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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1919
Page
11
A fragmentary verse sketch by Joan Kondrick Bangs Carrling hints at spiritual inquiry and moral reflection. The text laments loss and searches for meaning, with repeated mentions of soul, worship, and inner restraint amid ambiguous imagery.
Disjointed notes discuss bond issues and loan prospects, mentioning Victor bonds and open market activity. The text muses on interest rates, out comes in leagues, and broader economic tones, with scattered references to politics, fashion, and daily life. Several proper nouns appear in a hurried, garbled mix.
The county faces a volatile political scene as Democrats and Republicans clash over spoils, governance, and reform. Voters wait for a responsive program, while concerns mount about war department and post office incompetence and party leadership in Washington.
A local appeal urges every citizen to buy War Bond to back the Victory loan and support government work. Budgeport and nearby towns report strong effort, but calls for universal participation and readiness to respond to canvassers. The piece frames the bond as investment backed by national wealth, stressing no retreat and urging personal sacrifice.
The department of justice signals no shift to strictly enforce county blue law prohibitions. It notes many secret agents idle and warns that without a July 4 suspension the department will act as required by wartime enforcement.
The piece discusses the Secret Service and its expansion during wartime, noting secrecy around funding and operations. It quotes Malia Kinkerton urging a larger force for national protection and cautions against political manipulation in labor disputes. The article highlights concerns over agency influence and government integrity.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Premier Jlord George of Bistuinind and North Ife Pond, powerful syndicate of news, romance tone, London dames, Woarwahl, and Asquith. References to appointments and swords point tension with an unnamed man.
Fragmentary text discusses preparation to build, reports on economic needs, mentions monthly payments and employment act. Content is garbled with no clear names, dates, or locations to anchor a factual summary.
A fragmented passage discusses merchants stockpiling goods from abroad and seeks peace and prosperity. It mentions foreign and German trade, garments like shoes and gloves, and hints at wartime scarcity and economic strain amid unclear context.
A chaotic scene unfolds as a governess and workers attempt to calm a litter of stray cats in a crowded setting. Despite confusion and odd phrasing, the event centers on animal rescue within a domestic work environment and the surprising outcome involving local bystanders and staff.
A garbled assortment of letters to the editor appears, with disconnected phrases and odd spellings. The readable fragments mention names and places in a jumbled sequence, lacking a coherent argument or clear focal point. The piece resembles a corrupted page segment rather than a structured commentary.
Wounded veterans of the 14 divisions will ride in the parade here next Friday. Army hospital returnees from Washington and northeast headquarters will join, with furloughs permitting. Estimates suggest thousands more will line the route across New York and other points, signaling large turnout.
Yale night at the Black Rock Club will feature Major George Po Nike and Wardwell, with Red Cross experiences discussed. Event includes music program under director Alfted Sulie Merhorn, at 40 Burkinghim Drive, Rusora County, with local families and clubs attending.
Fragmentary text reports Vilna recaptured from Bolsheviks with references to a clash and subsequent dispatches. Mentions a commander, federal communications, and occupation of central areas amid ongoing military updates. Names and specifics are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Fragmentary note listing names and phrases with unclear meaning. The readable bits reference a circle plot and possible names or initials, but no coherent event or disposition is evident.
A patchwork of Bridgeport items details local gatherings, auditions, and upcoming events. Mentions parties, park cemetery sales, a Lowes piano piece, fishing on the docks, a public school teachers meeting, and city changes on Mur street with a focus on civic activity and social notes.
Fragmented OCR text references a wartime moral appeal about a covenant to end horrors of war. It mentions blood of fallen, Russia Germany and a plea for lasting peace, with scattered, unclear quotes from a Times story and President Washwater.
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