Private Corb Sends Interesting Souvenirs
Mr and Mrs Michael Corb of 1972 Main street enjoy memories from son Private Anthony Corb who served in France. The gifts include a shoulder strap from a Crown Prince regiment, a chevron from a bombing squad sergeant in the German army, and a fragment of a German airman’s wood from a downed aircraft.
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Any
Michael Corb
Main Street
Mrivate
Anthony Corb
Rance
Crown Prince
Wrench Army
Wood
Vinol Advertised To Aid Bronchitis Sufferers
A testimonial from Andrew J. Gray credits Vinol with ending a chronic bronchitis cough and restoring strength after months of illness. The ad touts cod liver heating properties and tonic iron as key factors, promoting Vinol through The Hinde Pharmacy and druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Andrew J. Gray
W. J. Ostrofsky
Hinde Pharmacy
Yale Naval Training Men Are Summoned
Orders issued by Rear Admiral Colby M. Chester summon all Yale Naval Training unit members from the past year to report at the naval office by September 11. Those enrolled in the Brown section must report to Rear Admiral J. Redwards in Providence within the same period.
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New Faven
Yale Naval Training Unit
Naval Office
Colby M. Chester
Brown
J. RR. Edwards
Providence
Miklovich Returns to Duty After Wounding
Private John J. Micktovich Jr of 181 Church Street is officially reported returned to duty after being listed missing in action on August 23. A supplementary casualty list on Saturday confirms his return to duty.
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John J. Micktovich, Jr
Church Street
Sweden Receives U S Cotton for Gothenburg Mills
The arrival of 14,009 bales of cotton at Gothenburg from New York will allow Swedish cotton mills to restart after a shutdown in August 1917. The cargo will be allocated among the mills.
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Stockholm
Gothenburg
New York
Milford Roll Of Honor To Be Revised Soon
Milford begins a two week revision of its roll of honor to include absent names. Parents and relatives urged to submit service members’ names to Jown Clerk Rose or Mrs. WH Putney by post card or telephone. Registrars receive instructions for September 12 and 18 enrollments with 7 am to 9 pm hours, targeting all Milford residents aged 18 to 46.
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Milford
Lst
Rose
Putney
Robert Stoddard
Board 7
Lockwood
Herbert Peterson
Devon
Munson
George Munson
Edwin Munson
Yale
Harrd DeLacour
Stratford
John Donaldson
Fairfield
James Greene
Tinfalette Avenue
Adams Express Company
Port Slocum
New Jersey
Alice Lyon
Citizens’ Art Shop
Starrison
Gould
Athaly Munson
Westreet
Tussell
Clinton
Margaret Carlin
Jenkinstown
Sons of
Veleransa
Toral Arennum Lad
Rights Movement Framing Opens Mail Gap for Women
Fragmented OCR notes discuss women's rights and autonomy, highlighting a framing debate over a woman's freedom to act. The text references empowerment and personal choice in a historical context, noting public interest and debate surrounding gender equality initiatives.
Naval Consulting Board Reviews Bridgeport War Plants Tour
A 24 member Naval Consulting board surveyed Bridgeport war work Saturday visiting Remington Arms Lake Torpedo Boat WW M C Liberty Ordnance American and British Manufacturing plants. The delegation included Adm W S Smith Lt Cdr Coxhead Majors Alden Pope Messick and many other officers and executives. The party departed Bridgeport Saturday night. At the end a quip wondered what fleas will do if surplus dogs are killed.
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Bridgeport Industries
Naval Consulting Board
Remington Arms Company
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
WW. M. C. Company
Liberty Ordnance Company
American and British Manufacturing Company
Naval
Andrew L. Riker
Bridgeport
Locomobile Company
Naval Board
W. I. Saunders
W. S. Smith
B. B. Thayer
Thomas Robins
Hudson Maxim
Spencer Miller
Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People Ad
Many women feel tired and weak from anemia a gradual bloodless condition. The ad cites Mrs J A Ireland of Pawtucket Rhode Island who recovered strength after taking seven boxes of Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. The pills claim to build blood, strengthen nerves, and restore color and appetite. Also promotes free books Building Up the Blood and What to Eat and How to Eat. Price 50 cents per box, six for $2.50 plus mail order from Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Ireland
West Avenue
Pawtucket
BR. L
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
Bridgeport Kidney Pill Endorsement Ad
Bridgeport residents praise Dean's Kidney Pills with long standing endorsements. Mrs J Carrier of 411 Central Avenue reports back pain and tired kidneys improving quickly after use. She confirms continued relief and urges keeping the product at home for prompt benefits. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY distributes the advertisement.
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Bridgeport
Dean
Loven
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