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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1918
Page
2
Federal warrants charging conspiracy to violate the espionage act were issued for 27 I. W. W. members arrested in a raid on their meeting in St. Louis. The men are accused of advocating sabotage.
The International Institute of Agriculture in Italy appoints Chilean Ambassador at Washington Aldunate as honorary member of its standing committee. He is the first to receive this honor, marking a notable diplomatic distinction for Chile.
Local readers glimpse wartime letters from Marion Irene French and Albert to Charlie Abercrombie. Messages describe French village life, bread, wine, trains, and cold weather. notes of pleasure and hardship amid occupation. Obituary for Marion Irene French follows. Community news covers taxes, Red Cross, war stamps, and Stratford police notes on German youths.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as pleasant relief for liver and bowels. It claims not to gripe and costs ten cents a box. It promotes benefits like headache relief, bilious spells, dizziness, bad breath, and sour stomach, appealing to both adults and children.
Southport's Pequot Library adds a long list of new books including works by Aldrich Barbusse Muir Roosevelt and Kipling among others. A German registration order from February 4 to 9 is posted for Southport and Weirfield natives 14 years old or older, with instructions to present at Bridgeport police station and bring four passport photos. A Current Events club meeting at Wakeman Memorial building features papers and refreshments. Civic Association holds its regular monthly meeting with officers listed.
The Hebrew Ladies' Aid Society plans a fundraising event at the Casino on State Street, Sunday afternoon February 17, to support welfare for those in need. President J Levy and a special committee urge ticket purchases to cover postponed entertainment and fund the society’s relief work.
New London officials order suspension of coal deliveries to theatres and offices until a secure supply of satiable coal is available. The action halts fuel shipments citywide, causing widespread disruption to venues and municipal buildings.
A patriotic call urges boys and girls to bring pennies and dimes to school to buy War Savings Stamps. The message says saving serves the nation and oneself, with good interest and aiding the war effort. Adults are encouraged to follow the example and support the fighting men.
Cheerful valentines for children, including kewpie and humorous cards, mechanical cards, and patriotic designs. Also featuring Lumor prints up to 19 cents. Main floor rear in a local shop segment promoting affordable greetings for upcoming holiday.
A 1918 sewing-machine club advertises a plan where paying one dollar starts ownership of a machine delivered to the home. The free model comes in two styles with automatic lift and drop lead and a cabinet. Machines are described as reliable, quiet, and valuable, with full guarantees and prices rising since purchase.
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