Battle At Fort Terry That Never Happened
An arcane Fort Terry tale recounts a mistaken identity clash between the Eleventh and Second Bridgeport companies. A lantern lit march led to a mock battle by night, confusion over friends and foes, and a humorous end as both sides laughed at the near clash despite bravado and bayonets.
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Fort Terry
Bridgeport
Jerry
New London
Terry
Bert Taylor
Thirty-sixth Company
Stamford
Fourth Bridgeport Company
Prit
Gunk
Taylor
Batilera
Thirty-sixth
Stamford Company
Blevernth
National Guard
Lleventh
Rus
FRUITATIVES Claim Relief After Rheumatism
ALEXANDER MUNRO of Lorne Ontario reports three years bedridden with rheumatism and says fruit liver tablets improved his condition within half a box. He could walk two miles and do light chores. 50c a box six for $2.50 trial 25c. ILRUITATIVES Limited Ogdensburg NY.
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R. R. No
Lorne
Ont
Alexander Munro
Atvall
Ilruitatives Limited
Ogdensburgiy N
Feel Fine Take Cascarets Liver Cleanse Ad
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets as a safe laxative for all ages. It claims bile and bowel toxins cause headaches and sour stomach, promising a gentle cleanse that leaves a clear head and fresh tongue upon waking. Mothers urged to give Cascarets to sick children, noting no gripe or sickness.
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Satore
Tory
Kaiser's Son to Sit on Finnish Throne
London reports that Prince Oscar, fifth son of the German emperor, is chosen to be king of Finland. The filing notes a marriage to Countess Ina and traces his wartime service including Verdun and a near capture in Poland.
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London
Oscar
Finland
Afton Tigningen
Stockholm
Princescar
Tlohensollern
Waili
Verdun
Poland
Business Men to Attend Vespers at United Church
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce accepts invitation from United Church Men's club to 5 oclock vesper service tomorrow afternoon. Pastor Dr William Forace Day will speak on Bridgeport and community cooperation. The event highlights local institutions and the chamber’s role as a service to Bridgeport. A special musical program and new church hymns are planned.
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United Church
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
The
Willam Fforace Day
Bridgeport
Christian Church
New Jerusalem
New Bridgeport
Chamber of Commerce
North
South
Church Hytnals
Webster
Ayill
George L. Warren
Chi
Jena
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Europe
Exquisite handwork on filmy summer blouses and leather goods
On the third floor white tailored skirts showcase hand stitched seams and filet lace insertions in batiste and voile. Second floor highlights new leather bags in suede and patent leather with satin linings and Cordova leather items. Main floor features lace demand with Filet Laces and Valenciennes designs for collars and garments, plus Organdie Edgings in colored embroidery.
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Batiste
Voile
Spring Footwear Styles for Tailored Suits
Footwear ranges include pumps in patent kid dull earf and gray suede from 6.50 to 7.50 per pair with plain toes. Boots in black kid patent kid and plain colored tops from 4.50 to 12.04, plus oxfords in patent kid with turned soles and novelty leathers across 4.50 to 12.04.
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Patent Kid
Dull Earf
Gray
Glass Rolling Pins For Dough And Bottle Use
Glass rolling pins with polished handles described as sanitary and nonstick for dough. Mentions a neat device for removing ore from milk bottles arranged to go only with cream. Basement.
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Davey Bros
Jele
Buchinghamy
Ris
A. Cripple
MR. Alexander Munro
Kaiser
Che
Cordova
Valenciennes
Normandy
Cluny
Sat
Poitiers
State Street
Federal Reserve System
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