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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1918

Page

9

Infield Club Plans Religious Tone Play

The Infield Club will stage a play with a religious tone tonight at Hartford church. Key speakers include Miss Carrols and Rev. Guariotie with Whittaker of New York and George Fairfield, while Red Cross efforts and clothing drives proceed for soldiers. A large audience is expected, with activities continuing through April 1.

Infield Club Finicta Marcie Cspecinit Dane Carrols Ineford Prins Yy Hartford Thouii de Guariotie Tin Bartferd Whittaker New York Prin Beatield Voss Fairfield William B. Glover Africa Wily Paulding Ayer Gould

Stratford Board Opens Bids for Sewer System

Stratford officials opened bids for sewer system work, weighing bids and evaluating contractor qualifications. The board discussed project scope, potential costs, and next steps, with staff presenting feasibility details and timelines for final award decisions.

Stratford Board

Fairfield Baker Shop Closed Without License

Fairfield bakery shop shut by state administrator for operating without a Food Administration license. Walker Wheeler of Lindbergh sanctioned closure. shop remains closed until ordered by the state administrator. All Bridgeport bakeries reportedly out of compliance. crackdown aids enforcement of food regulations.

Fairfield Baker Fariher Joseph Nefant Feder Adiinistrator Wiivebild Wheeler Lindherort Aly Wheeler Robert AL Scoville Moon Moon Acuinistrator For Connteetent. the Strop Sanl Bridgeport Bakeries Diewnse Ale Wheeler Lases Santas

Report Two Autos Stolen in This City

Police report two autos stolen in the city last night. Joseph Tides of Mairfield reported his seven passenger Foxstear stolen from Ilbent Street. Another resident, Joseph Szilagi of 318 Tine Street, said his seven passenger Oakland Tours was taken at Lehmann's Shere House. Authorities issued alerts for stolen vehicles and urged vigilance across the Hold War area.

Cio Joseph Tides Mairfield Brady Taker Foxstear Ilbent Street Joseph Szilagi Tine Street Oiklind Tours Eny Lehmann Shere House

Fight continues for five-cent fare in city

The Hartford Public Utilities Commission weighs Bridgeport and Hartford fare cases. Debate centers on five-cent transit fare and its effect on revenue, service levels, and public need. A city transfer plan and trolley study are part of the ongoing consideration as commissioners seek a fair rate.

Hahie Cilitins Commission Ividthyu- Fa Hertford Avans Araninenk Arsument Bridgeport TVG Boston Awe Bilao Hiseyrojeck Hash Conwesteak Prins cHinol Juastuaich Dratic Commission Quan Gard Colpey Thistot Trafic Commission

Fraternal Night Celebration Honors Veterans and Members

Fraternal lodge plans a Veterans Day style celebration with Navy Night and a public ceremony at St. James Lodge. The event honors members, parades and floral tributes, with bands, banners, and local veterans groups in attendance. A parade and toil of flags are noted as part of the community observance.

St. James Lodge St. Odiadis Fodae Eeriy Ivy Giirwys Wiig

Lamp Sets Fire to Chicken Coop and Lass $75

Damaged OCR text shows a disrupted note describing a lamp fire damaging a chicken coop and a 75 dollar loss. Names, places, and full context are unclear in the fragment, but the core event is a lamp causing a coop fire and a monetary impact.

Obituary notices and funeral notices sequence

A collection of obituary items notes deaths and funeral arrangements for many individuals. Details include names such as Gertrude, Carrie Ayes, Daniel Gevoniwell, and others, with service times, church names, and cemetery locations across multiple communities.

Petrei Party: Oe are anal Ss ae veda to enter ye battle.

English reserves already on the way and a cryptic note hints at a forthcoming clash. The fragmentary text references repartition and entry into battle with unclear details. Strong entities and concrete facts are sparse due to damaged OCR.

Petrei Party

Obscure obituary outlines long struggle with finances

A fragmented obituary notes Allen enemy Bian and a man of Oak County faced pressure from a local council via a careworn mechanism. It mentions enrollment in a mechanic ratine class, tuition disputes, and a public notice of private interment at St Michael's chapel after a church service.

Allen Bian Fuether Deerryoli Mechanicat ‘Ratiine Youngs Alow Dart Cieralit Wilitea T Malaai Willittat Ruantford

Fragmented account of a political and social event

A distorted clipping mentions Democratic figures, campaign context, and a wedding scene. It references voters, elections, and legislative items alongside a personal note about a couple from the city. The text blends political discussion with familial details and local figures, creating a chaotic but identifiable record.

Relief Offered for Weeping Eczema in Advertising Claim

An old advertisement claims a remedy for severe eczema with dramatic language. It touts a product priced at $2.50 and a larger size for 60 cents, asserting quick, complete cure and urging readers to purchase. The text is garbled but centers on a topical treatment marketed to soothe inflamed skin.

Gas pricing war shocks households and officials

Officials warn gas price hikes will hit consumers hard as higher rates are imposed to fund shortages. The conference discusses recreation and consumer relief while households brace for rising costs amid ongoing supply constraints and policy changes. George Warner reports on treasurer remarks and a plea for distribution fairness.

Con Feeder George Ya Warner Treaasurer

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