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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1918
Page
4
Sunday meetings for boys at the Y M C A Boys Division grow in popularity each week. Next Sunday C B Loomis of Yale will address the boys on The Boy Who Hit Hard.
Paris, Feb. 5. Thirteen German airplanes were brought down Sunday. The French took the offensive and engaged in unusually heavy fighting, flying far over German lines. The Rev H C Arch will speak Sunday on The Complete Circuit, with many prominent men expected for upcoming meetings.
Mrs J M MecMasters of Lowell Massachusetts reports a dramatic recovery from arthritis deformans after seven years of pain using Varnesis. She describes crippling joint stiffness and wheelchair dependence improving to stairs, sewing, and light housework. An advertising notice by W A Varney of Lynn invites investigation and free literature.
Major W A Bishop VC DS O and M GC departs for France after famed air combat exploits. He shot down forty seven German aeroplanes and once attacked two aerodromes single handed, surviving a trap at 12 000 feet. Major Hugh W Niven DS O and M C praised for front line leadership with the Princess Pats and noted for bluffing through danger. Niven earned the DSO and MC for holding a line with forty men and enduring heavy casualties, reflecting on German morale and their reluctance to face sound and noise.
Cleveland authorities will divert more than 10,000 tons of coal daily for 48 hours to domestic consumers to ease the coldest weather in 19 years. Coal arriving in the period will be sold by dealers at contract price, with about 25,000 families believed to be without coal. The temperature plunges to 12 degrees below zero.
Three recruits were accepted for service in the United States army yesterday at the local recruiting station in Fairfield avenue. The men are James F P Connell, 19, of 154 Davenport street, aviation corps. William F E Ashman, 20, of 13 Seeley street, aviation corps. and Thomas H Smith, 18, of 222 South avenue, aviation corps. Corporal Turner, who had been in Charlottesville South Carolina, returned to Bridgeport and resumes duties at the Fairfield avenue office. He reports warmer weather down South than in Bridgeport.
The Senate approved a bill to appoint an additional judge for the district of Arizona. The measure, part of judicial expansion, advances the federal judiciary and increases circuit coverage.
The Westminster Gazette notes Sir Frederick J. Smith returns from the United States earlier than planned and finds American interest in his cynicism toward the League of Nations. It questions whether Smith was the best choice for a mission and warns Americans will scrutinize his speeches for slips, recalling his wartime Ulster leadership.
Paris February 5 Pierre Renaudel leader of the Unified Socialists in Humanite condemns the Inter Allied council declaration. He criticizes the lack of U S government representation and urges a fuller discussion to answer Von Herten and Czernin.
A late yesterday afternoon crash between two Connecticut company cars near the barns on Congress Street sent Mrs. Walter Hampton, 80, fainting from shock. B. C. Pasuth of Emergency Hospital treated her before returning her home. One car backed into another, but only minor injuries were reported.
Buenos Aires reports via its Barcelona consul that an interview with the captain of the Argentine steamship Ministero Tricenda indicates a collision with a mine caused the sinking on January 29. The Argentine Foreign Office has requested details and will remain silent for now.
In Washington, a House Appropriations subcommittee completed the largest deficiency appropriation bill in U.S. history, totaling between 1.5 and 2 billion dollars with large sums for aviation and for the army and navy. The measure will go to the full committee tomorrow. Secretary Baker requested 13 211 180 more for Panama Canal Zone Army quartermaster stores and a 160 000 relief for Atlantic coast drought storms. A two ounce bread ration was ordered for hotels restaurants and dining cars by the food administration, aligning with English practice.
The ad touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a safe blood purifier and general tonic with 40 years of success. It claims it strengthens digestion, boosts red blood count, and benefits men women and children including invalids and convalescents. Begin taking it today for improved health.
A bold advertisement urges wives and mothers to try Orrine with a money back guarantee if no results. It promises a simple home treatment available in two forms No. 1 secret and No. 2 voluntary, costing one dollar per box, with a booklet on request from Liggett's and Riker Hegeman Drug Co.
Sergeant O A Johnson in charge of British and Canadian recruiting in Bridgeport says the local office will close at week’s end. British and Canadian subjects of military age are urged to enlist through the Fairfield Avenue station within three days. The Britishers and Canadians have had fair turnout but could do better. the last chance to volunteer comes via the Bridgeport recruitment office. A separate note reports Patrolman Coughlin returning a woman’s black handbag found at the Lyric theatre. The bag contained a powder puff and various personal items.
An old advertisement promotes Jad Salts to flush and activate kidneys. It claims meat causes uric acid buildup, leading to rheumatism headaches and bladder issues. The remedy recommends four ounces daily in water, a tablespoonful in a glass before breakfast, and highlights lithia and grape lemon acid components.
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