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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1918
Page
17
New York traders discount peace prospects as corn asks 1 a bushel but slips from earlier highs after the peace proposal, with oats also weak near 10c. Chicago quotes show corn around 1 18 1 14, rye at about 1 62, while analysts note potential peace prices may influence grain futures.
A New York Evening Sun report cites a moving cause for Bulgarian breakdown as looming famine with risk of Dardanelles opening drawing Britain into supplying food for the Balkans Asia Minor and even Russia. The text notes parts remain under German or Bolshevik control and stresses slow surplus output, while a Liverpool public bath observation records water containing 4 676 germs per cubic centimeter.
A local drug store touts its prescription department as essential to patient recovery. It emphasizes pure ingredients, up-to-date stock, meticulous cleaning, experienced pharmacists, and a double check system to minimize errors. Prices are competitive, with a promise of quality service when prescriptions arrive from doctors.
Heavy liquidation in the war stock group began at midday after two passive hours. Shares fell as Vienna extracts spurred fear of peace at any price. Baldwin Locomotive and Bethlehem Steel slid while industrials and oils sold off. Mer cantile Marine and U S government bond actions echoed war anxieties. Distillers Securities and U S Alcohol reacted to tax cuts. American Telephone and Telegraph and Western Union showed varied gains on shifting expectations.
NORWALK Oct 9 1918 The fire department now seeks equal attention with the Police over pay. Three members resigned due to higher offers elsewhere leaving the force shorthanded. The resignations are Cocoran Ottoschenk and Schaub with Mor timer Lt. Roberts ill with Spanish influenza. Mayor Donovan ordered changes after a dealer complained Schaub repaired autos during spare time. Officials fear lack of paid firefighters and anticipate further resignations. The vetoed ordinance would raise patrol salaries by 50 cents a day but no funding is available before 1919. The situation leaves the city potentially unprotected while talks continue and a special meeting is tentatively set for Oct 11.
My Style Diary notes a new musical comedy Jack and T staged Thursday night. The reviewer was captivated by a hit song sung by the star as the curtain rose and again before she entered the second act. The star’s plain beauty and sharp wardrobe, including a midnight blue plush hat with a scarlet grosgrain bow, drew attention despite the show’s stagey aura.
American Chain Company and U M C company offices raise weekly funds and homemade treats to send to United States Hospital No. 16 in West Haven. Miss Freda Berthal spearheaded the effort, with about 30 soldiers in the hospital and 30 wards, many far from home, awaiting comfort items and entertainment.
William T. Hincks, former Board of Apportionment member, long active in politics, is the Democratic choice for state senator in the 21st district, while George B. Clark is slated for the 23d district. Conventions to confirm the tickets are expected Friday night. The note on Bulgaria hints at a shift in focus to the just cause.
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