Bridgeport Community Labor Board Formed for War Efforts
Announcement yesterday named the Bridgeport Community Labor Board as part of a state wide U S Employment Service advisory network. The body will handle labor shifts from less essential to war effort needs, serving Bridgeport Maston Fairfield Huntington Monroe Gedding Stratford Trumbull Weston Westport. William Wirk chairs, George Himes of Singer, and Alfred Meleson represent local industry and labor. board replaces the advisory panel and will organize for the Public Service Reserve.
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Thenited States Employment Service
Bridgeport Community Tabor Board
Leo A. Mcorper
United Sates Employment Service
Aloug Ith
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Maston
Pairfield
Huntington
Monroe
Kedging
Stratford
Trunbull
Weston Bod Westport
Bridgeport Community Board
William 9. Wirk
Federalvernment
United States Employment Service
Kirk
Bridgeport Can Company
West Side Bank and Trust Company
Wirk
Gridgeport
George MM. Himes
Singer Manufacturing Company
Heemsingers
Omeames
Bridge Portage
Alfred Z. Melseon
AleIseon
Brotherhood of Painters
American Podoration of Labor
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Sh Por
A. O W. Burritt
United States Temprormient Services
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Bridgeport Community Labor Toad
United States Public Service Reserve
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Uniters States Employment Service
War Labor Telicies Board
Department of Labor
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Sroents
Employment Service
Public Service Reserve
Community Labor Boards
United States I Employment Service
Community Labor Board
Refrigerator sale offer with War Savings Stamps discount
An advertisement urges immediate purchase of a John Siphon refrigerator at a 20 percent discount paid with War Savings Stamps. It compares waiting to next year and emphasizes the value of buying now in the store.
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Havantine
Speakers to Enter Remington Plant To Speed Workers
War bureau directs a new program in Connecticut to bring speakers into the Remington Arms plant to boost morale and accelerate wartime labor. James Gellatti, veteran of Belgium and France, will headline a night of patriotic remarks in the assembly hall. John Pullyan will preside, as plans unfold for more factory speaker events to rally workers and share national war aims.
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War Bureau
Remington Arms Ama Autauition Company
Justine George Wooler
Charse
Janes Gellatti
Belgium
France
Scoetsmen
Hosa
Remy
John
Pullyan
Remarkable Phosphate Promises Fat for Thin People
A French scientist reportedly discovered an organic phosphate that forms nerve tissue and now touted as a remedy for nervous weakness and fatigue. The ad claims Bilro-phosphate tablets restore sleep and vigor, helping thin people gain flesh, and warns to seek genuine Debora origin.
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Pelouz
Albert Robin
Academy of Medicine
Paris
Debora
Danny Walker Political Power Loomed Over Bridgeport
A long obituary outlines Daniel E. Walker a Bridgeport Democratic leader known as the mayor of the West End. It recounts his rise in local politics his management of boxing and saloon ventures and his role in Democratic factions from 1900 to 1916. It notes his death ends a powerful political influence and details his charitable acts and boxing connections.
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Oniwis Tolgers
Etter
Nuatcher
Walker
Rourke Mid Boucher
Walker Wis
Ives Lean Ha Poshtant
Auwehiys
Democratic Party
Danny" Walker
Acorn
West
Bridgeport
Mitches
Howard Avenue
Jack Johnson
Sailor Burke
West Ind
Daniel EF. Walker
New Haven
Iriene
Jend Mer
Hecuse
Jend Die
Danny Walker
Wiliam T. Toussell
Tax Commissioner's Office
Russell
Vention
Dunny
Waller
Aulvihi
Hill
Edward T. Buckingham
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Bema
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Tinekinghanm
Faetier
Dantraristice
Toissell
Tephan I
Boucher
Luckipeshern
Althorsy
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Donnelly
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Miver Clifford
Wilson
Rearter Donnelly
Mocelie
Wallker
Sach
Hiss
Eorneliainie
Feltha
Laulding Ostelewartiss
Pravenes
New Clas
Aha “Beities
Oueher
Sant Bak
Puyittes
John M. Donnelly
Minwling
Mhysr Wilsonkwas Re I Ker
Prge
Walkert
Tenry Lee
Citizen's Party
Mivor
Democratic
Onice
Democr State Central Committee
Fab J. Cuflinan
Hack J. Clubby
Anmexec
Gov Holcomb and Party at Lebanon For Celebration
Gov. Holcomb attends a Lebanon celebration with Danbury and Hartford leaders as Connecticut honors 1780 military history. A luncheon follows at Stratfield Hotel with remarks by government and industry officials about war production and postwar policy. tickets at the door for members of the Chamber of Commerce gathering.
