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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1918
Page
16
A medical discussion explains strabismus or squint, its causes including unequal eye power or muscle issues, and notes that proper alignment or patching can reduce double vision. It mentions possible improvement in childhood, and that some cases may require surgery, while paralysis or stroke can complicate outcomes.
Sidelights by Ruta Cameron discusses how pride can mislead when it centers on evading wartime regulations or gaining comfort during hardship. It argues that true pride lies in contributing to the war effort and not in exploiting privileges or neglecting duties in a time of global crisis.
A wartime humor column attacks the Kaiser and German war crimes with satirical segments. It includes quips about freeing mothers and babies, praising American sacrifice, and a jaunty plea to readers to back Liberty bonds. The piece features jokes about spies, soldiers, and home-front life, ending with light social observations.
The piece mixes a risqué scene aboard a Wart sud with a brief note on President Wilson naming Ambassador Davis to London and the U S keeping secrets from Germany. It praises Washington's diplomatic efficiency and discretion, citing Davis’s swift arrival in Switzerland and praising the U S government for its secrecy and organizational skill. The Charlotte Observer commentary frames these as a global example of prudent diplomacy.
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