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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1918
Page
17
An early 20th century oration by Cliff Sterret discusses gold's value and folly of hoarding. It critiques gold as a commodity in wartime economics, noting limited practical use, and imagines a future where wealth misdirects daily life. The piece cites rhetoric about gold's rarity, price, and social impact.
A humor column cobbles together fragmentary bits and jokes about byplay, social mores, and light absurdities. It cites names and places in a playful pastiche, including references to Cincinnati figures and unrelated witticisms, preserving a mood of early 20th century humor.
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