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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1918
Page
8
A brief note describes novelty stripe patterns combining contrasted dil ms to form new visual effects. The text highlights how contrasting stripes can produce dynamic movement and modern appeal in fabric and fashion contexts.
Thousands buy a 26¢ jar of Cream of Mustard advertised to relieve grip and sore throat congestion. The Norfolk based firm Cream of Mustard Co. of Norwalk Connecticut claims instant comfort for influenza symptoms and offers mail order on receipt of price.
A promotional notice invites readers to obtain a liberal trial bottle of Wincarris health tonic by mailing a coupon with cents to cover packing and delivery. The ad promises a substantial free sample and offers bottles priced at 1.63 for large and 2.00 for smaller sizes, with a money order option if any difficulty occurs.
Washington reports a little over half the 4 billion goal raised, with 515 million added in a single day. Officials say about 2.73 billion must come in Friday to Saturday, as districts anticipate late subscriptions after the campaign ends. New England fights to meet its 5090 million regional quota with daily targets of 10 million. Connecticut towns and states back the Pershing Day observance plan led by American Patriots president Charles D. Haines.
London reports ex-Premier Asquith lauding President Wilson's note to Germany as terse dignified and decisive. He says ally aims are to destroy Prussian militarism and that the German people must respond themselves. Asquith calls Wilson the spokesman for the common cause and foresees war’s doom.
An advertisement warns that chronic stomach acidity causes illnesses from dyspepsia to heart disease and liver cirrhosis. It urges readers to buy BATONIC to absorb excess acid, claiming relief after meals, belching, and pain, with a guaranteed result and return policy.
Boston plans to reopen public schools Monday after more than three weeks closed due to influenza. Physicians and nurses will supervise health measures as theatres soda fountains and saloons resume operations. churches face varied reopening guidance. State reports show slight case declines and statewide deaths easing, though mill cities still report many new infections.
The speech urges support for the Fourth Liberty Loan to fund Allied efforts in France Italy England and Russia. It notes American troops and supplies, calls for patriotic sacrifice, and cites bond participation and civilian duty amid wartime mobilization. The address emphasizes unity with allies and heavy consumption data on tobacco and gum.
A 7 30 pm parade in Bridgeport honored 46 Alpini registrants and veterans, with 4000 spectators and Bersaglieri units marching through Broad Main Fairfield Stratford Pembroke Hamilton East Main Sterning Congress to the Armory. Lieutenant Aldo Mazzini spoke of Piave battles and Italy’s wartime rescue of Europe. Musicians and speakers, plus Miss Rose Roberti and Salvatore Anunziato, entertained, and funds supported war work and munitions production. Bersaglieri depart for New York at 10 am tomorrow.
Copenhagen reports Americas war leadership impressed by Pershing as commander and Wilson note prompting mixed peace hopes. European papers debate U boat warfare and justice, while US units push operations and Spokane banks hire women in roles once reserved for men.
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