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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1918

Page

7

Wilson the Poisoner in German Far News Pieces

Samsterdam February 14 reports German press denouncing President Wilson as a hollow bluff and accusing him of failing in three aims while praising Czernin. It claims an imminent Germany Austria accord and mocks U S actions against Spain and South American nations.

Samsterdam Germany Wilson Lloyd-George Paris Austria Hungary Austria-Hungary United States Spain Dusseldore Wachrichten Ays Hoa Count Czernin Versailles

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Purified Blood Health

Here are many lessons from experience that the older should rest on the younger. Scrofula and humors, causing boils and pimples, are fed by blood impurities. Hood's Sarsaparilla, a strong purifier of blood, has stood the test of forty years. Get a bottle today from your local drug store.

Hood Ineerest

Good News For Diabetes Sufferers

A testimonial letters Julius Friquet of Los Angeles reports dramatic weight loss and improved health after using Warner's Safe Diabetes Remedy. He claims his weight dropped from 157 to 124 pounds before hospital stay and to 132 pounds after treatment, praising the product as a miracle and urging readers to try it, noting a 40 year market presence and distribution by druggists.

Jules Friquet West First Street Los Angeles Cal Warner Warner's Sofa Remedies Co Dept Rochester

California Syrup of Figs Advertised Laxative for Children

An old advertisement touts a laxative for infants and children claiming to relieve constipation, stomach distress, and sour breath within hours. It emphasizes a gentle, pleasant-tasting formula said to cleanse the liver and bowels and improve a child's mood and appetite. Full directions are printed on the bottle.

California

Telegraph School of Y M C A to Start Wednesday

War boosts demand for telegraph operators as the Y M C A announces a course by the Telegraph Company for men and women from age 14. Classes begin February 20, with 60 hours of instruction using a phonetic method and instruments.

M. Co. Oa Starling & Course Tul Co Orelock Hhis

Postmasters of State to Hold Banquet Here

Arrangements by the State Postmaster's association for the annual banquet to be held at Lehmann Shorehouse on Washington's birthday. Speakers include J. C. Koons Washington R J Gorman New Haven president of Nailway Mail Clerks' association Postmaster Philip Troup New Haven Postmaster J J Bohl Stamford Postmaster J A Wilson Hartford Postmaster Co J Greene Bridgeport Post monster J F Fenders Meriden and William T Myers Bridgeport Troup will deliver an eulogy for the late M Harry Walsh Middletown vice president of the association who died during the year.

State Postmaster’s Association Lehmann Shorehouse Washington J. C. Koons R. J. Gorman New Haven Nailway Mail Clerks’ Association Philip Troup J. J. Bohl Stamford J. A. Wilson Hartford Co. J. Greene Bridgeport Postmonster J

Indict Two for Attempt to Blackmail Mayor

Atlanta officials report Fulton county grand jury returned indictments charging an attempt to blackmail Asa G. Candler mayor of Atlanta for 500000. Indicted are J. W. Cook real estate man and Mrs WW Hirsh. They were arrested and held in jail under 6000 bond each.

Atlanta Asa G. Candler Fulton County Grand Jury J. W. Cook WW. H. Hirsh

New Haven Men on Pershing's Staff

Private correspondence indicates Col. H. T. Isbell who led the 102nd Infantry and Captain Guinan have both been attached to Gen. Pershing's staff. Regimental changes have been rumored recently without definite details.

New Haven H. T. Isbell 102Nd United States Infantry Guinan Gen. Pershing

Robertson to Remain Chief of Imperial Staff

London February 14 Major General William Robertson will remain chief of the imperial staff with full approval and confidence of the war cabinet. Major General Wilson the sub chief will continue as the principal British representative at Versailles.

London William Robertson Daily Chronicle Imperial Staff War Cabinet Wilson Versailles

Importance of the follower echoed in reforming notes

A writer argues that not all can be leaders and that being a follower is honorable and essential. The piece urges embracing leadership when appropriate and following gratefully, acknowledging the value of followers in any movement.

Jess

Valentine Luncheon Fashion at the Val entine Event

Marion favors black attire described in detail. The gown features a black satin bodice with three quarter length black chiffon sleeves and matching satin ribbon, a black chiffon over skirt, and a narrow black chiffon taffeta under skirt. The square neck is cut high in back and low at the front with cream lace accents. Audience chatter centers on costumes for the Valentine bull event.

Marion

New War Excess Profit Tax Rules Issued by Income Tax Office

Federal guidelines issued in Bridgeport set income thresholds for corporations partnerships and individuals to file returns and pay the war excess profit tax. Domestic and foreign entities with specified net incomes from US sources face obligations, with exemptions noted under the act.

Bridgeport United States

Federal Tax Office Busy As Deadline Nears

Extension of filing time has not reduced crowds at the Federal Income Tax Office in the post office building. Taxpayers in Bridgeport are urged to file returns as soon as possible, with federal agents noting daily demand remains high.

Bridgeport

Estate of Frederick W. H. Masterson Probate Listing

An inventory filed in probate of Frederick W. H. Masterson who died December 9 1917 shows estate value of 35900 with John Grown Jr of North Avenue acting as administrator.

Frederick WH. Masterson John Grown, Jr North Avenue

Carpenters Strike Hampers Baltimore Shipbuilding Effort

Baltimore February 14 government shipbuilding at this port was seriously hampered today by strikes of carpenters and jointers in the shipbuilding plant of the Bethlehem Steel company at Sparrow’s Point and the Baltimore Drydock and Shipbuilding Company. Four hundred men are involved.

Baltimore Goveernment Bethleem Steel Company Sparcrows Point Baltimore Drydocks and Shipbuilding Company

Elect General Joffre to French Academy

Paris Web. Marshal Joffre former commander in chief of the French army was today elected a member of the French academy by 228 votes out of 29 six members were absent and one vote cast was blank.

Paris Marshal Joffre Irench French Academy

Bridgeport Boy Waiting for a Chance at the Huns

Morris Weisberger of Bridgeport, recently enlisted in the naval reserves, reports arriving somewhere in France and being well content with his work. He sends a note to friends saying, “We find things humming here,” and asks for a chance at the Huns. He left a Main Street store job and has a large circle of friends awaiting news of his safe arrival. John Schwartz of Bridgeport leaves his estate to his wife Katharine Schwartz, naming her executrix, in a will filed with the probate court.

Morris Weisberger France Bridgeport Huns Navy John ©. Schwartz Gridgeport Katharine Schwartz

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