A Man for the Ages by Irving Bacheller
In 1832 at New Salem, Samson Trayfor aids escaped enslaved people on the Underground Railroad. The story follows Samson and family including his daughter and neighbors as they navigate love, community politics, and the draft of a railroad for Sangamon County while debates on life, education, and public service unfold. These scenes blend personal relationships with a broader frontier society in a serialized historical tale.
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Samson Trayfor
New Salem
Tilinots
Samson
St. Louis
John Peasley
Mr. Biggs
Kelso
Ratterins
Pane Pinuss
Willie Fui
Keele
Miges
Harry
Joe
Ber
Siva
Ara
Ben
Abe
Saral
Appies
Sarah
Samon
Rah
Umsen
Weems Life
Washington
John Cameron Jireach
Alexander Werguson
L Honry Clay
Tur Sanson
James Rutledge
Ava
Abe Lincoln
de Allen
Hone
Hiood
Dr. al
Pen Pictures of Prominent Bridgeporters
Thomas Z. Pardy, president of the T J Parry Building and Construction Co, stands among Bridgeport’s esteemed business figures. Wallace Fayliss is praised for his long service, tireless work ethic, and wartime contributions, and both men are noted for community involvement with Kiwanis, Masons, Elks, and the Algonquin Club.
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Bil sTmMrNins
Thomas Z. Pardy
T. J. Parry Building and Vconstruction Company
Bridgeort
Aslong
Wallace Fayliss
Connecticut
Kiwanis Club
Algonquin Club
Holding a Husband Adele Garrison's New Phase Rendintiota of a Wife
In a domestic scene Adele Garrison chronicles a morning with Lilian and Mrs. Durkee as Katie the servant woman contends with jealousy and duties. Characters discuss breakfast, chores, and plans for a pudding, while social tensions surface around loyalty and quiet resilience.
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Adele Garrison
Jim
Katie
Edith
Waiie
Liltian
Wren
Four Bridgeport Girls Shown On Poli's Screen Today
Four Bridgeport girls selected from Beardsley and Seaside Park photos will be shown at Poli's Theatre today as part of a weekly series. The program will continue for five weeks, narrowing to ten finalists who may appear in a larger production. Local contestants Gertrude Ward and others are being groomed for potential vamp roles, with Ward described as five feet three inches tall and weighing 115 pounds.
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Bim
Caile
Phee Fou
Lear
Harry Needles
Bisss
Aisham
Ann
Jack Keleo
Abe
Blackstone
Offat
Kelso
Zane
Aebdody
Tonis Krathe
Dave
Vitis
Paris
Harry Needies
Bim Kelso
Aly
Lizor
Richeller
St. Louist
Howdy
Murreid Abe
Abevs
Witlermaita Abe
Paniner
Bridgeport
Poli’s Today
Cine
Seaside Park
Miss Ward
Cine Art Picture Productions
Shalel Building
Beardsley Park
Nak
Poli
Gertrude Ward
Burroughs Street
Theda Bare
Clara Rimpall Youns
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Navigation on Tigris Afloat Amid Shifting Banks
Prom Bagdad in the sea an assurance of more than money exists as the Tigris steamer traffic grows. Vessels draw over eight feet, yet river banks shift causing many to run aground and settle until tides ease. Water remains plentiful while winter arrives.
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Bagdad
Basdad
Leather from Ragbits sparks Australian process venture
An Australian inquiry reveals a novel method to produce leather free from shark skins, enabling by products for felt making. A Sydney company plans to convert the process into practical use, operating facilities handling about 100,000 skins weekly. Leather is already used in Sydney for boots, bags, gloves and accessories. Individual testimony hints at domestic strife and a tense morning routine surrounding a domestic episode.
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Sydney
Rules Governing Made in Bridgeport Movie Entrants
Bridgeport Telegram invites entrants for Made in Bridgeport film roles. Photographs must meet size, include a release on back with name and address, and be sent to Photo Editor Harry Barsky. Four girls advance to next round, ten finalists chosen later, with winners appearing in the Cine-Art production.
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Bridgeport
Jess Wien
Woetion
Bridgeport Telegram
Harry Barsky
Mata
Wnee
Aveel
Sneedue
Dear Annie Laurie Column on Dancing and Reputation
A young 21 year old asks if parents are right to judge her dancing and social choices. Annie Laurie cautions about rumors, urges caution in selecting places, and notes long distance romance with an old friend may be testing her judgment and character.
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Annie Laurie
Tam
Sid Am
Ford
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