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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1918
Page
13
Polestar Gods sits reading the Ceaseful News when a terrible explosion rocks the house shattering windows and porcelain. He comments on the boiler and calmly moves to the next room while his wife notes rain has stopped. The scene ends with a quiet, odd dialogue.
Ruth Cameron discusses postwar attitudes at breakfast tables as Americans savor peace. She warns against relaxation and complacency, noting calls for Red Cross work, War Bond savings, and ongoing vigilance in preserving victory. The piece cites Civil War bonds, wartime inventions, and public duty to prevent a drift back to prewar inertia.
An 1890s medical letter explains liver abscess symptoms including fever chills jaundice and abdominal pain with cough and breathing difficulty. It discusses causes such as portal vein spread from digestive infections and trauma, notes higher fatality in temperate regions, and advises open drainage and thorough treatment along with patient care and medical consultation.
Editorial notes that sinking ships would waste costly material from war. It argues the vessels and equipment could fetch a large sum if sold, with proceeds staying to the victorious Allies, while ships not be added to any navy. The piece suggests using funds for peaceful purposes rather than hoarding or wrecking resources.
A 1917 humor feature mixes snippets, quips, and cartoons about lazy workers, playful exchanges, and social observations. It mentions Oswald Lear, a Texas man, and a recurring cast of characters riffing on daily oddities, manners, and small town life with playful banter.
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