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Four Line O Cheer Poem Reflects Happy Service Aim
The poem by John Kendrick Bangs contemplates Heaven and Hell as unknown while prioritizing joyous service. The speaker seeks lofty, uplifting aims and rejects gloom, favoring the lark’s light over the mole’s darked delight and urging focus on higher ideals.
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John Kendrick
Paradise
Random morning musings spree at the breakfast table
A mosaic of observations and jokes on war, politics, culture, and daily life. References to Vienna, Austria, and Poland appear among satire on patriotism, thrift stamps, and draft evasion. The piece blends verse, quips, and social notes with a wartime backdrop.
Chronic incapacity in GOP critique of Democrats
The Republican platform mocks the Democrats as chronically incapable to govern. It recalls prewar turmoil and Wilson era reforms, noting panics blamed on reform efforts, while praising Democratic comeback under Woodrow Wilson and criticizing McAdoo and Daniels amid Navy success.
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Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Grover Cleveland
Daniels
McAdoo
Wall Street
Treasury
Washington
Humor as morale at the war front inspires cheerful resolve
The piece argues that American soldiers and civilians use humor to cope with wartime dangers. It praises jovial spirit in the AEF and allied press, contrasts with the Kaiser’s solemnity, and asserts that cheerfulness and the humorous view strengthen national effort in war. It concludes that courage coupled with humor aids victory.
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Jeremiah
Stars and Stripes
Boche
Germany
The Greatest Show on Earth War Rings
A wartime column likens German actions to a perpetual world circus with three fronts active. It notes Hindenburg’s drive toward death, Karl’s alliance plea, the Piave retreat, Von Kuehlmann’s peace terms, and a possible western front restart, all while praising Germany’s relentless show of force.
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Barnum
Bridgeport
Hindenburg
Karl
von Kuehlmann
Reichstag
Germany
Russia
Potsdam
Wanted a Leader at Republican Convention
The piece critiques the Republican convention noting a lack of strong leadership. It claims rank and file sought progress on woman suffrage and prohibition, but old guard and machine allies blocked action. It argues wartime politics hindered decisive moves and that both parties dodged suffrage issues.
Not With Wilson on Woman Suffrage and Ford Endorsement
The piece notes Southern Democrats opposing woman suffrage dissociate from President Wilson while Britain, Canada, and France move to grant voting rights. Connecticut Democrats backs Wilson, criticizing senators blocking progress. Also mentions Michigan Republicans dismissing Henry Ford as a Senate candidate and national leadership stance.
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Wilson
South
Britain
Canada
France
Connecticut
Henry Ford
United States
Republican Central Organization of Michigan
Jenny Ford
Draft Call Adds Names and Order Across Divisions
A long OCR list names numerous individuals by division, including Division No. 1 1b4-TF and 2 and 4 designations with many personal names, partial dates, and odd spellings. The text appears to be an organized draft call roster or roster-like record with hundreds of entries, unlikely to form a single narrative event. No clear incident or outcome is stated.
Government Draws Big Sums from Bank Here
The Faveonment withdrew funds from Wirsit-Mrrdweport National Bank this week to establish credit, with certificates showing deposits tied to nearby properties. First-Bridgeport Bank did not allow post-dated payments, delaying settlements and prompting policy discussions.
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Jaree Sismia Feany
Onder
Pirst- Bridgeport Bank
Orelup Passes First Exams as Air Pilot
Percival I. Orelup of 26 Spring Street has passed first examinations as a pilot aviator in the U S aviation service. He is currently stationed at Springfield and expects to become a full fledged flier in the United States aviation signal corps. Orelup previously worked with the finance department of the equipment division at Locoamoebile Company of America and was recruited for aviation service by selective service officials. He left Bridgeport February 4, 1918, and after brief postings to Detroit was sent back for intensive training with the Slith Acre Squadron.
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Percival I. Orelup
Atreat
United States Aviation Service
Finanea Department
Equipment Division
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Prsnt
Springfield
Orelup
Bridgeport
Locoamoebile Company of America
Fort Slocum
Detroit
Mich
Slith Acre
Housatonic Ship Builders to Raise New Flag Today
Housatonic Shipbuilding workers plan a grand flag raising today with a flag bought by contributions from yard employees and presented to the Emergency Fleet corporation. Speakers include R H Beattie, J Denny, Archibald McNeil Jr, and Mayor Clifford J B Wilson. A Wheeler and Wilson band concert and boxing matches follow the ceremonies.
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Emergency Fleet Corporation
R. H. Beattie
Wooren
Washington
We. J. Denny
South Australia
United Service Bureau
Wenny
McNeil
Archiball McNeil, Jr
Clifford JB. Wilson
Stratford
Wheeler and Wilson
al Keteheb
Kitchen Gunman Will Answer Wife's Charge
John Salamon of 1498 Pembroke Street faces assault charges in cine court this morning after an incident at his home. He allegedly struck his wife during a quarrel fueled by a loud dispute in the kitchen where a hatchet was involved and a neighbor intervened.
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Pembroke Street
Cine
Salmon
Edo
Aga
Martie
Reekloxe
Jose
Wena
Lodgers Clash in Fire and Fray on Water Street
Eyewitness reports recount a violent altercation between lodgers at two nearby houses on Water Street. The fight led to injuries and was interrupted by a bystander as police arrived. investigators note possible accidental involvement and the incident is slated for city court review.
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State Street
Water Street
Anil
Hoth
Popularizing golf as public war time recreation
Washington June 28 report from Columbia Country Club where public rounds attracted thousands of government workers in a wartime exhibition by top players Chick Evans Walter Hagen James Barnes and Fred McLeod. It argues golf can serve morale and exercise, with Aero Club letters delivery and Red Cross donations, while noting land and labor costs but urging expansion of recreation to sustain war effort.
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Corse
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Fred Mcleod
Camp Meizs
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Errat
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Philadelphia
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Locomobile Liberty Raybestos Set Building Permits
Building Commission grants permits to three firms for expansions and roofs. Raybestos on Railroad Avenue with a rear addition, Liberty Ordinance on Union Avenue plans, and Loreniable on South Main Street to add a steel roof. Additional projects include home and multifamily housing on Norman Street and Dodd Avenue.
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Jane
Liberty Ordnance Company
Union Avenue
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South Main Street
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Manion Avenue
Bridgeport Motorist Trapped in North Haven
A Bridgeport motorist was trapped after a collision near North Haven and was detained by local police. Officers report a driving incident resulted in injuries and a test for license status. Investigations continue as authorities assess charges and determine the driver’s fate.
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