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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1918

Page

12

Unfinished OCR Notice on Advertising and Associated Press Rights

Fragmentary OCR shows payment terms for foreign advertising and AP rights statements. It mentions Julie Mathews Special Agency in Boston and New York offices, plus Chicago and Hartford references. It reiterates Associated Press exclusive republication rights for dispatches.

Julie Mathews Beacon Street Boston Mass Madteon Avenue New York Bartford Building Chicago The Audit Bureau of Ee Ee Ret Associated Ress Fora

A LINE O' CHEER IN Love'S EYESAGE AND LIGHT

A compact verse fragment notes that Love's gaze keeps age at bay and makes dark places gleam with light. It suggests loss turns to gain as beauty rises from the blackest skies when viewed through Love's eyes.

Peace of justice and mercy in war described

A call to punish Germany with unconditional surrender, arguing for strict justice for Belgium France and the seas. The piece condemns German conduct, urges mercy only after justice, and invokes Shakespeare to frame the plea for justice. It stresses that wounded nations deserve restitution and warns Germany must not dodge accountability.

Cheboche Belgium France Shakespeare

Lesson on Forest Fires and National Fire Prevention

A Washington Ont. article argues that forest fires destroying towns and timber could be prevented with a national patrol and funding. It notes the Weeks Law gaps, praise for the National Forest service, and compares state forest protection models like Oregon and Washington, urging federal support and broader forest coverage.

Washington Minnesota United States Bay of Morastry Northwest National Forest Service Forest Service Missouri Montana Southwest Wongre Norte Uw Forest Tim Congress National Ledger New England Appalachians Oregon Uncle Sam Inshington Idaho

At The Breakfast Table Campaign Chat and War Talk

A frayed early edition monologue about October politics and war work. It muses on votes this fall, straw polls, and public interest, interspersed with quips about ice, fish prices, and civic duty amid uncertain times. The piece blends social critique with light humor and vague calls to action.

The unsinkable Lucia sinks to U boat attack

The piece recalls the Lucia, once hailed as unsinkable, sunk by a submarine. It critiques ambitious, impractical ship designs and credits armored convoys and the belief that ships can outpace submarines, noting the lesson in wartime naval strategy and American pragmatism.

Lucia America France Earth Tor

Commissioners Face Renewal Fight Over Liquor License

A report claims Baby Doll Thomas seeks renewal of his club liquor license. If considered, county commissioners would be guilty of gross rolation of oaths and complicit in lawbreaking, given past actions at Keystone club and the shifting licenses. The lane of politics corrupts the club license law.

Thomas Keystone Club

Revenge on hospitals sparks brutal war rhetoric in France

Warnings of brutal retaliation emerge after a base hospital in France is attacked by German aircraft following a successful Allied air raid. A Red Cross nurse is badly wounded and others escape with narrow margins. The speaker calls for unconditional surrender and criticizes pacifist pleas.

France Germany United States Red Cross

Election Duty Prompted Voters to Back the President

A call to Americans to fulfill a civic duty a week from next Tuesday urging support for President Wilson and timely encouragement as the national leader in daily talks with allies. The notice stresses voting on Tuesday November 5 to back the president.

Army Navy Uncle Sam Woodrow Wilson

Steel Demand Rise For War Production

Government plans outline heavy steel output in the coming year to meet wartime needs. Officials expect mills to operate at peak capacity as preparations for a major spring drive proceed and other projects defer to support the war effort.

Milk Cans Too Roughly Used Scoville Says

Hartford October 23 After consulting with State Dairy and Food Commissioner Holt Robert Scoville federal food administrator for Connecticut announced a joint push with the state to conserve and protect milk cans amid wartime shortages and rough handling by carriers and shippers He said the transportation division in Washington is aware of damage and delays and will back the Connecticut effort with cooperation from express companies and railroads Scoville will seek cooperation of principal Connecticut milk shippers to adopt gentler handling and longer use of cans to save materials and metal shortages prior to shipping through the war economy

Hartford Dairy and Foot Thomas Holt Joday Robert Scoville Connecticut Mr. Holt United States Food Administration Holt State Department Transportation Division The Wood Administration Washington Seoville Express United States Railroad Administration Caire Conmpleyes Scoville Evans Em Mioyer Seaville Pood

