Polish Nobles in Party to Appear Here on Sunday
The Polish Military Mission now in Washington will attend a Bridgeport war rally at the armory Sunday at 2 PM to boost Polish army recruitment in France. Guests include Lt Prince Poniatowski and Maj Kozlowski with Captains Wasnar, Grodaki, and Lt Scaniawek, following St Michael's church services.
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Washington
Bridgeport
France
Isridgeport
Prince Poniatowski
Poland
Kozlowski
Wasnar Ard Grodaki
Scaniawek Xlowski
Tells Long Tale of Chicken Chase
The case recalls Louis Delarari of the North End who chased a chicken and was sued for 5000 by neighbor Yinth Miller. Miller claims Delarari kicked her and caused injuries while attempting to pass, though a witness said he only tried to get past her to rescue his fowl. The hearing before Judge Kellogs and a superior court jury continues today after long testimony.
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Kellogs
Superior Court
Louis Delarari
North End
Yinth Miller
Delarari
Delarah
Housewife urged to stock coal early for war effort
The United Fuel Administration asks American housewives to buy and store coal in summer to support wartime needs. Early coal purchases ease railroad shipments, keep fuel for industries and winter use steady, and save households about thirty cents per ton. This campaign follows knitting, bread making, savings stamps, and Liberty Bonds.
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United Fuel Administration
Beniett
Europe
Pherd
Jovat Coul
Tre
Bourph
RAM-DOM REELS DIETING
A humorous piece on dieting describes it as a painful operation that tames a rebellious appetite. It jokes about appetite, meals, and the behavior of dieters, noting how some skip meals or avoid tasty foods while others endure drastic regimens to shed weight.
America Making Toys In A New Domestic Industry
American toy production expands rapidly with domestic dye-stuff manufacturing enhancing durability and ingenuity. Trade officials note toys now teach useful arts, aiding patriotic industry as wartime trade restrictions loosen export dependence on traditional German sources.
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America
Germany
Hurapr
Prins Punishigeni
Ivoy Yorknes
Everything Short The Newsroom Sign Inspires Brevity
A newspaper sign reading Everything Short prompts readers to value concise statements. The piece argues brevity saves space and time, citing Gettysburg Address and Sermon on the Mount as examples. It urges writers to say what matters and move on.
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Hvinry
Tincoln
Jesus
Vest
J. B. Morgan
New Cold Remedy Vick's VapoltuH Gains Local Interest
Druggists advertise Vick's VapoltuH as a 30 day trial cold remedy in three sizes 25c 50c and $1.00. Mothers especially show interest as Vapokkub promises relief from croup coughs sore throat and bronchitis by fuming chest and throat and Vaporkub also relieves nasal and chest congestion with inhaled vapors. Aimed at external use with simple application, the ad touts quick relief without strong internal medicines.
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Vick
Tocal
Food Officials Plan Summer Sugar Supply Controls
Haut Pori May 1 The Food Administration moves to curb sugar hoarding with a new certificate system. Merchants must print blank certificates for canners and purchasers to buy beyond five pounds. With valid certificates, buyers may obtain more than five pounds but not over 2½ pounds per single or multiple purchases. Violations risk losing selling permissions. Purchases must be logged with date purchaser name and amount.
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Haut Pori
Food Administration
Connenticut
Bonafia
Sugar Certificates Mailing to Federal Food Division
Sugar purchased and at the end of the week to mail the signed certificates to the Sugar Division, Federal Food Administration, at Pearl Street, Hartford. The only authorized form of certificate is as follows: we are AGLB the United.
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Sugal Division
Federal Food Administration
Pearl Street
Hartford
Thoroughly Reliable Kidney Medicine Claim
A Dover New Hampshire druggist, Warry G Davis, testifies after thirteen years in business that Dr Kilmer Swamp Root is a thoroughly reliable kidney remedy. He asserts it provides perfect satisfaction, has never received complaints, and is recommended to customers. Dated June 12 1916.
Kilmer’s Swamp Root advertisement copy
An old style ad from Kilmer & Co promoting Swamp Root for kidneys and bladder. It offers a sample bottle for ten cents and a booklet of information, with confirmation that the product convinces users. The notice cites Bridgeport Daily Telegram and Post as reference media and notes bottles are sold at drug stores.
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Dr Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Statement of sugar purchase request to Food Administration
A brief notice from an individual requesting iron and seven pound of sugar for preserving and canning purposes. The requester commits to return any surplus sugar. Signed with unspecified name and address.
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States
Food Administration
Radenahn
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Coppin Ridge
Covington
Ayal
Howard & Ram
Aristides
Pepper
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Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph
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