Hans Want Money for Evacuation of Ukraine Prov
Stockholm dispatch reports Germany seeks negotiations with the Maximalist government to gain compensation in exchange for Ukraine evacuation. Kiev's political circle fears General Skoropadski is soon toppled if German troops depart. Zinovieff cites Doroshenko proposing a broader pact with the Maximalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans
Ukraine
Stockholm
Petrograd
Germany
Kiev
Skoropadski
M. Zinovieff
Etrograd
M. Dorochenko
Three Candidates Apply to Join Ridgeport Fire Dept
Fire commissioners this week received applications for positions with the Ridgeport Fire Department. Names listed include James A. Darnley, Leonard Cavoto, and Joseph Cormnette. Hoseman Wohn. Nalota was paid back wages after injuring his thumb on duty at No. 7 engine house on August 16 and remaining off duty for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeport
James A. Darnley
Leonard Cavoto
Joseph Cormnette
Wohn
Nalota
Vinci advertised as a health booster for anemia
Mrs Burnell credits Vinci tonic with restoring her daughter’s health after anaemia, poor blood, and indigestion. Ad touts beef and red liver peptones, hem and manganese, peptonates and glycerophosphates as key to building blood and strength.Distributed by Hindle Pharmacies and local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drewaville
N. H
Vinci
Mrs. N. Burnell
Miss. Burnell
Hindle Pharmacies
Liggett
Save Yourself from Influenza Dr True's Elixir Ad
An old advertisement promotes Dr True's Elixir a 67 year old household remedy. It claims to ward off the grip entirely or ease an attack, acting as a vegetable tonic to improve digestion stimulate appetite and relieve constipation. The copy emphasizes it contains no mineral drugs and is a tonic not a stimulant.
No More Catarrh Hyomei Advertisement Claims
An advertisement for Hyomei proclaims it cures catarrh and related ailments. It touts a complete outfit with inhaler and liquid, claims rapid airway relief, and asserts regular use ends catarrh coughs colds bronchitis or asthma. The copy urges immediate purchase and says druggists carry Hyomei liquid.
Selective Draft Men Drill at Bridgeport Armory
Hundreds of men in the selective draft drill nightly at Bridgeport Armory. They form in company units of the State Guard and train with rifles loaned by infantry squads. Captain Robert M. Eames heads the program, promising as much training as time allows and possible meritorious drill certifications for advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Guard
Robert M. Eames
Company I
Selective Boards
Bridgeport
Armies of America
Eames
Hay Making and Cider Making In Newtown
NEWTOWN October 17 Special farmers of Newtown focus on cider making as a core wartime task while facing a dry July 1919 and the promise of haying with cid er jug aid. Local news notes births deaths and Liberty loan updates plus substantial philanthropic gift from U S Rubber Co and a bank offer to boost subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
United States
Indiana
Philo Hawley
Danbury
Hawleyville
Hawseyville Chapel
Lands End
State Guard
U. S. Rubber Co
Fabric Wire Hose Co
Newtown Bank
Michael Lillia
Jeanville
Bridgeport
Bertha Ferris
Elsie Turney
Sugar Street
William Driscoll
Walnut Treehill
H. Oppe
Sandy Hook
Cos Cob
W. B. Glover
New Jersey
New York
Corporal Washburn Dies at Cleveland
CREENWICH Oct 17 Corporal Edward A Washburn aged 22 died at Cleveland Wednesday night two hours before Miss Florence Whelan of Davis avenue arrived to be with him He had influenza and was bound for a Cleveland hospital He was son of W W Washburn of China Me a Calby college graduate and former captain of the varsity team who later taught science at Greenwich High school He had previously sought enlistment but was rejected due to an injured knee from college athletics Mrs Parmalee McFadden
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creenwich
Edward A. Washburn
Cleveland
Florence Whelan
Davis Avenue
Cleveland Hospital
Washburn
W. W. Washburn
China
Calby College
Stationary Engineers Meet Tonight In Bridgeport
J M Onburn of Hartford and A M Huddill of Boston speak at a Bridgeport station Engineers meeting at 8 pm at Carpenters Hall Fairfield avenue and Main street. Officials discuss working conditions for local stationary engineers. A nephew, Corporal Frederick Van Dusch, 18, of the 28th Division, Infantry, is reported missing in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Onburn
Hartford
Generation of Labor
A. M. Huddill
Boston
American Federation of Labor
Bridgeport
Carpenters’ Wall
Fairfield Avenue
Main Street
Vicnity
Srederick van Dusch
28Th Division
Infantry
Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Next Friday
Bridgeport hosts a noonday luncheon at the Stratfield hotel next Friday with Bishop Charles Gore delivering Mora Alma of the War. Gore travels under the British Bureau of Public Information and is in high demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tey
Charles Gore
Oxford
Bridgeport
Chamber of Commerce
Stratheld Hotel
Toyokichi Iyenaga
Waseda University
Japan
Iyenaga
Million Dollar Estate Sold to New York Banker
Col I Knox reportedly sold the Donnesbury estate at Ridgefield to Cartter a New York banker for 1 million dollars. The Elizabethean house features a private railroad station sunken gardens outdoor terraces fountains pergolas and swimming pools. The deal accompanies plans for a State Chamber of Commerce meeting in New London on October 25 and 26 with 14 members from the local chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. PB
Gilbert
Long Island Sound
State Chamber of Commerce
New London
Chamber
Tasteful mourning hats on display at Georgette shop
A local millinery offers tasteful mourning hats with quick service by Georgette and crew. Crepe and rich dull silk shapes in attractive new styles are available from $3.50 to $12.50. Mourning verle in small and large sizes also prepared on the second floor.
Novelty Wool Fabrics and Garments Offered at Low Prices
An advertisement lists wool poplin in Pershing green at $3 yard, plaid life brightness and beauty. Gabardine in green brown wisteria blue and black at $3. chiffon broadcloth in tan old rose taupe green navy and black at $3.50 to $4. velour noted as soft and warm in wisteria black and Pershing green at $4.50 yard. Third floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Panama
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dispatch
Fire Department
Ellaws Iypseeeron
Bellans
LAN Relief
Ellans
England
British Woman’s Forestry Corps
Tuthill
G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
Main St
Corporal Washburn
Fem
Aaman
America
Kuppenheimer
Mulrrary
Crotian
Chicago
the House of Kuppenheimer
Kc, Ra
Titus
Iowland
Howmann
Fairfield Ave
Cannon St
Conn
Georgette
Verle
Howland Dry Goods
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!