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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1918
Page
12
French and English practice of mourning through black crepe is fading as the gold star marks a soldier’s sacrifice. The piece urges Americans to replace condolence letters with praise of the life lived and to honor fallen service members with the gold star rather than black bands.
A long list of visitors and seasonal guests from Ansonia Waterbury New York Bridgeport and other towns vacationing at cottages along Myrtle Beach. Notable entries include Miss Eleanor McSamara and classmates from Ansonia and families from Waterbury and New Haven. Several groups plan to stay two weeks or more at Laurel Beach and nearby cottages.
A reflective note speaks of enduring union through joy and trial. The speaker releverges deep affection, noting years together and lines of care, promising that beauty and companionship persist beyond age.
Washington reports on the September 2 draft convention linking British and American conscription. The pact could draft 20 to 44 year old British subjects in the United States and, upon expiry, allow British allies in British territories to join the American force under same rules. News describes recruiting campaigns, camps in Canada, pay rates, and successful enlistment of British and Canadian subjects, with emphasis on the collaboration and tensions with U.S. draft officials.
A collage of quips and commentary from a wartime breakfast table notes jokes about marching days peacetime luxuries and taxes. It references draft penalties liberty bonds social mores and public figures with satirical asides on Caruso rumors and hat fashions.
The piece denounces a German proposal to resume prewar trade with Belgium after the war, calling it cruelty and hypocrisy. It condemns German views on postwar relations with Belgium France Britain and America, arguing no nation will forgive or trade with the aggressors. The author predicts a harsh reckoning when the war ends.
About six hundred Bullard Engineering employees plan to work five hours on Labor Day to “make guns to beat the guns” with government inspectors joining the effort. The show of patriotism promises uninterrupted gun production and broad support from Bridgeport.
The article reports a sweeping victory for prohibitionists in Congress. A federal law will ban making intoxicating liquors after May 1 and selling after June 30, 1919, lasting until U S army demobilization. It frames the move as a wartime revolution and a serious shift for the nation.
Allied forces break through German defenses along the Hindenburg line as British tanks and French units advance three miles in places. American troops push toward the Aisne hills, signaling intensified combat on the West Front as plans to cross the Rhine loom ahead.
War Department moves to end delays by giving one head full responsibility for aircraft construction. This change aims to speed up a segment long behind other fighting forces as the country expects quicker progress in mobilizing air power.
Beach activity surged as Labor Day nears with hotels full and cottages rented for the weekend and coming month. Drowning rescue at Myrtle Beach saved Miss Elizabeth Kirby by Anthony Ritueel, both Waterbury residents.
Milfor d parents of Charles D Hoyt rejoice over his first overseas message from a base hospital in France. The 26 year old Milford recruit, enlisted March 6 in Infantry, belonged to Company I 59th Regiment, previously Milford Home Guard, and was reported wounded August 2 with no details given. He says he is resting well and hopes to leave hospital soon.
Aug 80 The War Industries board will end price control on manila hemp after August 31 as the war needs and commercial interests will not suffer. In other news, Frank Lirkin of 440 Park Avenue was fined 95 and costs after being arrested for impersonating an officer and setting up James Gondis of 640 Gregory Street.
Live political gossip states New Jersey Democratic committee picks George LaMonte for the U S Senate with White House support. First major year race centers on September 8 in Maine and nationwide battles influence control of the next Senate and House.
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