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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1918
Page
8
A New York woman uses perfuming rooms to match color schemes and light, turning interior design into an art. The piece traces shifts from ornate color chaos to coordinated palettes, stressing background tones, lighting, and the rising role of scent in home furnishing.
A lyrical meditation on choosing song over silence and comfort. The speaker imagines transforming into a bird or frog, singing to ease others’ burdens, and riding spirit-wings beyond the fields of wrong. The verse hints at resilience through music and lightness amid hardship.
A fragmented column blends humorous musings on income tax weather and war rumors with quips about horses carriages and social observations. It references a 1917 class, public notices, and a lyrical aside about a frost filled scene, ending with an extractive verse fragment.
A war era piece contrasts booming business and rising profits with persistent worry about 1918. It cites a merchant whose November profits jumped 300 percent over 1914, and describes a family’s income growth from 10 to 36 weekly, due to higher wages, rent changes, and savings like Liberty Bonds. Bank deposits soar from 1914 to 1919 as prices rise, while citizens adjust to efficiency and frugality.
City officials defend increased pay and larger force but residents blame politics for lax policing. The column argues proper duty hinges on policy, not merely personnel, warning that overlooking minor crimes invites more, and urges removing political influence to restore police effectiveness.
Washington moves to create a new presidential cabinet officer titled secretary for Alamitians with broad support from major parties. Some cabinet opposition exists but is unlikely to block the plan as nations already see value in centralized munitions control under a qualified, Wilson‑appealing leader. A Senate bill outlining duties is expected after committee hearings.
A Governor Holcomb portrait without the goatee draws attention as observers note a firmer mouth shape. Critics claim the image signals decisiveness and independence from party machinery, suggesting the Governor can act without orders.
Residents across New England note the Bay State express has ended passenger service from Boston to New York after an era of five hours. The retirement, driven by earnings concerns, ends a link used by travelers from Boston to New Haven Bridgeport and nearby cities, despite its longstanding role and age.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses the Board of Apportionment, city departments, and a proposed grant. It mentions requisitions, taxation mills, and concerns over cost efficiency and cuts, with unclear names or dates.
The Young Men's and Young Women's Hebrew associations held半 a semi monthly entertainment last night in the club rooms on State Street. Broster's orchestra played a varied program. Plans are underway to install newly elected officers Thursday January 13 8 where prominent men will attend. Admission limited to members of both groups with a musical program and refreshments following.
A Newfield Methodist church held a special reception to honor young men who have left to serve. Messages from 6 of 17 servicemen were read as relatives and parents attended, with a fine chorus performing selections and the audience expressing support for those serving in France.
Park Street Church outlines plans for its 50th anniversary events and historical retrospective. Community members Sheila Cle Padbasse and Tang Iauhe Pert contribute reminiscences as organizers prepare a commemorative service and exhibit highlighting the church’s founding era and notable milestones.
A reader writes about long term rheumatism and failed baths and fasting. The doctor cautions that once rheumatism becomes chronic the outcome is poor and stresses identifying and clearing infection foci in teeth tonsils ears appendix to prevent spread via lymph and blood to joints and heart. Real cure is rare after the first acute attack.
A reader asks if catarrh can be treated at home and the reply warns home remedies may waste time and miss more serious nasal or sinus conditions. Advice covers potential causes like nasal obstruction, a deviated septum, or frontal sinus inflammation, urging medical evaluation and proper treatment of constitutional symptoms.
New York women newly enfranchised as voters press Mayor Jiglan for appointments in the new administration. They demand four of seven school board seats and women in charities and children's court posts. National debates hinge on state power and constitutional amendments amid shifting House balance.
A first person account describes a man seen on Main Street with blue-black facial hair. The narrator notes the dye is startling and questions the value of such adornment, suggesting it conveys foolishness and danger.
An incomplete OCR passage mentions a date and attendees with garbled names and places. The readable portions reference federal events and locations, naming a few unclear persons and eateries but lack coherent facts to identify a clear event or outcome.
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