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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1918
Page
3
Draft Board No 2 yesterday raised 31 men to Class 1-A by reclassifying those who married since May 18 1917 and delaying to appear. Forty seven total gains come from 68 cases considered with 21 remaining in deferment for childbirth or pregnancy. The article notes prompt questionnaire returns from June 6 registrants and previews next week’s classifications.
A World War I era letter dated May 27 from Corporal David McCollins, formerly of Walnut Beach, now with Company 102nd Infantry, describes near zero hour as American troops prepare for the Belleau Wood offensive. The missive, sent to Archibald McCollum of 26 Maple Avenue, notes no later ward date but implies forthcoming action as American forces advance into Alsace Lorraine and German territory.
A wartime letter from France dated May 27, 1918, describes a corporal’s thoughts as he nears No Man’s Land. He hopes for a safe summer at the beach, mentions gas shells and housewreckers, and notes delayed mail. The missive also names fellow soldiers and relatives back home while detailing frontline tension and the American resolve.
Mrs O Neil filed for divorce from Michael J Neil in Superior court claiming desertion after 1907 when he left for a “chimbake.” The couple, married December 26, 1907, had many disputes. O Neil later withdrew and Mrs O Neil’s cross complaint led to a decree granting her divorce on desertion grounds.
A retailer promotes Keep Clean hair brushes with wooden backs and aluminum faces for high hygiene, listing diverse wood tones and bristle qualities. Also offered are nailscrubs mirrors vanity items Pyralin ivory fittings and numerous dressing accessories with prices, inviting customers to customize a set of manicure and toilette pieces from the center aisle display.
Dainty white organdy fan from France pleases graduates with pink and blue tints or shimmering spangles. Priced from $1.50 to $3.50, it sits in the left aisle front.
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