Bridgeport Liberty Loan total tops 12 million in drive
Bridgeport reports a Fourth Liberty Loan total of 12,137,900 with local subscriptions surging despite Spanish flu and peace talk fears. Factory workers at Union Metallic Cartridge and Remington Arms led the drive, contributing large sums while many smaller subscribers from all walks of life joined as citizens and employees alike.
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Bridgeport
Liberty Loan
Berlin
Union Metallic Cartridge Company
Remington Arms
United States
Red Blooded Women Lead Happy Lives Says Doctor
A prominent doctor proclaims that red blooded men and women with high iron and phosphates attain leadership and happiness. He credits strong blood and nerves for real companionship and success, touting phosphated tron capsules as the genuine blood builder sold by Dinele’s Drug Stores and leading pharmacists.
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Ryron
Dinele’s
American Hardware Stores Truncated and Barred Area
An unclear OCR snippet reports American Hardware Stores involved in a disrupted operation on a street address and related activities. The readable fragments indicate business disruption, possible closures, or enforcement action affecting client access and inventory. Further legible details are required for precise summary.
Trolleys Cease Day in Bethel. Fare Hikes Stir Protest
Bethel residents faced all-day loss of trolley service on the Mast Side extension as the Danbury and Bethel Street Railway suspends operations from morning to afternoon due to traffic, forcing East Side residents to walk to Greenwood Avenue terminal. Critics denounce higher fares and uneven service, urging curtailment of runs rather than city-wide cut. The firm, once under receivership, has long battled in court over dockworker interests.
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Bethel
Trafic
Danbury
Mnbory and
Tgether Street Raily
East Side
Milk Dealers to Increase Price in Hartford Meeting
The Connecticut Milk Producers Association held a meeting here today where milk dealers voted to raise prices. Officials outlined reasons tied to production costs and market conditions, signaling a forthcoming shift in retail pricing across the region.
Balfour Says German Colonies Must Not Be Returned
London dispatch reports British Foreign Secretary A. di Balfour arguing at an Australian and New Zealand club luncheon that returning Germany's colonies would threaten empire unity and security. He stressed safe imperial communications and warned against piracy bases.
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Balfour
Garman
London
Montreal
Germany
A. di Balfour
New Zealand
Ife
Mr. Balfour
Decorate City for United Drive of War Charities
City business sections prepare to decorate in honor of the United War Work campaign running November 11 through November 18. Merchants will display banners as Bridgeport aims to help raise 170 500 000 nationally across seven organizations with committees coordinating decor and outreach.
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United War Work Campaign
AL. C. A
W.C. A
National Catholic War Council
Bridgeport
Westanlay
Gcorge Walder
Caresseh and Campans
A. Teneelhard
D. M
W. J. Bade
Wetes and Company
S. 8. Taylor
The
Nreste Comp
S. Ti. Parker
Hawlind Coods Company
Joseph Creadwin
Connecticut Company
Sauce Moss
Stratfield
Firsh
American Piers Seckine Mums in Nicht Attecks
Fragmented wartime dispatch describes American infantry in France as tensions rise over attacks. Reports of tracer fire and patrols persist as weather and night operations impact movement. Mentions Pasadena and various military actions, with confusion and inaudible dialogue throughout.
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Piers Seckine Mums
Atiacy
France
Almericans
Travole
Pasadena
Calif
Baghitnbags Descoud
Armerigia
Allies Close On German Front Lines In Western Front
Allied forces press along most of the western front approaching the shattered Hindenburg Line. German defenses remain strong behind natural obstacles with fortified lines in Flanders and near Lille and the Rhine defenses described as the last ditch of the fatherland.
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S Mundin
Hindenburg
Flanders
Lille
Germany
D—Rhine
Commons grant seats in house to women
London Oct 28 The House of Commons adopted a resolution in favor of women sitting in parliament by a 24 vote majority. Andrew Bonar Law announced on August 8 that under a unanimous decision by the law officers, women were not eligible to become candidates for Parliament. The move follows women's push for franchise extension to include seating rights and candidacies.
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London
Hoase of Commons
Andrew Bonar Taw
TM Schequer
Lew
England
Scotland
Ireland
Americans Refuse to Leave Hospital Under Bomb Threat
Soldiers in a hospital near Vhadogn resist evacuation as shells and smoke fill the building. Nurses like Miss Butler and Miss Sawyer report the danger, recounting how patients resisted moves to dugouts before authorities compelled evacuation. The account notes men slept through bombs while heroes urged them to safety.
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Vhadogn
Tuesdy
Mie
Amerian Press
Bulvato
Ben Mabel Butler
New Jhoven
Althomeh
Beamibs
Vie
Gota
Miles Shuvnor
Phwyans
Wits
Tod
Pak Petienta
Ida Dave Dremre
Miss Butler
Miss Sawyer
Bee
Mya
Miss Sawy
Soldier Held for Passing National Guard Check
New Heaven October 23 Private Sarivet Moxgiokin formerly Providence Rhode Island was arrested by local detectives while in Army uniform. He is held for authorities in Washington after visiting there on a warrant.
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New Heaven
Opt
Privite Sarivet Moxgiokin
Verdun Front Gains Maintained As Pershing Reports
General Pershing reports on Verdun front in yesterday communique. Violent enemy counterattacks on hill 297 and in Bois des Rappes incurred severe losses for the Germans while Allied lines held firm. Our forces took Bois de Veret and 75 prisoners. Meuse aviation and artillery activity increased. in Woivre, a raid yielded 26 more prisoners.
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Washington
Verdun
Pershing
War Department
Bois Des Rappes
Bois de Veret
Meuse
Capital of Belgium Removed to Bruges
MARLBORO Mass Oct 22 Thomas W Lawson Boston financier and independent US Senate candidate injured when his limousine skidded and overturned on a slate road in Worthboro. He and chauffeur Michael Kelley taken to a hospital. Lawson with two broken ribs and body bruises. Kelley with severe cuts.
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Marlboro
Mass
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
United States
Worthboro
Lawson
Michael Kelley
Spellacy Sick Unable to Speak At Two Rallies
Thamius Spellacy Democratic candidate for Governor skipped two outdoor rallies in Milwyord on October 22. W W Palmer of the Democratic State Central committee substituted, citing illness at home. The events were patriotic in tone, not strictly political, with venues at Devon and Walnut Beach.
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Tabous
Mme Spellacy
William Fe McCarthy
Town School Board
Palmer
Arth O'Keale
Ongressman Riley
Speal
Walnut Beach
Strand
Tecarthy
Messrs
O* Keefe
Riley
Thomas By Fills
William ‘T. Ho
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Belgium
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