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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1918

Page

13

Czernin Pressures Peace Talks Amid Frontline Focus

Paris report shows Count Czernin stating negotiations were not between Austria-Hungary and the Allies, while Clemenceau leaves for the front. Officials doubt any peace move will be taken, stressing Germany must be defeated by force. Czernin says Austria-Hungary seeks peace with strength and warns against misleading promises.

Paris Washinston Count Czernin Germany Clemenceau Iice Alsace-Lorraine France Cxernia Bonden Vienna Austria-I Tmnaury Hague Czernin Berlin Astrussle Russia Serbia Noumania Italy Austria-Hungary Amsterdam Commenceau Austin Wilson Bulgaria Momarchy Montenegra Alfies Austin- Himgary Caemnne Mided

Fruit-a-tives Promise Relief For Dyspepsia

A consumer claims two years of severe dyspepsia with post meal pain and bitter regurgitation improved after using Fruit-a-tives liver tablets. The ad notes fruit-juice ingredients and lists price, offering six for 2.56 and a trial size, with dealers or from Fruit-Tives Limited in Ogdensburg.

St. Martin's Hudson Fruit -Tives Limited Ogdensburg

Today’s Beauty Help Shampoo Made From Canthrax

An old column promotes Canthrax as a simple inexpensive shampoo to cleanse hair thoroughly removing oil and dandruff. It claims hair dries quickly and evenly, appears fuller and softer, and is easy to apply by dissolving a portion in hot water per the reader’s instructions.

Y M H A membership drive led by Harry Dworken

At a meeting of Y M H A workers a clear lead by team captain Harry Dworken emerged in the 1000 member membership drive. Dworken, a charter member and treasurer, heads a campaign with plans to entertain workers and visitors at the club rooms on State Street. A well known speaker is expected, with Jacobson's Jazz Band and George Creenspur performing. The drive targets Sunday closing and a public event with officials and guests.

Uwworken Association State Street George Creenspur Bridgeport

Emergency Red Cross call for sewists and dressings

An urgent War Emergency appeal calls Red Cross chapters to mobilize immediately at Mashineton and nationwide to produce surgical dressings. Women are urged to report to nearest ambulance or Head Quarters to furnish pads and compresses by the third or last week in Ayr. The National Army Medical Corps requires quick, confidential action.

Mashineton Medienl United Lines Army Army Medical Corps Ayr Meese Headqmettiers

Entertainment of Holy Name Society Draws 3000 Plus

Hundreds attend an Eagles hall entertainment under St Patrick church Holy Name society. over 3,000 gather for a lively program featuring Reed brothers Weldon May Welly Christianson sisters Tullos Bues Jenk Dunn and more. Father Kelly organized talent. Speidel supplied music for dancing. citywide success noted.

Eagles' Hall Holy Name Society St Patrick Church Marl Lark Land Reed H Brothers Sens John Weldon Christianson Wi Oane Tullos Bues San Jenk Dunn Father Kelly Speidel Mitten Pather Kelly Chairmsan Attelinet Ford Carl Iues Karl Clark Charles Mecartha

Expect Big Returns in First Hour

Washington reports indicate strong demand for the third Liberty bonds on opening day. Subscriptions are rising before the 9 am start as loan workers gather pledges and government production promises output at 500,000 bonds daily once enacted.

Washington All Loan Organization Allthovgh Levord Government Bureau of Engraving Jeretary McAdoo Wridaxy Cclear Jederal Reserve Board Capital Issues Committees Res Distriat Baltimore Boston Philadelphi Jameson, Gerard Indianapolis

Expulsion of La Follette Tied to Army Aid, Conferees Say

Delegates from every state including many governors met at an Americanization conference called by the Interior Secretary to draft recommendations for a national literacy campaign. The session denounced foreign language press and teaching enemy tongues as the war nears, with proposals to restrict aliens and enforce citizenship papers, while leaders urged protecting schoolchildren from German propaganda.

Ington Line Middle West Lafe Young Tews Uber United States Senate Tatoilette Guthering Americ Defense

Builders' Disposal of Half Million Fire Housing Plan

Bridgeport city savings bank offers 500000 for mortgage loans to aid housing, aimed at supporting 250 families. Funds to be loaned on one to four family homes, curbing speculation, and boosting local construction as banks tighten terms. The program may supplement government appropriations for housing.

Ity Savings, Bank Bridgeport Richard W. Coggawell Alssis Lal City Bank Pften Ity Savings Bank

Y M C A World-Wide Propaganda Talk in Bridgeport

Charles D. Murrey of New York, noted speaker, leads a Y M C A program in Bridgeport Friday evening. John Thrott's staff, Hurvey, and Cooper of Minneapolis join as speakers to discuss the Y M C A’s global propaganda and its effort to spread American ideals and aid to youths worldwide.

