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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1918

Page

2

Washington Expects No German Western Drive

The weekly review reports no imminent German offensive on the western front. Fresh divisions arrive, but fronts are held to defense with no major attacks seen. American troops conduct assaults in Lorraine and trench operations near Toul, while strategic focus shifts to communications and logistics in a prolonged period of inactivity. The note covers operations in Italy, the eastern theatre with Odessa, and Palestine where British lines advance north of Jerusalem.

Amer Inna Trnona Rugnd Prosa Aido Hote Halbin Lorraine Ridedl Germvin Tha Trenchon France North Sea Aisne London Paris Thing Germany Lake of Garda Verona Breselu Odessa Finland Abo Aland Islands Palestine Jorusalem

Merchant Marine Men Exempt from Draft

Boston officials announce a ruling by Henry Sloward that men entering the merchant marine training service of the United States Shipping Board are exempt from the military draft. Exemption lasts while they remain in merchant service or until reassigned after training, with status continuing for eligible American citizens.

Boston Merchant Marine Training Service United States Shipping Board Henry Sloward Cvrmiling Merchannt Aly Ameren Citlaend

Fragmented Textual Scene Describing Aesthetic Concepts

The passage presents a stream of fragmented phrases about beauty and artful manipulation. It mentions a mysterious Tyler figure, tumbling imagery of water, soap, and theatrical casting, with scattered references to a "Pistdoanteup" and sensory details like color and hair.

Will Take Over Dutch Ships at Noon Today

United States navy and United States Shipping Board completed arrangements to take over Dutch ships in New York Harbor. Transfer near noon will place ships under American control with Dutch officers treated as guests, inventories made, crews allowed to land, and options to sign new Articles under new management.

York Mareh Goigheer New York Nurkoer Seté Lotte-merrew United Sites Navy United States Navy oMcius Trimligmetlon Tutch

State Won't Pay for Ledyard Sheep Killed

Hartford March 1 Bien Cable Commissioner James W Whittle wrote to First Selectman John F Burton of Ledyard stating the state would not compensate for sheep killed by dogs owned by LatuySyo Maln in that town. The selectmen had considered $246 but requested about $400. Main reported 29 sheep killed three wounded 18 missing with carcasses seen on his farm. officials found no evidence of dog predation.

Hartford James W. Whittleaby First

Vatican Observes St Patrick Day by Beatification

Rome on Sunday March 17 marked St Patrick’s Day at the Vatican with Jane Benedict reading a decree for the beatification of Oliver Plunkett. Monsignor O Riordan of Trird college praised Ireland paying a debt long owed to Plunkett and noted Ireland’s religious struggle and sacrifices for liberty across Britain. Oliver Plunkett was martyred in 1681 amid treason charges.

Rome St. Patrick Vatican Jane Benedict Oliver Plunkett Monsignor O'Riordan Trird College Ireland Plunkett United Kingdom Britain Treland

Hartford Star Austin C Dunbar Dies in St Petersburg

Austin C Dunbar of Hartford died last night in St Petersburg Florida at age 68. A Coventry native and Hartford resident since youth he taught at Kalua and served in the local life of the community for 30 years. He spent winters in the South and Sutuba where he owned a plantation before illness. His daughter Mrs New Barney of Farmington rushed to St Petersburg after the telegram.

Hartford Marsh Austin OG. Dunham Thla City St. Petersburg Mla Tly Coventry Kalu Dunham South Sutuba Mera J. New. Barney Farmington SL. Vetersburg

Old Railroad Ties to Replace Coal in Rail Stations

Boston reports that worn railroad ties will be used to supply fires for hundreds of stations shelters and workshops where coal is not needed. In Lowell a larger portable stove will convert ties to fuel for next winter and officials estimate thousands of cords of wood previously discarded will be utilized this year.

Boston Heston & Maine Railroad Lowell

Woman Found Dead Near Winsted Dam in 1920s Mystery

Local report states Miss Katherine Jtenelo, aged 1, was last seen near Ost night. Her body was found at Franklin Moore Moon ship river dam in the northern lawn area. She had worked for H C Buck at Two Breathers Inn in Brocklyn. Police investigation ongoing. case described as a homicide with unclear circumstances.

Diaippeanrancea Katherine Jtenelo Franklin Moore Moon Ship Mea H.C Buck Toring Inn Brrook- Iyn Suryhve

Danderine Promises Lustrous Hair and Dandruff Cure

An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as the cure for dull lifeless hair and dandruff. It claims one application doubles hair beauty, dissolves dandruff, and prevents itching, with a small bottle available at drug stores or toilet counters.

Knowlton

Mothers Here Interested in New Treatment

Local druggists offer Vick's Vaporub external treatment in 25c 50c or 1.00 packages on a 30 days trial. Mothers with small children show interest in a noninvasive vapor therapy that claims to relieve colds by applying the salve or vapor to chest and throat and using warm cloth for insulation.

Druggtute Vick Ibrat

Alkali in Soap Hurts Hair. Coconut Oil As Remedy

An advertisement warns that many soaps and shampoos contain excess alkali drying the scalp and making hair brittle. It recommends plain coconut oil as a pure, cheap alternative that cleanses, conditions, and leaves hair soft, shiny, and easy to manage. A small amount of coconut oil moistens hair, creates a rich lather, and rinses out easily.

American Casualties in the Canadian List

Ottawa Ontario reports last night’s casualty list includes American names with wounded and missing status. Wounded include Hopkinson of Lyn, Mase, Goodlek, Bekowicz, and Harines among others. missing is E Harines with uncertain fate.

Ottawa Ont K. Cngson Greenville N. H Hopkinson Lyn Mase TB. Goodlek Glancey H. Bekowicz Lynn E. Harines Hillowell

Yale Students to Pay Honor to Dean Wright

Yale faculty students and resident alumni prepare to pay last respect to Henry P. Wright former dean of Yale College who died last night. Battell Chapel will be open for funeral rites at noon on Wednesday. Arrangements in detail have not been completed.

New Haven Tlenry P. Wright Yale College Battell Garvica

Cenital Healed Compound Claims Quick Cold Relief

An advertisement promotes a nasal and breathing remedy described as a fast acting treatment. It asserts help for coughs, colds, chest congestion, and sinus symptoms, offering a money back guarantee. The copy mentions broad availability and a worldwide distribution claim.

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