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Amsterdam dispatch reports German newspapers print Wilsons address in fault. Russian troops expected to terrorize Aland Islands as Swedish residents flee to distant Vislinds amid wartime conflict.
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1918
Page
8
Amsterdam dispatch reports German newspapers print Wilsons address in fault. Russian troops expected to terrorize Aland Islands as Swedish residents flee to distant Vislinds amid wartime conflict.
In Bridgeport druggists offer 60 free packages each including a 25 cent jar by presenting the coupon. The promo traces Nick's VapoRub history from a North Carolina chemist tale to a widely used external remedy for colds and bronchial symptoms.
An advertisement invites shoppers to claim a free package of Vick's VapoRule while supplies last. Each druggist holds 60 packages with 12 full size jars and 10 to the first twelve with coupons. One sample per family, address noted as No 1102, coupons valid in Bridgeport and suburbs including Stratford Fairfield Southport, exclusion at Riker's Drugs Spore.
Chaplain Frank C. Rideout of the Eleventh Field Artillery preaches at a Douglas church, delivering powerful, moving sermons that draw growing crowds. His eloquence, wit, and sincerity win praise from locals and church officials, who hope to keep him in the area and feature him at a Washington's Birthday patriotic event alongside state leaders.
The season welcomes new foulards praised for beauty and practicality among silhouettes. A skirt features a panel front with gathered tunics on each side finished with silk ruching, and a high collar neck. Black silk belts and string ties complete the look. Medium size needs 6 yards 40-inch foulard and 1 yard black silk.
New York February 17 The central committee of American Poale Zion announces that a London cablegram says Jewish labor will be represented on the Zionist committee authorized by the British government to go to Palestine A Kaplansky leader of International Poale Zion has already been included and two more representatives of Jewish industry are expected one for Great Britain and another for America
Havre Feb 14 Deportations of Belgians by the Germans are continuing despite protests by German authorities. In the past weeks 2,700 persons have been taken from Lokeren in East Flanders and sent to military labor on the Western front.
London dispatch says an important peace debate will open in the German reichstag on February 21 Chancellor von Hering will discuss the treaty with Ukraine and will reply to President Wilson Premier Lloyd George and Premier Orlando.
The Daily News reports King George offers Tulmoral Castle for wounded soldiers and Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace for national offices. Government has not acted. Text also mentions Providence talons care of children and fools and that children keep Providence busy.
Hartford reports Rev. A. O. Belerose of Taftville named assistant director of the war savings committee for Connecticut with the approval of Bishop J. J. Nilan. He will supervise the drive especially among French residents in the eastern part of the state and directs the campaign in his region.
An advertisement touts Stuart's Calcium Wafers claiming they banish pimples and blackheads, offering a fresher fair look and inviting readers to send for a free package. The misspelled copy emphasizes quick cosmetic improvements and urges action.
Ad copy touts Stuart's Calcium Wafers for clear skin and health. Claims pimples and blemishes vanish after cleansing the blood. Offers free sample by mail and states wafers are available at drug stores.
New York announces motion picture films from leading producers will be loaned to the government for soldiers and sailors. I A Powers heads a committee representing the film industry to cooperate with Raymond Fosdick on training camp activities. The best photo plays will be shown at camps and training stations. The industry committee includes Griffith, Adolph Zukor, J A Berst, William Fox, and Samuel Goldfish.
Jewish youths in Bridgeport organize to promote culture and Zionism. They plan an event at the Masonic Temple on Broad Street for February 20 with proceeds to Palestine Restoration fund. A committee led by Harry Silverstone and others will arrange speeches by a prominent local figure.
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