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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1918
Page
4
The Housing Company plans to build and sell or rent a thousand houses in Ridgeport, with proceeds funding further construction. Some homes may be sold by government action, and HINA will authorize select sales. By winter, about 5,000 people are expected to be accommodated.
Historic ad lists deep discounts on straw hats and tailored hats from 50 cents to 81 dollars, plus mesh veils, waists, petticoats, summer furs, flower sprays, capes, and coats. Numerous items show former prices cut in half or more, with ranges highlighted for swift shopper decisions.
Among the many prominent speakers at the Tuay men’s Missionary Movement convention to convene tomorrow will be W. E. Doughty executive chairman of the Methodist Missionary Centenary drive for 50 million dollars. The show recently edited the fifty issue for 200000 copies. At the close of the convention Doughty will leave for a world tour.
In Norwalk a saloon keeper, Quinta Bardine, was found guilty of selling liquor on Sunday. Judge Walsh fined Bardine $110 plus $75 costs, totaling a flat $185, with appeal noted as the case adjourned. State Patrolman Wines testified to observed Sunday activity at Bardine's establishment on March 46.
Judge Warner granted two of three divorce decrees yesterday afternoon in Superior Court. Oliver A. Donovan won separation from Hartford wife William Z. Donovan, dated from their 1913 marriage amid Donovan desertion in 1914. Annie Purgeash, once Annie Purgeash, separated from Michael Ash after desertion in September 1911. marriage occurred in 1910. Frederick Jotman secured divorce from Hattie Bottman, amid allegations of infidelity with Tohu Dae Ys Horman. Hattie’s maiden name was Simmers, married in 1903.
Government appeals to the Third District appellate board are few, officials report. They will review recent marriage cases to weed out those who avoided service. The board expects many appeals after 21 year olds register next month, likely requiring them to go.
Bridgeport families may secure a full coal supply for winter if ad hoc requirements are filed with the United States Fuel Administration board in time. T. J. Pardy, chairman, says April deliveries met expectations but future months look hopeful, with economies urged and hoarding pressures cautioned. Requisitions may be reviewed, and towing rates are not the primary coal cost factor for households.
Alexander Munro of Boc. reports long rheumatism relief after using Pruit-a ve Fruit Liver Tablets. He was bedridden, then improved gradually, able to walk two miles and perform light chores. The ad states a box costs sixpence and five are trial, with orders via Rolatives Limited Ogdensburg New York.
An advertisement touts Gold Metal Ifyarleny or similar capsules as a cure for kidney and bladder pain. It asserts rapid relief, mentions Hollins laboratory preparation, and urges purchase in various box sizes with the claim of proving the remedy through tests. The copy emphasizes fatigue relief and general health benefits.
WASITTINGTON May 10 A one month course of military training will be given by the war department this summer to 6 500 college students from 120 institutions. Camps run June 8 to July 3 at Plattsburg Fort Sheridan and the Presidio. Students will be selected from college ROTC units and will not receive commissions at graduation. The aim is to train a pool for future military needs. Also notes: organization of the A S S S RE Land Company Inc of Bridgeport certified. officers include Kent Temil B Abott Abe Steinberg Isadore Rudoff. Palace Billiard and Realty in Bridgeport recorded with Mortimer Blygat Try vice president Arthur JR O Keefe secretary treasurer Shorrig Terman.
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