Copper merger debate in Bridgeport brass industry
The Bridgeport Telegram discusses potential cooperation between Anaconda Copper and American Brass, arguing a fraternal merger could stabilize the Connecticut brass industry in the Naugatuck Valley and avoid destructive rivalry, while noting uncertainties if Anaconda shifts its plans elsewhere.
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Asicondia Gopper
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A Line o Cheer Saved by Sunshine in Winter Weather
A fragmentary poem-like note describes sunshine easing a bleak day. Mentions Mr. Sn, winter, clouds, snows, and Jack Frost. The writer hopes for warmth and survival as weather turns grim and specks of sunlight appear.
Editorial Notes and Household Hints Fragments
A jumble of editorial comments and tips appears, mixing household hints about rent, blooming plants, beauty ideas, and social observations. The piece references a small voice of the people, mentions a winter cold, and includes stray phrases about fashion, exercise, and moonshine imagery.
Weather Sage Warns Of Fashion's Grip On World
A garbled meditation attributes control of daily life to fashion. The poem styled piece laments society following trends, urging a return to sensible living as clothing governs actions and choices.
Weather forecast for South New England and beyond
Readable parts describe rain or snow Thursday afternoon, followed by fair and colder Friday. Disturbances over maritime provinces and Newfoundland influence conditions with cloudiness Thursday. Strong emphasis on Atlantic states cooling, with mixed signals about Ontario disturbance and Mississippi River region. overall trend toward colder, unsettled weather into Friday night.
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New Foundland
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Mississippi River
Pluck and Perseverance in War Veteran’s Poetry Win
World War veteran David T. Senter, blinded in one eye and facing another impaired eye, entered the Knopf Publication Prize at Columbia University and won with a poetry collection titled Cobblestones. His feat illustrates the resilience of veterans amid hardships and prompts calls for national support for those disabled by war.
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Columbia University
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Wasteful Bad Debts Allow Tax Deductions in 1921 Returns
Commissioner Blair states that bad debts may be deducted in computing 1921 income tax returns under the Revenue act. When circumstances indicate the debt is worthless, the portion written down on the books as worthless or nominal is deductible, reducing net income. Many taxpayers will carefully figure before filing.
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Blair
Air
Salvaging Warships At Bargain Prices
Secretary of the Navy Denby notes scrapping battleships under disarmament rules is hard to profit from. The Navy offered converted vessels like the 1893 cruiser Columbia, once fast and costly to build, but bids topped by a ten million dollar value were refused. Scrapping may reduce war risk yet represents a heavy loss against wartime funding.
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Denby
Navy Department
Sam
Here and There With the Editor on Beggars and Tax Debates
A mixed editorial piece argues professional panhandlers can earn 24 to 50 dollars daily, classifying beggars into casts and noting city views on charity and honesty. It also critiques tax plans cited as insults to veterans, suggesting retroactive war-profit taxes as fairer remedies. The writing blends social critique with policy proposals, reflecting era tensions.
Canadian Farm Shipments Cut Wheat Trade Impact
The report notes a sharp drop in Canada’s wheat exports to the United States. In five months ending May 1, Canada shipped 401,816 bushels, about two thirds below the same period last year, reflecting tariff tensions and weaker American farm demand.
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Weather and plant life reaction in warming trends
A fragmented report notes how warm spell conditions affect plant growth and retreating seasons. It mentions previously chilled regions and the need to monitor soil moisture, mud weather, and conditions across the midwest and eastern states.
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Wil Colt
Clara
Brains Par 30 year Up is the World Awan
The text discusses commodity futures like brains and commodities, arguing prices may not rise for two decades with possible declines. It notes competitive pricing, market margins, and speculative theories on long term demand. Notable terms include Treendent of history and cautious selling strategies.
The Critics Speak on Mason and Poetic Phrases
Fragmented, garbled critic remarks reference Mason and Gowen. The passage mixes names and jumbled dialogue about pauses, evities, and trying to follow. It mentions J Tames lad me say and a chaotic dialogue about behavior and steering, with scattered references to pilots and bees.
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Hal Jowett
Teachers Oppose Military Training Across Nation
Chicago reports a widespread teachers protest led by the American Federation of Teachers against mandatory military training in schools. The Chicago League of Women Voters and the Timet’s League of Women Voters endorsed the movement, citing Germany’s example and arguing that physical training suffices without militarism.
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American Federation of Leachers
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Harrie Yler ‘Treadwell
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Hleury W. Gheney
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Correct English A Daily Quiz From The Times
A Daily Quiz asks readers to correct a string of garbled English lines and questions about translation, spelling, and usage. It references historical figures and terms such as Foch and Franklin Pitman, and asks about distinctions between Freshmptions and Presumptive, and pronunciation notes in French.
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Poely
France
Division of Rural Engineers
The Fortress of Mammon Defies Endless Onslaught
The poem frames a defense of the fortress of Mammon against repeated assaults. It extols unwavering resolve, describes a fortified wall with depths and trenches, and vows that despite heavy losses and treason the defenders’ spirit endures. The piece concludes that future generations will carry the fight and the fortress will ultimately fall to relentless effort.
Our Children False Education and the Boy Who Played violin
A garbled account discusses a boy skilled at violin causing concern about education and manipulation by adults. It suggests a father’s friend intervenes, the student’s power and training are emphasized, and fears of manipulation through performance and schooling are raised. The text criticizes adult influence over a child’s artistic development and warns of coercive pedagogy.
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Health by Copeland on Breathing and Living Well
Dr Copeland explains how vital air and deep breathing are to life health and energy. He warns that shallow rapid breathing weakens lungs and oxygen supply, and offers simple exercises to improve ventilation, chest expansion, and overall stamina. Readers may send questions for future columns.
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Free calendar offer prompts urgent mail-in request
A garbled advertisement urges prompt action for a free calendar. It mentions a Washington Information Bureau promising suits, good links, service, and inducements. The copy stresses sending a reply form with address details and a secured post, urging timely submission.
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Washington Information Bureau
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Fragmented Query on Firearm Safety and Resistance
The readable text appears garbled and incoherent about firing mechanics and safety. It mentions weapons, firing, resistance, and some unclear instructions, but no clear article events, entities, or dates to summarize into a complete news item.
Fragmentary note on a Te e Calendal a Strenut Stare
A damaged OCR fragment references a Te e Calendal and a Strenut Stare Nilyy Ss with unclear context. Readable elements point to names and places but no coherent event or outcome is identifiable. Further text is needed to establish facts for a proper summary.
Reader Q and A from The Telegram Information Bureau
A compiled Q and A feature lists inquiries on emigration to Canada bloodless hip surgery details freezing wells lager beer origins US army size liberal arts monuments mahogany use in furniture Canada taxes and fish migration. Answers reference Dr Lorenz orthopedic methods and general historical facts with minimal detail.
A Corner in Nonsense by J P McEvoy diners argue over bill
In a comic strip scene two men quarrel over paying a restaurant bill. One insists on footing the cost while the other protests, the waiter is mocked and a loud exchange escalates as they threaten future dining together.
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