Registration Over Crowder Mark Shows Mixed Totals
Complete returns from last Thursday's registration of men ages 18 to 49 in 16 states and the District of Columbia show 1,238,000 enrollees, far below the 13,000,000 estimate. Six states under ran, ten exceeded, D C up 22 percent. Vermont led excess, while projections from populous regions suggest totals will not meet the estimate. Officials see fluctuations tied to industrial conditions and do not expect widespread evasion.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Pronost
Crowder
Vermont
Yenarshal
Arkansas
Necticut
Delware
Florida
Indiana
Town
Maryland
Machusetts
Missippi
New Hampshire
Newbery
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
Utah
Wisconsin
Fones Heads 2 500 Volunteer War Dentists
Dr Fones leads 2 500 volunteer dentists in the Preparedness League of American Citizens Northeastern Division to service New England schools and parochial schools free of charge, aiming to ready thousands of men for service and to treat 20 000 children this year across hygienic clinics.
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Preparedness League of American Tientists
New England
Sclecm
A. & Fones
Bridgeport
Home Complexion Peeler Works Wonders
A nostalgic ad claims ordinary aluminum wax treatment removes the skin to reveal younger looking skin on face neck arms and hands. It says nightly application peels old cuticle while new skin emerges smooth and youthful, with the wax obtainable at any drug store.
Proof of quality in Ridgeport Sporting Goods ad
Autumn frisbIe pie approach highlights the shooting season and promotes a Ridgeport sporting goods department. It claims the best assortment of guns ammunition and hunting accessories with a guarantee of quality for items for sale.
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Ridgeport
Stamp Sellers Gather More Than $220
A. Erble led a float used by the D MI Company to boost Tril Stamps sales. Last week’s sale topped $806 as sixteen warehouse workers at Read store passed through the stamps while Walker’s orchestra played.
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A. Erble
D. MI
Read
Walker
Indigestion and Constipation Relief Claim
A man named Rochan claims long term indigestion and constipation improved after using a liver tonic advertised as Uruit-a lives or Pruit Liver. He says his doctor advised continuing the tonic and credits it with saving his life, urging others with digestion or headache issues to try it. The ad lists price and availability details.
Apples Market Report Notes Slow Trading and Varied Prices
Market report shows slow trading for apples with many varieties available. Prices range widely from 4.90 to 86.00 per barrel for certain apples, with quality issues lowering some quotes. Details include specific prices for melons, bananas, pears, citrus, and root vegetables, and note a holiday-related drop in activity.
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Catima
Drede Sue
Ulak
Colorado
Rocky Wards
Jewish Haliday
Maine
South America
Mauptlonoes
Long Island
York Silo
Caapos
California
Clonn Valley
Leenal
Pesars
Bartlets
L. J
Seoul
Interference Question Clouds Family Dispute in Odd Report
A confused OCR style item links a brother in law to a domestic disturbance at Wis Rome with unclear actions and local names. The piece mentions Neha, Thornton, Patiala, and Chester Nolo in a tangled, nearly unreadable narrative about a wife’s reaction and legal proceedings tied to state work.
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Wis
Rome
Dafayerta
Prqaec
Flewes
Thornton
Patiala Wiberlagey Gael
Chireasah
Embarrassing hairs removal methods teased in ad copy
A garbled ad style text outlines quick hair removal methods using powders and water as a surface treatment. It mentions steps to apply substances to the skin and suggests a safe, simple package solution, with nonsensical wording throughout.
Police Board Plans to Address Gaps in Department
Informal talks among city officials and inspects at a late night meeting discuss filling gaps in the police department. Some officers may be transferred to cover shortages while the army payroll delays affect city pay. A special platoon named for the American division was appointed to be stationed at a designated location. The semi monthly payroll was ordered.
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Pelle Cone
Rei
Hell
Anid
Wade Tay
Pasea
Alice Aml Svi
Ciin Compan
Pach
Fairfield Republicans Nominate Local Town Officers
Fairfield Republicans hold a town caucus and nominate candidates for town offices with minimal opposition. Notable nominations include judge, assessor, first selectman, selectmen, treasurer, auditor, town clerk, voters registrar, school committee, board of finance, and other posts.
