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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1918

Page

7

Bomber of Paris Says He Had His Orders

Paris report recounts Captain Schoedter of Munich aboard a Gotha bomber that crashed in the Seine department. He was pulled from burning wreckage by a French soldier and taken to a hospital where he stated he had accomplished his mission. He confirmed Paris mission and replied I had my orders as the general pressed about civilian deaths.

Paris Muarch Schooedter Munich Department of Sein Schoebier

Oversubscribes British Loan by 150 Million

London reports that the British loan appeal subscripts total 138,870,240 pounds after adding post office and saving certificates. Chancellor Andrew Bonar Law announced in the House of Commons that since October war bonds sales reached 670,000,000 pounds, reflecting a strong nationwide response to fund the war effort.

London Marehia Andrew Bonar Law Cluncellor Sunnounerd House of Commons

U S Ambulance Men Win Honor from France

London reports two American ambulance drivers Charles D Kendall of Cambridge Mass and James F Brown of Boston commended by French and American officers for bravery in removing wounded. Kendall continued after being wounded and Brown served 48 hours in a dangerous sector before transfer to American sanitary corps after months with the French army.

London Charles D. ‘Kendall Cambridge Mass James F. Brown Boston Fendall Brown

Seymour Kicks on Poor Water Service

Seymour residents and about 120 people pressed the public utility commission over inadequate water service. First Selectman George A. Devine led the hearing noting pressure as low as 2 to 22 pounds in hydrants and even zero in some areas. Company officials cited pressure ranges from 15 to 40 pounds and an inability to install automatic dampers due to low supply.

Hwartford Seymour Seymour Water Company Public Utility Commission First Blakeslee J. 8 Swan

Register Jewish Workmen for Work in Palestine

A Massachusetts campaign by the Paul Zion association aims to register all Jewish workmen to aid in plans for Palestine. About 200 committees will conduct the census and officials believe an industrial army of 10,000 can be mobilized.

Bien Massachusetts Palestine Paul Zion Association

The Working Man's Dentist Dr J Henry Fagan

Dr J Henry Fagan proclaims the title The Working Man's Dentist for trustworthy value for money. He emphasizes guaranteed dentistry and painless care using the Nap a Minute method, proudly serving as the family dentist for the working man.

Working Man's Friend Keeps Prices Reasonable

A shop advertises fair pricing with emphasis on quality, volume buying, and low margins. The vendor portrays themselves as the Working Man's Friend, offering low prices without sacrificing service. The message stresses affordable goods through strong buying power and steady customer trust.

Shoes for every style in calfskin and gunmetal

Much in Little. Smart new tan calf skin shoes of English style, dandies. Wax calf shoes black English cut cleaver nine dollars? Eight dollars for gunmetal calf laced shoes broad heel six dollars. Black Vici kid Blucher cut easy of fit seven dollars. Good solid gunmetal calf shoes four fifty. Pick for your own special needs and service. Main floor rear.

Attractive linen items with crochet edges and full finishing advice

Pretty centers of stamped linen and scarfs offer crochet edge details. Each piece includes full finishing advice. Laundry bags and bath mats range 25c to 3.50. Guest towels 25c, large towels 39c and 50c. Third floor.

Unionalls Save Clothes Ad Text

See Unionalls save clothes. If a man fusses around this car or empties his own ashes or works in the garden he needs Unionalls. Cover 2 from neck to heel. I keep him clean and give him comfort. Save his clothes from dirt and grease. Tough durable cloth and built so they don't pull apart. Plain blue or Khaki or stripes three fifty, Hickory three fifty. Main floor rear.

Holeproof trousers sparkproof and tearproof at $3.50

Advertisement announces Holeproof trousers priced at $3.50 for men in factories or large workplaces. Describes tearproof and sparkproof features with three gray patterns and a guaranteed quality assertion.

Easter season men and women apparel sale items

Listed are men and women Easter accessories and garments with prices. Feature items include cape gloves at 2.25 to 2.75, embroidered kerchiefs from 10 to 19 cents, white corner designs, gray silk gloves 1.15, new ties 65 cents to 1 dollar, and silk shirts around 4 dollars. Center and right aisle mentions.

Colorful stockings and capes advertised in bold sale

An old advertisement touts stockings in gray tan and vivid colors with names like Tibet silk at 69 and top of aisle silk at 1 to 1.50. It highlights a rainbow of colors, colored gloves in short supply, and various lambskin capes for men women and children priced from 1.50 to 2.50.

Tibet France

Spring Overcoats for Men in Snappy Mixtures

A catalog note praises spring overcoats for men, highlighting warmth, waterproofing, and sharp appearance. It mentions a snappy mix of styles and a price of 15 dollars, urging readers to consider a stylish, practical outer garment for the season.

Rosemary Spring Dresses and Coats For Women

New Spring models in dresses suits and coats feature rose themed fabrics and colors. Prices range from 25.00 to 37.50 with many items in the 30s, offering elegant options for stylish wardrobes.

Bargain writing papers and shoes on sale

The page advertises discounted writing papers including Commonwealth Lawn and Popularity Lawn, with pricing 38c-25c and 50c-39e. It promotes Queenly gray kid shoes at $11, tan laced styles at $9 and $6. Also featured are crochet patterns, Normandy laces, Wal lace sets, and Hall-Borchert dress forms with reduced prices for quick dressmaking and fit.

Crisp new charming collars and bath items sale

Oddly phrased shoppers find new collars in organza Swiss made with lace trim priced 25¢ to 2 dollars. Colgate All Round bath soap is a perfumed cake at 10¢ or 3 for 25¢. Peredixo toothpaste Remove-a-depilatory Styptic pencils and pink manicuring paste priced around 10¢ to 50¢.

Colgate’s

Silk and cotton undergarments and stockings on sale

Spring under family offers a pink silk vest at 1.6 dollars and 1.65 dollars, plus new light weight union suits in tight or loose sizing at 0.85 and 0.59 dollars. Colored lisle stockings in champagne, cord, bronze, navy, and staple colors, and lisle baby stockings in black or white are featured with several price points.

End of Week Notion Sale Offers Hair Nets and Accessories

Last of the notion sale emphasizes savings on hair nets real human hair veils and assorted notions. The ad lists items including colorite hats spools snap fasteners rick rack ribbon shoe laces collar bands darning cotton pins safety pins buttons and more with prices noted in cents. Items are available in left aisle rear display.

Special Spring Suits for Men Arrive in Fresh Styles

New snappy spring styles target young men with quiet fabrics for traditional tastes. Extra value priced at $23.50, offering economical options without sacrificing fit or quality.

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U. S Caliz ON Sprague Pastry Shop J. Henry Fagan Flight Main St Bridgeport. Com Unionalls Hnen Yorke Rosemary Apparel Commonwealth Lawn Wallace Zoe Yard Hall-Borchert Empress The Clark the Howland Dry Goods Company
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