Charles D. Murrey New York John Thrott Bridgeport Stratfield and Air Hurvey Young Men’s Christi Association Soanner Snpperer Japan Y. M. UA China Tong Ne Provines Iy Poo Chow An C. A Thik City Sherwood Fildy Matt Wrouk Turresayill Cooper Minneapolis

Departing Scenes to Be Shown on Sunday

Bridgeport turns out for Sunday showings of departing soldiers in motion. The Bridgeport Post arranged with Clay Medlin producer of Connecticut All War for the initial exhibition at the Purl theater next Sunday evening. Also features Tanl Revere's Ride and other films, with plans for preservation until 1968.

Bridgeport Solcier Bridgeport Post Clay Medlin Purl Theater Agin Tanl -Revere Yankee Stele Connecticut

Parcel Post Shipments For Soldiers Instructions

Westmaster Charles J. Cheene reports orders to accept parcel post shipments for soldiers of the American expeditionary forces and for address points in Porto Rico, Nipine Islands, the Chural Anne Virgin Islands and other U S territories, with no war stamp charges on parcel post matter within territorial United States.

Westmaster

Three Dead in Blast at Georgia Camp

An explosion at a camp in Georgia tore through tents of Company 7, 1st Engineers, killing three and injuring several others. The blast occurred at Can Hane cook camp, and details remain unclear as authorities investigate.

Georgia Co. 7 Con En

Need Men for Inland Waterway Engineers

War department seeks skilled workers for 57th Engineers in Connecticut district. Recruits needed include ship carpenters, carpenters, marine engine mechanics, hoisting engineers, blacksmiths, riggers, sawyers, town masters, and others. Applications from near recruiting offices in New Haven, Pittsfield, and New London.

War Department We. A. Mare Connecticut

War Savings Sales Reach 333,272 Here

War Savings sales surged to 333,272.18 yesterday reported by post office clerks. State total rises to 2,208,877.39 as campaigns continue. Other OCR garble remains but notes ongoing war effort and authorities urging continued savings.

Bridgenert Wir Saviab Atice Athaiek Sile Georges AW. O'Shea Gener Migene Sean Caton Hana Loo Stanapa

Unclear legal filing details amid mixed garbled text

A garbled OCR fragment mentions an attorney, petitions, and a court proceeding with references to a judge, a conviction, and forthcoming actions. The readable elements include a possible plea or sentencing context and references to a public notice or hearing, but most details are obscured.

Illness andElection in Wisconsin and New York News

In Wisconsin Irving Lenroot Republican is elected U S senator over Joseph J Davies with a large lead as returns roll in boosting Lenroot in a district with strong La Follette support. In New York a mystery deepens over the Ellis Island German spy case amid illness of Mme Elisabeth Nix and other detainees and new health crises among the quartet.

Miurgin Linsenberry Jistica Supreme Court Charles A. Crownhart Lenroot Davies Mayne Congr Onal Mme. Nix New York Ellis Ishunl France Muariet Mme Elisabeth Chiriotia Nis Forr Tase

Isolation Hospital Planned After Bids Exceed Budget

The board confirms proceeding with a new isolation hospital after bids exceeded the amount appropriated. Construction begins immediately once the site is opened by Hendik board, with the Health department to start and Vital Tas at Mais Street and Jewett Avenue costing about $210000.

Board of Apnor Health Department Hendik Board Ainiter Mipror Wilkson Titan Appomgamoni Bagel Witt Goll Mardy

Detectives Seek Check Swindler In City

Detectives search for a man named Homan who gave notes to Lester Slinton and wore a United States Army uniform. Police say the swindler passed numerous checks totaling over 1500 pounds, cashed late in the day, and used a misleading uniform to mislead storekeepers. Officers continue investigations across the city seeking the suspect, with multiple neighborhoods and stores reported swindled.

Homan Lester Slinton United States Nin Tkis Reece Lea Oman Pinia

Sufferers From Kidney Ailments Read This Notice

A garbled 19176 era advertisement touts Dr Nilmer's Sseamp-loot as a cure for kidney troubles. It claims favorable patronage and a "most beneficial" creatinine-free remedy delivered by a matrone-like figure. The text is heavily distorted with nonsensical spellings and unclear provenance.

Nilmer Megratt

Letter to Rituee & Co Winghamion N Y

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a letter to Rituee & Co in Winghamion New York. The text references Swamp Root and a Dr Wimpoy with unclear terms about payment or credentials. The legible lines mention a Tenikder and some medical or chemical terms, but specifics are obscured.

Yer Rituee & Co Winghamion, N.Y Iwimpoy Binghamites N.Y

Fragmented ad copy mentions hardware stores and stock request

Incoherent OCR fragment references a venue man in the future saving malevolent details. It suggests having a flashlight handy during unavoidable circumstances. Mentioned are Parnas 7 Davie and WW stock in various sizes and locations including American Hardware Stores and Fairfield Avenue.

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