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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1918
Page
2
New Haven January 1 The New York New Haven and Hartford railroad received the first building permit of the year for a new station in New Haven. The permit covers a 200000 expenditure and requires work to start within six months. The station will be 300 feet long 36 feet wide and four stories high built in reinforced concrete and terra cotta.
Morris Drouko, 16, of 435 Center Street, fractured left leg after tumbling down two flights at his home yesterday afternoon. He was treated at St Vincent's Hospital after stabilization at the Emergency hospital and attended by Dr. B. G. C. Pasuth.
A three day school supervisors conference closed in Hartford with Dr John T Ginck urging closer ties between schools and parents. Dr A O Thomas stressed federal aid to country schools and building rural life socially educationally and economically. Milwaukee sent 326 high school boys to work on farms last summer and all won models.
An advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules for backache kidney and bladder troubles. It claims quick relief, cleansing of kidneys, and blood purification, with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied after a few days. The ad warns of symptoms like bloody urine and urges buying from a druggist.
Newtown will resume classes on January 7 after two weeks of vacation. The town reports a quiet holiday season with church services and social events at Trinity Church and Beach Memorial Library. Local residents Howard Smith and Miss Elizabeth Teavy are noted in holiday activities, while health and travel updates include Mrs Hawley resting after a winter slip and Miss Lang returning to Remington Arms in Bridgeport. The obituary of Edward Kilbride from Jersey City is announced with burial in St Rose's cemetery.
Constipation endangers children. avoid strong purgatives. Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin, free trial bottle offer, mild opiate free remedy praised by mothers as a standard family choice. Address Dr W B Caldwell 456 Ann? St Bronticello Illinois.
A U S S Pennsylvania sailors on recruiting duty protest unequal drinking laws. They note peers drink freely while sailors must drink only water and pop at dances. They urge support until they go “over there” and request a DUI concession.
Danbury residents and service members are profiled during a holiday furlough period. Harry Parr enlists in the navy and will train at Newport naval school. Holladay enjoys a short leave with parents at Lake Kenosia after moving from Utica. Two local soldiers, Joseph Hill and Augustus Golsinger, recently discharged from Camp Gordon return home. Other residents and visitors are noted including Miss Marie Rogers, Mrs. H. P. Brownlee, and families at multiple addresses.
Secretary of the Treasury William A. McAdoo denounces merchants offering to accept Liberty bonds in exchange for merchandise. He warns that trading bonds for goods undermines the bonds’ purpose as long term investment, discourages savings, and could depress bond values. Bridgeport merchants are expected to follow the guidance and stop accepting bonds as payment.
Washington reports army orders reveal multiple general officer reassignments. James Parker moves to command the 35th national army division at Camp Custer Michigan. William G. Haan takes over the 38 guard division at Camp MacArthur Texas. Charles T. Munir to command the fifth division at Camp Logan Texas. George H Cameron to command the fourth division at Camp Greene North Carolina. George J Reed to lead the 25th cavalry division at an unnamed location.
Denver reports a satirical explanation tracing pinochle to Cleopatra and Antony with a Greek phrase meaning not melt like poker. The tale mocks war talk and suggests the game’s name derives from unrelated words, while defending the evening card session from Kaiser concerns.
An old advertisement promotes Ioley Kidney Pills from Tindle's Drug Store as a remedy to strengthen kidneys, improve blood filtering, and ease headaches, swollen joints, and other symptoms linked to kidney disease. It notes prompt action and warns of dangerous outcomes if kidneys remain weak.
Albany January 2 1918 opened with war tone as Governor Whitman urged restraint on new laws amid world war efforts. He reviewed New York contributions to the war and the session adopted a concurrent resolution to empower war committee subcommittees to probe agricultural production for boosting food supplies.
Washington dispatch reports Director General McAdoo moved to help a minstrel show stalled in its private car at Wheeling West Virginia. The car held 54 passengers, more than a Pullman, and the war board had forbidden private cars in interstate service. McAdoo ordered the car attached to a train, sending it to Mast Liverpool Ohio to fulfill an engagement新闻
Washington reports that exports of foodstuffs totaled near 4 billion dollars in 2016, up 207 million from the previous year. Higher prices boosted value despite a drop in physical quantities with breadstuffs and meat products leading segments.
Orval Pr. Lownshend announced the second officers training camp in Porto Rico will open February 1 at San Juan. The camp is limited to 100 student officers and will be held at Camp Cayey with Tenry barracks serving as the command center.
Fairfield January notes report the Y M C A orchestra rehearsing for a Friday Sherman hall event under the association, with Mrs night on cornet and John Unervell, Joh Oneill, and Albert Shrine in the lineup. Also updated are school openings, civic meetings, local fund drives, and social notices across Fairfield and nearby Westport.
Waterbury January 2 Judge Isel logg in the criminal branch of the superior court declared he had no sympathy for motorists who drive indifferently and fail to slow for pedestrians. He sentenced farmer Edward Bauba of Bethlehem to three months in jail for the death of Fannie Spencer on October 3 when his car could not be controlled. The elderly woman died the next day from injuries.
Gov Holcomb with Admiral Cowles attends the inauguration of Governor McCall for another term in Massachusetts. They plan a reception for Rhode Island’s Gov Beedkuian on his return from Europe and a greeting for Consul soldiers. A separate note reports record trawler activity in Boston with 1909 fleet minesweepers.
An advertisement urges better health through inexpensive foods. It promotes Shredded Wheat Biscuit as 100 percent whole wheat, digestible by steam and baking, claiming it contains more nutriment than meat or eggs. Two biscuits with milk and fruit form a nourishing meal at a few pennies. Made in Niagara Falls, N.Y.
The ad touts soft warm furs at prices below real worth with large scarves and capes, chin nestling muffs, barrel shaped designs, and a range of peltry from taupe fox to lynx. It highlights quality, bargains, and notable muskrat coats lined with satin at impressive mid season prices.
For warm coat economy. Cascade velour with deep color and rippling surface in burgundy wisteria green Havana brown and black 60 inches wide regular 5 a yard. Also sturdy coatings of fancy woolen mixtures and plain velour available in colors and effects at 2.50 after discount.
A curated display by Lieutenant Telfair M. Minton from the New York Naval Reserve showcases flags from colonial to national eras. The collection includes the Mayflower banner, Bedford Minute Men standards, and the United Colonies flag of 1776, with hand painted reproductions and live explanations on the third floor for the remainder of the week. Spectators are invited to view windows and request inspections with Lt. Minton each afternoon.
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