A Man for the Ages by Irving Bacheller in New Salem
In this 1919 tale Abe Lincoln struggles with debts from a failing general store, seeks work anew, and balances education and reform. He surveys, speaks to voters, courts Ann Rutledge, and navigates county politics while preparing for a future as a leader in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Lincoln
Berry
New Salem
Abe
Samson Traylor
Ingo Abe
Traylor
Ulv
Wis
Ann
bin Ain
Teahn
Nolin
Trighinau
John Meet
Abs
Harry
Sane
Sarah
Jack Welvo
Tie
Jack Keleo
Phin
Shama
Vin
Astry
Alex Rood
Sawson
Tvers Yaan
Aigua
Erictot
New Salen
Simita
Marcy
Jane
Ann Rutledge
Chen Ne
Jidy
Pen Pictures of Prominent Bridgeporters by Steinke
The piece profiles a Bridgeport figure from Detroit who recently arrived and became active in the Chamber of Commerce Advertising Club Rotary Club and local schools. It highlights his work ethic and belief in Americanism, noting his roles and community engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Cammerce
Bridgeport Advertsing Club
Rotary
Death by Bleeding: Washington's Case and Safeguards
A historical health column argues George Washington died from repeated bleeding, reflecting 18th century medical practice. It contrasts past errors with modern safeguards, cites infant mortality trends, and urges preventive care through simple measures like hygiene and appropriate remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ROYAL
Heal
New York City
George Washington
London
Spain
Peru
Alan
Mina
Prindal
Nat Mrcape
Chas Wither
Salva
Maivleas
Cory
Ube
Aletine
Amateur Try-out Secures Part For Miss Burns in Movies
Miss Burns of 545 Myrtle Avenue has been engaged by Cine-Art company for a role in a Bridgeport made in America film to be shown nationwide. The casting follows her notable performance in a previous show and aims to fill three parts, with photos of several entrants presented this week after weather delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mallon Picture Productions
Gertrude Ke Burns
Myrtle Avenue
Mise Burns
Alice of the Cine-Art Company
LL Shuder
Cine-Arc Company
Bridgeport Manuufact
United States
Mises Burns
Flint
Miss Burns
Aiso
Alee Duiser
Bridgeport
Polis Ia
Beagde Park
Vetiow
Bridgepork Telearum
Vaio
Alan Tharry Barkky
Virg
Poli’s
AL Chevadoor
theeArt Mellon IV
Meture
Ravin
Lditer
Bridgeport Telegram
Blouse sewing ad from Bridgeport Telegram details
An old Bridgeport Telegram classified fragment describes a ladies blouse pattern and sewing costs. It notes a belt front design, yardage needs for fabric and trim, collar style, and pricing in cents. The ad requests buyer name and address for response.
Horoscope for Wednesday and Debs Birthday Promises
The text outlines a Wednesday astrological forecast noting planetary positions and shifting advice. It mentions misappointments and unexpected events, with emphasis on personal timing, mood, and potential career luck tied to the Moon and other celestial factors. It hints at opportunities around birthdays and social happenings.
Fragmented scribbles about saints and talos from a damaged page
A run-on, garbled reminiscence touches saints talos Giotto and decorative religious statues. The passage names church authorities rain protection, holy pictures and a boy Giotto, with many illegible phrases and unclear references.
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Fio
Vis
Giotto
Adiay
Baer
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Man For the
Irving Bacheller
Samson
Naquor
John Barleycorn
Wall
America
Vng- Janfer
Agsgiah
Pollard Simmons
Tens
John Calhoun
Simmons
Calhoun
Shrine
Grahmma
Simmona
Zane
Ohio
Mike
Gibson
Marty
Wappaville
Sturop
Abe Mimpel
Sereoth
Alough
Kentucky
Mey
Jarry
Sangamon Ieanary
John McNamar
Dtand
Sprisgioiu
Jack Kelso
Gev- Gruor
Thaen
Samsusy
Snr Glaw
Kel
Dresd
Kelsy
Hln
Dente
Kirkham
Burns
Shakespeace
Theie Stone
Starkie
Varey
Rutledge
Lomas
Conllinga
Kpringield
Shane
Conseienes
Morocco
AH Bimbencberg
Toul
Bern
Linn
Lee Pone
Vetee
Adria
Bua Steinke
Detroit
Geout
Briggeport Sutdaore Adv
United 450V
Corp AL
Vmited Adv
ART
Washington
New York
Sears
George Washlistoh
Heneg
Conan
Wednesias
Thurddus
Lory Sherman
Willan Street
Tod Mins Sherpads
Lora Sherman
Colton Vo
Dre
Ligtcarr
Phebe Vattern
Barnun
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