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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1918
Page
3
The remark notes the new girl's extreme quietness and meticulous cleaning, suggesting she scarcely disturbs her surroundings. The exchange implies a heightened awareness of her discreet presence and neatness in the workplace.
A Salvation Army letter from France recounts a base hospital tale of German troops slaying American soldiers. A sergeant described a raid where four Germans held a victim while a fifth severed a head, and others cut throats, with the attackers vowing to avenge the crime. The letter, forwarded through Salvation Army channels, portrays German hatred and brutality toward U S troops.
Judge John S. Pullman leads efforts to verify the status of 60 or more registrants from Division No. 2 who reportedly joined the army or navy. The list includes many named individuals with addresses and notes on enlistment, with affidavits sought from friends or relatives to correct classifications and forward to Adj. General Cole. Several cases cited confirm service, including James F. Clancy at Norfolk and Garner K. Birdseye in Houston, with one death in France noted for William J. Cummings.
A large patriotic food exhibit will be held at the State Armory on April 18 19 and 20 under the Bridgeport Tome Economics committee in cooperation with the State Department of Agriculture the War bureau and the Council of National Defense. Mrs Samuel C Shaw and Minute Women will lead with Miss Elizabeth Angell Mrs Sprague and other food experts giving demonstrations. Justice George W Wheeler and Mayor C G B Wilson will attend the opening and war work speakers will participate. Sidney and Mrs Drew will appear in The Patriots screen story. Hoover costumes will be worn by workers and a nursery will be provided. A Red Cross booth will feature foods used for convalescents and supplies for the sick room. The Liberty Tour committee will have a Wanman’s booth with Mrs W T Hincks and workers. Mrs Shaw’s volunteers include many city women and a meeting of executive committee is set for her home on Tuesday.
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