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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1918
Page
3
A historical note reports that a bat’s stomach can absorb and digest three times the animal’s own weight in one gulp. This observation highlights extreme digestive efficiency in bats and informs early natural history debates.
Danbury Connecticut dispatch reports Joseph Merritt formerly of Danbury, who disappeared from Tudpe field weeks ago, was arrested in Chicago on failure to support his family. An officer will depart tomorrow to bring him back for trial.
A garbled catalog-like entry lists multiple fur products such as lynx, muff, ruff, and skunk items with assorted prices in dollars. Numerous misspellings and inconsistent punctuation hamper clarity, but several line items suggest Black Nevrobia Lynx, Narobia Thynx Muffs, Natural Skunk Muffs, and Taupe Fox Collars among others with prices ranging roughly from under ten to over a hundred dollars.
Mrs Ana Meretano of Peru Indiana reports severe backache and dragging pains that left her unable to function. After trying many medicines and doctors suggesting surgery she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and now feels strong. She rises at four, works at home and factory daily, and recommends the remedy to other women.
Advertisement claims millions use Pape's Cold Compound to stop a cold quickly. A dose every two hours up to three doses relieves nasal congestion, discharge, headache, feverishness, sore throat, and sneezing. It allegedly works without assistance, tastes pleasant, and costs only a few cents at any drug store.
New York wholesale coal dealers told the Senate investigating committee that the coal shortage stems from disregard of regular distribution channels by the wartime administration. A Marshall testified most of the day, supported by C O Darrig, noting labor and neuter shortages as factors. He warned of years of scarcity and praised J S Storrow for admin work in New England.
The Sainte Hugenne hospital for tuberculosis repatriates at Lyons opened with Red Cross, Rockefeller Foundation and French government officials present. The Lyons hospital board loaned it to the American Red Cross, providing utilities and cost food and disinfection while Red Cross supplies nurses and medical staff. Each week up to 65 repatriates arrive, often in poor condition, with the new facility housing 200 patients in five new barracks plus the main building with a chateau donated by the Empress Eugenie.
Washington reports charges that steel officials blocked a plan for the government to obtain ship plates at one third less than current prices. J I Weatherstone, president of the Boxas Steel company, testified before the Senate committee, alleging independent firms cannot allow the government independence from the steel magnates. He urged government takeover of the steel industry temporarily.
The Virginia Senate ratified the prohibition amendment by a 28 to 16 vote, sending the measure to a referendum. Delegates are expected to vote affirmatively tomorrow amid the unclear path forward in Richmond.
Four Milford men were examined yesterday for the Polish army and all passed. They will entrain for Cumy Nisgara this coming Monday, bringing total recruits to 36 since January. More volunteers are expected in the final ten days before departure. Recruiting gains are credited to organizer Mr. Seyda and local committees forming in towns across Connecticut. Lieutenant Wombrowski organized a citizens committee in Port Chester to establish a Polish army recruiting station, as discussed at the Stanford conference January 7. Bridgeport’s citizens committee, chaired by Dr. B. Smaykowski, will meet tonight to plan further recruitment efforts.
Dr W J Troster head Reed College Portland Ore says U S Army is the cleanest in Europe after touring French front camps for the War Council of the Red Cross. He reports no drunkenness observed and praises American soldiers morals as good.
An old advertisement extols phosphated tonics claiming to restore health, vigor, and beauty in American women. It promotes strong nerves, rich blood, and youth, urging readers to seek genuine products through doctors and licensed stores while warning against substitutes.
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