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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
12
A public reflection argues that victory in war cannot be easily achieved. Since Marne, Americans hoped for swift success, but German strength proved formidable with sustained, coordinated effort. The piece urges national unity and resolve, warning against pacifist complacency and stressing the will to win.
The article argues women face a choice between home duties and wartime work, praising the Woman’s committee for listing 67 types of war jobs. It classifies women into three groups, condemns leisure behavior, and notes shifts as women increasingly enter clerical, factory, and professional roles while social expectations adjust. The piece cites Thorstein Veblen and calls for continued labor participation for national defense.
A fragmented verse admonishes using harsh words and sarcasm while urging restraint and kindness. The piece references Kendrick and a playful exchange of insults, ending with a moral to avoid saying cruel terms.
A jumble of satirical lines from a breakfast table column, mocking wartime fears and social quirks. It riffs on German actions, Liberty shoe jokes, keeping corn out of feet, and the social whirl around politics, romance, and public life. A collage of playful jabs, cultural references, and dated slang.
An American wartime proclamation celebrates a new force of up to a million young, fit volunteers ready to serve. The article emphasizes freshness, independence, and willingness to sacrifice, arguing such a steady stream of manpower and material ensures victory, with Germany seen as unable to match the mobilization.
A paired dispatch contrasts the Hun as a polite host to a submarine captain with the brutal acts of sinking life boats and abandoning survivors. It questions whether courtly acts serve to soften American opinion, noting boats riddled with shots and survivors at sea without sustenance, consistent with four years of U-boat terror.
The piece urges neighbors to start war gardens despite late start. It notes many plots already up while others are smaller, stresses planting time for peas, potatoes, corn and other vegetables, and warns slackers with space to plant will be called out by Uncle Sam.
Paris reports emphasize American aid in the major battle as Allied lines near Chateau-Thierry hold firm. German dispatches give little information on Yankee units, while news from American troops stresses their role in the hour’s critical fighting.
The passage portrays Uncle Sam's forces defending the Marne with fierce action against German troops. It notes heavy fighting, casualties, and entrenched resolve, claiming Allied strength will prevent enemy advance and asserting no allied confidence is misplaced.
Fragmentary OCR replaces a call to trust the commander in chief amid criticism of Washington. The text laments public misjudgment and stresses that presidents often do the proper thing despite initial doubts, urging Americans to uphold trust in leadership during the war.
The Fort Michie Gunfire, issued by coast artillery cadets from Bridgeport and Michie Conn, debuted in Bridgeport. Editor in chief is Sergeant Allen Ralph formerly of the New York Sun, with many local contributors detailing army life at the fort.
The original Red Sox manager Wilbur Crossmans files a grievance against a club styling itself the Red So. Management says they are willing to play the new team for the home and would book games with any semipro clubs in the city area. Address listed as Union Avenue.
The Nation Sokols defeated the Catholic Sokols last night two of three in a bowling contest. The series stands four to two in favor of the Catholic Sokols. Catholic Sokols bowlers include W Prop G Sedlak W Saksa G Halapin and J Sterback. Nationals players include Wochiss W Gaftel G Pistey and VY Fosenpunns.
Tehicherin sends telegram to Ambassador Joffe via Havas Agency, stating the Bolshevik government will surrender the Russian Baltic Fleet to Germany in exchange for peace and restoration of ships to Russia. Germany would cease attacking ships and end the invasion as part of the deal.
Imperial Council adopts recommendation to remove intoxicants from all ceremonial locations and instructs support pledges to President Wilson. Admission for soldiers and sailors lowered to 25 dollars. jurisdictional barriers for lodge joining waived near home cities.
The June strike of stock handlers at the Chicago Stock Yards ended after an arbitration agreement. Judge Alsehuler, involved in the meat packers case, was linked to wage fixation. State labor board officials mediated to reunite the factions and resume work tonight.
Boston reports more than 11000 tuberculous soldiers connected with the National Tuberculosis Association and directed to suitable care. Dr Charles J Hatfield says the system will cover discharged troops for the duration of the war, linking them with sanatorium care and support for families. The plan includes a campaign to raise 3.6 million dollars via Red Cross seals and plans regional war councils to boost anti tuberculosis services.
Representative Anthony of Kansas and other figures weigh in on graft and war management while President Wilson comments politics adjourned. The piece notes Republican conventions and Champ Clark's Iowa speech, hinting at a lively session. It cites New York female voter enrollment and primary eligibility figures for September 3.
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