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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1918
Page
11
An ad in The Telegram for a New England Ice Cream Company chauffeur sparked an overwhelming response. Applicants flooded the column, prompting the company to ask Telegram to discontinue the listing to prevent street blockage.
NEW YORK April 30 The German governor of Belgium decreed the seizure of all bells weighing over 20 pounds and organ pipes to be melted for gun manufacture. Senator Lafontaine said German troops are amassing for repeated attacks on Belgian soldiers and that preserving morale is crucial against a numerically superior force.
A discussion on hypnotics outlines sleep inducing drugs and their risks. It notes older agents like alcohol opium hyoscyamus and hops and praises modern synthetic and coal tar derivatives while warning of abuse and availability issues.
Washington reports the railroad administration awarded a historic contract for 1025 passenger and freight locomotives to American Locomotive and Baldwin Locomotive works. The $60 million deal covers standard new types with identifiers TOS. American to build 650 engines, Baldwin most at Philadelphia plant, sharing production and profit splits among railroads.
The Southport club holds a masquerade dance at the hall to raise funds for the Red Cross. A prize committee led by James H. Brown awards best costumes while members perform and guests include Mrs Agnes Clare and Miss May Teulkerey.
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