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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1918
Page
4
An article discusses dental fear in sensitive patients and criticizes commercialized dentistry. It praises Dr Weidlich's qualifications and argues that proper treatment, including nerve destruction when needed, precedes fillings and ensures lasting results.
Hartford April 18 Gov Holcomb received War Department telegram stating Navy complaints registrants were denied certificates to enlist. It directed that any registrant should be given a navy certificate when order numbers show non-need to fill current quotas or deferments, with no discretion to refuse beyond those reasons. Copies of the circular to local boards will be sent by the governor.
Senate tacitly agreed to dispose of the 60 million dollar housing bill next Monday. Chairman Swanson urged passage while Senator Overman of North Carolina objected to delay for early consideration of the administration plan extending the President authority over departmental reorganization.
Salvaged European treasures reach the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Two complete windows and four circular medallions from a single designer illuminate an abbey near Nancy in France, within artillery range of St Mihiel and Verdun. The windows show The Deluge and Moses and the Law, plus Moses presenting the tablets to the Hebrews.
An advertisement claims uric acid from meat clogs kidneys and irritates the bladder. It promotes four ounces of Salts from a pharmacy to flush kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and relieve symptoms, praising Jad Salts as inexpensive and safe.
This old advertisement touts Othine double strength as a freckle remover promising a clear complexion with near immediate results. It guarantees refund if the product fails and urges druggists to offer the remedy under the money back guarantee.
Walter T. Waite has spent decades in the Army and was commissioned as first lieutenant. He is stationed in Atlanta as an instructor at the Military School of Technology. Born in Bridgeport in 1880, Waite enlisted from Nichols, served in the Spanish War, eight years in the Philippines, five years in Hawaii, and was among the guards after an earthquake disaster in San...
London April 18 Sir David Henderson vice president of the air council resigned in the House of Commons after Major Trenchard chief of the air staff. he cited an inability to work with the new air staff chief General J H Sykes. Henderson had been stationed at Magle Pass Texas before his recent promotion.
Secretary Baker sent a letter to Colonel Ifred Feigl of New York expressing sympathy over the death of his son, Lieut. Jefferson Feigl, who was killed in action on March 21. The secretary recalled meeting Feigl in France but learned of the death after returning to Washington.
A broad assortment of women’s wear features sizes up to 52 with serges, checks, stripes, tricotines, gabardines and sports suits. Special models for stout women, elegant hats, and quality shoes for narrow and wide feet. Fur coats offered for summer storage with return in fall. Also notes fancy stationery and a limited foreign edition book priced at 2.50.
New York April 18 Dax Eastman former editor of The Masses Socialist magazine denied responsibility for the magazine content while testifying for himself and three associates charged with conspiring to obstruct the draft law. He said the plan gave owners equal stock and ensured their contributions were printed, limiting his supervision over articles drawings and cartoons.
The National War Labor Conference board will hear the Alabama iron and steel workers strike involving 7,000 men. The case, the first before the board, could affect the entire steel industry as efforts to settle the dispute have failed.
Ottawa reports New Zealand is expediting troop movements to England after Lloyd George urged for more manpower. Monthly drafts will rise to meet Britain’s needs as reinforcements advance sooner than planned, with movement of men prioritized over production.
A negligee noted for good taste and simplicity is described. It is made of figured rice crepe with a deep China silk shoulder yoke trimmed with lace. Kimono sleeves join the yoke and end above the elbows with lace frills and tassels. Materials listed for medium size include crepe, silk, insertion, and edging.
Promotion for an inside bath using hot water and limestone phosphate claims it cleanses the digestive tract, prevents toxins entering the blood, and improves complexion. Advocates urge daily morning use, noting benefits for bad breath, dull head, constipation, and overall wellness at modest cost.
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