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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1918
Page
17
New York reports on market speculation amid Liberty Loan campaigns and European conditions. Burns Brothers move to secure control of American Ice shares as Denver and Rio Grande bonds rise. Market trend shows minor declines only, with six stocks up and government expenditures near half a billion dollars in October.
The article extols thorough compounding by experienced pharmacists in a clean prescription department. It emphasizes first quality drugs, complete stock, error reduction through a double check system, and affordable pricing with no extra cost for superior service. It invites inspection and use when a physician leaves a prescription to be filed.
New York investors note a tight, mixed market after the food administration signaled cash corn demand. Prices move minutely on small orders with a recent early rise, a 5 cent dip, and partial recovery. Export business remains light as government offers run about 6 cents under the market.
New York October 16 stock market activity shows heavy trading with broad advances in many issues, led by rails and oil majors. Notable gains include Union Pacific and Canadian Pacific, with Mexican Petroleum and Pan-American Petroleum among top movers. Bonds were irregular as call money stayed strong and total sales reached 9.8 million dollars.
Burglars broke into Mrs. Frank Keeler’s home at 436 Tunnell Street while the family slept, taking money and jewelry worth over 160 dollars without waking any resident. A second break in on Binghamwell Street yielded about 50 dollars in jewelry. Abraham Afensky reported the incident to the Detective Bureau yesterday morning.
Bridgeport Elks lodge hosts the fall smoker at the club tonight with autumn log fires and music by the Bits orchestra. Members will renew friendships as Grand Exalted Ruler Campbell's message reviews Elks activities and hospital work aiding wounded soldiers, noting two million dollars spent. A masquerade social for members and families is set for October 30 on the eve of Halloween.
Seward B Price of Peoria, longtime Peoria Association of Commerce official, has accepted the executive secretary post of the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce to replace George Gaye. President Bradford D. Pierce Sr announced the selection at a Stratfield luncheon. Price, 33, Drake University graduate, will begin duties soon in Bridgeport.
The Elks' club in Bridgeport will host Harrigan and Hart night in November with an old timers night soon after. The entertainment committee led by Walter E. French and including Aiden Pardee, Lester Burdick, William J. McCarthy and H A Donnelly also oversees bowling and pool tournaments set to begin. A large crowd is expected for tonight's opening affair at the busy Elks' venue this coming winter.
The Bridgeport area mourns Lieutenant Robert Carry Scott U S N who died at Peekskill N Y after transfer to a naval range. Promoted to a senior grade forty eight hours before death he never wore the two stripes. He was beloved in clubs and society and by base personnel. Captain Leonard H Dyer signs the loss for the local naval base and friends recall his wish for sea service.
D. F. Garland of Dayton, director of public welfare, spoke yesterday at the Chamber of Commerce on the relation of community life to industrial workers. His address was described as very interesting.
BROOKFIELD Oct 16 An enthusiastic Columbus and Liberty Day rally was held at St Pauls church Sunday morning replacing normal services to accommodate attendees. Private Henry J. Kley spoke of battlefield life and injuries while George de la Vergue and the Liberty chorus from Danbury contributed patriotic content. An adjourned town meeting, including highway repairs plans, will be held at the town hall Saturday October 19 at 2 pm.
The War Department says it is impractical to allow a New York state commission to go abroad to collect votes from about 200,000 soldiers in Europe. Assistant Secretary Crowell cites military conditions, movement, and the crisis at hand, arguing pilots should not be diverted to political matters while in action.
The Board of Selectmen and Town Clerk of Bridgeport will meet in City Hall Council Chamber on October 18 19 21 22 24 25 from 9 AM to 5 PM to admit electors listed under To be made who are qualified Also November 4 from 9 AM to 5 PM for those reaching 21 after October 5 and before November 5 Residence time limits apply Attest Board President John W Smith Secretary Altred J Knafp Secretary Michael Sassogno and William D Callanan present Thornhill chaired
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