Eight Rooming House Robbery Reported
Police yesterday reported eight robberies in a four hour period with one arrest made. Julia Righary of 299 Remington street said a wrist watch was taken from her room. Danbury resident Carl Nelson, arrested Wednesday, faced theft charges from Ralph Cranny’s room at 418 Sarnum Avenue and was held awaiting parental arrival after City Court appearance.
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Julia Aighary
Remington Street
Jarl W. Nelson
Danbury
Ralph Cranny
Sarnum Avenue
City Court
Ten Artillery Officers To Instruct at Yale
Ten artillery officers will lead the Neld Artillery officers school at Yale University, nine from the U S Army and one from the Canadian Army. President Anne WS Hadley announced the plan, with several officers already arrived as the college year nears opening. Major Samuel A Wellson serves as commandant.
Utah Shipments Of Peaches Here Help out Supply
Carloads of peaches arrived in Bridgeport, aiding Utah’s supply as the peach crop winds down. Peaches sell in bushel baskets at $2 per basket of 14 pounds, with grocers urged to stock up while supplies last. Prices also note shifting costs for Malaga grapes, Bartlett pears, onions, potatoes, and other produce across regional markets.
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Utah
Bridgeport
Lis City
California
Malaga
Fridgeport
South America
Long Island
Colorado
York State
Arapes
California Valley
Maine
Police Powers For Agents Who Escort Dodgers
Army in force designates draft board agents as special police to accompany men into camp. These officers wear khaki with a blue armband and will have military authority similar to military police. Purpose is to maintain soldierly appearance and deter improper conduct during civilian transport to mobilization camps.
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Army Insteala
Witlya White & i
Eaach
Milford State Guard to Stage Three Social Dances
Milford officials announce three dances by Company L State Guard to raise funds for company rooms with a first on October 18 and a third for the same purpose. The middle dance funds the local Red Cross and guests from Milford’s Sixth company will attend. Local social notes include Red Cross activities, community visits, and plans for residents serving or traveling abroad.
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Milford
State Guard
Red Cross
the &Th Company of
Milfory
Daughters of Castile
Ansonia
Lauralton
Sanford Hotchkiss
William Norton
Samuel Dannatt
Mount Vernon
Gulf Street
New Haven Avenue
Milford Wheel Club
West Haven
Jerry Dempsey
Elizabeth
N. J
M. F. Collins
Ll. Harper
Brooklyn
W. EF
Bart Adams
Earl Adams
Derby Road
Taft School
Watertown
Edward Russell
Fort Trumbull Beach
W. H W. Russell
Danbury
Atlantic City
George W. Osborne
Cleveland
Ohio
Osborne
Farrel Foundry
Lawrences
Sebastian Pond
New York
Tarrytown-on-the-Hudson
Robert Seymour
Bridgeport
Frank Andrews
Minnie T. Beers
West End
Nathalie Seymour
Miss Beers
Alberta Carina
Lawrence Stern
Fort Trombutl Beach
Detroit
Buffalo
Weather note from Bridgeport on September 19, 1918
The Bridgeport forecast lists likely fair weather for Friday. No precipitation expected and skies should stay clear or mostly sunny as the day unfolds.
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Bridgeport
Choose furs and save in a fine store collection
A newspaper notice touts a fur sale on the second floor offering coats, small furs, muffs, scarves and capes at a saving of price. It cites long-purchased stock and fair profit as reasons for discounts, promising warmth and beauty with wide selection and value.
Flannelette Undergarments Offer Warmth and Comfort
Flannelette products emphasize warmth and softness with durable fabric and a comfortable service. Gowns feature pretty stripes, high neck with collar, priced at $1.50. Fine white or striped options at $2.95, plus fancy stripes at $2.50 and $3. Special-size gowns for full figures white at $1.75.
Women's real sailor middies catalog entry
Advertisement lists several styles of women’s sailor middies with features such as yokes, collars, and cuffs in blue serge and flannel. Prices range from 2 to 4.50, sizes 34 to 42, including laced and buttoned fronts and emblem details.
Liberty Locket jewelry sale with colored lockets
An advertisement touts composition lockets as smart tasteful accessories in deep or light hues, often inlaid with gold. Each locket opens to reveal a tiny mirror and space for a cherished photo, offered with matching color chains and options priced from 5 to 8.75 dollars. Some lockets sold without chains fit on velvet ribbons.
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Yale
Russia
G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
Main St
Arcade Corner
Tas Bernstein
T70
Washingtom Avento
Seasideside
Wasuington
Italy
Treasury
France
England
Belgium
U. S. Employment Bureau
Fairfield Ave
Rer
REL
Roky Ib
Rb Fl
Mito
Milford State Guard
Illings
Public Library
Howland
Flannelette
Liberty Locket
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Howland Dry Goods CO
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