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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1918
Page
9
A Washington dispatch says Ukrainian grain shipments endure amid wartime disruptions as rail and port logistics in Germany and Scandinavia face strain. Officials note continued exporter activity and government actions to secure grain flows through Baltic routes and neighboring markets.
Reported notes that Ukrainian grain shipments arrived in Germany but bread ration cuts were postponed. An accord between Ukraine and the Central Powers allegedly scheduled deliveries to Germany, yet the quantities are described as negligible and the overall situation as uncertain.
The piece notes a government supported price framework driving grain sales. Agrarians claim the new regime is coercive, urging large wheat shipments before July end to meet quotas while the price is said to be about double that of German grain, illustrating the push by authorities.
Fragmentary notes recall yearly cherry bloom timing with dates May 8 in 2918 and May 9 in 1916, mentioning that trees were in bloom around the city. The text is incomplete and lacks context or corroborating details.
Connecticut Sugar firm Blake & Backes must pay 1000 to the American Red Cross for overcharging and improper refunds during sugar regulation. The action targets excess profits of 25 cents per 100 pounds plus freight, with penalties noted for future violations and possible license revocation.
Bridgeport bankers plan new follow up methods for Liberty Loan subscribers who move away. They note many subscribers relocate to the west and fail to keep weekly payments. A New York City model allows paying at multiple designated banks, improving convenience.
Washington May 4 Thuts clubs houses and rest stations for Masons serving in canoe are planned by District of Columbia members of the order. Support from other Masonic jurisdictions has been promised. The first houses are expected to be established before July 3.
A quirky local item probes why East Main street draws residents. An ad by L Bellegrine sparked a flood of interest as readers pondered housing, domestic dynamics, and aFood Administration notes on pricing and fair distribution amid sugar shortages.
Stratford nearly tripled its Liberty Loan quota as subscriptions reached 149,900 dollars by Saturday night at Stratford Trust Company. The town quota stood at 57,400 dollars, a level previously doubted on April 23 when one blue star was requested to be added to the honor flag the town had earned.
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