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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1918
Page
12
A short poetic fragment praises fidelity to Faith and Honor and Courage. It contrasts the three flowers with the colors Red White and Blue, asserting a patriotic emblem through imagery. The piece emphasizes purity and steadfastness as central themes.
A historical article outlines the proposed Students Army Training Corps within colleges. Olive drab uniforms and army training detachments are described, with administration by an Education and Military Training Committee under the War Department. It notes higher education must produce valuable material for the army and cites twenty five thousand graduates of military detachments.
A fragment from a 1918 style column humorously reflects home front life amid war. It teases of daylight saving time, thrift stamps drives, and civic tasks while lampooning political figures and wartime mood with light satire intended for readers.
A German newspaperevals US opinion as war crazed while acknowledging American support for the Allied cause. It cites Pershing’s Crusaders and German- American perspectives, noting continued resistance to invasion and the influence of Americanizing forces on both sides of the Atlantic.
A wartime column attacks pacifism, arguing public disdain for pacifists in the United States and France. It asserts government surveillance of dissidents, praises hard war stance, and claims Germany’s failure sealed by rejecting peace terms. It frames pacifism as a betrayal rejected by workers, politicians, and citizens.
The text denounces German cultural agents diverting German and German-American charity funds from relief to pro-German propaganda and sabotage. It claims millions donated for widows and orphans in Germany were misused to finance strikes and attacks on facilities, urging awakening among German sympathizers to stop such moral degeneration.
A garbled dispatch describes crops in Britain and France with references to wheat and small patches. It mentions attempts at production and returns that are hard to parse.
A garbled report describes an arrest at Main and Wall streets after an incident with a watermobile involved. A woman at 207 Croldeau Street was taken to Emersoncy Transpi Gil with unclear statements about identity and charges.
Fragmentary OCR outlines a wartime defense scheme, mentioning state council approval, defense of a coastline area near Lempaion, and references to individuals such as John Ww and Nestlev 1 ACT BOT. Details are garbled, but the text hints at planning and procurement actions during a period of national strain.
An announcement by a New York bishop grants Catholics in the army and Navy a year round dispensation from abstaining from fresh meats on Fridays, with Good Friday the sole exception. The editor questions the reasoning, noting the need for nourishment during stress and wartime. The piece cites practical benefits and reflects on changing dietary norms amid war pressures.
Connecticut company plans a limited trial of a one-man trolley car on several lines here. The experiment aims to reduce crew needs and speed but faces regulatory and practical questions. About 20 cars may be used statewide, with consent from the Public Utilities commission noted though described as temporary.
A moving narrative from Stratford recounts a woman injured after a tremor near a hospital. Dr. Matthew explains the rescue scene as responders stabilize her at the scene before transport. Residents report fear and confusion amid the incident, with officials coordinating care and safety checks.
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