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Holcomb
Lebanon
Lebanshire
Connecticut
Jonathan Trumis
Williton A. Buckinghim
Gove
France
le Stratfield Hotel
Ulack
Otis
Conver- Javern
War Industries Board
Kev
New York
New England
Ekels
Yap
Under of Commerce
Banish Wrinkles Quickly Tow to Weakened Face
An old advertisement touts a facial treatment claiming to reduce wrinkles by tightening skin. It emphasizes astringent effects and “science” behind the product, promising visible improvement with daily use and claiming health and vitality benefits for aged tissue.
State Guard Will Open Schools for Privates Training
The Fourth Infantry's non commissioned officers and privates will begin new schools at Camp Niantic to prepare for commissions. Courses cover infantry drill regulations, guard duties, small arms, bayonet drills, riot formations, and uniform discipline. Officers expect more eligible candidates than last year amid tighter standards.
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Omeers
Olieers Tod
Ftationadty
Cexana
Fourth Militaryhistrict
United Sties Army
Connecticut State Guard
Fourth Infantry
Varias
Camp Juocke
Niantic
Daly
Lemon Juice Freckle Treatment Ad Review
An old advertisement touts a homemade lemon juice lotion to erase freckles and blemishes. It promises a quarter pint of lotion from two lemons with soda and sugar mix, sold cheaply at grocers or drugstores, applied daily to face neck arms and hands for a clear white skin.
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Coufeour Grocer
Doughboys' Harrowing War Letters From Abbott
Private Walsey Abbott, former football star from Ta dgeport, writes of frontline shelling, machine gun bursts, and the fear of exploding shells. He describes the danger of trench warfare, the sound of distant artillery, and the need to drop to ground as equipment rattles. The letter, interwoven with mentions of hats and fashion, reflects a soldier’s cadence amid combat.
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Walsey
Abbott
Andorun
Taddgeport
Convicts Call for Work as Governor Addresses Prison Labor
Governor Harrington of Maryland addressed a Work meeting of prison reform advocates on Saturday, urging convicts to work and arguing it benefits both inmates and society. He praised the National Committee on Prison Labor for drafting a bill to end the old contract system, proposing wages and supplies align with local standards where institutions are located. He urged stronger enforcement and noted the push toward humane, productive inmate labor.
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Ineisen Harrington
Maryland
National Committee
Congress
Ndard
WRECS
Whir
Myou
el Frany
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Alfred J. McKeon
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American Hardware Stores Incorporated
Fairfield Ave
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Edwin , Smith , & Co
Smith’s
Wall St
Remington
Great Britain
City Savings Bank
Bridgeport Savings Bank
State Streets
Bonjon
Lafayette
State Guard
Ferdinand King
Bridgeport Steam Dyeing and Cleaning Co
H, Jworken & Son
State Street
Doughboys
Marne
Outre
Pink
Gray
Copenhagen
Reen, Tan
Harrington
National Committee On Prisons
Greenwich
Radford B. Smith
Broad Street
Otstor
Elmwood Place
Plumb's
Arcade
Kodaks
Eversharp
Harvey-Lewis Co
Main ST
Wartford
Springfield
Jean A. Stockwell
Crowd Street
Broadway
New York City
Main Street
University School
Fairfield Avenue
Thorougt
Vincent C. Peci
Elizabeth Fenner
Edgeport
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Beechwood Ave
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