Bargemen Ravaged By Epidemic Strikes Tugs
Influenza sweeps the waterways as tug crews fall ill. The John Garrett lies at Wall Street dock Bridgeport while its captain is hospitalized with a cold. Engineers and deckhands collapse. replacements are sent as deaths among tug crews rise daily. Fleet layups reported between Perth Amboy and Providence.
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Perth Amboy
Providence
R. 1
Bridgeport
John Garrett
Wall Street Dock
Pathfinder Girls Meet and Red Cross Work at Memorial Building
In Southport on October 11 under Bacon Wakeman’s direction ecards on pet care were distributed. A Pathfinder Girls meeting led by Miss Margaret Oliphant featured Red Cross activities and a social. Members included Beatrice Blamey Nan Sherwood Dorothy Taylor Mildred Post Isther Neilsom Anna O Dwyer Bernice Wheeler Marjorie Northrop Charlotte Maynard. The Sasquaning Village improvement society set an October 14 meeting at the Wakeman Memorial building to discuss business matters. Mrs Eben M. Williams hosted the Thursday Afternoon Card club social gathering.
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Dorothy Taylor
Mildred Post
Isther Neilsom
Anna O'Dwyer
Bernice Wheeler
Marjorie Northrop
Charlotte Maynard
Sasquaning Village Improvement Society
Walkenman Memorial
Aas
Jol E H. Perry
Eben MM. Willams
First Greenwich Woman Hears Call to Work
Florence Klumpp becomes the first Greenwich woman to answer the war effort by taking her brother Otto’s bakery route. Before daylight she rises to bake, relieving her drafted brother so he can fight for democracy. Relatives May Bulkley Mrs Jennings and Mrs Roscoe observed her departure from Sasco Hill.
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Greenwich
Oct
Florence Klumpp
Otto
Torsur
Khionpp
Aliss Florence
Sasco Hill
May Bulkley
Wa Fest I. Jennings
Frederick S. Roscoe
Liberty Bonds Sale Sparking Saturday Bargains
A Saturday Liberty Bargain Day offers deep cuts across fashion items from hats to coats. Prominent discounts cover Untrimmed and Trimmed Hats, Shirt Waists, Silk Petticoats, Fur Scarfs and Muffs, Veils, Velvets, Cloth Coats, Rain Coats, and wool and silk sweaters, featuring named items and specific prices.
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Namenl
Racecol Urs
Dillon’s
Stratford Parade Showed 2000 Children In Costumed History
Thousands view Stratford school parade with over 2000 pupils marching from the Methodist church to Academy Hill. Students depicted American history periods with floats and costumes, led by school staff, highlighting a push for a new high school. a lack of a band drew comment. A chimney fire on Reeds Lane caused by a stove incident endangered a family of six but was extinguished by Stratford firefighters with minimal damage.
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Saratomi
Stratford
Methodist Church
Academy Hill
Ar. Rogers
Hiigh School
Sedgwick
Columbus
EM Whitney
Garden Street
Nichols
Uttle
Jamestown
Virginie
Shawn
John Smith
Pocahontas
Massachusetts
Bradford
Miles Standish
John
Priscella Alden
Mondamin
Isnat
Maryland
Lord Baltimore
John Charles Wesley
Rhode Island
Roger Williams
Ann Hutchinson
Connecticut
Thomas Hooker
Adam Blakeman
Goody Bassit
Nichols Avenue School
William Penn
Quakers
Florida
New Hampshire
Georgia
Carolina
Delaware
New Jersey
Boston
Washington
Washington School
Panama Canal
Lusitania
Allies
Red Cross
M. Co. A. Boys’ Working Reserve
East Main Street School
Lordship School
Liberty Band
William Staffy
Reeds’ Lane
Stratford Fre
Judson
Farouy
Bridgeport
Willian Staffy
Crana Valve Company
Highland Avenue
Citrus prices surge amid flu season demand rises
Due to the influenza spike, prices for oranges lemons and other citric fruits jumped about 80 percent. Physicians recommend orange and lemon juice for recuperation increasing demand, while vegetable prices fall and Farmers Market receipts decline.
Coroner to Hear Testimony in Death of John Becker
Coroner John J. Phelan opens a testimony hearing at 9:30 am on the death of John Becker who died after being struck by a car on Ann Street Extension around noon Thursday. The car was owned by Peter Palumo and driven by John Palurna. Becker died at Ridgeport Hospital yesterday morning.
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John J. Phelan
John Becker
Ann Street
Peter Palumo
John Palurna
Ridgeport Hospital
Torming
All Wool Serge Suit Coat and Skirt Set Sale
An excellent all wool serge suit with long belted coat, velvet collar, decorative buttons and floss stitching, includes pockets. Blue and Black options priced at 27.75 and 19.50 respectively for the skirt set.
All Wool Poplin Suits for Women and Misses
Women's and misses' suits made of all wool poplin feature a long coat with pleated back, button and silk braid trimming, tailored skirt, warmth from interlining, lined, in Navy, Black, Buroundy, and Brown.
All wool French Serge Suits in navy
Models feature graceful lines with a Greek blouse effect. Trimmed with silk braid at the waist and cuffs, tied with a silken cord. Simplicity is the keynote. Navy only 19 dollars 50 cents.
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Navy
Dresses Serge for service and smart wear in demand
Fashion notes describe high demand for dresses in serge for service and general wear with new models appearing. The report highlights desirability and variety in stylish serge options for professional and casual use.
All wool serge dresses and silk waists sale item list
In navy burgundy and black, an attractive surplice waist dress with silk braid embroidery and fancy buttons, $16.00. women's serge dresses with tailored model and silk collar lined to the waist, navy only, special $9.00. A group features Jop silk waists in two color combos, embroidered fronts, lace trim, square necks, all sizes in group. two or more purchases offer special pricing from $1.85.
Women's and Misses' Coats Offer Wide Sizes
A sale highlights coats for women and misses in sizes from 16 through 46. Various styles and fabrics are featured aiming to suit a range of tastes and budgets.
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Man St. FE
H. Dillon & CY
Main St. Pos
Main ST
Hartford
Cecile
Paris
Millin
Ceeseescreenenne
Renee
S.e
Hatter's Phish
Jess
Poli
Becker
Loday
Police Department
Smith=Murray Co
Burfield Ave
Bridgeports
Serge
W. Fedoreo
Sutton Aye
Peck
Fel and Welf - Press
American Hardware Stores
Fairicla Ave
Middle St
Burgundy
Smith-Murray Co
Der
T. C. Wilson
Harrison St
Fairfield Ave
U.S.A
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Siowa
Sam
Liberty Bond
City Savings Sank
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