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Soph
Baron Wattensin
Wallace M. Bulkler
Meederick J. Northrup
Charles A. Rowe
Gece Oni
Frederick A
Burrs
Heonk
Robert C. Hitchcock
Joseph Tr Pea Svand
James A. Cun
Jonathan Grout
Howard M. Wein
Charles AC. Lavey
Clarge W. Larson
Tuennder Hedberg
Charles W. Smith
Thomas W. Murphy
Istrar of Woters
WiTerd Ss. It
Herbert I. Sutton
Board of Finance
Oliver Go Jennings
John 3. Lobilell
Turno Ver
Prayers for Victory Won by City Congregations
Congregations in the city held prayers for victory as Allied forces fought. Rabbi William Wilfenstein urged support for democracy and freedom. A Jewish war relief drive began with fund collections after services at Adat synagogue. A campaign event was planned with Belin addressing the city to launch relief efforts among the Jewish community of Bridgeport.
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Norwalis
Willam Jacobs
Stephen Condi
Darien
Condi
Daeed Belin
Filiee
Hridgeparth
Eye Blackened Court to Decide Merits of Case
SOMWAILAS Sept 1 court action centers on a alleged assault arising from a dispute between a worker and a New Chinatown resident. The trial seeks to determine whether the incident warranted legal action and potential damages. The court records mention a spouse involved and a request for financial redress. The case connects to local familial and community tensions documented in this era.
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Somwailas
Janene Georgse
First Ship Ready By Saturday at Housatonic Yard
The Housatonic Shipbuilding Company prepares the keel for a major government ship, aiming launch by September 23. The project, reflecting labor and supply challenges, will be overseen by Shipping Board officials with direct plant operation assumed by the United States Lawnmaker?. details note leadership changes at Housatonic and Lake Torpedo Boat Company.
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Housatonic Yard
le Tian
Dausatonic
United States
Lmiecrrencyleet Corporation
Housatonic Shipbuilding Company
Owin
Howsatonic Shipbuilding Company
aJic Shipping Hoard
Shimon Lake
Lake Torpedo Bott Company
Arc Yangement
Private McKenna Recovers but Sees No Mail from Home
Private Philip T. McKenna, son of Mr and Mrs John Melenna of 442 Norman Street, is recovering from mustard gas wounds. He spent a month in a French hospital, has nearly completed six months overseas service, and has not received mail since arriving in France due to being on the front lines. He asks for letters and news from home, with relatives writing daily.
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Philip T. McKenna
John Melenna
Norman Street
Columbus
McKenna
Mcbenna
France
Sro
Aveidlan
Obituary notices for Catherine Connors and others
Obituary notices report Catherine Connors died after extended illness at her son’s home 1246 Pembroke Street. She leaves a son James and brother Joh Keesin, with several grandchildren. funeral tomorrow from St Charles Church, interment in St Michaels. Other obituaries mention Bridget Tovery and Bridget Lovely, with funeral details from St Augustine’s chapel and Mary Barnes, including burial in St Michaels cemetery and service at local chapels. multiple relatives and funeral rites noted.
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Catherine Connors
Paterick Connors
Pembroke Street
Sumday
James
Joh Keesin
St. Charles
Clurch
Weloel
St. Michaels Rene
Henry
Bridget Tovery
Bridget
Haute
Welock
St. Augustine's Chapel
Pohnaidt
Ness
We Church
Sales
Miss Methlown Fine
Cricids
Jane Lesnith
Tienes Rebly
Chainies
Skr Mminet
Mary Parnes
Fuer
Mery
Barnes
Witla
Flooree Dairies
Tadefield
Brmeahny
Crom Theo Mortuary
Ebepeb
Cheblina
Mullins and
Bucktey
Itesthia Mierniise
Fren
Vhonuis Chapel
Chauffeur in Critical Condition After Crash
A chauffeur remains in critical condition after a collision on an unnamed street. Police report state the incident occurred midmorning and involved suspected vehicle failure. Authorities at WHR Hospital say the driver is hospitalized in serious condition. Investigators plan to press charges as more details emerge.
