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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1918

Page

3

Five Connecticut Men Included in Day's Casualties

A Dublin dispatch lists American casualties from World War I with names across ranks and states. The compiled list includes Connecticut men from Hartford and New Haven areas among those killed, wounded, and missing, reflecting the war’s broad human cost.

Connecticut

Chamber of Commerce men return from Rochester visit

President Branford DD, Pierce Jr. Walksor 3B Lashar FF J Kingsbury and George Gove have been visiting the Rochester Chamber of Commerce. They will arrive this morning and report on their visit at Friday noon directors meeting at the Stratfield tomorrow.

Chamber OF Commerce Rochester Branford DD Pierce, Jr. Walksor Lashar FF. J. Kingsbury George Gove The Stratfield

Retail Merchants Meet At Chamber Meeting

A meeting of the Retail Merchants' committee of the Chamber of Commerce is scheduled for this afternoon at 4 30 in the directors' rooms of the chamber.

Retail Merchants The Chamber of Commerce Chamber

Madco Advances Funds for Rock Island Dividends

Directors of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway announced in New York on June 26 that, pending settlement with the government over the rental question, Director Gennaro McAdoo would advance funds to pay dividends on the six and seven percent preferred stocks and for other purposes. The regular semiannual disbursements on these stocks were declared.

York Chicago Rock Ishgned Pacific Bai Byway Company Gionermi McAdoo

Connecticut Farmers Increase Acreage for Food Production

Connecticut farmers in four counties expanded production this season by 26 371 acres. A census of 12 402 farms, conducted by State Librarian George Goddard and the State Council of Defense with the Department of Agriculture, covers crops, livestock, equipment, and labor needs across Hartford Litchfield New Haven and Tolland counties.

Hartford Connecticut George & Goddard Airfield Litchfield New Haven Tolland Nave Goddard State Council of Defense Department of Agriculture At Washington I. G. Davis

Pennsylvania Declares Dividend for West Lines

Directors of the Pennsylvania company, which controls the lines west of Pittsburgh, declared a 3 percent dividend. It is the first payment ordered this year, with prior years noting 4 and 3 percent disbursements in 1917.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Company Pennsylvania Railroad Pittsburgh

Crossed Wires Start Jitney Fire on Fairfield Ave

A jitney owned by John Cumiey berane suffered an electrical fire after wires crossed causing two short circuits near Fairfield Avenue and Water Street yesterday afternoon. A still alarm went to Chemical No. 1, and damage is about $8, limited to wiring on the vehicle.

John Cumiey Berane Wairfield Avenue Water Street Chemical No. 1 Bokand

Idler Gets Position Fine Is Suspended

John Czako of 74 Flanson Avenue was arraigned in City Court before Judge Wilder on an idler charge. His $160 fine was suspended after he said he had a position and could start work immediately, and he was released to the probation officer.

John Czako Flanson Avenue Wilder Czako Jis

Wentner Bait and Underwear Line Promises Comfort

Advertisement highlights new light underwear for summer including shadowproof petticoats in white pique, durable yet delicate finishes, and elastic waistbands. Prices range from $1 to $2.50 with full figure sizes. Also features camisoles, lace trims, and cool slipover nightgowns, plus white canvas sports boots and oxfords with rubber soles and kid skin trim.

Jace

Summer Comforts for Hot Months at Main Floor Sale

Readable catalog items include Leonard brand cleanable refrigerators with porcelain liners priced 22.50 to 55 and holding 60 to 150 pounds of ice. Leonard bluegray porcelain lined chamba refrigerators 22.50 to 50, and 401 150 pounds ice units at 22.50 to 50. Also white enamel lined good staunch refrigerators 22.50 to 27.50. Sports boots white canvas $3.50, and galvanized silent rubber sole boots. Coaster brake bikes at 30 dollars. Strong screen doors, window screens metal frames, wood frame extensions 12 by 83 inches to 30 by 45 inches. Wire netting and screen parts 10 to 15 cents per foot. Prices reflect summer inventory in a Main floor sale setting.

Leonard Blugray

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