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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1918
Page
6
London reports 8,588 British casualties for the week, marking the mid point of the prior week’s totals. The figure shows a sharp comparison to the previous week’s losses as the war progresses.
A fragment ad touts Papes Cold Compound as fast relief for cold symptoms. It claims two hours to work with multiple doses, unclogs breathing, reduces headache and feverishness, and costs a few cents at drug stores.
An old advertisement extols Phosphated Iron as a cure for fatigue and nervous weakness, claiming it builds energy for men and women at any life stage. It stresses capsule form and urges buyers to insist on genuine capsules from Hindle’s drug stores and leading druggists.
A vintage ad claims California Syrup of Figs gently relieves a sick child’s constipation within hours. It urges mothers to check tongue, watch for feverishness, and ensure the product is genuine with full directions and the California Fig Syrup Company branding.
Milford, Jan 28. A meeting called by Rev. Leslie Briggs elected William J. McCarthy chair of the Smileage drive. Milford aims to sell 500 Smileage books at five cents each, with coupons for Liberty theatre or tent entertainments at cantonments. The town, already strong in Liberty Loans and Red Cross, hopes to raise at least $500 by Friday. Members urge all to order a Smileage book to support soldiers at training camps.
Music lovers enjoyed a delightful concert by the Orien Singing Society at Lincoln Hall last night. The program featured classic pieces from the Scandinavian repertoire and flash songs, performed effectively. Refreshments followed the performance for attendees.
Three navy recruits will be sent to New Haven today by the local recruiting party. Owing to recent orders limiting weekly dispatches from Cannon Street station, the local recruiting officers cannot send more than three men to the New Haven station. Bitterby mentions Flitterby’s lack of tact as he jokes about a sister with three babies.
James E. Emery argues war is won by industrial efficiency not manpower alone. Nations win by systematized production and distribution, with factories as arsenals and workers in factory, farm, and shipyard as vital as soldiers. Disruption of enemy output is decisive, while strikes threaten national defense.
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