Fragmented 1920s reader notes mix satire and news asides
A garbled collage of phrases references breakfast prices, summer plans, travel by air, Lusitania and Tuscania memories, wartime mentions, radishes and waste, open help signals, and stray lines about bans, looting, and social life. It captures a fragmented, era-tinged snapshot with many names and topics left unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americe Oncy
Lusitania
Tuscania
Bridgeport
Ouriyal
Ian
League of Nations di
Reed
Sherman
Ate
Bill
The Turkish Proposal and the War Precedent
A historical critique denounces Turkish toleration in Europe as enabling war. It argues the Turkish problem fueled Great Powers' suspicions, asserts the need to end Ottoman self rule, and warns that leniency would embolden Turkish aggression and prolong conflict. The piece urges the United States to reject a peace that tolerates Turkey.
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Turkey
Europe
Constantinople
Ottoman Empire
Asia
Germany
France
Great Britain
Russia
Berlin
United’States
Paris
Ford Newberry Contest Highlights Senate Seat Fight
The Senate faces a contest over Michigan's seat after Henry Ford challenges Truman Newberry's election. Ford alleges fraud and improper money use. recount options are limited by Michigan law, making a Senate review likely. The case mirrors earlier partisan disputes and could affect Republican strength in a narrow majority.
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Newberry
Michigan
Ford
Senate
Congress
LaFollette
Where Is Bolshevism Now in American View
A historical column argues that Bolshevism failed to take hold in the United States after World War I. It notes Spain’s victory as a funeral for Bolshevism, cites France and England as moving past the threat, and criticizes American supporters who persist in preaching the creed to their own groups despite the demise of the movement.
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Yesteryear
America
Uncle Sam
France
England
Foch
Wessels
Broadway campaign to lift Main Street into modern highway status
In a city wide push, New York Broadway merchants urge converting surface transit to an underground or elevated route, aiming to reclaim the famed street from a battered past. The argument also prompts consideration of Main Street upgrades, from removing streetcars and obstructions to uniform paving and possibly renaming the street to shed an old town image.
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Main Street
Broadway
New York
Subway
Fifth
Liberia loan bid aims to shield African republic
Liberians in Washington seek a five million dollar loan from the State Department to develop education and internal projects. The effort is led by Lt. William H. York, an American Negro officer, who argues Liberia needs stability against French and British encroachments. Officials say the plan would fund public schools, agricultural aid, and infrastructure to foster self governance and growth.
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Washington
Liberia
United States
Africa
Albyasinia
Tropics
Tyrone
North America
St. Croix
Caribbean
Yarta Rico
Engl
Republic
Ples
William “H. York
Liberian ‘Frontier Force
Black Republic
Liberian Frontier Force
Great Britain
France
John T. Morris
Worthg
Monrovia
Oan
Wenlig
Taberkt
Valine Hess
My. Morris and Lieutenany York Ape Anxion Seg
United
Farewell Party For Myrtle Beach Woman
A surprise farewell party honored Myrtle Haisslinger of Cedar Street who left Saturday for Naugatuck to establish a new home. Neighbors and friends joined in dancing Vietrola selections, singing, and piano music by Mrs. Thomas Moore, followed by refreshments. Attendees included Mr. Thomas Phelan, Miss Catherine Phelan, Miss Bette Dolphin, Mrs. Thomas Moore, Mrs. Liam Shepard, Mrs. Blanche Selt, Miss Chella Shepherd, Mrs. Thomas Benson, Mr. and Mrs. Andrews Chickes, Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Bae bess, Miss Hattie Thompson, and Robert Starr.
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Myrtle Breach
John Haisslinger
M Hasslingar
Thomas Phelan
Catherine Phelan
Bette Dolphin
Thomas Moore
Liam Shepard
Blanche’ Selt
Chella Shepherd
Thomas Benson
Andrews Chickes
A. S. Bae
Bess
Hattie ‘Thompson
Robert Starr
Luxury tax crackdown targets profiteers nationwide
Washington report notes 10,000 Internal Revenue agents ordered to curb price hikes under the luxury tax. Prosecutions have begun, with James M. Murray of Murray Sons Canning Co. cited for misrepresenting tax to raise prices and ordered to appear in Baltimore May 28. Murray was arrested after agents visited his Annapolis-area shop and found ice cream and drinks sold at inflated prices. Bond set at $400.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
James M. Murray
George M. Murray Sons' Canning Company
Annapolis
Junction
Praltimors
Murray
Cninnaint
Internal Revenue
Acore
Devon Firemen Plan Memorial Day Exercises
Devon firemen hold a Tuesday night meeting at the firehouse to plan Memorial Day observances. Officers and members discussed decorations and program details, with further items to be considered at the next session.
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Devon
Liony Way
Rbootteek
Sipemont Fay Peer Ses Reid
Sturgess
Forty Years Ago in Bridgeport May 26 1870
Bridgeport front page notes a quiet Whitsunday with stray items: coal prices in the $3.60 to $4.75 range, a damaged hulk at Cook's Point, and local talks on school coal supply for 1879-80. Reports mention burglaries at Riverside Hotel, rebuilding Pacific Iron Works, and a stormy but mild afternoon thunder. Community events include church confirmations, St George's Society birthday observance, and Memorial Day notices.
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JS. Hanover
David Ginand
T. J. Symott
Board of Education
Bridgeport
St. George's Society
Queen Victoria
Dagndry Men Meet at Connecticut Laundry Owners' Meet
Speakers addressed the spring meeting of the Connecticut Laundry Owners association held at the Stratfield. Notable remarks were delivered by F. C. Small of Boston I. J. McCarthy Alfred C. Dale of Springfield Edward Lane of New York W. B. Haggerty George L. Best of Hartford and C. M. Dobbs of New Haven.
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Dagndry
Connecticut Laundry Owners’ Association
Stratfield
F. C. Small
Boston
I. J. McCarthy
Alfred C. Dale
Springfield
Edward Lane
New York
W. B. Haggerty
George L. Best
Hartford
C. M. Dobbs
New Haven
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason and Destiny
A child imagines future fame from piracy to poetry. A friend seeks poper fame as Pope or auctioneer, then sells logs while another dreams of world trade and fleets. Time blunts youthful ambitions as the narrator wonders who fulfilled those dreams.
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Shelley
Blake
Yesteryear
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Whitsunday
Cook's Point
Wheeler & Wilson
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Tyne
Christian Schilds
Riverside Hotel
Pacific Iron Works
Sabbath Association
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Trumbull
Grand Army of the Republic of Albany
Wim. H. Mallory
William. E. Disbrow
A. 8. Beers
Williams
St. Tohn's Church
Christ Church
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Trinity Churches
Bradles
Roy Falmer
New York Rubbers
Wickapee
Fishkill Creek
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North Bridgeport
M. R. Beardsley
Eiplexes
New London
Sedin
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Beers
Danbury
Common Pleas
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Logan
Post
Micas Howe
G. A. Ri
Clarence Sterling
Centerbrook
Willowbrook Range
Wm. Parker
New Britain
C. B. Case
J. Atkinson
Jail
Case
Atkinson
Hult
Hese
John Sexton
U.S
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Kossuth St
Jennie May
Paice
Gormley Institute
Rolly Bi
Joseph
North
Lindley Avenues
Walt Mason
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