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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1918
Page
7
Alexander Rk Smith editor of the Marine News will speak on Merchant Fleet and After the War Trade at Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Stratfield hotel next Wednesday at 1:15 PM. Smith has long been a leading advocate of an American merchant marine.
Officials discuss merchant fleet utilization after the war and plan to speak authoritatively on foreign trade opportunities. An investigation by SIDP YARD PINE in Camden NL continues into a large fire at New York Shipbuilding plant with no suspected arson and losses not exceeding 440000. Seventieth Connecticut Volunteers reunion elects Charles T Hertle as president as General Joseph R Hawley noted as second colonel. Cuba’s 1915 population stood at 2,011,008 per the census.
NORWALK September 12 Spectral reports Walter J Roberts aged 24 son of Mr and Mrs Morrell Roberts Rocks avenue missing in action since July 23 He leaves a father mother and five sisters His last letter home was dated June 20 He was listed in Company D the New Haven Blues 108d Regiment 1st September and font de Ifranece that month.
The first month at ten branch libraries opened July 24 and 26 shows strong demand. North branch circulated 5,243 books in August and 5,887 with July. East branch circulated 6,571 in August and 7,184 with July. August total 11,814 for branches versus 11,639 for the main library. Changes at Burroughs Library reorganize rooms for better light and access, moving newspapers upstairs and turning the rear third floor reference room into a young people and children's area. A technical room will open by November 1, housing technology and applied science books and journals, with reclassification completed.
Washington, Dec. 12. The treasury department issued guidance urging automobile owners to save gasoline on Sundays and invest the resulting savings in War Savings Stamps or Liberty Bonds. The memo emphasizes abstaining from consumption helps the war effort to the extent savings are invested.
Capt Barrow-Green of the Royal Naval Division recalls early trench mortar use as a flawed weapon. He describes improvised munitions, unreliable ranges, and anxious crews before a mortar finally reached height, with witnesses noting misfires and fearful reactions. References to U S government ore burn of cordite and daily ammunition totals are noted.
The Associated Press reports Stockholm observers from Moscow find graft persists in Bolshevik Russia. Officials, paid 600 rubles monthly, struggle to support families causing bribery and side earnings. Despite strict penalties, corruption dominates many departments amid broader crises.
A reader recounts paying £2.00 for two bottles of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy and reports dramatic relief from indigestion bloating and bowel problems. The partner avoided an operation after one dose, which allegedly removes intestinal mucus and inflammation. Product backed by money back guarantee from Riker Drug Store and druggists nationwide.
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