A Man for the Ages Chapter Fragments in New Salem
Irving Bacheller presents Samson Traylor and companions amid 1832 frontier turmoil. Fugitives flee slavery along a northern route while villages fret over volunteers, romance, and looming conflict. The chapter mixes frontier life, political talk, and budding love as Abe, Harry, and Bim Kelso navigate loyalty, danger, and the coming Illinois drive toward freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copsright
Samson Traylor
New Slenn
Agnois
Wiliel
Sou
Peassey
Sampson
Abe
Haro
Anu
Harry
Ann
John
Pate
Wong
Sina
Ruteere
Richland
Fimo
Bim
Springfield
Trayler
Vermont
Farah
Beardstown
Samson
Fly
Star of the North
Eliphalet Bigga
Bigway
Sarah
New Sal
Holding a Husband Adele Garrison's Revelations of a Wife
Adele Garrison recounts domestic turmoil and social scenes from a frontier world. The piece blends kitchen chores with frontier life, dramatic encounters, and a dramatic reunion on a station platform as a wife confronts separation and a lover’s return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adele Garrison
Pha
Prominent Bridgeport Figure Milner FH Havens Profile
Pen pictures describe Colonel Milner FH Havens of Flunter and Havens as a leading Bridgeport educator and business figure. He chairs the city school board, advocates for Bridgeport to lead the nation, and holds high rank in Masonry. He also belongs to several clubs and enjoys hunting big game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milner FH Havens
Flunter and Havens
Wd Sutomedic Supplies
Bridgeport
Everesa
Brooke Jawn
Seaside Old
Algonquin Club
Horoscope for Saturday February 19 in the year ahead
Conflicting forces influence heart and home with possible discord while business and finance look strong Saturn's auspice may sweep delays away Gaining credits and profits are expected A birthday reader faces a prosperous year in business but domestic and social life require care Those employed should be industrious and persevering for progress
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Thik
rasJe
Saturn
Annie Laurie's Column Confused Lovers Seek Male Companions
Dear Annie Laurie recounts two young women aged 22 seeking respectable male friends without flirting, preferring church outings and steady companionship. The letter from Doris and Marion, alongside a vignette with Jim and Katie, reveals social expectations and humorous friction in dating customs of friends and spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Laurie
Refinn
Nisi
Wes
Fan and
Wood Times
Doris
Marion
Local Bridgeport Girls Seek Fame in Films as Mary Pickford Hopefuls
The Telegram features Dolly Taylor of Lindley Street amid a push by Cine-Art Biotion productions to cast Bridgeport girls in silent dramas. Four girls are shown at Ann Hathaway cottage in Beardsley Park as part of a five week talent project, with ten girls later chosen for screen roles and possible stardom.
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Mary Pickford
Dorothy Gish
Dolly Taylor
Lindley Street
Bridgeport
California
Miss Tylor
Miss Taylor
Ely
Mary Pickfard
Pols Theatre
Blm
Ann Hathaway Cottage
Beardsley Park
Nin Picture
Ponneebian
Ystam
Ziri
Seasidu Park
Poli
Mike Heat Molten
Clave Stara
Fragmentary coupon note on photo back prompts pose query
A cropped manuscript fragment mentions a coupon to be pasted on the back of a photo and asks what character a person can portray. The text includes partial names, an address string, and a phone-like sequence, with unclear details about size and appearance.
Made in Bridgeport Movie Entrants Rules
Rules require photo under four by six inches, with name and address on back. If no photo, entry not considered. Four girls chosen weekly, filmed, top ten later, three top will be featured in the final production by Cine-art Motion Picture Productions. Send entries to Bridgeport Telegram, Motion Picture Editor, Room 117 Share Building, Das or mir Chotus, queries to Motion Picture Editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Telegram
Cass
Harry Barsky
Tlia- Main
Bridgeport
Notion Pistura Productions
Sharet
Courage and Wit of Sir Thomas More in History's Tale
The text extols moral courage and wit, focusing on Sir Thomas More as a famed exemplar. It recounts More’s bravely witty acts, such as facing danger on the Chelsea roof during an insane intruder event and theatrically testing justice in Old Bailey sessions. The anecdotes illustrate steadfastness under pressure and sharp, practical humor.
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Langer
Thomas Mor
Tom Moers
Fhamed More
England
Ehenseller
More
Chelsea
Chanerlor
Qich Tong
Tam
Biss
Walt &Rila
Grison
Prom
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Sansunion
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Fis
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Samsont
Samvon
Darky
Belot
Sue
Lomeorr
Jack
Ito
Shanson
Republic
Biro
Macher
St. Louis
Biggs
Nin
Gim
St Louis
Éaloe
Allens
Mrs. Waddell
Barak
Tly
Sareh
Samsop
Wwe
Tarry
Zachary Taylor
Harry Neadles
Elso
Iaurails
Katie
Madge
Weill
Tara
Ehlue
Wandah
Ulsthriet
Jim
Ourk
Cuss
Wien
Saele
Taylor
Aradal
Iver
Lertiesa
Ineiedd Jaeire
Dirket
Kathy
Saint Flore
Malie
Kucle
Katia
Pyedim
Mani Yeats
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Elmer Havens
F Hunter
Aly
Cohone
ItEa
Yowah Church
Kathe
Miss Dolly Taylor
Shancellor
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