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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1918

Page

4

Take Away Power to Fix Railroad Rates

Washington January 30 the senate interstate commerce committee approved removing the presidents power to fix railroad rates by a 7 to 6 vote no amendment was drafted but the committee supported leaving rate setting to the Interstate Commerce Commission and state commissions Democrats Pomerene Gore Underwood and Cummins McLean Kellogg Townsend Republicans Poindexter and James voted for the motion Meyers Robinson Thompson opposed with Smith of South Carolina. Secretary McAdoo had testified urging continued presidential power.

Washington Administration Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Underwood Interstate Commerce Commission Pomerene Gore Cummins McLean Kellogg Townsend Smith South Carolina Meyers Robinson Thompson James Poindexter McAdoo

With the Fingers Corns Lift Out Without Pain

A Cincinnati authority claims that corns of any type can be lifted out with the fingers when directly applied with freezone. The product costs a small sum for a quarter ounce at drug stores and reportedly removes corns or calluses without pain or infection risk. The compound dries quickly and does not irritate surrounding tissue, appealing to women wearing high heel footwear.

Cincinnati

iCentralize Control of All Shipping

The plan centralizes shipping under a committee with U S officials and British allies to allocate neutral tonnage, divert traffic to southern ports and speed loading. Raymond Stevens and George Robles will serve as US representatives in London Paris, with Charleston and Savannah as major diversion hubs to move cotton and foodstuffs from Gulf ports.

New York Sir Cunnop Guthrie Shipping Board Europe Crooks United States Alles Railroad Administration Cunnop Guthrie Richard Crawford Raymond B. Stevens George Robles London Paris Control Committee Trafic Army Navy Charleston Savannah South Gulf Ports Aim Atlantic Stevens Kubleo Edward &. Carry Mr. Carry Northern Pottery

Agreement to Push Food Cars Through Washington

The agreement reached today by Director General McAdoo and the food administration outlines plans for distribution of grain, feed, sugar, meat, and perishables. Shippers must apply for cars, specify destination and consignee, and if not furnished promptly may appeal to the food administration in Washington. Diversion of shipments is limited to perishables, and the administration does not guarantee car supply but aims to provide definite information to aid railroad distribution in needs.

Washington Dan McAdoo Food Administration Chinacter Milroad The

Obituary notices for Sherwood and Smith residents

The funeral of Charles El Sherwood was held at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon at flawley and Wilmot undertaking paviors on State street. Burial was in Union Cemetery, Winston, Alt. Sherwood died in Florida. Annie Fr. Smith, widow of Richard Smith, 72, died yesterday. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at her son Herbert J. Smith's home on North Avenue, interment in Mountain Grove Cemetery.

Charles H. Sherwood Charles el. Sherwood Flawley Wilmot State Street Tnion Cermetery Qinston Alt Sherwood Florida Annig Fr. Smith Annie Fa Richard Smith Herbert J. Smith North Avenue Mountain Grove

St John Masonic Lodges Attend Sunday Service

Fraternal Masonic lodge members from St John Corinthian lodge and St John lodge Stratford have accepted invitations to attend divine services Sunday evening February 2 at the Washington Park Methodist church corner Noble and Sarr Whe subject of the sermon will be St John the Baptist. They will join the church by a processional joining the church.

St. John's Lodge Ariel Corinthian Ludee A. M St. John's Ludee Stratford Washington Park Methodist Church Corner Noble Sarr St. John the

Kaiser Declares He Knows How to Sympathize

Amsterdam dispatch reports the German emperor replying to birthday congratulations from the king of Saxony. He says he sympathizes with the sacrifices and distress of the people, urges new year confidence, and asserts that superior military command and the people's resistance will break opponents’ will to war and lay a foundation for a safe future.

Amsterdam Saxony Melaage Lokal Anzeiger

East Faces a Closing of Plains Despite Cold Weather Relief

Floods hinder transport as New England coal shortages loom. McAdoo pledges rapid coal movement to the north while gauge and port congestion slow ship loading. Officials hope the new zone system will ease deliveries, but initial gains may be small. Weather and rail delays continue to hamper slipbuilding and industry.

Storycow Pells Plighet New England Mr. McAdoo Uel Garfield J. Arrow McAdoo Air Storrew Fampton Roads J. J. Storrow Minepland Shipping Board Hampton Roads Boston Mr. Storrow Baker and Daniels Toatan

Haarlem Oil Capsules for Back Aches and Kidney Health

Unchecked fatigue and nighttime restlessness may signal kidney issues. The ad touts GOLD MEDAT Haarlem Oil Capsules as the remedy, claiming quick cleansing of kidneys and elimination of toxins. It urges buyers to consult a druggist, promises renewed vigor in 24 hours, and recommends ongoing use for maintenance.

Ed Top Mr. Hill Amy Drug Store Haarlem Woney

War aims and fair play pledge amid price discount curbs

In a wartime cadence the piece urges national resolve and civic duty, urging swift obedience to law. It warns that from February first all discounts to trades, dressmakers, churches and charities will cease. It extols cornmeal, hominy and grits as good.

Corset Section and Basement Goods Listing

Ask to see it. Corset Section features Molasses Cocoanut Taffies Raisin Clusters Stuffed Dates Fig Mascots at 50 cts per type. Blau our high cut Spats in four colors at 1.29. Novelty Hose with stripe and clocked effects 75 cts per pair. Heavy wool mixtures in black and gray 35 cts per pair. Basement.

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