Posters With a Punch War Poster Art in America
Washington reports a broad poster campaign during war years featuring high quality art that spreads efficient messages. Prominent artists including Henry Leu terdahl and Frank Brangwyn created navy and liberty bond posters, signaling a shift from prewar recruiting art to direct, impactful imagery. The piece notes exhibitions comparing French Russian and American wartime posters and predicts American poster art will lead in modern painting.
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Washington
Macrelisn
Addure
Red Cross
M.C. A
Navy
Maurine Corps
Marine Corps
Frank Brangwyn
Angstand
England
War Office
Underground
London Subway
Tinderground
Brangwyn
United Kingdom
Conics
United States
Tke Abo Ben Adhem
IXX
Leyenlocker
Liberty
War Savings Steamp Bureau
Herbert Vaus
TamMiar
Albert Sterner
France
Beans Canned Salad Kills Two Cedar Grove Girls
In Cedar Grove New Jersey Bertha and Emma Steiner sisters died from ptomaine poisoning after eating a salad made from government canned beans. Other family members fell ill but survived as doctors and home remedies treated the group. Both girls were active at Union Congregational Church and Sunday school.
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Cedar Grove
N. J
Bertha
Emma Steiner
Mountainside
Glenridge
Otr
John RR
Steiter
Mountainside Hospital
Emma
Union Congregational Eshureh
Iowa and national political gossip heats up in 1919
Report from Iowa notes Kenyon campaigns statewide though no renomination opposition yet. Republican and Democratic tensions glare in Congress with Roosevelt leading 1929 nomination lists and House party balance shown. New Jersey ruling allows interim Senate appointment to fill Hughes vacancy ahead of November 1919 election.
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Iowa
Kenyon
New Jersey
United States Senate
William Hughes
Attorn
United States
Hughes
A Line o Cheer and Gates of Mystery
The poem by John Kenshick Bangs reflects on aging with calm acceptance. The speaker treats the years as cherished possessions and memories, viewing the future without fear and anticipation of what lies beyond the Gates of Mystery.
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John Kenshick
Breakfast Table Musings on Febries and Folly
A collage of whimsical quips cites February’s end and daily life jokes. References include Bolshevik talk, coal shortages, heatless Mondays, weather, ukulele trends, and a nod to Hoover era culture with overalls in kitchens. Named figures hint at trench-era politics and newspapers.
Rising Securities Amid War Uncertainty and Hope
The market shows rising securities including war-linked debt as investors weigh signs that the war may end within a year. Analysts point to Central Powers hardships, Germany’s munitions shortfalls, food scarcity, and diplomatic angles under Wilson as reasons for cautious optimism and renewed investment.
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Russia
Berlin
United States
Germany
Austria
Wilson
France
Bushido and the Japanese code of honor in wartime
A New York speaker credits Bushido as the unwritten code guiding Japan and argues Germany misread it. He says Bushido represents a universal spirit of honor found in British and American resolve, contrasting Japanese fidelity with German treachery and treaty-breaking, while noting Wells and Wells's reference to German aggression.
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New York City
Germany
Nippon
Rance
Mr. Wells
British Army Change Signals Lloyd George Victory
A long threatened British army turnover is announced with Sir William Robertson retiring as chief of staff. Sir Henry Wilson will take over, viewed as a Lloyd George victory. Some foresee further changes, including Sir Douglas Haig’s possible retirement, but this does not follow automatically. The shift is seen as allied cooperation gain and reflects Premier Lloyd George’s influence.
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William Robertson
Jenry Wilson
Lloyd-George
Douglas Blaig
Woodrow Wilson
One Son in Eight Bravery and Exemption in War Time
A British mother of eight sons sees seven enlist while her youngest, aged seventeen, faces draft. She asks for exemption for her baby, illustrating the allied spirit of self government and sacrifice across Britain, the colonies, and America in the cause of freedom.
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England
Britain
America
Letters to the Editor Defends Britain's War Effort
A reader rebukes an editorial framing of Britain’s WWI mobilization, arguing the British army and navy were ready from day one and that claims of England merely preparing are misleading. The letter stresses fair treatment of Britain in Irish or American press and praises Britain’s wartime resolve.
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Britain
Viet
Franna
France
England
America
United States
Mons
Wriiter
Great Britain
Synagogue Holds Ceremony of Retracing Scrolls
At Congregation Ahanath Achim on Cherry Street a ceremony marked the recopying of the Torah after a fire. G G Fisher led a choir as Scrolls of Law were placed back, with remarks from Rabbi Wittenstein and Stevern Einhorn. Dr Morris Weiss chaired, over 100 attendees enjoyed a vestry supper, and more than $850 was raised for future activities.
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Ahanath Achim
Cherry Street
G. G. Fisher
Haboi William Wittenstein
Wittenstein
Stevern Einhorn
Ahanath Achhim
Jis
Moses
Morris Weiss
Charman
Samuel Burger
David Schwartazenfeld
Henry Hinhar
Samuel Gross
Samuel Breiner
Mopel Tandas
Joseph Breiner
David Reichman
Marenus Fosensweig
Julians Kluger
Fleet of Intercity Trucks Pass Bridgeport En Route
A convoy of over 20 mentor trucks, likely for overseas service, moved through Bridgeport yesterday morning. The vehicles were on a west to east route from Springfield, Massachusetts, toward New York City.
