Local Paper Masthead and Contact Details
Established in 1991 the newspaper notes morning circulation in Connecticut with independent politics. Includes staff roles such as city editor and advertising manager and lists Associated Press membership and domestic and foreign advertising contacts.
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Connecticut
Associated Press
Poost Publishing Company
Carmen Strat
Edward E
AL Business E
F.C. Rebs
P. W. Montanue
Julius Mathews
Beacon Street
Boston
Mass
Vor
Warttora
A Line O' Cheer by Sy John Kendrick Bangs
A short verse urges small efforts and unknown names toward hopeful days. It speaks of hidden potential and the idea that small sparks can ignite great rewards in the future.
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SY John Kendrick
Morning musings at the breakfast table
A collage of witty quips and social jabs on politics, wars and daily life. The column pokes fun at socialism, thrift stamps, prices, and the Kaiser while urging unity and resilience amid shortages and war. Names and places recur in a lighthearted, period voice.
Vindication of Baker’s wartime leadership praised
A partisan reader would deny nothing as Baker’s remarks are cited as a sweeping endorsement of the Wilson administration’s war plans. The piece asserts the War Department under Secretary Baker has worked steadily since 1917 with millions of troops planned and deployed, including over half a million in Europe, plus a million more anticipated, and highlights hospital neglect complaints as negligible against vast organizational gains.
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Baker
Wilson
United State
War Department
Europe
Roosevelt
France
Brazen profiteering in shoes and leather profits
The Federal Trade Commission branded shoe and leather profiteering as the most brazen in years. Prices rose from 8.5 to 10 or 12 dollars for the same grade as leather shortages and hidden gouging were alleged. The report noted a 400 percent profit rise since 1914, with hides market control and packers' large dividends, while consumers reduced purchases and cobblers benefited from repairs.
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Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Trade Commission
Swift
New York City
Probing War Profiteers and Price Relief Demands
The piece argues for aggressive action against profiteering in sugar coal and meat packing during wartime. It calls for licenses, penalties, and public pressure to curb high markups and urges government action to prevent exploitation of lifesustaining goods. The author warns of growing discontent if relief is not provided.
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Fuel Administration
Minute Women of the Woman's Defense Council Formed
The Minute Women organization unites several thousand city women engaged in wartime relief. It will coordinate smaller war work groups and respond on short notice to needs identified by leaders, supplementing efforts of Home Guard volunteers with comfort, meals, and support for those aiding the city in times of crisis.
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Minute Women of the Woman's Defense
Connell
Home Guard
Lion
Fam
Anti-Saloon Drive Opens With Big Meeting in State
Dad Moora associate general of the Anti-Saloon League of America will speak before a Bridgeport audience next week Tuesday. The gathering marks the opening move of anti liquor forces to win larger cities into the prohibition column. Plans aim to start a drive in New Haven Stamford and Norwalk during the early spring and summer to shape actions for the season.
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Dad
Moora
Anti-Saloon League of America
New Haven
Stamford
Norwalk
Bolsheviki prospects in Russia and world opinion
An analysis from Washington traces Bolshevik appeal among Russians and foreigners after the Brat-Litovsk peace talks. It covers leadership history from Lenine onward, the party split with the Mensheviki, and how foreign observers judge the Bolsheviks by their peace terms and possible moves toward renewed conflict or revolution.
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Washington
Jan
Wilson
Congres
Brailovsk
Myssia
Iro
Constituent Assembly
Alles
Neutris
To Step
Russia
Germany
Bolsheviki Party
Bolsheviki
Mensheviki
Constitutional Democrats
Bolsheviks
All-Russian
Council of Workmen's
Lenine
Library of Congress
Siberia
Dutne
Switzerland
Austria
Ifensheviki
Hstoms
Radical
Hussian
Keransky Povernment
Kerensky
Penes
Brent-Litovak
Bns
Tram
Cvar
Tholsheviskii
Ensign Krylenk
United States
Cupid Laughs as City Dims White Way in Bridsenport
The reduction of the White Way lighting along Main Street and Fairfield Avenue and the total end of window displays after 5 pm has left Bridsenport darker by 7 or 8 pm, inviting mischief. Locals report sightings of activity and lamps out across the once bright central avenues as youths roam the dimmed streets.
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Cupid
White
Main Street
Tairfield Avenue
Bridsenport
West Point
Bridgepor Young Bloods Haive
Alain Street
Wairfield Avenus
Honag
Bridgeport Dogs Win Prizes in New Haven Show
Bridgeport dogs win prizes at a New Haven arena show under the firm bureau. Ruth Nichola of 2485 RMiairfield avenue earned a test femate first puppy and a silver cup for best Leydenoyes dog. Mack & Wall Seaside kennels won multiple categories including first novice ton terrier nurse and second Luston terrier formate.
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Bureau
New Haven
Vridgeport
Ruth Nichola
Rmiairfield Avenue
Leydenoyes
Mael & Wall Seaside Kennels
Tafayette Street
State Street
Dilwyn
Mack & Woll
Apportionment Board to Review New Budget
The Apportionment Board will meet Friday afternoon to review the new budget. City auditors report to be informally examined. Various sections of the Widset will be discussed at upcoming meetings this week.
County conference outlined for Pairfield county
In a tentative notice the council discusses a county meeting in Pairfield to address local affairs. The event aims to review county situation and coordinate under state guidance.
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Pairfield
State Council
He County
What is cancer Its nature and spread in plain terms
A dense excerpt explains cancer as a disease of unbalanced tissue injury irritation and progressive tumor growth. It notes causes are unclear but irritants may trigger lumps that recur after removal, with spread via blood or lymph. It stresses middle life risk, noncontagiousness, noninheritance, and difficulty of late treatment.
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New York Stile
Gosate
Live Political Gossip From The Nation In 1917 Echoes
Idaho senator Nugent, a Democrat, appointed by Governor Alexander to fill Brady’s vacancy, is discussed alongside wartime speech politics. Prominent figures like La Follette, Perkins, Pumnully, and Meyers London are cited on voting compulsion, public ownership, and party strategy with New Jersey’s local option as a backdrop.
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John F. Nugent
Idaho
Alexander
Brady
Mr. Nugent
Idaho Democrats State Committee
Frank
Meyer London
U Congress
New York
Congress
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
Senate
Unite States
Joseph V. Pumnulty
New Jersey
Democrats
Maiulty
Pepper Talks by George Matthew Adams strange cipher
A ponderous reflective column discusses inner power and potential within people. The piece emphasizes self discovery, personal restraint, and the idea that unseen character traits shape actions, urging daily self exploration and realization. References drift into garbled phrases and names amid the text.
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Pepper
George Matthew Adams
A Personal Matter on Hygiene and Cleanliness
A reader contribution from The Tele am discusses personal cleanliness and regular baths. It stresses hygiene as essential for health, noting soap availability and daily cleaning to prevent dirt and germs. The piece ends with a brief arrest notice for assault involving Michael Utas, a Russian waiter, awaiting city court on the 15th.
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Belden
Mercury
Nike
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Pol
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Millitim
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Pyomle
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Trotsky
Bridgeport
Farnklin Drege Velt
Naval Reservitory
Washington, D.C
NAVY
Andrew ¥. Corviery, M
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George W. Perkins
Perkins
Cirillo
Ana Birow
Cobain
Ane
Aweruil
Currier
Iu Water Street
Michael Utas
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