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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1918
Page
12
A discussion of tinnitus auricum describes ear noises of external middle or internal origin. Causes include wax moisture, insects, foreign objects, infections, and middle ear inflammation often linked to illnesses like influenza. Treatments vary from removing obstructions to improving general health and targeted therapies.
A short verse expresses pride in humble labor and hidden effort. The speaker accepts a lowly role, willing to work behind the scenes and serve, believing small deeds deserve some form of recognition and victory.
The column blends light domestic notes with wartime sentiment. Jokes about food, war prep, and public figures mix with musings on snow, taxation, and liberty bonds. It lampoons pessimism about Austria, Russia, and Germany while urging practical acts like gardening and keeping poultry amid shortages.
The piece argues against desertion by soldiers, noting heavy, lifelong consequences and exile abroad. It cites the case of Frank Johnson, a Black fighter turned fugitive in South America, as a stark example of paying for flouting federal law. It urges loyalty and warns that escaping justice harms the deserter more than the law.
The author argues the German west drive was likely camouflage for eastern aims, noting Allied preparations and the potential for an Allied offensive in the west. He warns true victory hinges on sustained success in France, with the Kaiser’s hopes tied to Hindenburg and a decisive west front victory.
The United States plans to seize Dutch ships as war needs rise while Holland risks little. Officials have sought agreement for over a year. The move adds over half a million tons of shipping and aims to support troops abroad with food and arms. The Dutch public appears supportive.
Hartford special correspondent reports state Republicans deeply controlled by higher ups, denying candidacy without permission. Bridgeport Republicans face humiliation and some county support but rising, limited rebellion shadows the party tradelike politics across key urban centers.
Bridgeport’s Red Cross urges financial support, likening aid to munition for humanity. Minute Women of Bridgeport will canvass next Saturday, asking all to supply funds. Every contribution counts as the community acts to aid suffering.
The Wisconsin Republican party faces a tough primary with Lenroot likely to lose on a close vote. Democrats nominate Joseph Davies, touted as 100 percent American, urging Wisconsinites to vote for Davies on Tuesday April 2 in the special election to support Woodrow Wilson.
A medical narrator recalls a visit to a patient and a drunken man at a house. The husband, described as the worst wretch, dies of incurable cancer after morphine and whiskey aid his suffering. The wife, harsh and despised, remains alive with a quiet demeanor while the husband’s cheating is noted and a moral debate unfolds.
The South Dakota Senate approves the federal amendment without dissent, signaling likely smooth passage in the House. Springfield MA rejects the two platoon idea, Bridge supports it, and New Britain mayor Quigley seeks a third term amid Republican opposition to incumbents.
Attorney Samuel Wity heads a New Haven speaking event for the Young Men's and Young Women's? association as a charity drive aims to enroll 1000 members in two weeks. Prominent Bridgeport figures will speak, with campaign details announced by Charles Shipira. A related suit in New York seeks 1,000,000 for alleged breach of promise as a San Jose man named Harvey A. Skist is sued by Miss Hole Blary Storens for romance deception. Court papers include numerous letters and telegrams, some dated 1908, illustrating a troubled courtship and alleged misconduct solicitations.
A clipped report notes seventeen British merchant ships sunk in one week amid ongoing naval warfare. The piece references submarine actions and heavy losses, with brief, fragmented remarks on defense and public impact.
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