Laughter in a newspaper page by John Kendrick Bangs
The Bridgeport Telegram presents a two column page with a poem A Line of Cheer by John Kendrick Bangs. It extols laughter as a cure for strife and a comfort during sorrow and weariness. The page notes Associated Press affiliation and standard publication boilerplate.
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Chicago
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John Kendrick Bangs
Weathered wit and wartime quips at the breakfast table
A rambling, humorous column riffs on heat, prices, drafts, and war life. It mocks weather, public works, and social trends while weaving in references to General Crowder, General Humidity, and wartime conditions. The piece blends light satire with familiar local and national figures and contexts from the era.
The Better End Promises Victory in Prolonged War
An optimistic wartime outlook argues the war may end soon in a decisive Allied victory, with American troops shaping the outcome. Yet caution remains about German resilience and the hardship at home as winter approaches, urging readiness to endure a costly, hard fought finish.
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Ben Franklin
Municipal middle man role urged to ease wartime shortages
The piece argues cities should become owners of essential services and act as middle men between producers and consumers. It cites Boston under Mayor Peters establishing a municipal coal pile to aid the poor and praises city control of markets to cut private middlemen profits, urging Bridgeport to seize the opportunity.
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Peters
Bridgeport
Duces
Fear and Valor in Battle: American Soldiers Faced with Fear
A wartime analysis notes that fear fades under battle stress and soldiers exhibit calm, even in frontline combat. It highlights German observations, dreams of fleeing, and the belief that Americans fight for clear purposes, including world freedom and the fate of German militarism. Senator David Baird weighs lastingly on postwar issues.
Arms Employes Allowed To Buy Bayonets At Remington
Remington Arms and Ammunition company workers may purchase Enfield bayonets under government permission. Prices quoted about 1s 1d each, with strict tests and limits on resale. The policy, though not intended for enemy use, aims to protect workers and homes during wartime.
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Remington Arms and Ammunion Company
Infield
Romvigton
Oldie
Vester- Wis
Nunutwedire
38 Eating Places Closed Up During 3 Months
Thirty eight restaurants in Bridgeport have gone out of business in the first three months as costs for food and labor rise. The Health Department requires changes, with eight closures this month and more likely as inspectors push for clean kitchens and safe serving ware.
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Department of Tmealth
Lexneet
Ore Ders
Health Department
Minis
Argentine President Moves to Expand Navy
Burnsos Ayrus reports President Tigoxen asked Congress for 80,000,000 pesos to enlarge the Argentine navy with new cruisers, supercarriers and hydro-planes. Key bases to be established at Mar del Plata and Puerto Madryn, plus government purchase of merchant material for trade with America and Europe.
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Mar Tel Plata
Pharte Madri
Argentina
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Few Massachusetts Soldiers Will Vote
Massachusetts soldiers overseas may vote in November under a law stated by Attorney General Henry O Attitl in an official opinion. Applications must be on file with the secretary of streets by September 1. late-August arrivals from France may not make the deadline. Only those who had started their applications in France can vote. Secretary Langtry asked for permission to sit for a session to receive registration applications, but the council ruled this unlikely due to timing and current conditions.
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Boston
Henry O Attitl
France
Te Vals
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Langtry
Mrynee
My. Langivy
Wianes
British Captain Killed Preparing for Flight
A British Captain of the Royal Wing Corps was killed near Cincinnati while preparing for a flight. The incident occurred in calm air as he indicated a move toward a Western points route, causing his aircraft to crash into the ground. The captain died instantly, with officials reporting the fatal accident in the late afternoon.
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Cincinnati
Aum
Atari
James Norra Pritish
British Airmen Down 21 Enemy Battleplanes
An official statement from wartime operations reports twenty one enemy battleplanes brought down and ten driven down. British and American forces cooperated in air attacks on an enemy airdrome, destroying six aircraft near hangars. several British machines are missing.
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Aus
Wight
Gtr Suis
Arrests In Liberty Ordnance Sabotage Probe
Two more arrests in the Liberty Ordnance plant sabotage inquiry were announced. Albert Brown a foreman of Inspectors and Arthur Ball an inspector, both residing in Brooklyn were held in 20000 bonds by City Court Judge Frederic A Bartlett. They deny the charges and await hearings before Commissioner Sayer Warner set for August 26. Edward P Warner an ex foreman previously arrested is linked to the alleged plot. All three are in jail pending hearings.
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Albert Brown
Worth Street
Arthur Ball
Pembroke Street
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Iluream
Edward P. Warner
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J3all
United States
Hugh J. Lavery
Sayer Warner
Emancipation of Manly Necks Campaign Move
New York August ten members of the Anti-collar movement announced plans for the emancipation of male necks with a mass meeting at Coney Island. The event will be led by a figure from Brooklyn and will assemble supporters from across the country to demonstrate devotion and recruit followers in Manhattan and beyond.
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Coney Island
Iskual
Manhattan
Calsinahis Cireale
Fayerweather Camper Reports Missing Items From Camp
Carmelo Barletta reported to police that an automobile searchlight and $8 were stolen from his belongings at a camp on Payerweather Island. He and several other young men had been camping there for several days. the missing money and gear were discovered yesterday. Police were investigating.
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Payerweather’s
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Children and The War IT INFANT MORTALITY
Washington reports on the rising infant mortality linked to wartime conditions. The Children's Bureau and Council of National Defense mobilize to educate mothers and improve feeding, housing, and sanitation. Waterbury case studies show gastric diseases, prematurity, and poverty as key factors. Authorities urge better maternal care, avoid condensed milk, and expand sanitation in industrial centers.
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America
Hstells B. Hunter
Waterbury
Conn
Hunter
Child Bureau Cane
Tie Ashneayt
Paige
Six Massachusetts Men Among Casualties Named
The War Department lists 65 army casualties, with the killed in action including Corporal Edward Dolan of Boston and John Kadinski of Pittsfield. Severely wounded include Ralph Capatesta of Lowell and Peter Kaloumtris of Haverhill.
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John Kadinski
Pittsfield
Charles S. Norton
Chelsea
Ralph Capatesta
Lowell
Peter EK. Kaloumtris
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Mags
Live Political Gossip About Hearst Indorsement
The piece notes uncertain Hearst endorsement in New York governor race and general voter indifference to campaigns. It highlights Daniel E. Walker, a former alderman, declining Senate run to preserve space for another, signaling cautious political maneuvering.
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Daniel E. Walker
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