Yale Chosen to Train Signal Corps Officers
Yale University becomes the training ground for the Signal Corps officers with civilian instructors and uniformed students. About 350 trainees from across the country will study in New Haven over three months, with future expansion to 300 per cohort and parallel programs at Camp Meade and Yale stakes.
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New Wavion
Signal Corps of
Army
Yale Univer
New Haven
Vwar Departmento
Government Radio School For Signal Corps
College Stark
Med
Harald V. Bozell
Sheffield Scientific School
Electrical Engineering Culty
Yale
Trozell
General Star of the War Department
Army Training Corps
Signal Corps
Soa
Uni
Yate
Camp Meade
Siznek Corps
Artillery
Naive
Iet University
Poles Organizing for Campaign in Siberia
Polish officers plan a Polish division to fight in Siberia joining freed Ukraine and Magyar allies, aiming to aid anti German aggression. Estimates place 100,000 trained troops available in Harbin Nikolaisk and Vladivostok regions with railway crews possible, funds treated as a loan to Poland. The movement seeks no politics, only timing with U S support to aid their country and counter German expansion.
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Siberman
Estimtes
Harbin
Nikeolsk
Vindivostalk
United States
Monroe County Court Today Faces Notable Docket
Monroe County will hear a trial today with Curtis and William Keller charged with unlawful living. Judge Reed will preside as the Criminal Superior Court resumes. Also on the docket are Max Krun charged with stealing a car from Jillian Troy of Newtown and Kellen Bonner tied to a Stamford auto theft. Public defender Del Forest will speak for a young sister case. Twenty three other cases are listed with unsure time.
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Curtis
William Keller
Monroe
Reed
Criminal Superior Court
Jon
Resiy
Counse
Max Krun
Jillian "Troy
Newtown
Kellen Bonner
Alarine
George Brown
Stamford
Jacie
Drazine
Benner
New London
New York
Decador del Forest
Sidney Walfish
Joseph Wwhas
Home Buying Plan Boosts Local Merchants in Housing Project
Local merchants welcome the Cauldwell Wingate contract for four dwelling units in Bridgeport. All construction materials are to be purchased from city dealers, with brick and cement prioritized, and funds to be spent locally as the Rahway based firm proceeds. Housing committee aims to build 1 apartment and 100 single houses, signaling large material needs and community support. Some officials speculate bond forfeitures in a related case, while prisoners deny such intent.
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Cauldwell-Wingate Combe
Bridgewort
Brick and Cement
Cauladne Wingate Company
Ars
Rahway
N. J
Is Your Blood Starving for Iron Modern Methods Warn of Iron Deficiency
The ad warns that modern cooking and living increase iron deficiency in American men and women. It urges readers to seek iron sources, promotes a product named Naxated Iron, and claims remedies restore strength, nerves, and vitality while addressing symptoms like fatigue and weakness.
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Steve
Trou
Ivan
Francis Seltivin
Foriperdy
Pis York
The
Woertelester Cowley Tdspind
Elev
Wek
Ornterdaway
Leifer
Ross
Sailmont
Jay Cery
Abel Sas
Wade
Bertier
Twayne
Ariel Wescheliy
Fe Winn Syste
Sopwith
Hy Wells Newn
Wigsmany
Tunis
Oszanie
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Italian War Office
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Edward Dosouki
Simnnt
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Mi Casa Reise
James Mijevich
Janestreet
Anthony Lnikowski
Caroline Street
American Hardware Stores
Fairfield Ave
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Chester Nolo
AR Ross Tin DD
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Cole
Fairfield Republicans
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Aslie Dietproad
Gaye Bey
Silvan
Wwe
Tyaen
Pir Gos
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CEP
Cdo
Ina Berhiin
Opadel Tuanay Tower
Thak
Wilorhury
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Ormenwich
Spearks
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Syed
Aden
SAAS
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Cauldwell Wingate Co
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