Private G Slossin Wounded in Franze

Private G Slossin wounded in Franze. Prigge George and Klossin, six quotas of sholuster avenir, tomesiher of conpiamy T02d vie ta ye dvs Viegen wert da nats fhe viewper. Ilis brother Saad Blis oP tie. The adress how rem ived i belt wo for the War mena nicnr trata Thal Prigte sieseta fit eeety Grit red. A beth rom' thei Tait Sess ree aida oth teal tieb Ti ydes ity ase te. bad La bergetyere, tacts fronioe Por a were Tar tds teeth artis. We Wo Sates Chodaseyh hie the Sryebitee Lisend eapats. Why are avant fans se onraen? Mertibity tay ahead bycutse they Have something to say.

Prigie George & Klossin Avenir Vesteriryt Coeatalis Ilis Saad Blis Beth Rom Petere Josie

Flu Situation Improves in States and Camps Alike

Reports to the surgeon general show continued improvement in influenza in army camps and many states. New cases total 2,758 with 3,387 deaths. epidemics remain at Lewis, Wing, McClellan, Ata, and Karney California camps.

Washington Army of the Public Health Service Lewis Wington McClellan Ata Kearney Califottes Connecticut Delaware New Jersey Indiana Maryland Aissouri Vermda North Carolina Oklahoma Oregon South Carolina Tennessee Wisconsin Colorado Iowa Sentucky Minnesota Nebraska Ohio Texas New Mexico Osio Auilroral Administration United States Tivestigabora Eral Partibedda Arbor Gee Adistase Wes CNEL Anabserus Chuadks

Coming Campaign Need to Help Boys in France

Boston reports Dr. John R. Mott warns New England drive must oversubscribe the 170,500,000 fund by 50 percent to supply warmth and cheer for American troops in winter. He cites epidemic deaths in trenches and urges rapid fundraising. Cardinal O Connell backs the drive with weekly priest appeals.

Boston John R. Mott United War Work Campaign New England Dr. Mott Cardinal O Connell Weston

Real Estate Transfers and Harmony Lodge Meeting

Realty records show deeds transferring land with buildings on William and Reparian streets to various buyers, including Luck I Comly to Dominicus Fy Jensen and Frank Miller to David and Alma Greene. A Harmony Lodge 1.0, b.8 reports an enthusiastic meeting at 3 State Street with reminders of Liberty bond subscriptions and plans for a future encampment gathering.

Luck I Dominicus Fy Jensen William Street Frank T. Staples Wellington Company Reparian Street Frank Miller Miichael J. Jordan David Alma Greenebaum Beachview Sadie M. Bilton Friday Wongland Liparian Street Mary E. Papalia Anthony Paspullia Nerkimer Pearl and Park Streets Penns Sylvania Avenue Misik Lamiriian Johanna Gamirlian Anna HH. Lewis Howard GB. Lewis Quarr and Hart Streets Harmony Lodge Illvymons Lodge Steples State Street Lawrence Stone Klarmaeny Lodge Liberty Ponds Maurice Rosen Isaac Moss W. & & Mittee Harmony Nemmpmient Nutwer Ensampment Broad Organiztion Pee

Live political gossip and looming election claims

A scrambled election briefing notes Democratic and Republican claims for New York races. Hincks backs prohibition. Alfred E. Smith seen winning governor. Smith vs Whitman poll outlook closer. Republican leaders push 200000 to 260000 Whitman margin. New fraud law broadens federal reach in vote buying cases for senators and representatives.

Emitvass New York City Alfred E. Smith Smith Whitin Fea Ders Whitman United States

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BY John Kendrick Bangs Love's Nis the Public Ledger Co BY Frederic Jr. Iaskin United War Toson Cort Reed Deon Oshea Panah Tm Flneppers Prany Aileen Joie Boomer Food Administration Slossin Franze Avant Nba Aliter Patel Lene Lens Vimy Rilge Wille Allied Armes Public Service Wrogrey Osibt Plunigne Willian Y. Hincks
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