Doughboy Bread of Life Poem By John Kendrick Biggs
A short poem titled Doughboy reflects on the Doughboy's service, likening his life to bread baked in fire and strife. The verses praise steadfastness, faith, and sacrifice, presenting a ceremonial portrait of wartime virtue and duty.
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Jusus Mathews
1Con Street
Hoston
Massing
New York
Harvard Buildng
Chicago
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated
Inca
John Kendrick Biggs
Step in the right direction at Bridgeport Brass Co
Bridgeport Brass Co and its employees reached an agreement on hard times and wages through the shop committee plan without friction or new demands. Workers remained at work during negotiations, praised as an example of how labor disputes should be settled for the benefit of manufacturers, employees, and the public.
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War Labor Board
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Brass Co
Oencials
Tabor
Fragmented Radio Transcription of Domestic Scene Dispute
A garbled transcript describes a sudden intrusion by a man with female companions entering a house. The narrator mentions being trapped and escaping through a window sill and a long hall toward a bathroom while noises and exclamations echo.
Fragmented 19th century digressive monologue on politics and society
A jumbled morning page mixes political talk and social commentary with references to labor leaders, the ice trust, comparisons to war, and vague notes on tariffs, public figures, and unrest. It reads as a stream of stray thoughts rather than a cohesive news item.
Legend of Pershing Quote Stirs Franco-America Honor
The Franco American committee presents a plaque inscribed with Lafayette, We are here. They state the legend that Pershing spoke the words is firmly established though the phrase may trace to a subordinate at Lafayette's tomb. The piece notes the mythic romance around hero slogans endures even if the attributions are uncertain.
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General Pershing
Lafayette
Committee of
Tomb of
Pershing
Farragut
Perry
Paul Jones
America
War with Japan and the dangers of perpetual conflict
The piece argues against militaristic talk toward Japan and England, warning that constant war rhetoric undermines peace and endangers civilization. It notes allies Germany may not be to blame and emphasizes humanity’s hope for wars to cease as a method of resolving disputes.
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United States
Japan
Germany
Britain
England
Planning Bridgeport for Wise Zoning and Growth
City planners urge Bridgeport to adopt zoning to ensure safe growth. Citing Chicago’s rapid growth from a small city to nearly three million, proponents argue intelligent planning stabilizes housing and commerce, curbs speculative building, and creates a more attractive residential district.
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Bridgeport
Chicago
America
Isis
The Armed Black Man in Prejudice and Justice
A fragmented excerpt critiques the historical mistreatment of Black people, contrasting slavery and later efforts to secure rights with ongoing injustice. It condemns falsehoods and urges accountability for those who fail to uphold justice for Black citizens.
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Simeon Legree
Blielk
Bridgeport Forty Years Ago From the Blanchard
Bridgeport items recount local happenings from 1879 including outings, a New Haven excursion train wreck scene near Ansonia, a Bridgeport Trotting Park event with a handsome blanket, a female with a $400 package lost on the street, and talk of civic tension over council extravagance. The piece notes the utility of the telephone in daily life and civic matters.
Bohemia in the Cornbelt Toads and Temperance Excursions
A long readable excerpt describes local events from a New England area journal. It notes Meadow de Park exhibition on September 15, a Housatonic excursion to Rockaway, a Bridgeport Temple of Honor trip to Geove Long Island, a St Augustine band concert, and a temperance organization excursion. It mentions a Glendale Woolen mill fire damage repair, church picnics, and local obituaries as well as a vivid feature on the Bohemian Quarter and the Dill Pickles Club in New Haven. The piece details Szukalski the sculptor, his art philosophy, a war stance, and a dramatic portrait of his life and work, including a controversial donation offer and military record.
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Gynius
Canal Fame
Mphony
Staehng
Thalion
Pickles Club
Szukalsk
Szukalski
Meri
Szukal
Hin
Sau- Bue
Polevenings
Warkorl
Szukulski
Hint
Callyeter
Seukalski
Camp Upton
New York
Bey
Eclee
Szikalski
Guitian
Saukelski
Tle
Caney Upton
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason
A fragmented humorous poem by Walt Mason riffs on car troubles and cheap automobiles. The speaker mocks unreliable machines, costly maintenance, and roadside frustrations while lamenting missed journeys and failed repairs.
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Walt Mason
Fairfield Man Roy Gregory Held on Assaut Charge at Sheriff
Roy Gregory aged 23 is held on a charge of assaulting Sheriff Harry Marsh at Fairfield. Police report a disturbance began in the Beagle area, with a crowd preventing the sheriff from acting. Gregory was released on two bonds totaling 106 dollars for a Justice's Court trial Friday morning.
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Roy Gregory
Fairfield
Narth
Sheri Harry Marsh
Tie
Justice's Court
Earr
Gregory A
Fairfield Beagleternoon
Judge Drops Suit Against Café Owner in Derby City
A civil suit by Eer win B. Gage of this city against B. G. Zunner, owner of a local saloon, for damages arising from a collision at Caepes 7 has been amicably settled out of court and withdrawn from the Superior court.
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Derby
Eerwin B. Gage
State Supreme Court
Zunner
Superior Court
War changes eyed after board reviews court martial system
Washington July reports indicate the Special Board of Officers, formed early in the war to investigate the court martial system, has recommended thirty changes. Secretary Baker announced that the board's findings will be transmitted to Congress soon.
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Washington
Baker Sai
Congress
Concert Tonight by Harvey Hubbell Band at Seasid Park
The Harvey Hubbell band led by Silvio Petrini performs tonight at Seasid Park from 8 to 10. The first hour features concert music, followed by a dancing hour with an excellent program arranged for attendees.
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Harvey Hubbell
Silvio Petrini
Seasid Park Fron
Young Broadway Boy Injured In Auto Accident
Leonard Braad of 1590 Stair Street was seriously hurt in a collision at Fairfield Avenue and Courland Street yesterday. He was reported improving at Stnt's Hospital with recovery expected, after scalp wounds and a skull fracture.
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Leonard Braad
Stair
Fairfield Avenu
Courland Street
Stnt's Hospital
FIELD FOR TRIAL CHARGE AGAINST W HENRY
William Henry 33 Myrtle Avenue was ordered held for trial on August 12 on embezzlement charges involving about 173.3 dollars while treasurer of the Young Emmets Gael Football Club. A bond of 200 dollars was set. Separately, the board of education plans a 100 dollar salary increase for janitors, discussed at a meeting of the schoolhouse committee. Nine Bridz club members joined a New Haven outing for the Ne Tavenn at Double Beach, leaving by automobile at noon. An article notes an automobile tools theft at Mort Word Avenue, a stolen tire rim and tools from a garage.
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Myrtle Avenue
Henry
Fonda
Young Emmets Gael
Board of Education Commissioners
NIS
Bridz Club
New Hay
Ne Tavenn
Double Beach
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