Line O Cheer poem opens Bridgeport Telegram page
A poem parody column by John Kendrick Bangs titled A Line O Cheer appears in the Bridgeport Telegram. The piece presents a humorous reflection on time and daily choices, noting each new day offers fresh options and that individuals decide how to use their opportunities.
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Breakfast Table Dithyramb On War News And Politics
A satirical column mocks wartime topics from tax on cats to Hindenburg and the Kaiser. It riffs on Roosevelt Barnes Marne Russia and Wilson while lampooning public figures and home front anxieties with humorous verse and punchlines.
Berlin press mocks German losses after Marne clash
In a torrent of jumbled Berlin dispatches critics note contradictions and fear as Germany faces a decisive Marne battle. The writer praises Foch and the Allied unity while deriding German strategy and the hollow assurances of bloodless goals.
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Inflation and the cost of living in wartime America
Analysis traces inflation in US history from Franklin and Johnson to modern war time economics. It explains how abundant money increases demand and prices, citing Russia after the revolution, the Civil War South, and England. Warns against flooding the economy with currency and credit while urging prudent monetary policy.
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Hearst Entering New York Governor Race
Hearst announces intention to run for New York governor with or without Democratic backing. Roosevelt likely to seek Republican nomination if Hearst enters. Commentators note Hearst’s persistent belief in public support and potential impact on the race. Washington voices hope for order amid Saratoga chaos, but backing Hearst seems unlikely.
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SQUEEZING THE BOCHE Allied victory praises squeeze play
A battered but jubilant report lauds a great squeeze play by Foch affecting the Gere mans and the allied effort. The note laments bayonets yet celebrates a glorious victory with all hands in the allied campaign contributing to the success.
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1918 AND THE CROPS
Washington July 26 The Agriculture Department says American farmers excel in war work and will likely harvest unprecedented crops in 1918. Leon M Fatta chief of the bureau of crop estimates notes higher yields across most farm products despite labor and equipment shortages. The report cites wheat corn cotton rice oats and sugar outlooks. it also forecasts continued sugar rationing and mentions gains in fruits while warns of variable conditions across states.
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New Recruit Methods Launched by Sergt Wilson Adepis
Fragmentary text outlines Sergt Wilson Adepis introducing new recruit methods. Mentions trials, oversight, and possible evaluation of training approaches. Includes garbled references to locations, names, and ongoing procedures without clear outcomes or dates.
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Age and Attitude: Reclaiming Youth Through Mindset
A field editor recalls a man facing financial ruin and a nervous breakdown who, after recognizing age as a state of mind, revamps his life. He sells a failing business, weds finances to a new venture, adopts healthier habits, and feels years younger at heart and in spirit.
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Automobile Hits Street Cleaner on North Avenue
John Cruzhan, a street sweeper on North Avenue at Callahan Street, was struck while pushing a cart being towed by a second vehicle. The crash occurred about 5 PM when a car driven by Benni S Webster struck the tow vehicle and Cruzhan as he crossed in front of the second machine. He was taken to Mercy Hospital with leg injuries.
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A garbled OCR passage contains scattered phrases and names such as Persia New York Daly and various fragments. The readable content is minimal, with no coherent events, dates, or identifiable subjects to summarize into a clear news item.
Newtown Charity and Local Notices in July
Newtown residents hear appeals from Child Welfare and a local church bake sale. A food sale supports the Ladies Aid at Mendeni church while a volunteer drive promotes child welfare initiatives for three and under. Community programs encourage involvement of families, teachers, and neighbors in welfare drives and summer activities.
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