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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1918
Page
15
An old advertisement montage promotes D. Hartigan Drug Store offerings. It touts a BD skin wash for quick relief from skin disease and claims Danderine hair tonic stops hair loss, fights dandruff, and makes hair thick, wavy, and lustrous. The copy emphasizes immediate results and inexpensive pricing.
An official Austrian statement in Vienna counters Clemenceau’s April remarks on France Austro-Hungarian and French agents in 1917 1918 initiated talks for a general peace. The note defends Czernin against Clemenceau’s accusation of lying and clarifies sequence, stressing no separate peace discussions and nonrenewal of negotiations after August 1917.
At the Bridgeport Board of Education meeting, Slawson urged relief from supervising 630 teachers and building upkeep, proposing a colleague handle janitorial and heat systems while he focuses on educational work. The board debated Chautauqua use of the High School auditorium, granting salary for illness-related absences, janitor staffing petitions, and plans for stronger industrial training with the State Trade School.
A Columbus reader endorses Deter gen's Ointment for itching piles saying it cured in eight weeks after one box. The ad claims Peterson's ointment cures sores eczema and skin diseases, offering a big box for 80 cents with money back guarantee.
A toilet article advises mixing ay paste with water and a little powdered delatone to apply to hairy skin. After 2 or 3 minutes the paste is rinsed off to remove hairs without damaging the skin, noting to use genuine delatone to avoid disappointment.
An appeal from the decision upholding the 6 cent trolley fare in Hartford will be taken to the Superior Court by the common council. The measure was approved at a meeting held tonight amid indications of public interest and civic debate.
Washington reports intelligence indicating the Central powers plan a major offensive against Italy. Gen von Mackensen may lead the drive as Germany and Austria seek to strike on the southern front while shoring up forces in the west. Neutral nations weigh the political impact and potential outcomes as the war momentum shifts.
A large wartime rally at Sherman hall under Taquowa tribe No 6 Ipproved Order of Red Kien drew a strong crowd. Proceeds support the Red Cross. Pat Page shared France ambulance service experiences and Mrs Marie Cordale spoke on Y M C A huts and war hospital care. George W Fairchild spoke on Patriotism. Also listed are unclaimed letters at the airfield post office and local club notices including Garden Club, Taibieth Comfort Club, seedmen meet, and rehearsals.
The article argues a renewed Italian push is likely as Germany aims to press westward and into Italy. It notes German, Austrian, Bulgarian, and Turkish troops prepare for the Italian offensive, with Italians aided by Americans, British, and French and training Americans already in country for deployment.
A Hartford committee of 100 leaders proposes a statewide campaign next fall to back a federal constitutional prohibition amendment. John T. Robinson chairs the effort to mobilize over a hundred speakers, including Congress members and senators, and to press candidates in every Connecticut town to declare their position.
Washington reports no public hearings will be held on House resolutions regarding the Irish question. Chairman Flood of the foreign affairs committee notified those who sought hearings, including John J. Curley of Boston. Flood sent letters noting repeated requests and receiving letters from Mrs. Hannah Sheehy Skeffington and others.
Secretary McAdoo names April 21 as Liberty Loan Sunday and asks 114000 preachers to deliver special sermons. Samuel Gompers urges workers to subscribe generously despite economies. Congressional hearings on Irish home rule are rejected to avoid interfering with a belligerent ally in the war.
Corinthian Lodge of F and A Masonic will confer the entered apprentice degree at 7 30 this evening in the Masonic temple. A report from the meeting notes the event as a standard lodge ceremony with members present.
A Bridgeport business man voiced a familiar mood noting his health was below par and energy lacking for a busy day. The piece frames temporary strain and fatigue as common for hardworking people, easing with rest and recovery the same day.
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