Bridgeport Slovaks and the American Dream
The Bridgeport Slovaks, immigrants from Austro Hungary, built a strong East Bridgeport community with a church, schools, and aid societies. They face discrimination in employment and are praised for patriotic support and Red Cross donations. The writer urges fair treatment as Americans, not alien enemies, noting their assimilation and desire to raise children in the U.S. spirit.
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America
Germany
Ireland
Russia
Poland
Gople
Hungary
Austria
Austro-Hungary
Bridgeport
A. E. Komara
Ich
Red Cross
Komara
Prohibition Stance Shapes War Time Liquor Policy
In a bone dry wartime policy debate the Senate may carve an exception for beer and light wines, while New England and New York bloc against prohibition face strong backlash. Bridgeport’s drinking clubs illustrate the issue as licenced venues proliferate, risking state or local dry measures unless abuses are curbed.
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HOUSE
Senate
United States
New England
New Eng
New York
Pennsylvania
Bridgeport
Congress
Monitor type merchantmen offer middle ground against U boats
The article argues for building merchant ships like monitors with low visibility and high freeboard to meet submarines on even terms. It discusses German underwater merchantmen such as the Deutschland and Lake’s influence, envisioning a middle course between deep submergence and high freeboard designs for swift construction and stealthy approach.
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America
Deutschland
Simon Lake
Exemption Boards Announced in Connecticut
Exemption boards in Connecticut are presented as steadfast institutions. The article notes the duty’s burden on men and acknowledges the unease of those who have accepted service. It emphasizes the difficulty and unpopularity of exemptions within the draft system.
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Connecticut
Duty of exemptions in wartime drafted men
The text discusses selecting which men stay home or go to the trenches, balancing personal sacrifice with national duty. It warns against exporting essential industrial skills and notes Britain’s experience with industrial decline when key workers were conscripted, stressing the exemption board’s delicate task to protect both country and home front.
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France
Great Britain
United States
Bridgeport to Reach 300000 for Red Cross Triumph
The city is expected to hit the 300000 mark in a friendly Red Cross drive, with broad participation across all classes. Subscriptions include large gifts from the wealthy and many smaller contributions from every man, woman, and child, including school children who gave over 1100 dollars.
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Bridgeport
Red Cross
United States Senator Colt of Rhode Island
Rhode Island's Le Baron Bradford Colt, born Dedham Massachusetts June 25 1846, rose from Yale and Columbia honors to Rhode Island politics. He served in the Rhode Island House of Representatives 1879 to 1881, then as U S District Judge, then U S Circuit Judge, and was elected to the U S Senate with a term expiring March 1919.
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Rhode Island
United States
LeBaron Bradford Colt
Colt
Wilson
le Baron Bradford Colt
Dedham
Mass
Yale
Columbia
Mary Louise Ledyard
Chicago
Bristol
Rhode Island House of Representatives
United States Senate
Empress Sadako of Japan Birthday Celebrated
The article marks Empress Sadako’s birthday with bells ringing in Japan. It notes her marriage to Emperor Yoshihito in 1900 at age sixteen, her lineage from Prince Kujō Michitaka, and her influence on modernizing women’s rights, including the push for a single legal wife. It highlights Japan’s blend of old customs with modern palace life and Sadako’s patronage of Women’s High School of Tokyo.
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Japan
Sadako
Nippon
Yoshihito
Kujo Michikata
Hirohito
Imperial Palace
Tokio
Mitsuhito
Haruko
Admiral Perry
Fujiwara
Women’s High School
Far East
First Methodist Conference Founded By John Wesley
The first Methodist Conference was held on June 25 1774 called by John Wesley to expand organization for his followers. Six clergymen debated doctrines evangelical and Armenian and planned how to reach teach and act in the new denomination.
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John Wesley
Evolution of Methodism From Anglican Roots to Separation
A historical account notes initial Methodist resistance to joining the established church, followed by a second conference five years later that formalized church order. It describes the institution of an annual conference, class meetings, and love feasts, with preachers and lay leadership. Methodism gradually diverged from the Church of England, culminating in full separation.
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Wesley
Church of England
Invention Origins of Barbed Wire Traced to 1860s Patents
The article traces barbed wire origins during the Civil War era noting early efforts by W. D. Hunt Lucien B. Smith and June 25 1860 patent for projecting wire spurs. It explains Hunt priority dispute, and May 18 1873 patent to H M Rose for armored wire forming the basis of the U S wire industry.
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Hibridge
W. D. Hunt
Scott
N. Y
Lucien B. Smith
Kent
Ohio
Hunt
Patent Office
H. M. Rose
Waterman Station Ill
United States
Neutrone Prescription 99 touted for rheumatism relief
An advertisement promotes Neutrone Prescription 99 as a universal remedy for rheumatism, claiming it penetrates muscles and joints to remove causes of pain, improve kidney and liver function, and purify blood. It markets a week’s treatment for 50 cents and a large bottle for one dollar from W. P. Hindle Drug Stores in Bridgeport Conn and other druggists.
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W. P. Hindle Drug Stores
Bridgeport Conn
Bathing and clothing sale at Main floor shop
Read Co. announces ready for selection Bathing Toggeries and women’s summer wear. Men’s Suits in Men’s Wear section near Main St entrance. undergarments and vests in varied sizes. Second and third floors feature women’s suits, Annette Kellermann models, bathing caps and hats, Garters, Notion stock, and Turkish towels. Also lists cleaners, bedsets, and several new mystery novels arriving on main floor.
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Annette Kellermann
Notion
Fairfield Ave
Mark Your Clothes with Cash's Names
Neatly woven on narrow tapes ready to be applied to garments gloves caps raincoats sweaters and other knitted articles Linens and cottons Notion Stock.
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Cash
Swagger item in imitation malacca with bone head
A swagger piece described as imitation malacca wood, ebony or white wood, with a head made of white bone or sterling silver. It weighs 79 carats or units and is highlighted as valuable or notable. The text emphasizes its material quality and upscale finish.
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Malacca
Special Markers for Motors in Public Service
After July 1 1917 public service motors including hired motor vehicles must display special license numbers marked PS. Applicants must obtain a certificate from local police stating no reason blocks issuance, then file it with registration to receive the special license for passenger service.
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Public Service Motors
P. S
Department of Motor Vehicles
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Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Palmer Publishing Co
Fairfield Ave. Bridge
BAILY
Griffith
Fredricks
Bostom
Jona
Associated Press Service
Bridgeport Slovaks
Monitor
First Methodist Conference
Wees
Lings, Menders, Tape
Zic
Alling Rubber CO
Main ST
The
D.d.read Co
Madras
Louis Tracey
Sophie Kerr
Mr. Britling
Swagger
Che D
Radford
B. Smith
W. A. Holman
New South Wales
London
Australia
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