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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
6
The Danish consort landed at a Canadian port then sails to Washington to pursue negotiations on rationing Denmark and securing the release of Danish ships to the United States as part of wartime arrangements.
An advertisement offers a cheap shampoo recipe that uses a wack age of Canthrax mixed with hot water to create a full cup of shampoo. It promises easy application from scalp to ends, removal of dirt and oil, quick drying, and a soft fluffy finish for stylish hair.
An advertisement warns that most soaps use excessive alkali damaging the scalp and hair. It promotes plain refined coconut oil as pure, cheap, and greaseless, to rinse with water and a small amount. The oil cleanses, rinses easily, leaves hair soft and manageable, and removes dust and dandruff.
At the Episcopal diocese convention in Hartford the finance committee got approval to spend 1300 for auditing, not the 1500 sought, and funds were allocated to raise the secretary’s salary to 800 and place 500 for religious education. Debate on lay member eligibility and voting rights followed amid a push to require church attendance and contributions for parish voting.
An urgent call has been sounded for buglers in the Fourth Regiment infantry at Bridgeport. hardly any company has more than one bugler, while Connecticut State Guard regulations require two musicians per unit. The field music formation revealed a shortage of musicians and regimental officials plan rapid enlistment and training as company guides.
New York New Haven and Hartford railroad warns consignees and shippers that freight rate increases hinge on prompt release of equipment. As of May 18 the system holds 46 237 cars, about 4 500 more than needed, with 10 067 cars at destination on April 1 and 4 742 unloaded daily. Substantial loads on bulk and private tracks have surged, causing extensive idle tracks and extra switching.
Washington May 22 The railroad administration begun seeking the most able operating officer for each of the 200 roads under government control to become federal director of his line, replacing the President as chief of operations. As officers resign their connections, they will be appointed. meanwhile existing managements continue. Presidents likely chosen. many companies must elect new presidents. Virtually no officers or employees essential to road operation will lose their jobs. Federal directors salaries not tied to cabinet-scale wages.
Washington May 22 Draft executives across states were told by Provost Marshal General Crowder to prepare for registering many absentees. War industries and shipbuilding plants will swell non resident populations, requiring local boards to handle absentee registrants. Youths away from home must register in time to certify to their home boards before June 5.
John P. Fox receives concessions at Seaside park for the year while Fred Corbally will oversee tennis and baseball supplies for the season. Picnic permits will be issued by the board of recreation this year. Salaries of railway heads would be adjusted but not duplicated by the railroad administration, with adequacy and varying sizes tied to duties and ability.
Prices of seed potatoes have dropped from 2 to 3 dollars per bushel to a maximum of 1.50 at War bureau Home Gardens committee stores. About 300 bushels ready for immediate delivery as planting season nears. Officials urge sowing every available inch of land as potatoes are essential substitutes for wheat. The committee notes few garden plots remain and first come, first served. In Roumania self determination is criticized as unsuitable. In Boston, Flavio Gingiobbe was ordered to enlist after admitting statements harming the army. he previous pleaded not guilty but then changed to guilty and saluted on the finding.
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