Italians Confident Allies Will Hold Germans
Italian leaders and newspapers express strong confidence in the French and British armies to check Germany. The embassy in Rome reports broad Italian support for the allies and faith in a future counterattack, with praise for British forces and unity among Italian political groups.
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Washington
Sureme
Italy
Poli Jcal
Rome
Opinon
Ircles
Giornale D'lta
Messagieto
Entente
Corrierea Nella Sera
Judging Age of Fish by Otoliths and Scales
The article explains aging fish through annual growth rings. Scales and otoliths form two rings per year, creating white and black rings. Otolith counts are more reliable for flatfish, while scales may suit cod. Despite species variation, ring patterns stay consistent within a species.
Performers to Help War Stamp Drive Today
General George W. O'Brien plans an open air vaudeville at city hall green noon to show support for the war stamp drive. Professional acts from Bridgeport will entertain as Post Office staff sell drift stamps in the crowd, with a long lineup of entertainers from Sam Sidman’s circus, theater acts, and local vaudeville names. The event aims to be the most elaborate patriotic street show yet, continuing from noon to 6.00 pm with acts from Poli's, the Park Theatre circuit, and Frevier's cabaret among others.
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George W. O'Brien
Bank Street
City Hall Green
Post Office
Bridgeport
Sam Sidman
Circus
Park Theater
Christie McDonald
Pol
Mirley and
Brennan
Ton Moore
Stasia Wilbert
Oli
Ethel Kaufft
Eadie Cerard and Co
Poli
Nu Slaven Theater
Marion TolUett
Tada Theater
Scotty' Brock
Duck Grifiths
Joe Silvers
Fred Newhouse
Pilly Howard
Joly Laird
Hariey Char “Wuk" Kautt
Charles Vaites
John Tiermanson
Car Herman
The
Atlantic Cabaret
Glee Embroner
Billy Conwa
My Mills
Ted Simons
Tay W Wehtoy
Joe Harris
King Grossman
Frevier
Nanvel Sisit
Nat “Wid
Ie “Eniley
Barnard ad“Struthers
Frenk Benson
Ft. Soabaret
Harry Alor
Merty
Pekin New York
George Errs
Lohea
Catholics Back to Farms Move Grows Across States
The Catholic Colonization Society based in Milwaukee reports a sharp rise in farm land applications from segments nationwide. Wisconsin Michigan Montana the Dakotas Colorado Arkansas and Mississippi are noted as strong sources with many applicants seeking lands previously farmed by European born Catholics. The group expects the year to mark the largest rural movement in memory boosting food production as citizens heed government calls to aid the nation’s supply.
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The
Catholic Colonization Society
EL. A
Chienge
Nntifst
Archbishen Messiner
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Michigon
Montana
Dakotas
Colorado
Arkansas
Alississippi
Farns
Famms
Iurope
Toles
Preventing odor from lamps and oil heaters
A household tip notes that strong lamp odor comes from oil fat on lamp exteriors and caps. Wipe oil off carefully, avoid leaving lit lamps for days, and dry wicks soaked in cider vinegar to improve brightness. Do not wring wicks. air dry near a stove to double lighting power and reduce soot on globes and chimneys.
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Oder
Purchasing Agents Elect Bridgeport Men
Forgy of Locomobile was chosen vice president of the Connecticut Association of Purchasing Agents and J Meffernan of American Tool and Blaming was elected to the executive committee at a New Haven meeting. All bonafide purchasing agents are eligible and invited to attend association meetings. Bridgeport’s large industries should be well represented. National branches show five personal and business events gained by member networking.
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I. Forgy
Jing
Connecticut Association of Purchasing Agents
Yo J. Meffernan
American
New Laven
Bridgeport
National Association
Women arrive by raft from Port Jefferson for rescue shopping
Nearly 160 women arrived here yesterday aboard the mer Park from Port Jefferson to do shopping. The captain noted it was hard to gauge their needs, but the scene reflected a mass arrival and delivery effort by the relief voyage.
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Port Jefferson
Lick
French to issue Call to Colors of 1919 Class
Paris reports that the 1919 class will be called to colors soon, with April 15 set as the recruit date by the War Ministry. The Chamber voted against advancing the calling date and debated the policy amid partisan exchanges. A lengthy disarmament paper prompted sarcasm from deputies as the session touched on gender and fashion remarks.
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Paris
Ministry of War
Chain of Deputies
Staflin Durens
Alexandre Bhanesmd
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