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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1918
Page
4
A World War I era note argues socks in trenches last about three days, debunks overproduction fears, and urges natural unbleached yarn with tepid soapy washing. A Wool sock is recommended as a cushion for heavy munitions and portable for summer or winter use.
A vintage ad urges using Sanfords Ginger with lemon juice and sugar in hot tea. It warns buyers to seek the Ow! Trade Mart wrapper to avoid cheap dangerous substitutes and cites 46 years of purity and strength from Ed. Dy ail druggists and grocers.
Seder supper hosted by the Sisterhood at Park Avenue Temple drew large families. Sirmund Loewith led the dinner with Joshua Mellaor overseeing services in the vestry. Festivities ended with a chorus and a War Savings Stamps talk by Isaac Alo Stember, boosting thrift stamp sales.
A clipped exchange mocks women’s appearance based on pictures and notes how paint cannot disguise age. The dialogue centers on clothing and perceived dowdiness, reflecting attitudes toward female attire and aging.
Washington March 28 Marines to resume recruiting April 1 at 2000 new recruits per month until new training facilities are ready. Debate continues on enlarging the corps to support a full division in France though Secretary Daniels opposes such expansion. The Marine Brigade now serves in logistics and provost roles behind American lines and may move to front only when spared.
Greens Farms farmers club meets at T. D. Adams home in Long Lets road Monday evening with speaker A. N. Farnham of New Haven. Meeting time noted to adjust for time change and war duties. various local residents and events listed as seasonal preparations and community notices.
Secretary McAdoo announces issuance of another $500,000,000 certificates of indebtedness bearing 4 1/2 percent interest dated April 10, with subscription hooks closing then. This marks the fifth stack of certificates issued in advance of the Liberty Loan, bringing total certificates issued to about $3,650,000,000.
Madras metric shirts with double Hirench cuffs priced at 2.00 and 3.00. Fibre shirts in Waverly make at 3.50. Tub silks in neat stripes appeal to conservative tastes at 6.00. Indestructo moire silks and plain colored silk ties 1.25 to 3.00. Arrow collars and Casco soft collars on display.
New arrivals feature fine straws with irish ribbon twists in black brown gray and army blue facings. Hats include soft braid brims silk crowns fruit bouquets and French flowers. Also summer velour novelties and picture hats with wide brims and simple distinctive trimming.
An advertisement lists Pathephones rooms with soundproofing, then showcases a wide range of music items and footwear including Art Models and various boots. It promotes Easter sale prices on skirts, petticoats, and silks, along with a selection of records and books for soldiers, all in a period retail tone.
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