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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1918
Page
7
A fragmentary line suggests a discussion where children inform parents about retail matters. The tone hints at domestic life and social expectations, with a nod to a princess figure and a mother’s cooking on a Beau Night. The text is incomplete and many specifics are unclear.
A man struggles with drinking, managing to take a single drink but cannot finish twenty more without help, as others refrain from hinting. The pattern suggests a reliance on external cues and support to complete consuming drinks.
Gustave Johnson, owner of over 400 Stratford lots, must pay Harkis Nalbrandi 1046.40 after a judge ruled a deed would be given for two Stratford lots, despite Johnson claiming an oral clause restricting sale. Judge Booth also awarded Elizabeth Rehill 600 in a separate suit over promised payment, and Charles Stout won replevin to recover a Ford runabout from George T. Jones.
A newspaper industry committee urged Bernard Baruch to extend wartime newsprint controls until February 2. The War Industries Board was considering the recommendation to keep the regulations in force to allow the industry to adjust to the war peace transition. Baruch would announce his decision later.
Arthur Lee of Bridgeport High School resigns effective December 6 to join Coulter Company of Springfield Mass as an administrator. He retains his city residence, offered the business opportunity after 28 months at the high school following arrival from Providence in 1917. Board action to approve or reject the resignation is to be considered at the December meeting.
Edward H Ownalthy a Stamford resident faces contempt proceedings in Superior Court for allegedly failing to pay 3300 back alimony to Florence G O Flyn. The case, assigned to Judge Haines, notes his claimed 15000 annual income and a 100 weekly alimony order during divorce proceedings. O Flyn and Mrs O Flyn, maiden name Morence Anand, exchange cruelty and abduction accusations amid New York Beaux Arts cafe incident details.
A committee representing the Union to act for 2000 conks waitresses and store room girls on strike for weeks at nine big New York hotels after an all night conference. Otto Wagner secretary treasurer said the general strike may not be declared.
D. N. Clark of Huntington was awarded victory yesterday in suits brought by Clif ford Lombara of New Britain and L. Tredennielke Co. of Meriden. Superior Court Judge Haines ruled Clark not negligent after a Shelton collision in April. Lombara claimed $1,000 in damages while the Tredenniek car was said to be damaged $628.70 and Beth sought treble damages under a vaaad rule.
Federal authorities sought police help to stamp out an alleged fraud in the sale of army shoes claimed to be made under Army inspection. In many cases the shoes bore fraudulent stamps, according to representatives of the Department of Justice.
A page continues listing individuals reported killed in action, including Jesse M. Tanner, Pelwin A. Thompson, Olla Waiters, Maternus Thompson, Austin TX, Edmond OK, Vaughn Albany, Herbert Wade, Cranfield OK, Simon Wish, Rochester NY, William Apke Brooklyn, Morris Brooklyn, and Franeig Watson Brooklyn, among others, spanning multiple cities and states.
Dr James Sullivan lauds Shaw's public endorsement of Nuxated Iron as a tonic for tired nervous people. He cites cases from Bellevue Hospital and the Weatchester County Hospital, urging physicians to consider the preparation's therapeutic value and its use in hospitals nationwide.
Public sewers laid on the north side of Barnun Ave and on Otis Sachs Hollister and Seymour streets require house connection permits. No drain may be constructed or used without a permit from the Board of Sewer Commissioners. Violators face a $7 construction fine and $5 per day for continued use after notice. Typed by Paul Moodill, Secretary.
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