Lonely Conlin’s 58 Years Behind Bars Stand As Warning
A 73 year old former convict named W M Conlin recounts 52 years and eight months in prison after a 14 year youth, detailing a life of theft from banks, shops, and a farm lady. He says crime does not pay and aims to deter youths from crime with his cautionary tale.
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Oliv Oe
Cmas
Madiison
Conlin
New York
Glass
Jryin Wrigley Butane
Chicago
Wisconsin State Journal
Rogers Bank
Bowery
Sateblower
Conlinson
Cantina
Arison
A Line and Cheer Booster Rally Poem Fragment
Fragmentary verse praises vigor and unity to boost morale and oppose anarchy. It presents a playful boast comparing the speaker to historic leaders while promising energetic daily effort to support a better world. The tone mirrors a spirited public rally chant.
Fragmented Editorial Notes From an Odd Collection
A garbled editorial roundup mocks social mores and politics with jumbled phrases. It references divorce, war preachers, home runs, fashion, alcohol, and freedom themes in a satirical, disjointed tone. Notable lines criticize Bolshevism, U.S. home life, and public morality, with scattered improper spellings and typographical errors.
Weather in New England Calm and Temperature Rise Likely
Forecast for New England calls for fair weather Friday and Saturday with moderate temperatures. A central disturbance over Lake Huron Thursday moved eastward toward East Maine bringing showers in the middle Atlantic and north Atlantic states. Temperatures rose slightly in the middle Atlantic regions with many locations showing clear or cloudy skies and light winds.
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New England
Lake Huron
East Maine
Middle Atlantic
Tlands
Mississippi
Ken
Toth Haven
Roeridian
Wea
Atlanta
Atlantic City
Tsland
Boston
Buffalo Vows
Cincinnat Oe
Kaneas
Nantucket
New Haven
New Orleans
New York
Norfelk
Northfield
Pittsburgh Co
Portland
Ate
Atasan AG
Bridgeport
Middlebrook Alcawnet
I. M
Pigeon Wireless to Congress at Submarine Launch
Feature of the Lake Torpedo Boat Co launch on Saturday includes releasing 2 Hock of 500 carrier pigeons bearing messages to home posts along the Atlantic seaboard. The birds, fast and unfazed by fogs or storms, will report the new defense unit to the U S navy as Congress lags on national defense issues.
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Congress
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Atlantic Seaboard
United States
Gainesville
Fla
Philadelphia
Lake Plant
Bridgeport
America
Hope Fading But Talks Hold Fast in Irish Conference
In Ireland and Britain leaders signal willingness to seek workable terms. Public gestures may not reflect real concessions as both sides push for favorable terms. While guerrilla fighting has scarred the past, a renewed peace effort remains possible though uncertainties cloud negotiations. A wary optimism persists as ultimatums are treated cautiously.
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Eamoon de Valera
Ireland
Lloyd-George
Britain
Disarmament and Germany’s Economic Ambition
Senator Borah argues that binding armament limits by major powers is vital. He notes disarmament reduces Germany’s financial burden and could aid its push for global economic supremacy if allies keep up costly navies and armies.
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Germany
Borah
Melting Pot and Law Verses Stir Public Opinion
A fragmentary piece discusses Americanization results showing foreign born voting age population and naturalization rates with calls to lawyers. An eastern preacher urges Bible readings on every lawyer’s shelf citing verses to urge justice and burdens borne by the profession.
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Sam
Airplane Industry Crisis Prompts Government Action
The United States airplane sector faces severe decline with scarce orders and reduced defense funding. Administrations seek to sustain a skilled workforce by pooling army and navy orders, while experts warn that peacetime demand must support maintenance of air power capacity.
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United States
Jbe
Congress
Army
Navy
Aerps
Nostoffian Department
First peace movement traced to 1162 Wing of Bohemia
Q and A style Washington bureau item presents historical notes and trivia. It cites the Wing of Bohemia starting in 1162 with a plan for an international parliament and a tribunal backed by military forces to settle disputes between nations.
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Bohemia
The
Bureau of Standards
New Archbishop of Baltimore Interview Stirs City
In Pia at St Augustine on Aug 18 Bishop M J Curley, named Archbishop of Baltimore, answers questions on disarmament, education, prohibition and aviation. He urges moral reform, notes peace leadership by the President, and recalls a papal proposal.
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ST. Augustine
Pia
M. J. Curley
Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
America
M. E. Pogson
George Leon
Mise
Carrie E. Scilpy
George W. Mollett
Panera
First Method
Stamford
Conn
Bridgeport Notes and Local Events From 1881
Bridgeport items recap summer activities and notable happenings. Frederick W. Simons’ remains move to New Britain, Barnum fountain ceremonies planned in Bethel, a Washington Guards excursion to West Point discussed, and a $100 horse race at the Bridgeport trotting park. Local patents granted, temperance events announced, sermons and concerts scheduled, and deaths and marriages recorded with brief tributes and funeral plans.
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Fairfield Avenue
Park Avenue
Frederick W.W. Simons
New Britain
Byne
Bethel
Groom refuses to relinquish 14 year old bride in Arkansas
In Reana Ark a 14 year old groom is described as a kidnapped groom who refuses to give up his 21 year old bride of a day. After an alleged suicide attempt, he wed at the Gaines home while the new bride faces charges of kidnapping and enticement of a minor. Trial date not set. The young bride protests coverage as a dirty shame.
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Reana Ark
Hiehtow
Bertha Gaines
Milk would have prevented Pellesra health crisis
The United States Public Health Service warns that a pellebra is caused by under nourishment from an unbalanced diet. Milk is essential for safety and growth, equating to two pounds of potatoes or eight eggs in nutrition, but must be consumed as part of a balanced diet.
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Dr. Cousin
Tony
Cousin
United States Public Health Service
Milton J. Rosenau
Harvard Universitited
Han
Washington Information Bureau
Stamp return for free copy of the MUK Booklet
Frederic J. Haskin of The Bridgeport Telegram Information Bureau in Washington asks for return postage on two stamps and encloses for a free copy of the MUK Booklet. The fragmentary letter references a street city and state but lacks full addresses.
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Uc Washington Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington
12. C
Bridgeport Telegram, Information Bureau
Washington, D.C
Miniature railroad feeds 5000 hogs an hour at California ranch
A five mile standard track system with an 18 ton steam locomotive and auxiliary unit feeds 3060 hogs at Diamond Bar ranch in under an hour. Two operators load troughs via a gate mechanism while a 1500 gallon tank on a flat car stirs feed with paddles. The setup fronted feeding yards on both sides of the track with gates swinging outward to grant access.
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Diamond Bar Ranch
California
A Matter of Taste Brer Braley Book Review
Berton Braley critiques gloomy melodramas and sensational tragedy. He argues for stories where hopeful characters confront fate with wit and resilience, preferring moral steadfastness over despair.
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Berton Braley
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Plattsville
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Moflett
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Bollett
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First Methodist Church
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Europe
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Felis de Fountain
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Ohio
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