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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1918
Page
12
A fragmentary verse urges bearing today’s burdens with vigor and warns against overloading the present with tomorrow’s worries. The speaker underlines daily strength as essential and cautions that overload weakens resolve, as a last straw foreshadows foreboding.
Morning snippets warn of mild winter snow and fire safety around a Christmas tree. Reports touch on Salvation Army charity, Paris news about President Wilson, and varied items from daily life like cheaper meat and school returns. Wild world events mix with light domestic reflections and curious press dispatches.
A fragmentary poem line references silver bells mist moonstone veils and moonlit water lilies among hedges and ripples. The speaker likens a maiden to ripples and himself to an Argonaut in a quiet mood, with imagery of stars and France.
A wartime column laments the Navy's underrecognition by the public and officials, praising sailors for mine sweeping convoying and patrols. It notes delayed reporting of naval exploits, calls for broader recognition, and cites historic naval feats from Paul Jones to Civil War blockades alongside World War I duties.
Governor-elect Sproul of Pennsylvania proposes a commission of artists and public men to approve sculpted and architectural memorials for towns. The idea, praised by The Philadelphia Ledger as a mail order monument plan, aims to curb low taste in monuments and promote a lasting, creditable record of good taste for Civil War memorials. Connecticut may watch Pennsylvania's approach as it considers memorial plans of its own.
The piece notes how after Christmas small boys and broader readers alike waver between doubt and belief in Santa Claus. It argues peril and crisis often prompt faith, citing a sailor who prayed when fate turned dire. It reflects on faith as a timeless human impulse across generations.
The piece argues in favor of keeping the Savings Banks as originally founded, praising their safety and reliability. It notes public sentiment against changes, suggesting that second thoughts are often best and that room exists for other financial concerns, but these banks should remain as they were.
The piece praises a secleome catch and a spring celebration to honor soldiers and sailors who contributed to the victory for freedom and decency. Bridgeport is urged to join in honoring all who aided in the triumph and its values.
Secretary Baker urges urgent triate legislation to resume voluntary enlistment and repeal limits of the Selective Service Act. He warns that without it after peace is proclaimed the army cannot meet essential duties including policing the Mexican border. Early passage would allow those drafted or enlisted for the emergency to be discharged and returned to civilian life.
Salvation Army revival of plans for a large five story men s hotel in Mis city. The project will use the Arway quarters site at 0 Blin street with cost estimated between 60 000 and 90 000. Bridgeport supporters will seek winter subscriptions as locals are invited to contribute. The building will provide dormitories on the top floors and a large auditorium on the second level for religious services and gatherings.
President Tennes during a visit to Meuse area criticizes German bombardment harming women and children. He vows reparations as authorities report destruction and casualties from air raids just before the armistice. Depot crowds and railway lines see heavy activity while business leaders plan new facilities and a retail building redevelopment.
Hartford Feb 26 The comptroller Mor ris C Webster submitted the fiscal year report to the governor outlining civil list credits and general revenue totals for year ended Sept 30 1918 and Oct 1 1918 balances. The report lists total funds and sinking fund holdings with a grand balance in treasury and a stated surplus of 642 572.99 after transfers and bond redemptions.
The Health Department reported 53 cases of Spanish influenza over two days, with no cases on Christmas Day. Water H. Brown said the city’s situation is satisfactory and no major program is needed. In the last 48 hours four deaths raised the total to 598, with 205,615 cases since September.
Firefighters fought a blaze on J. J. Sullivan's auto truck on Ogden Street when cushions burned in the Western afternoon. Damage is estimated around $7. The fire department responded at 4:32 p.m. to the alarm near William Street.
The report notes total sales in the state and city. December figures show Bridgetport sales at 3172.92 dollars and another unspecified line at 4030.00 dollars. The text appears to be a garbled OCR summary of monthly sales totals.
The state warns there will be no extension for motor vehicle operators to obtain licenses. Friday is the last day for licenses, ending last year’s grace period. Two individuals knew the ruse, one who was warned and the other who cheated.
Washington reports Joe Lorranger, a South Boston army base riveter, created a new dolly-bar that lets crews drive about ten more rivets daily. He donated the patent to the U S government, illustrating how worker inventiveness and shared responsibility can improve production and labor relations during and after wartime.
Stamford industries face slower demand after a wartime signing. Yale and Manufacturing Co. cut overtime and laid off a small number of workers. Stamford Rolling Mills and Rich and Co. shed staff due to war orders and material shortages. British American Co. halted operations, and St Johns Woodward Co. reduced force as contracts were canceled. Merchants report solid Christmas trade despite 2000 local workers away. Local service members return home briefly. Lt. Thomas J. Ryle and others noted, with reflections on war service.
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