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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1918

Page

2

Jewish Welfare League to Hold Meeting Tonight

Bridgeport Jewish Welfare and Activities League plans a meeting tonight at Attorney Henry Greenstein’s rooms to draft for the combined delegate meeting Sunday at Y M C A and Y W W A rooms. Klein will preside as officers discuss constitutions and bylaws. city delegates will attend the Sunday gathering amid talks on league aims and scope.

Bridgeport Jewish Welfare and Activities League Henry Greenstein First Bridgeport National Bank Y. Mo Y. W. WW F. Klein 1Welfare Board 3Welfare Board Jac B. Klein Lawrence Finkelstone Ida Ruth Warner Joseph Zeicler

Evans named county court staff dean after 30 years

BEAN or COTRIN Carlos W. Evans, law chart and court messenger, is now dean of the staff of employes in the county court house and in September will have rounded out 30 years of continuous service. Since becoming librarian the law library has grown from 200 to 15,000 books and during his time three clerks have passed away, Samuel B. Sumner, W. GE. Shelton and Williane T. Heavilaind.

Spring Health Tonic with Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Peptiron

The ad promotes Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Peptiron as a spring medicine combo for quick relief of ailments common in the season. It highlights iron’s tonic value, blood purification, and nerve strength, urging use for cleansing and up-building effects. Hood’s Pills are recommended if a cathartic is needed.

Hood

Kaiser Wires Congratulations to East Prussia

Amsterdam reports a March telegram from East Prussia praising its role in the war and citing Kant as a moral beacon. Emperor William replies that a long road to general peace lies ahead but a good start has been made and unity will bring about lasting peace.

Amsterdam Det Murperar William Berlin Prussia Konigsberg Ater Poole Ater Poole.” (Me Great Philosopher of Konigsbergy Willian Immanuel Kant

Britain Curbs American Cotton Use in Mills

London reports the Manchester cotton control will enforce March 13 curbs on American cotton. No more than 50 percent of machinery may run without a license, with licenses for government work and for loans on coarser American counts. The plan already puts about 60,000 workers out weekly, rising to 80,000 with the new cut.

London Manchester Cotton Control

England Oversubscribes War Loan Campaign in London

London officials report the city oversubscribed the 100 million pound war bond sale as part of a national drive. Chancellor Andrew Bonar Law telegrammed congratulations to the lord mayor, noting substantial early returns to show the public's determination to fund the war aims.

London Andrew Bonar Law

Financial Circles Confidence With War Bond Outlook

In a bullish mood Wall Street notes rising confidence as securities markets reflect expected gains from wartime effort. The piece outlines anticipated spring campaigns, lending to liberal spending on Liberty bonds and a shift to belligerent financing, with details on bond issues, rates, and the broader impact on equities and banking.

New York Wilh Pean

Ships cut in two for Atlantic voyage reforms

Cleveland on March 10 reports United States Shipping Board will take over hull freight steamers for Atlantic delivery by May 16. Twenty one lakes steamers have been sent overseas. six were too long to pass through the locks and were cut in two for rejoining in dry docks. The two halves are separated, towed, and rejoined at Canadian ports after repairs.

Cleveland United States Shipping Board Atlantic Welland Canal United States Othe Lakes Ocean Weland Canal Canadian Port

Dinner of Black Rock Club Draws About 200 Guests

The Black Rock Shore and County club held its usual Saturday dinner for about 200 members and guests. Speidel's orchestra provided dance music and the turkey dinner was praised. The event featured daffodils and carnations in the ballroom.

Black Rock Shore Counteychi Duce Speidel Senate Raalroads Varios Industries Aee Phere Berh Gudaranteg Elean Dia Reportou Ostoeh Ibd Hloappeis Reisonahta Lasix

Milford Patriotic Fair to Open This Week with Talks

Milford plans a patriotic fair Thursday and Friday with lectures by New Haven barn bureau demonstrators, meat and wheat substitutes explained, samples offered, and no admission. The event, led by Mrs George Secor, runs 3 to 8 and 7 30 to 9 each evening, amid broad community participation and prior Dollar Day success.

Milford Millireh Milford Frriends George A. Smith Prospect ‘Verrace West Haven Smith Nellie Wilcox Mead Smith Marguerite Mead Pratt Dnstitute Brooklyn Harold Mead Philadelphia Maven Charles Upsoning Milford Cemetery Harold, Berta William Kowler Council Barn Bureau New Haven George Secor State Council of Defense Ladies’ Aid Society Business Men’s Association Milford Business Men's Association Odd Wellows’ Hall Red Cross Bec Dwar Tibball Bridgeport Turnpike San Antonio Air Division Nl Corps Islington Iiath Texas Devon The Abdornibal Woodmont

Hinman Rules on Corporation Tax Opinion

Attorney General George S Timman holds that dividends received during the year should be included in item three subdivision 1 of the state return and thus in the total net income. He says excess profits tax and 1913 1915 dividends deducted from net income for the federal tax should be likewise deducted from the total net income for the state corporation tax calculation.

United States George S. Timnman

Bicycle Priced At 40 And 47 Ready Now

A compact ad style notice urges riders to use bicycles to stay on time for work, touting Columbia bicycles as the best value. It promotes wheel out, jump on, and depart promptly to avoid late bonuses, stressing reliable delivery of the day's pay. The ad lists Columbia models at 40 and 47 dollars.

Columbia

Lion bicycles at Howland store offer durable ride

Lion bicycles priced at 30 dollars feature twenty two inch frames with dependable coaster brake and roller chain drive. Adjustable handlebars, wide motorcycle pedals, leather saddle with double springs, oil-proof tires, and a sturdy hard wearing build. Fourth floor display.

Lion Howland

Camera as a soldier’s warm friend prompts instant memories

A wartime appeal urges sending home photos to comfort troops. It highlights pocket Kodaks and Brownies available for purchase, with autographic backs and developing services offered next day from a Fourth Floor shop to capture daily scenes for soldiers at camp or trench.

Victrola advertising says renew delight with monthly records

An advertisement touts Victrola monthly new record collections spanning songs violin comedy and opera. It highlights Sousa marches led by the March King and promotes Howland Sealed Records guaranteeing flawless playback. It invites purchase with easy weekly payments and notes Victrola X with ten dollars of records for $1.50 weekly.

Victrola March Uncle Sam

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