Noted Jumble of Thoughts on Wealth and Duty
The text hints at a belief that some men plan their acts once rich, while many others insist on doubts before they are wise, suggesting tension between ambition and prudent restraint in the face of wealth.
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1919
Page
16
The text hints at a belief that some men plan their acts once rich, while many others insist on doubts before they are wise, suggesting tension between ambition and prudent restraint in the face of wealth.
Misspelled and promotional copy urges quitting nicotine to avoid fatal diseases. It touts Niccolel and Nicotol tablets with a money back claim and promises a forthcoming Doctor Conner feature. The tone imitates a mid century medical advertisement.
William Jennings Bryan spoke at the First Methodist church in Ansonia to about 1200 people urging the elimination of alcohol sales. He argued the dry law will prevail through national conscience and compared prohibition to wartime efforts, noting fewer deaths from syphilis since prohibition. Mayor John Meade presided. Dr. Howaard VM. ddusseil and anti saloon league leaders were on stage.
The Milford oyster trade ends as the steamer PONE AT Merwin for Merwin Oyster Company is sold to New York parties. William A Merwin and Sons long shaped Milford's harbor industry since 1885 with the William A Merwin steamer and sea work, but the industry has gradually moved away from Milford.
Boston state board of conciliation and arbitration held that Boston and Massachusetts Street Railway Company workers must accept the National War Labor Board's 12 percent wage increase. Carmen had argued the board ignored local wage levels. the ruling says failure to consider other evidence does not justify a strike.
Mrs Gifford Ryder of Milford died late Thursday night at the Ryder Studio in the woods along the Housatonic River after several months illness. Abr Ryder born in New York nearly 72 years ago, moved to Stratford area as a young girl, later to Milford. Survived by two sons Milford Moore Ryder of Milford and Charles Herbert Ryder of Lastings. two sisters Miss Virginia B. Moore of Po!ey and Mrs NS Baldwin of Huntington. several grandchildren.
Hartford report notes War Savings Stamp sales for Connecticut reached $63 264 30 and statewide totals $88 267 during the season. The piece reflects wartime thrift campaign activity amid a closing season and mentions Punnet leading and Pomfret efforts.
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