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War Department
Bridgeport
Springfield
Mass
New York City
Bridgeport Soldier Joins U S Aviation Corps Arrives Safely
ARIIVEE Wilson Marshall Tt of this city now with the aviation corps at the United States army arrives safely in White, according to cables received here. He is the first Bridgeport boy to join the Army Air Corps in service. Curtis-Seristan Monroy Mel. $8. Speciall The Yi friends of Velton Skilbiage and Leoned Curtis were surprised to hear of their marriage on air in 1918. They will be at home on lh street after March 1.
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Wilson Marshall
Aviation Corps
United States Army
Whiite
Bridgeport
Curtis-Seristan
Monroy
Mel
Velton Skilbiage
Leoned Curtis Wee
Mies
Lh Street
Merchant Marine Men Not Affected by the Draft
The merchant marine will not be drafted except those with final service calls before enrolling. Enrollments and physicals proceed via W P Hindle and Henry Howard, with forty recruits enlisted to date. Training ships Austin and Governor expected back in three weeks. new pupil calls to follow within a week or ten days. Yesterday’s enlistees include John Z McMahon, Felix Tunaieku, Frederick I hibedeau, John M Dunn, Daniel O Hara, Lhedwig G Bohman, Gustave F Osterberg, and Samuel H Goodwin.
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United States
Merchant Marine
W. P. Hindle
Bridgeport
Vicinity
Henry Howard
Recruiting Service
Hindle
Austin
John Z. McMahon
Belle Street
Felix Tunaieku
Pearl Street
Frederick I. Hibedeau
Houston Street
John M. Dunn
Stratford Avenue
Daniel O'Hara
Stratford
Lhedwig¢g G. Bohman
Maplewood Avenue
Gustave F. Osterberg
Poplar Street
Steward
Samuel H. Goodwin
Ogden Street
Arrest of Adolph Kite Linked to Draft Questionnaire Ring
Adolph Kite of 103 Park Terrace was arrested yesterday by Patrolman Watts of the military police squad and booked at police headquarters. Federal orders barred release of arrest details by the department of justice, but it is believed the case concerns a ring involving questionnaire falsifications for local draft boards. Kite is held for Agent C. IT Lane.
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Adolph Kite
Park Terrace
Forciroon
Patrottman Watts
Department For Justice
Department of Justice
Elie
C. IT
Lane
Palestine Restoration Fund quota set at five thousand dollars
Bridgenort's drive for the Palestine Restoration Fund targets $5,000 by March first. In a single day $400 was pledged in this city from groups including the Hebrew Sick Benefit Society the Bakers Union and various congregations. Individuals gave confirmed gifts such as Waite $828 M Polakoff $25 A Lifshitz $25 and others. A campaign will run Sunday February 24 for a week with volunteers urged to contribute one dollar each. Attorney Bernard Pf Littman named executive director.
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Bridgenort
Palestine Restoration Fund
Hebrew Sick Benefit Society
The
Bakers' Union
Tedward Postot
Ev. Kotler
Benj, Rosenblatt
Empire Lurniture Co
Y. M. GA
Red Cross
Knights of Columbus
Yo OM
Gernard Pf. Littman
Meigs
Nonj. Rosenlaieth Ehatrman
Katy
St. Weiss
Walter Teowith
Shapira
Kirklestone
Find Your Place Do Your Job And Do It Well
A reflective piece urges individuals to seek their proper place and pursue their work with purpose. It argues everyone has a role, emphasizes self discovery, and cautions against chasing unfocused ambitions while praising plain sense and diligent effort.
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Goethe
A Moral Duty About Whooping Cough Prevention
The Medical Editor warns of a rise in whooping cough in the city and stresses the contagious early catarrhal stage. Parents should keep children away from others when there is even a suspicion, as exposure can occur before diagnosis and severe complications can endanger lives. Health authorities seek citizen cooperation.
Hillside inmates to be entertained by Poli’s theatre troupe
Inmates at Hillside Home will enjoy a rare afternoon program by Poli’s theatre talent with likely orchestral accompaniment. The affair was arranged through the generosity of Mrs. Voli of New Haven.
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Hillside
Poli's
Voli
New Haven
Urge Rural Mailboxes To Have Names Painted
Rural residents on tree delivery routes are urged by the Postmaster General in a circular letter to have their names painted on mail boxes. Substitutes face difficulty when routes lack names, though carriers have no trouble without them.
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Tircene
Raynaud disease described with cold induced symptoms
The article explains Raynaud disease involving blood vessel spasm with normal blood structure, causing pallor and numbness in fingers toes ears and nose. Attacks triggered by cold emotion or dampness can reverse to blue then red, with possible tissue damage. links to other conditions and suggested relief methods are noted.
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Raynaud
England
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