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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1918
Page
4
An old advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a 60 cent hair darkener that can transform gray or faded hair in one or two applications. It claims natural, even dark results and a youthful appearance, urging women to buy at local druggists.
Special notices call for old clothing and usable shoes for Belgian refugees with pickup arranged by Mrs. Ackroyd. Milestones include Red Cross donations, war library drives, merchant marine recruitment, and several local residents serving in U S forces.
Four Naval Reserve recruits were sent to New Haven yesterday from Cannon Street. The group includes James I. Gasso age 18 of 417 Union Avenue, John H. White 238 of 198 Hanover Street, John J. LeMay 2 of 5 Front Street Watford Connecticut, and John Conner 19 of 906 Hallett Street. All are rated second class seamen. In addition four men were sent to enlist in the regular navy, namely John J. Hason 18 of 102 Harbor Avenue Norwalk, Anthony Gerron 19 of 11 High Street Norwalk, Robert Haight 6 of Ridgefield, and Thomas Fagan 22 of Airfield Avenue. The naval recruits enlisted as apprentice seamen.
New Haven stockholders of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad met at the call of Nathan L Amster of the Stockholders Protective association and voted to pursue more compensation than that provided in the railroad bill, deemed inadequate and unfair. They also considered rescinding the justice department order for selling the Gaston and Maine holdings, with speakers arguing they should not be disposed of in the current market.
Notices posted at woolen mills in Rockville announce wage increases in line with a recent New England raise. Effective March 25, raises range from 5 to 15 percent with a 6 percent thrift stamp bonus each quarter. About 2,500 workers will benefit.
El Paso March 19 An American consul general said he received a telegraph from General Francisco Murguía dated Durango City claiming Durango City was held by federal forces. Reports cited by Villa followers and Americans in nearby cities conflicted, and Juarez denied the capture. The Odessa consul reportedly fled and is safe at Roskoff. Also noted New York City has 20000 addicts.
New York dated March 19 reports Eliz abeth Baksa a foreigner from Freemansburg Pass charged in a grand jury indictment with the murder of Mrs Helen Hammel found strangled in a boarding house she ran. Indictment cites robbery as motive.
The article notes Cicero stands as the premier letters writer with about 800 extant letters to his friend Atticus. It contrasts ancient Greek letter writing with the scarcity of Socrates Xenophon Plato and Pythagoras correspondence, pointing readers to the New York diary for accessible originals and translations of these Roman period letters.
New Haven reports that President C J Pearson of the New York New Taxity and Wrrt ford railroad says a circular on the preferred stock issue will be followed by an explanatory one. The issue plans 435,882 shares at par 100. Rev Jefferson Haston pastor Advent church Torrington died of pneumonia today after arriving from Worcester three years ago.
A brief exchange shows characters debating wardrobe as rain looms. One notes changing stockings and dressing heavier while another suggests something stylish. The dialogue captures a moment of practical preparation before a rain shower.
A clothing exhibit for French children will be held at Howland's store during the week of April 1. The Bridgeport committee of Fatherless Children of France has adopted 344 children and is preparing garments. Mrs. William A. Grippin chairs the Bridgeport efforts and letters from Miss Justin Leland and Ambassador Jusserand accompany the event, praising the work and urging adoption to meet France's spring needs.
Rome reports two American aviators completed a rapid flight from Foggia to ally covering 212 miles in 158 minutes. Commander Ryan led as pilot with Dan Frost as co pilot, praising aid to war relief and denoting bonds of gratitude between nations.
The store showcases gabardine suits and silk garments with prices from 6.75 to 37.50, including Japanese Silk Imperial fabrics used by royal Ja panese, plus embroidered pink gowns and petticoats. A book section lists numerous titles and offers free camp delivery for soldiers and wrappers for home use.
A catalog of summer dress fabrics and ready to wear items including silk gowns in Georgette crepe de Chine and taffeta, French inspired dresses with embroidery, Voiles and batiste fabrics with varied widths and prices, and a selection of silk stockings and Fibre Silks in multiple colors. Items emphasize practical summer wear, light fabrics, and midrange pricing.
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