
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