Monument Culture Moves Toward National Historic Commission
A discussion urges creation of a National Commission of Historic Monuments to preserve France’s legacy. It compares with Mt Vernon preservation aided by the Mt Vernon Ladies Association, noting a push for an American version to safeguard colonial architecture and notable sites.
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Prance
Commission of National Historie
France
George Washington
Ann Pamele Cunningham
South Carolina
Avase
Jolanen
Washington
John Washington
Virginia
Miss Cunningham
Mts. Vernon
Mt. Vernon
National Commission of Historic Monuments
Lavis
Bridgeport Forty Years Ago Railroad commission promises water fixes
Bridgeport reports that railroad authorities will assign inspectors to assess a street water breach near Waterbury and Jericho bridges. Local officials push for prompt repairs after observed road deterioration, dangerous slopes, and compromised masonry, with testimony from witnesses and legal action considered.
Breakfast Table Musings Spark Diverse Headlines
A jumble of notes touches on politics sugar prices labor strikes and social norms. The author muses on chessboard issues from world championships to rent pay and family life with tongue in cheek and a dash of satire. The column nods to leaders treaties and daily troubles while weaving in quirky asides and local concerns.
Russian surgeon claims fountain of youth discovery
The article argues Dr. Voronolf, a Russian surgeon, seeks perpetual youth by grafting ape glands into a human, touting brain longevity as humanity’s next leap. It weighs public doubt against progress, comparing to heliocentrism and age-old hopes for renewed vigor, vigor, and ambition across minds.
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Earth
Florida Pool
Elise of Buttermill
Voronolf
Dr. Voronen
Tax on poker and stock profits sparks debate in Albans
A New York income tax ruling considers poker winnings and stock market gains taxable while losses may be deducted. The issue raises how tax collectors would track private poker play without licenses or direct reporting, as observers warn of evasive claims and inconsistent records amid broker cooperation.
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Income Bureau
Albans
New York
Income Tax Office
Regulation of Overseas Military Marriages Proposed
Senate military committee chairman Wadworth introduced a bill to regulate marriage by American soldiers and civilians overseas. The measure would require official consent from naval or military authorities, proof of civil age and sound mind, and impose penalties for violations. The War Department notes urge expedited action.
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Washington
Get
State, War and Navy Departments
Wadaworth
Senate
Census enumerators job openings in Bridgeport area
War office delays extend application period for census enumerators. John P. Wemple in Warren street coordinates applications, while headquarters at Fairfield Avenue gathers plans for field work in Bridgeport and western districts. Officials expect many more enumerators than last census, but exact numbers and openings are still uncertain.
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John PL
Wemple
Warren Street
Kemple
AOS
Pairfieldy Avenue
Dridgeport
Pomposi Club Plans Armistice Day Celebration
The Pomposi Club schedules a November 4 Armistice Day banquet in Cardeno hall with a parade beforehand and a distinguished speaker lineup led by Professor Oldrini and Riccardo Cor Storrs. Committee chair Carry Paoletti and members Prospery F Prerittt, Vincenna Martikeet organize the event.
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Italy
Carry Paoletti
Prospery F Prerittt Vier Font
Vincenna Martikeet
Tary
Machinists Delegates Head to Washington
Delegates from the machinists' committee prepare to present their case in Washington. The travelers include Philip Dasitera, Joly JF tbert, Itegayr Wialeh, and Ayton Pease as the group advances the county's cause.
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Tadee FO
Walt Mason Daily Poem The Windfest
Fragmented OCR text shows a humorous poem by Walt Mason with garbled lines and mis-spellings. It mentions motifs of wind, world, and satire, though many phrases are unreadable. The piece appears as a dated daily verse column with distorted typography and unclear lines.
Former Sea Captain Found Dead in Groton
The deceased, a retired sea captain aged 78, was formerly in charge of trial trips for the Merry Mennt, the latest steel vessel built for the merchant marine by Groton Iron Works. He also commanded private yachts owned by prominent citizens and leaves a widow and children.
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Groton
Tete
Owas
Merry Mennt
Cee Merchant Marine
Grotod Iron
Moninent Mien Tb Coens Neesiout
Questions Offered For Readers Inquiries Bureau
The Standard Telegram Information Bureau in Washington D C offers readers a way to get precise facts on any subject. Write brief questions to Frederic J Haskins director, Kingston DC, include a 2 cent return stamp and a confidential reply will be sent directly to the inquirer. There is no charge beyond the return postage.
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Burhag
Washington, D. C
Frederic J. Tlashkin
Standard Telegram Information Bureau
Derick J. Haskins
Kington
D. C
Pudeenart Standard Velom Information Bureau
Wrederer, Haskin
Washington, TD
Tar removal from cars and other quick questions
An automobile expert notes tar on a varnished surface is hard to remove without damage once cured. Soft tar can be washed off with warm water and a snap, with Vaseline grease paint or lard as alternatives. The rest of the excerpt lists trivia Qs about Wilson era laws holidays Jewish population patents and more with brief answers.
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C.D. A
Wilson
United States
J. A
Faglert
Army enlistment notes for Gomion Wilmet and others
Gomion Wilmet arso Smit signet and others previously in service rejoined the Engineer corps of the US Army. Also accepted in recent days at the local recruiting station were Farry G. Taylor of 985 Woirfield Avenue for the Quartermaster Corps and John T. Moffert of Trinton Massachusetts for cavalry at the Mexican border.
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Gomion MM. Wilmet Arso Smitsignet
Company & 7Th Engineers
Engineer Corps
TL Os. Army
Farry G. Taylor
Woirfield Avenue
Quartermaster Corps
John T. Moffert
Trinton
Mass
Calvary
Public Health Inquiries On Flu Spread Issued By US Authorities
Public Health authorities release a government pamphlet answering common flu questions and urging readers to request a copy from the Washington Information Bureau. The notice explains what to do to obtain the free publication and mentions a two cent return postage stamp.
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United States
Washington
Gem Geo
Bridgeport Standard
Stelegra Yi
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