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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1918
Page
5
New Haven March 6 Robert Broadstone aged 53 died of accidental gas poisoning after workmen shut off and then turned on the gas jet in a bedroom. He was in bed when he inhaled the lingering gas, according to the coroner's report.
Chicago obituary notes publisher George Sutherland of the Western British American and the Canadian American died after an operation five weeks earlier. He led prominent immigrant and transatlantic newspaper efforts in the Western British American and the Canadian American publications.
Ansonia on March 6 Joseph Anderson an 18 year old delivery clerk at a local meat market told police on the night of Feb 28 he was held up by two highwaymen in a automobile and robbed of 50. He was charged in city court with embezzlement and held for the superior court. Anderson admitted he framed the holdup tale to obtain money.
New Haven on March 6 reports the end of the second day of the local Red Cross drive with $120,553 raised toward the $200,000 goal. The campaign continues to seek larger community support.
Fairfield March 6 Special Trev Frank Child, chairman of the Fairfield chapter of the American Red Cross, appeals for more workers at once. Headquarters on Charel Street welcomed by Miss C. O. Rindquist, nurse in charge. Surgical dressings, refuge garments, and sewing are in demand. shipments from February 18 to March 4 include absorbent pads, dressings, pajamas, bath robes, blankets, hospital shirts, operating coverings, hot water bottle covers, bedspreads, hand towels, and comfort pillows.
Weston dated March 6 reports Norfield Orange social dance Tuesday with a semi monthly meeting set for Friday March 8. Mrs Bennett to host 25 Norfield Thimble club members March 7. Red Cross East Side group holds weekly meeting. Town residents travel and visit relatives in Cannondale Brookview Sanfordtown and Valley Forge with illnesses grippe and grip noted among residents and guests.
The ad lists Aubry Sisters Violet Lilac Ideal Rose perfumes at 39c 73c and 79c. Colgate Honeysuckle Hellotrope perfumes 79c. Lundborg Rose Lily of the Valley and Pixie perfumes at $1.10. Aubry Sisters Lilac Rose Violet at 81.49 and Lundberg Swiss Lilac at $1,735 and Colgate Florient Splendor at $2.60.
A fragmented listing shows various toilet waters and colognes priced from 32 to 64 cents. Brands include Colgate Eclat, Splendor, Radilent Rose, Aubry Sisters Lilac Rose Violet, Klinkers Tottet Water, Hudnut Rose Water, Mullen’s Lilac Tollet Water, and Caswell Massey Cologne Water with multiple price notations.
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