The Magic Name of Nutt in an Auto Shop Ad
A first person piece by Ima Nutt the Otto Fixer recounts social attention from a gas station and garage crowd. He notes a soldier praising him and describes selling oil with varied names and prices at the Toaridge shop. The narrator touts his ad’s impact and ends with copyright credit to Auto Page Feature Service 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tle
Jills
King
Joy
Ang
Nutt
State ‘Guard
Bill Nye
Mark Twain
Thay
Searsrobrick
Nockers
Ima Nutti
Otto Fixer
Fillis
Garridge
Ima Nutt
Mgr
Auto Page
Springfield
Mass
Names Of 54 Yankees In Prison Camps During War
Washington Oct. 27 War department announced names of 54 Americans held as prisoners of war at camps in Germany and the escape of Private Frank Sovicki from Rastatt to Switzerland. The list includes enlisted men from Rastatt Camp and Camp Ingolstadt and Metz with several wounded or in hospital. Sovicki, from C company 4th U S infantry, was reported interned at Rastatt on Oct. 11 and hoped to rejoin his regiment in France. His father resides in Vilna, Russia. The release noted vice lieutenants among the prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
Frank Sovicki
C Company
U. S. Infantry
Rastatt
Switzerland
Sovicki
Berne
France
Vilna
Russia
American Red Cross
George B. Donabadian
Newton Upper Falls
Mass
Guy Breckiin
Columbia
Guy Charles Breckwith
Eng
Carlisle
James J. Hay
Elmer J. Mu- Master
Dubois, Pa
Athletics Backbone of Army Says Edwards
Edwards argues athletic training at army camps forged a physically fit, disciplined force. He cites rescue drills, boxing, baseball, football, and aviation service as morale boosters that kept soldiers from trench crouch and steadied will abroad. He recalls Johnny Poe and Hobey Baker as emblematic athletes serving in WWI. He urges continued vigorous athletic preparation at home and abroad to sustain the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Livers
United States
Jie
Wilson
Germany
Europe
Superman
Kultur
Johnny Poe
France
Foe
Black Watch
Scotch
Poe
Hobey Baker
Aviation Corps
Ban on Enemy Alien Women Now in Effect
A wartime order places all German alien women under strict movement limits within Bridgeport. They must report to federal headquarters, access restricted to homes, work, and stores. outdoor street presence and travel beyond city limits barred. Violations on passes trigger immediate internment. several local women noted among German-aligned residents. Also reports Bedell to open a Bridgeport branch of Aimwell clothing firm. probate notice for Joseph Dudrick estate. Abe Greenspun's Liberty Barber Shop opens in Liberty Building at 100 Bank Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
Bridgeport
America
Germany
Bendel
New York
Aimwell Company
A. M. Bedell
Bedell
Main
Ilm
District OF Milford
Joseph Dudrick
Milford
Iaid
Dkr
Abe Greenspun
Liberty Barbur
New Liberty
Bank Street
B. M W. Wering
E. 34Th St. Ss
Tire care and maintenance guidance from United Tire Co
An advertisement-style note urges proper tire care by experts to maximize mileage and minimize cost. It touts professional service for tubes and repairs and points to United Tire & Vulcanizing Co at Bridgeport B12 nirfichy Ave as a source for the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Tire & Vulcanizing
Nirfichy Ave
Bridgeport
German Alarm Signal Active Front October 27
London reports aerial operations show the enemy active on the northern battlefront. Eight enemy aircraft were destroyed and three disabled. two balloons shot down, nine German machines missing. Lieutenant Frank Lake of Phoenix, Arizona, a daring American aviator, is missing since October 20 after a bombing expedition went unanswered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Luke
Verdun
Associated Press
Frank Lake
Phoenix
Die
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Samy Silum
George B. Hendrick
The
Echo
Moore
Chamberlin & Shropshire
Cannon Stidlonn
Office & Supply Co
Cannon A . B. Kresge Co
Main & Fr
Argo
Newfield Ride
Plan Post Offce
Amer
Ardware Thieves, Inc
Pairfield Ave
Middle St
SAFES
Reasonan
Mareh
Fairfield Ave
Whith Meg, CO
Cannon St. Barnum
H. S. Hershman Droader Ab Pareices
St.Phane BepTaet
War Dept
Bia Ania
Backbone
Army
Edwards
Wrance
Gen. Pershing
Iie
Old Town
Jayco
Rubber Co
Main St
Connie Lewis
Fairfield Avenue Bowling Billiards
Alrmen
Todd Rubber CO
State Street
Uceiee
Louis Schine
Cedar St. Tel
Bar
Farino
Stratford Ave
Park Ave
Jounson ST
Connecticut
Union Aves
Pierce-Arrow Pierce
Arrow Agency
Une Fon
Maxew II
Sykes Motor Sales Co
Fairfield Avenue
Packard
Herman Tober
Broad ST
Bridgeport Auto Wrecking Co. Cor
George &Center
Union Ford Truck CO
Dranistan Ave
Telephone Barnum
Metropolitan Body CO. Cor
Grand St. and
Hurd Ave
Ford
East End
Wel
Harrison Court
Chandler Agency
Magnetos Electrical Systems
MGR. C. G. Burkhardt
H. L
A. F. Scholtz
Barnum
Gustave T. Metzger
Barnum Ave
Fairbanks Storage Battery CO. Inc
Warren SE
State ST. Willard
Franklin
Pierce-Arrow
Pierce-Arrow Agency
Maxwell
Pleasure Cars
New England Tire and Repair Co
West Ave
Vairfield Ave
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