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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1918
Page
5
Barney Tash of 61 Federal Street becomes the first local young man to enroll with the Palestine legion under British forces to combat the Huns. He volunteers with four others who left yesterday for New York for the required physicals. A known figure among Jewish youths, he is a member of the Young Men's Hebrew Association and once a notable wrestler.
The August 12 1918 patent list from A M Wooster solicitor shows Bridgeport entries for Harvey Hubbell including flush receptacle levelers adjustable switches and caps for plates and plugs. Other Bridgeport names cover surface toggles and a vacuum insulated vessel. Hartford New Haven and other towns appear with items such as position indicators boiler tube cleaners and lawn mowers. Trade mark entries include Ulmer Leather and Norwich belt cement among others.
Police hunt for two or more thieves who entered H C Goddard at 712 William Street Monday night and stole three diamond rings a watch and cash. A window screen was removed used for entry and exit. Captain Edward Cronan and Detective Curry lead the investigation with evidence indicating quick arrests.
Jim Aleas, proprietor of the White Way on Water Street, was arrested by Patrolmen McNamara and McCarthy after allegedly forcing Patrick Clark from the business and throwing him to the sidewalk. Clark suffered a forehead laceration treated at the emergency hospital. Aleas posted $100 bond and was released pending a City Court appearance.
Charles Havack of Wilson Street was driver of a car in a three vehicle crash at Fairfield and Park avenues injuring Patrick Arna of West Avenue slightly. Havack says his car did not strike Burns but another driven by T. A. ...bard of Clinton Avenue. Burns, a street cleaner, suffered minor injuries to left foot and leg and returned to work after emergency treatment.
John Kashmian of 287 Willard Street sentenced to two months in Northaven jail and fined one dollar for a tilt with Willan Mattock of the same address about a week ago. Testimony yesterday showed Washman struck Mullock over the head with an axe after an argument. Washman claimed a bare fist caused the injury.
Bridgeport residents increasingly buy food by parcel post with 200 to 300 local families regularly obtaining produce from farmers. The U S Department of Agriculture and Post Office are piloting a campaign base in Bridgeport to link producer and consumer by mail, with canvassing of shippers across western Connecticut and parts of New York and Massachusetts. Special reps Spilman and Strowbridge oversee the effort, mailing cards to introduce mail order foods such as butter poultry sausage garden truck fruits eggs ham honey potatoes and preserved goods.
Thomas Doyle of 60 Arch Street reported to the police that a suit of clothes valued at 20 dollars and a fraternal lodge emblem valued at 4 dollars were taken from his room yesterday afternoon. An investigation is being made.
At a Monday night meeting of the Tailors' association Nathan Goodman connected with the Gold clothing store was elected chairman, succeeding S. Klein.
The Shipping Board faces a surge in fuel needs as most new ships are oil or coal capable. A large portion will be fuel oil burners, prompting a massive program for bunkering, docking, and repair facilities. U.S. refinery capacity may be insufficient, and the government may source much oil from Mexico.
Sam Wickinger of Millville New Jersey credits Vinci with curing his hay fever after weeks of sleeplessness and exhaustion. He endorses the tonic’s blood enriching properties and its healthful effects on nerves muscles and tissue. Advertising copy notes Ostrowsky Hindle Pharmacy and druggists nationwide.
Squeeze juice from two lemons into three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint of face and skin lotion. Massage daily to fade freckles sunburn windburn and tan for a clear soft white complexion at low cost. Harmless, grocers stock the ingredients.
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