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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1918
Page
4
Moscow dispatch reports the Finnish White Guard demanding surrender of a fortress on the Finnish coast. The request, backed by Baltic governorates, was rejected by authorities amid tense talks with commanders such as General Bhivaris. Armed Finns and Red forces intensified border activity as the standoff continued.
Dutch fishermen report German planes machine gunned their boats in the North Sea. Five men landed at a British port after a 60 mile row to safety, their vessel later towed into harbor by a British destroyer. London papers show Brazilian airmen training for the front.
An old advertisement touts Father John’s Medicine as a potent nourishing tonic claiming it is six times more nourishing than milk and safer than drugs or alcohol. It urges consumption after meals and at bedtime to restore strength and prevent faintness.
In Bridgeport a Polish recruiting event led to 16 young Poles enlisting in the Polish army in France, raising total Bridgeport enlistments past 500. Mayor Wilson opened the meeting and presented a Polish army ambulance, while Major Kozlowski praised American-Polish unity and urged continued sacrifice for Allied victory.
Paris reports Allied air superiority with several German planes shot down. May bombardments targeted railway hubs at Wam Novon Chaulies Jussy Peroanns and St Quenten dropping 28 000 kilograms of projectiles. West of Lake Doiran and near Lake Presta artillery actions occurred. Serbian raiders and Bulgarian posts faced raids. Two enemy aircraft were shot down.
A Bridgeport gathering emphasized the 17 million loan bond drive with speakers praising Allied victory and urging patriots to back subscriptions. Officials reported New York City subscribed $676,102,050, the district over quota by 18 percent, while local business sponsors funded ads and literature across 3100 publications. Community leaders including Gen. Greene and Arthur Reilly spoke on support, with Polish residents organizing and contributions for an ambulance purchased.
Rev Kidder proclaims Moses as first of world democrats and stresses faith and loyalty of men and women in Hebrews. He praises sacrifice for justice and human freedom and calls America a leader in the movement toward the kingdom of God.
Amon R Wheeler died yesterday at home in Stepney aged 77 with services at Stepney Baptist Church at 2 PM Wednesday and burial in Stepney. Anna Febecca daughter of Join M and Mary Isabella Wheeler, noted in local notices. The text references Mary Isabella Wheeler and Daniel B Peck with unclear relations or ages.
Mrs. P. B. McDougall of North Billerica Mass recounts a grip illness leaving her weak with side pains poor appetite and pallid appearance. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring color appetite and strength and notes they also helped constipation. The ad promotes Williams Pink Pills and Pinklets with mail order options and a free booklet Building Up the Blood.
An advertisement urges corn sufferers to try a cooling soothing mint product advertised as relieving inflamed burning and callused feet. It touts ease of use and claims for quick relief, urging readers to visit local stores for purchase and application.
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