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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1918

Page

4

The New Autumn Millinery Has More Than Charm

The new autumn millinery promises more than charm with color and style that brighten eyes cheeks and lips. Colored hats and velvet brims instantly transform a plain face under black hats into beauty. Subtle color and well chosen hats renew youth with moderate prices.

Ridgefield Quota In Liberty Loan Goes over the Top

Ridgefield held a large patriotic parade from the town hall amid a five mile march as business paused. Lieut. Col G d Woodwork praised the Allied cause and Ridgefield’s Liberty Loan quota of 156,100 was oversubscribed by 100 by noon Saturday with 20 volunteers recruited for $1,000 bonds. The event featured flags from multiple nations, notable residents, and updates on local bond sales and personal military news.

Ridgefield Ir Selectman Orville W. Helmes Margaret Chrigsolnt United States Marguerite Doubleday Blanca Oleolt Clementine Lockwood Brugland Betty Chisolm Belgium G. d. Woodwork Woodwork Liberty Loan Committee Shelton Lewisboro New York Line Rainsford John Meissner War Department Wagoner Joseph Meissner Wagoner Meissner Paul Davis Coast Artillery Bridgeport Davis Mary McGlynn Bryan Park Michael VY. McGlynn W. Kerr Rainsford Charlies GB Northrop Pisinfield N. J John M. Deyo First Congregational Church of Danbury First Congregational Church

Barber Promises Quick Hair Dye From Orlex Powder

New York barber A J O'Brien promotes at home use of Orlex powder to dye gray hair black brown or light brown. He claims the product is safe, non staining, and leaves hair fluffy. Each box includes mixing directions and a $100.60 gold bond guarantee against harmful additives.

A. J. O’brien New York City

Democrats Honor Milford Man at District Caucus

Milford district caucus nominates Thomas J. Walls of Milford for State Senator to represent West Ren, Milford, Nauatpies, Che Bethany and Westfield. Nicholas M. Pond of Milford gives the nominating address as the convention names Falls to oppose Republican Watson Woodruff. Deaths reported include Rev. O. H. Cox of South Glens Falls, aged 75, and Miles McCarthy, Waterbury druggist, with survivors noted. Reports cover Milford residents with travels, visits, and a Christmastide of social events, plus notes on local families and military service.

Milford Thomas J. Walls Wey Westren Naupatties Che Bethany Westfield Waven Nicholas ML Pond Falls Watson Woodrute O. HE. Cox South Glens Falls N. Y Cox Fred M. Lyon Broad Street Mim Lyon South Glens Wall Miles McCarthy Waterbury Mr. McCarthy William EE. McCarthy Amy Chapman New Britain Eager Tucker Lakeorpedo Boat Company Bridgeport Efe Ifrance David L. Clarke River Street Frank E. Dine Fishers’ Island New York David A. Clarke Jean Cincinnati Ohio James Platt Jed J. Pratt Devon Pratt Institute Army Student Training Corps Winthrop 13 Whittier 5S. Whittier Port Trumbull Beach Fort Wiliams Portland Mary Heminway Broadstreet Charlotte Hail New Haven Kensington William A. Platt Susan Platt Courtland Smith France Myrtle Mitchel Francis Robert Furman Greenstreet Merchant Marine U.S. & Meade Stuart White Goston Wharf Street Orlando I. Atlen Compo Westport Tha Burnell Darina, Place New York State Liberty Mongaup Valley Allen Dodd Methodist Church Manchester Vermont Dodd Wilbur Abbott Charlotte Andrew Gulf Street Little Sisters Society of Marion Henshaw Brooklawn Club Tacoma Washington Aline Paige Mary Hincks Evelyn Teel Margaret MacDonald Irene Davis Sophie Pond Joseph Green Andrew Catherine Merwin Morris Camp Lewis Baconi Harvey B. Brown J. D. Brown Darina Milfords Randolph Brown New York City Tom Walls Elms Iort Trumbull Beach Samuel Canfield FE. L. Ford Frederick W. Molloway Camp Devens Mass FL. Watter Cornwall Green Street Charlotte C. Hotchkiss

Burglars Visit Southport Home As Window Is Broken

Southport residents report a burglary at a home on Main Street after thieves shattered a front veranda window and rifled the cellar. Losses include valuables taken by the intruders before dawn, as neighbors note the owners were away for the winter. Meanwhile, local meetings and social events proceed with officers elected at the annual wire company meeting and various club gatherings announced for the week.

Souttidport Searsdale Ralph J Wdit Hlwood Erry New York Southport Wred- Northrop Assistiant Edward Russsity Edward A. von Feelss, Jr Louis W. Lane George W. Thielelke M. Rob Perry W. 8. Hemson Edward von Foltz, Jr Frederick Northrop Theodore von Holtz Louis Gane J. J Rederick FE Bishop William J. Smith Willan Man Robert Shackletor Greenfield Hill Taberty Southport l Liberty Chorus Porttot Library Aucitorium J. Nelson Hutchison Riss Elizabeth Corcoran College of New Truohelle Kings Highway Prederick S Loscoe Main Street Margaret Oliphent Willow Street William Richmond Bridgeport J. R. Blamey Center Strerick I Washington United States Edgar G. Post Evelyn Post John Street New York City James Shaughnessy Newport News Sasquanaug Village Improvement Society Wakeman Memorial Building

Carburator Fire Extinguisher and Local News Notes

Reported guidance on extinguishing a carburator fire by turning off the gas line and letting the engine draw it out. Milford town events include a Friday dance by Company L State Guards. Mineworthy’s orchestra will play. all uniforms welcomed. William Woodruff on business in Western states. Milford may send men to Fort Monroe on October 23. names to follow. Christopher Talley confined with a sprained back from a tree fall while picking apples. Miss Isertha Law buried in New Haven. 28, from Milford, class of 1914, D A T member. survived by parents, siblings. interment Evergreen Cemetery. Word of Lt Fischer’s critical illness at Camp Lytle, Georgis. Treut Wischer assisting soldiers with influenza and pneumonia cases.

State Guaards Mineworthy William Woodruff Broadstreet Milford Fort Monroe Christopher Tlalley Isertha Law New Haven Henry Aay Evergreen Cemetery Fischer Camp Lytle Georgis Treut Wischer

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