Newborn Year and New Year Cheer Poem
A fragment from a 19th century newspaper page includes a poem titled The New Born Year by John Kendrick Bangs, opening with lines about a smiling new year at the door sill and reflecting on fate and virtue. The text shows OCR garble, with stray references to printing and circulation notes and a segment about a Post Publishing Co. in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The visible poem emphasizes seasonal cheer and moral reflection, though many lines are corrupted.
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the Post Publishing CO
Middle ‘Street
Bridgeport
Audit Bureau of
Associated Press
John. Kendrick Bangs
Editorial Notes and Political Buzz in a Fragmented Era
A scrambled briefing of political chatter and social tidbits from a chaotic page. Mentions of Senate Esthoniat ra Beomer ae stars Hartford Kew Haven, Japan envoys, presidential ring, and a profitesr with $30,000,000 real profits plus a jailed vice-president figure.
New Year Hopes Amidst Turbulent Times
Walt Mason laments the old year as a ruin of quarrels and grime, then voices wary hope for a peaceful, restored year. A Worcester fire injures four from a soda fountain tank blast at F A Easton Co store, causing about $5,000 damage.
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Worcester
Mass
F. A. Easton Comany
Keogh Named Fairfield County Bankruptcy Referee
Judge John Keogh of Norwalk wins the post after a tense, high profile contest. He edged strong backers including Homer S. Cummings and Mayor David FitzGerald amid debate over political influence in referee appointments. Keogh's record as a corporate attorney and Norwalk city court judge, plus his World War I service, bolster his candidacy.
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Thomas
Fairfield County
John Keogh di
George F. Mara
Wise
Spellacy
Martford
David Th. FitzGerald
New Haven
Mara
Norath
William W. Bent
Howard W Curtis
Stratford
John W. Banks
Keogh
Corporation
Norwalk
National Guard
United States
Germany
John
W. Bani
Superior
Benet A. Reed
Banks
Gov‘ernor* Holcomb
Nihae
Five Cardinal Points for Robust Boys Training
A fragmentary column urges boys to grow into vigorous men through exercise proper nutrition and rest. It lists five cardinal points emphasizing endurance, strength, and discipline and promotes sleep eight hours and nightly routines including chess practice to sharpen both brain and brawn.
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Peter Paul
Cnot
oFione
Abraham
Lincol
Gneral Persh
Robert’ E
Peary
WG Johnson
France must raise taxes to win American aid
France pledges to seek American financial help but demands its people show willingness to self-finance by sharply increasing domestic taxes. War taxation in France lags behind the United States, and new tax measures are contested by critics as the government weighs debt and wartime needs.
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France
Jrrance
America
M. Klot
Halanie
reaTe
M. Slot
Stabi
Hungarians Reject Communism Amid Devastating Costs
A report recalls Hungary under Habsburg rule and Soviet era suffering. Deputies met the Hungarian premier as Bolshevik rule cost the treasury vast sums, estimated in kronen and dollars, yet some American cities still host communist party branches advocating the doctrine.
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Hungary
Franz Josef
Bela Kun
Wis
The Kick That Kills Wood Alcohol Warning
Health officials warn one ounce of wood alcohol causes permanent blindness and two to three ounces can be fatal. Despite the danger, bootleggers and illicit sellers mix it into otherwise harmless liquids to boost potency, risking deadly outcomes for consumers.
Thought flashes on life and happiness in Darwin quote
A fragmented quotation discusses the idea that thoughts and tastes affect happiness and intellect, reflecting on a rule to end life and the impact on moral character. The excerpt references Charles Darwin and his views on the connection between sensory enjoyment and mental strength.
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Ray
Charles Darwin
City Hears Budgets as Keating Flags 2 Mill Tax Gap
City Auditor Keating warned that budgets filed by departments may not align with what the city can tax. Police budget shows a 20 percent salary rise and 87 new officers, adding 55,500 to payroll. Other department requests cover streets, parks, public works, and charitable services as the grand total nears 8.5 million.
