Bridgeport Telegram Heralds Long-Running Publication
The Bridgeport Telegram, established 1891 and claiming Connecticut’s largest morning circulation, notes its independent stance in politics and AP affiliations. The page lists Post Publishing Co. address, subscription details, advertising reps, and postage information.
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Line of Cheer in July Days Poem Reflected
A lyrical meditation on the joys of July. The speaker loves the season’s greenery trees gardens and soft misty days. He hopes to embody July’s warmth smiling sympathy and gracious kindness in himself.
At The Breakfast Table War Talk And Summer Hopes
A compilation of humorous and topical jabs from the Chicago News column, noting Fourth of July preparations, war-time slogans, thrift stamps, and faint hints of boredom with prices. Mentions Red Cross, War Savings Stamps, and morale boosters amid war news.
Work Out Your Salvation Through Shared War Effort
The text links Paul’s call to “work out your own salvation” with wartime democracy. It extolls sacrifice and unselfish work as essential to America’s war effort, praising rapid production, shipbuilding milestones, and national unity. It stresses unity across races under one flag and urges continued collective action to defeat the enemy.
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Romance Fades From War Work Yet Still Wins Victories
The article notes the loss of romance in wartime relief as hundreds of well meaning volunteers go abroad. It contrasts romantic myths with grim reality of camp and trench duty while urging practical, quieter war work at home. It cites John R. Mott on qualified service and the government’s reliance on churches to reach the public through the pulpit.
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Irvin Cobb
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Government action targets Bridgeport slackers in wartime drive
A citywide crackdown on able bodied men avoiding work was launched Saturday night as the government pursues full wartime labor. Exemptions must be proven or men will be drafted to trench, supply, or war related roles. Some innocent workers may be swept up, but the government insists on decisive action.
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Uncle Sam
Mexican Ungratefulness and Oil Tax Clash with U.S.
The piece accuses Carranza of defiance toward Washington and of imposing a tax on oil plants owned by Americans. It argues Mexican government overstepped by publicizing the protest without consent and warns that patience with Mexico has worn thin, calling for a firmer approach.
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Voting Billions Mentions Bold Senate Spending
In the era of Speaker Kearl, talk of a Senate passing bills totaling 1.4 billion dollars in a single day was deemed insane. Now the notion has appeared as a reality, signaling wartime resolve to fund needed measures, though the public treats it with scant concern.
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Giant Elks service flag to lead Atlantic City parade
The Elks unveil a 30 000 blue star service flag with silver and gold stars for the wounded, headed by General Pershing, carried by over twenty Elks in a July parade in Atlantic City. The event accompanies a fifty thousand member gather, grand marshal Colonel John Sullivan, and a nationwide patriotic reunion with addresses.
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Benevolent and Protective Order
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Eagles Prepare For July Fourth Parade
Bridgeport organizations organize a large July Fourth parade with over 140 members in a hall on Madison Avenue. Officials appoint marshals and divisions to manage banners, uniforms, and line formations for a citywide celebration sparked by strong member interest.
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Purpura Hemorrhagica Examined In Your Health Column
A reader asks about purpura hemorrhagica with bruising and nosebleeds and the likelihood of fever or other diseases. The adviser explains visible reddish or purple spots vary in duration, may recur, and can stem from multiple causes, noting severe bleeding is rare and prognosis depends on underlying illness and treatment.
Bank Clerks Not Affected by Work or Fight
Bridgeport banks and insurance agencies have been told they are not mercantile establishments under the work or fight rules that take effect today. Earlier draft boards had labeled banks as mercantile and urged draft-age workers to switch to government deemed essential war work. Government guidance later clarified mercantile establishments as those dealing in goods and war, excluding banks and insurance firms, averting a looming labor shortage.
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Trade School Teachers Leave for Aircraft Firms
Four instructors at the State Trade School on John Street depart after Maurice J. Sullivan resigns to join Standard Air in Bltaherh. Frank J. Glynn and James K. Samson relocate to Curtiss and Wright-Martin respectively, with W. S. Maddison moving from technical drafting. All receive a raise of 100 percent.
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Norwalk Council Special Meeting On Tax Funds
Norwalk council called a special noon meeting to decide on applying toward sinking fund taxes. Mayor Donovan and city officials faced questions about the hour and legality while aims included tax reduction or debt handling.
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Retrenchment in Wartime Fashion Demands Old Clothes
The government urges Americans to reuse and remodel clothing to support war needs. Citizens are asked to cut costs, avoid extravagant fashions, and transform old garments into new items for families and children.
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Free Instruction for Marine Warrant Officers
Boston June 2. Old water officers in the merchant marine may take free coaching for special examinations to advance grades in navigation schools run by the United States Shipping Board recruiting service. About 1,400 experienced men are already being prepared in shipping boat navigation schools for watch officers.
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Former Russian Crown Prince Now in Tobolsk
LONDON June 30 The former Crown Prince Alexis of Russia now in Tobolsk according to cables from German papers. An Exchange Telegraph despatched quoting PEE TL NEAWS papers says the crown prince is ready for a journey to Vienna where he had intended to join his father. The former crown prince is under the care of his sister Tatiana.
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Fraternal Star of Bridgeport Officers to Be Elected Tonight
Fraternal Star of Bridgeport lodge Shepeherds of Bethlehem will choose officers for the coming term at Broad Street hall. A large attendance is expected as members gather for the election. Mavens J. DeVine was elected president Saturday night when city scientists met in the city club. Other officers named include Miss Annie Rawlene som and Miss Eva jem.oretary treasurer. The group meets weekly on Tuesday evenings at 254 Dover Street.
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Politico notes GOP state odds and July recess idea
Transcribed chatter from a 1920s political column cites Laker Champ Clark suggesting a 30 day congressional recess starting around July 10 to let lawmakers return home before primaries. Democratic and Republican tensions stir in New Haven county and Waterbury factions face off as internal rail split looms.
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