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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1918
Page
14
Howard L. Rann lampoons wills as cruel instruments that breed litigation and absurd codicils. He argues most wills stem from senility and undue influence, producing split fortunes and petty courtroom battles. He mocks legal jargon and suggests simple envelopes may convey plain intent, while courts resist such rough drafts unless clearly written.
A column voice condemns derisive civilians who shame men not in uniform while praising those serving or excused for valid reasons. The piece notes women’s unearned scorn, urges restraint, and argues for a universal badge to honor genuine allowances to stay at home. It reflects wartime social tensions and calls for dignity.
A fragmentary dialogue references Crusoe as a symbol of a seemingly pure son who succeeds in solving a servant issue, amid emotional lines about fate and resilience. The text shows torn phrases and unclear context, with militant imagery and quotes about blows and suffering.
Casually humorous snippets from Luke McLuke appearing in The Cincinnati Enquirer feature pages. The piece includes quips about a young suitor’s wage, a preacher’s sleepwalking, a rummy’s comeback, and various puns and light social anecdotes attributed to Luke McLuke. It also cites references to other papers and local jokes from Lawrenceburg Indiana to Newark Advocate and Lisbon Ohio.
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