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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1918

Page

12

Established 1891 Connecticut Morning Daily

The paper notes its long history and largest morning circulation in Connecticut. It lists staff roles including managing editor J Edward Errio ty, city editor A A Mater, business manager Els Wurrell, and advertising manager F C Bebstock. Notices credit the Associated Press and regional offices in Boston New York Chicago.

Connecticut Associated Press Post Publishing Company Cannon Street J. Edward Errioty A. A. Mater Els. Wurrell F. C. Bebstock Montanue Julius Mathews Beacon Street Boston Mass Madison Avenue New York Bariford Building Chicago Audit Bureau of Circulation Apeal

A Line o Cheer by John Kendrick Bangs

A reflective poem on dreams that carry us to romantic lands and bring back to life figures from the past. It explores how visions unite the humble with the great and offer solace by reuniting with long lost friends through the night.

John Kendrick

Breakfast Table Musings on Spies Morals and Puns

A Richmond Times Dispatch fragment lists witty lines and quips about German spies, vacations, radishes, morals, conservations goals, and editorial life. It features jests on railroads, taxes, and a parody of travel and political topics, ending with a verse about a letter and a rush to catch the mail.

The National Chairmanship and Boss King in Politics

An independent review traces John T. King a Bridgeport boss eyeing the Republican national committee chairmanship. It recalls his rise from New Haven railroad lobbyist to state and national Republican battles, his defeats in Hartford and New Haven, and his current bid to court national committee members with a Teddy Roosevelt bow and Boise Penrose ties, while Democrats might cheer his exposure.

Wilson John T. King Willcox Republican National Committee Wing New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Old New Haven Company New Haven King Bridgeport J. Henry Hartford General Assembly Assembly Mr. King Boss King National Committee Teddy New York American Boise Penrose John

Boycott Warning Against German Business Leaders

The Chambers of Commerce of the United States warn Central Powers businessmen they may be outlawed after the war from world trade. The piece argues German industrial leaders bear the war’s burden, as pan-Germans push a prolonged conflict, and urges cooperation to stop the war and resume trade.

Chambers of Commerce United States Junkers Junker Germany Chambers of Commerce of America

Missouri Youth Urges Quick Call to Service

A Missouri youth writes on his draft questionnaire that he is fit to serve and asks to be contacted immediately. The article notes a rising tone of exemption talk across the United States as registration spurs evasion concerns and questions about who should serve.

Missouri Middle West United States Hardwick Georgia

Grin and Bear It in Public Health Rift

In a pointed editorial voice, the piece compares government price or feeding controls to medical orders, arguing the stop is painful but intended for national health. It notes Bridgeport’s workers showing momentum while others lag, urging optimism as more join.

Garfield Bridgeport

Still Growing Washington Figures Population and Wealth

Washington notes the country continues to grow despite war with a population estimated at 105000000 in the state, up 13000000 in eight years, and wealth per capita rising to 48.76 from 16.92 in 1879. Most wealth gains occur since 1914 while immigration remains largely suspended as Uncle Sam expands.

Washington Uncle Sam

Making Beef Out of Desert

Washington reports on the Jornada Range Reserve in Dona Ana county New Mexico where forest service scientists show desert land can be managed to boost cattle output. By fencing tearing grasses installing windmills wells and silos they doubled carrying capacity and raised calf crops while reducing losses from drought and disease.

Washington New Mexico Forest Service Jornada Jornada Range Dona Ana County C. T. Turney Tobosa Cap City

Getting at the Root by The Medical Editor

The Medical Editor argues for early dental X rays before treatment, noting many tooth problems lie below the gum line and unseen by surface exam. The piece praises prophylaxis and claims X rays prevent wasted drilling and expense from guessing about root health.

Jess

The Wonder of Mistakes by Pepper Talks

George Matthew Adams presents a meditation on mistakes as engines of growth. The piece argues mistakes signal change and progress, noting practice and attention turn missteps into character, experience, and moral insight.

Pepper George Matthew Adams

Lead Poisoning and Health Q&A Advice

Your Health explains lead poisoning called plumbism, its causes from occupations and lead in pipes or cosmetics, symptoms such as anemia and colic, and how rapid poisoning can occur. It includes a Q&A on infant feeding troubles and boils, urging breast feeding and offering published guidance.

Phainter Ils Ave Sam

Live political gossip on Nebraskan race and senate shifts

The piece notes Governor Neville as a potential Democratic Senate challenger in Nebraska with Morehead rumored for grooming. It lists Stephens Ashton Shalenberger M L Corey and Reed as others in the race. It also covers Senators switching stance on suffrage and prohibition amendments and reflects on a Georgia resolution about cabinet nominees.

Neville United States Nebrask Morehead Rac Congr Oo Stephens Ashton C. Shalenberger M. L. Corey Reed

Missing puppies haunt winter streets and readers seek clues

To the Editor a reader reports many lost puppies advertised in the paper remain unfound. Despite dog catchers and ads in Lost columns, eight weeks to eight months old puppies of various breeds seem vanished. The author asks how they disappear and wonders about dog thieves and ways to catch them.

Sherlock Holmes

Editor responds to misstatements on Red Cross booth removal

A reader disputes a claim that a Red Cross booth was torn down at Aeolian Hall New York during a meeting. The letter argues the booth stayed intact and that volunteers collected donations without incident, based on statements from attendees.

Wananry Aeolian Hall New York Hristian Aenae

Call for Men Shows Air Fleet Soon in Action

Announcement shows US Aviation corps urgently needs 7,000 non draft-age men for the Motor Merchant Regiment to serve in France. Recruits must be 18 to 40, include 3,562 auto and gas engine workers, machinists, blacksmiths, wheelwrights, cabinetmakers, and more. Training at Fort Hancock, Georgia before deployment.

America U. S. Public Service Reserve Department of Labor Aviation Corps Fort Hancock France

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