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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1918

Page

8

Southport Club Discusses Japan in Current Events Talk

Mrs. William H. Paulding of Fairfield gave an engaging address on Japan at the Southport Current Events club meeting in the Wakeman Memorial building. Tea followed hosted by Mrs. Howard Wake man and others.

Southport William H. Paulding Fairfield Wakeman Memorial Building Dpaulding Japan Howard N. Wakeman Oliver C. Jennings Eliza Pike Charles Everts Elouisa T. Stringer Samuel Charles I. Bulkley Charles Wood Conrad Buckinsham Willian Middlebrook George Hughes Samuel S. Jennings Henry H. Rennell Frederick Bishop Stuart R. Pinkham Mendel Perry Frank Wood Gertrude Whittemore A. M. Marsh George W. Phillips Harbor Road New York City Mr. Phillips James Brown Main Street Amelia Jennings Joseph Thorpe Stratford Charles Hawkins Hulls Farmstoad E. B. Storses Shore Road Scranton William B. Glover Eunice Eee Burr D. A Pequot Trail of Pathfinder Girls Wakeman Memorial Crades of Peanut School Elgar G. Post John Street

No Prospect of Price Reduction on Cigarettes and Cigars

William A Arnold a major local distributor predicts no drop in tobacco prices and expects a 25 percent rise in cigarette costs before spring due to a federal tax hike. He notes taxes rising from 73 to 26 cents per pound, pushing manufacturers to raise distributor prices and, in turn, consumer prices. Cigars also face increases with the end of five cent bargains and likely 15 to 16 cent prices for higher end lines.

William A. Arnold

De Luxe Annie shines as Poli Players thrill Bridgeport crowds

Theatre notes celebrate record Lyric attendance for De Luxe Annie with vociferous applause and announce next week’s Dairy Farm home week country play plus a Thanksgiving matinee and steady pricing. West End features Annette Wellerman in a Willian Fox submarine spectacle and Plaza presents Constance Talmadge with vaudeville and many acts in a three day bill.

Lyric Theatre Poli Bridgeport Dairy Farm West End Annette Iwellerman Willian Fox Miss Keller Dora Seymour Sammy Duncan Kartz Brothers

Christmas Stockings and Soldiers Sold at Dolly House

A fragmented notice reports Christmas stockings and toy soldiers being sold at a local shop. The readable fragments indicate a seasonal sale event with items tied to holiday shopping in a small town.

Censorship Active in Paris Reported Again

Paris on Saturday reports censorship remains in force. The Temps shows four blank spaces filling about half a column and explains the censored matter consisted mainly of London press reproductions received in Paris yesterday.

Paris Temps London

Senate panel backs Davis for Britain ambassador post

Washington November 20 1920 confirmation of John W Davis former solicitor general to be American ambassador to Great Britain recommended today by the Senate foreign relations committee. New music from McTnelly Singing Orchestra visits Quiltys Colonial ballroom Fairfield avenue next Monday evening promising a long evening of dancing and popular prices.

Quilty Fairfield Avenue Prof McInnelly Murray School of Dancing Quilty Tag McEnelly Davis Washington John W. Davis Great Britain Senate” Foreign Relations Committee Ance x MceTnelly Singing Orchestra

Milford Raises 11 570 for United War Work

Milford completed its United War Fund drive with total subscriptions of 11 370 and the town over the top by 570 dollars. The local committee expressed satisfaction with the successful campaign and noted the community’s sizable support during the wartime effort.

Milford United War Work United War Fund

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