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Biton Street
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Chicago
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A Line of Cheer by John Kendrick Bangs
A fragment from John Kendrick Bangs shows a speaker as a plant placed to grow through joy and pain. The speaker anticipates bloom as a rare relief to a weary spirit, promising a cheerful outcome despite current toil.
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John Kendrick
Breakfast Table Musings From An Era Of Jests And Snippets
A collage of witty quips and social musings references U.S. politics women’s suffrage Prohibition and daily life. Mentions Joe Tumulty possible postmaster general and California census figures. Ends with a light note on a PicoColo player and a Kansas City joke.
The Insurance Actuary And The Fatal Lottery
The piece argues that people crave future knowledge and would react strongly if actuaries named individuals. It compares impersonal forecasts to personalized predictions revealing who will die at grade crossings, suggesting public reaction would push for safety changes and legislation. The author notes society tolerates general forecasts but shuns names.
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Fairfield County
Cona
Our Bolshevist ambassador Martens protests raid on New York office
The so called Russian ambassador Martens protests the raid and confiscation of papers in New York. The piece criticizes direct action tactics and defends federal action as a necessary measure against alleged lawlessness. It labels Martens as a representative of a regime seeking to overthrow governments and questions Lenine and Trotsky's views on America.
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America
Martens
New York
Lenine
Trotsky
A Great Day Coming For Brass Rail Patrons
A nostalgic column warns regulars about upcoming changes after July and explains slang terms like Sweetheart Rosebud Sunburst Surprise and frosted chocolate. It notes drugstore soda fountains, social centers, and a shift as old habits meet a modern urban beverage culture. The tone mocks prudish concern and celebrates a changing social scene.
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Bronxes
Debonnair Soda
Drug Emporium
Baseball Back to Popularity After War
Baseball returns to prewar conditions with Giants leading the National League by a wide margin. Chicago contends for first in the American League while Phillies and Athletics lag. Boston Braves and Detroit hover midtable as Cincinnati gains sun, St Louis midpack, and Boston nears the cellar. The game remains wildly popular with crowds still flocking to games.
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Detroit
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Cincinnati
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Red Sox
Boston
Pursuing the Suffrage Amendment in 1920
Washington dispatch reports suffrage leaders predicting ratification in time for women to vote in the 1920 presidential election. Carrie Chapman Catt and allies push state legislatures nationwide, citing Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan as early ratifications and noting no time limit on the amendment.
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Carrie Chapman Catt
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Europe
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Alabama
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Main Town
Trentonley
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Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
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Atahwima
Musseausetts
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason at the cottage door
A fragment reflecting on transient beauty as a rosebush blooms briefly then fades. The verse muses on impermanence and the human tendency to fear change, noting perfect days may accompany the lurking promise of something worse. The poet cites roses and birds before hinting at inevitable decline.
Letters to the Editor Comeback
In reply to Jutter and a critique of the President the writer asserts Congress authorized attacking the peace conferees and funded the expenses. The letter claims the author read laws and records proving the President’s action, urging the public apology and reference to Congressional records.
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R. D. Codling
Gen-Leman
Congress
Congresson
Suffrage Movement Gains Mixed Support Across States
Scattered states weigh ratification as governors back picketing at the White House and legislatures debate amendments. Maine, West Virginia, Ohio, and New Hampshire show varying levels of backing while liquor interests oppose, delaying ratification in some regions.
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White House
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Congress
Maine
Isi West Virgina
Ohio
Jersey
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Senate
New Hampshire
United States
Bridgeport Forty Years Ago From the Standard 1879
Bridgeport notes the long summer days, Scheutzenfest in New Britain, local improvements, and diverse events. Reports mention I Totlinson’s recovery, a fatal street altercation fines, district news from Pembroke Grove to New Haven parades, church meetings, and upcoming Fourth of July plans. Also covered are a charity ball, a jail sick room, and Yale commencement mentions with Bridgeport ties.
Commencement at Lauralton Hall Milford
Commencement exercises held at Lauralton Hall Milford with decorations of crossed flags and daisies. Rev Peter H McClean presided and academy juniors served as ushers among visiting clergymen. Local residents return from trips and attend meetings as town groups plan strawberry festival and Centenary picnic events.
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Lauralton Hall
Peter H. McClean
Academy
Harold Ritchis
Naval
U. S. Scranton
New York City
Harold Coughlan
Brooklyn
Charles
Frank
Clifford Gordon
Tome
Cherry Street
Gulf Street
James Rose
Harborside Drive
Wilcox Park
Malpass
Hosenbaum ‘School
William Woodruff
Broad Street
Ita
Mary Heminway
Kensington
Conn
Sea Bright
Walnut Beach
Coal price alert drives urged immediate purchase
Coal supply in bins is very below normal and dealers warn of an imminent big price rise. Immediate shipments are arriving of much better quality. Women's cloaks and suits and dry goods have fallen off. auto sales and electrical supplies stay active. Building lines show improvement.
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Furniah
Utomobiles Ness
Busisupply
George to Present Field Marshal Baton in London Visit
London June 21 Marshall Fachgs to be presented the baton of Field Marshal in the British army during his England visit. He will be the first sober foreign officer to receive the honor and will dine with the king at Buckingham Palace. The oly corporation will present him with a sword of honor at the god hall and host him at luncheon.
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Marshall Fachgs
England
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Mary E. Daley
Greenfield
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