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Keating
Serdey
Recreation Board
Park Board
Works Department
War Bureau
Daidd
Zsp
Aarey
Charit Department
Hera 7
Maine
Police
Buildire
Healiin
Englewood ‘Hospital
yeSter Jay
O ‘Street
Macadani
Charity Department
I Gom Il
Borrowed Funds Scramble For Last Minute Cash
An unspecified entity faces a tight deadline to raise funds as fixed charges of 6.69 million dollars loom and only about 3.3 million cash appears available with a shortfall of roughly 2 million. The text references Interborough and York but details are unclear. The fragment hints at urgent financing issues and imminent deadline.
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York
Interborough
Passing Illusions and Government Control in Press Commentary
The Middletown Press argues that public accommodation and private management threaten constitutional principles. It critiques wage policies, shipping-board losses, and the impracticality of government operation, predicting a likely outcome of large losses as private control returns.
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Middletown
Washington Fedline
Damages Sought in Federal Suit Over Alleged Defamatory Circular
A federal district court in the state hears a suit filed by Woystiva and Huffimiann against a deputy and others seeking heavy damages. The complaint centers on a pamphlet circulating in August 19T%, alleging propaganda harmful to the company’s business, goodwill, and reputation. The circular is alleged to have been issued by Becker to aid his candidacy for New York attorney general.
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Woystiva
Huffimiann — Co
Avoolen Mills
Becker
State of
New York
Sugar Policy Debate At Philadelphia Conference
In Philadelphia on December 31 a conference discussed extending government sugar control. Secretary of Agriculture and key sugar industry officials debated the plan and potential outcomes, with remarks noting ongoing uncertainty about policy direction and future actions.
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Philadelphia
Jag
Secretary of Agriculture
EE Auipt An
Roper Urges Law and Order For Prohibition Nationwide
Commissioner Daniel C. Roper of the Internal Revenue Service urged Sunday for an aroused public enforcement of the national prohibition act and vowed strict observance of the law. He said enforcement standards should be uniform with other laws and urged a nationwide move toward daily law and order observance.
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Roper
The
Internal. Revenue
Hiss Bureaus
Mgr. Roper
Toshall
Iligal
Failu
Sophie Demonstrates At City Food Hut
Sophie Kraepelin known as Sophie demonstrates cookery at the City Food Hut. Miss Gladys Green and Miss Marion Donaldson organize programs for the new year as Sophie teaches cooks and housewives. Demonstrations, popular with women, aim to solve knotty household problems and extend a welcome to all attendees.
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Sophie “Kraepelin
Gladys B. Green
Marion Donaldson
Kraepelin
Sophie
API
Botsford
Mark Hanna
Armours
Grover Cleveland
Wilson Put
Associated Charities
Philadelphia Mint Shatters All Records in 2019
The Philadelphia mint reports record coin production for 2019 with domestic totals reaching 500,915,000 pieces versus 307,845,006 in 1918. Foreign coinage amounted to 30,029,195 pieces, up from 28,480,000 in 1918, reflecting strong demand for coins including pennies.
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Philadephia
Philadelphia Mint
Ask Questions From The Telegram Information Bureau
Reader inquiries to The Telegram Information Bureau Washington D C are answered with prompt, confidential replies. Send brief questions with a return postage stamp and include your name and address. No charge beyond a penny stamp for postage.
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Aoe
Telegram ‘Information Bureau
Washington, D.C
Frederic J. Haskin
Frederic J.haskin
Washington, T. C
Tenants Cannot Be Evicted Amid Rent Dispute
A local ruling by the mayor's rent profiteering committee was hailed as a decisive factor. Nathan, chairman, praised the decision as a victory for tenants facing eviction for alleged rent issues. The document cited was unclear but indicated holdover concerns and city action to limit eviction while rent matters are unresolved.
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Tore
de Strahl
Nathan
Sinal Peases
Wholesalers Fined for Sugar Price Gouging in Boston
Jules Kadii and Joseph Lamhofsky pleaded guilty to federal indictments charging they exacted an excessive sugar price of 20 cents a pound in Boston. They were fined $200 each.
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Boston
Jules’ Kadii
Joseph Lamhofsky
Dirigible Starts Balloon Purchased from Italy
Off on trial flight capes May winds unfavorable. The dirigible purchased from Italy by the States headed south and was expected to reach Nortals at night as conditions allowed.
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Balloon
Italy
Cape May
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