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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1918
Page
8
A reflective verse expresses happiness in life as pages in an open book. It praises a service filled with power, clear to all observers, and suggests the ideal of perfect duty. The speaker notes that each duty completed draws one closer, with the work ever starting anew.
A collage of humorous lines and rhymes reflecting light social commentary. The note set includes quips on weather, politics, language, and everyday life, with stray dialect verse about fishing and personal reflections, capturing a slice of midwar era humor and cultural chatter.
A historical piece discusses Woodrow Wilson's open diplomacy contrasting it with secret treaties. It argues open covenants of peace, public scrutiny, and the rejection of backroom bargaining as safeguards for nations and peoples, citing past failures like the Willy-Nicky correspondences. The essay envisions a future where lasting terms emerge through transparent negotiations involving the governed.
A Rome disp atch suggests Turks weary of war fear a clash between German bargaining and Allied aims to free Armenians. A Constantinople league seeks Turkish democracy with reforms for Palestine Armenia and Syria, led by Kemal Medhet Bey and possibly backed by Wilson era guarantees. A broader note hints Central Powers doubt after US entry.
A critical editorial laments continued lynchings of Black people in the United States. It questions moral hypocrisy at home and abroad, urges federal or state action to end justice-by-torture, and denounces the pattern as a national disgrace.
A wartime finance report from the Austrian bank shows gold and silver reserves shrinking from 1.524 billion crowns to 310.722 million, while note issues rise from 2.18 billion to 17.74 billion crowns. The imbalance implies a heavy paper currency base and rising debt, signaling financial strain for Austria-Hungary.
A harsh critique denounces shipyard workers for striking during a sensitive time. The writer accuses them of ingratitude toward a Wilson era labor policy that expanded opportunities, arguing the actions betray a government safeguarding organized labor and national interests.
A historical discussion on U S petroleum reserves and production, noting the Westward shift of wells, California as the leading producer, and future prospects including Alaska. It warns of a likely 20 year horizon at current consumption, the need for conservation, and the role of substitutes as oil use becomes tighter. The piece surveys state fields from Texas to Oklahoma to Utah and Colorado, urging prudent use for wartime needs.
A Milford Connecticut editor reprints reader letters criticizing Bridgeport area trolley etiquette. One writer laments men offering no seats to two women on a New Haven trolley, while another questions wartime behavior and manners among working men. The draft-era tone and concern for public conduct and civility are evident in the call for better crowd etiquette and accountability.
Rev Farnest Carpenter spoke on probation during the past three years noting that only 15 of 36 cases given funds were discharged after showing signs of improvement. He outlined that several youths were sent to reformatories while others avoided harsher punishment. The new system aims to reform rather than punish offenders and has yielded notable reforms among boys previously headed for delinquency.
A morning sermon by Rev. Dr. Beard of Trade Street Congregational Church endorsed War Savings Stamps and Soldiers and Slackers. The evening lecture by Pr Heard discussed "Uncle Tom’s Children" as part of a broader critique, with visualization using stereoptical slides, amid a broader tally of political tensions and calls for quiet protest.
Bile is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder or released directly into the small intestine. It helps digest fats by emulsifying them, circulates back to the liver in a cycle, and can cause jaundice if obstructed or reabsorbed abnormally. Gallstones can cause pain and possible disease, requiring medical care.
Senator Borah applauds President Wil as America’s moral leader a strong compliment in a rough nomination year. Massachusetts ally Weeks eyes another run amid Republican committee talks while George W Perkins shows potential leadership. Norman Lack, Baltimore convention chair, argues Bryan might have won if Tammany had not attacked him.
An essay argues that ordinary people reveal hidden ideals in crisis, transforming routine life when facing danger. It emphasizes sacrifice over personal cost and the unseen forward drive that spurs effort, urging readers to pursue lofty purpose beyond comfort.
A fire at a residence at the corner of Wick Avenue and Spruce Street caused about $25 in clothing damage after a tintel was dropped in a closet. The dwelling, owned by Alexander Jones and occupied by Lola, Laice, is reported. fire department notes from Hox 244 at Spence Street and Gost Wie k Avenue.
Reverend George M. Browning of the Methodist church argues Germany has achieved territorial aims while Britain and Russia falter. He claims U S and Britain morale outstrip Germany, warns Americans to stay united and continue war effort, noting Germany may launch a western front drive later.
The band officers were elected for the ensuing year with President Knihlin and secretary Frank J. Sunttrouser. Drum major George L. Rayn and band leader Louis I were named. standing committee members include Joseph W. Chairman, Rudolph Pitch and Jian Lo. New members Heat Banks Wendall Vitalis Geor Raymond Edward T. Rudolph and Weidenhomutet joined during the year.
A suit for damages has been filed in common pleas court by Dube and the stamping gang of this city against Loch Minor for damages amounting to 400 dollars. The entry was made in the court records.
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