A Man for the Ages by Irving Bacheller
Samson Traylor plans a Chicago land purchase amid a real estate boom and a romance with Mary Todd. Lincoln letters reveal trust, debt, and marriage plans. The couple navigates social fits, while Henry Brimstead, Davis, and others pursue legal and financial wagers as the era of boom and crash unfolds.
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M&ykopsis
Samson ‘Wraylor
Olucase
Chicago
Sarason
Barry Needles
Abe Lincoln
Abe
Brimsted Farm
Tees
Metropolis
Samson
Lokins
Trme
Henry Brimstead
Taonel Davis
Tkivis
Frannis
Harrys Needles
Bim Kelso
Davis
Bim
Hira
Harry
Kelso
Mr. Nimble
Dawn
Jed
Todd
Speed
Steve
Lincoln
Henry Srimstead
Henry
Springfield
Barry
New York
Bin
Terry
Wildgrvers
Mary Todd
Samn
Son
Baker
Logan
Stephen T. Lagen
Sangamon County
Ty Tmey
Pampered Silk Worms and Asia Silk Industry Recovery
A report on Asia's silk industry recovering after wartime damage. Mulberry trees and looms were destroyed by Turis, but silk workers stay active, preparing the damaged work. Travelers note crowded homes repurposed for silkworm and loom use as a sign of renewed industry.
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Asia
Bitnar
Envelope chemise pattern details and pricing notice
Pattern catalog item describes envelope chemise No 3 92 and No 2 728 with measurements 28 to 44 inches, prices 13 cents, requires yardage. Patterns offered by mail with 15 cents postage. include size and plain address. Pattern Department Bridgepad Telexram Barnum 7106 requests response if not received in five days.
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Mies
Barnum
Annie Laurie's Column Seeks Advice On Unreliable Lover
The columnist urges a 13 year old to avoid pursuing a fickle, unreliable boy who shows mixed affections and may pressure for marriage. She advises ending contact, not harming oneself, and finding a healthier, supportive partner instead.
Famous Wits of History and Franklin's Farming Plaster Tale
A fragmented historical note links Benjamin Franklin and George Washington to an early agricultural promotion society in Philadelphia. It cites Franklin's interest in plaster of Paris and fertilizer, a field trial with plastered earth, and his vegetarian beliefs including disdain for taking life for food. The text ends mid-sentence with Franklin pondering a moral dilemma about fishing.
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Genjamin i Branktin
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Society For the Promotion
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Franklin
Tle
Pranklin
James Parson Jesus
Lenin
Anid Franklin
Talleyrand
John Motley
Frontitia
America
Hines
Benjamin Mronkiin
Pen Pictures of Prominent Bridgeporters
Pen portraits by Bill Speiner describe interactions with notable Bridgeport figures including Dr William Sierace Dar of United Church and local ministers. The account recalls boyhood rides with ministers, community talks, and hopes for a future millennium fueled by shared ideals and civic service.
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Bill Speiner
Pravkese
Ehpitol
Eshold
William Sierace Dar
United Church
Avery Bridgenorter
Bridge
Time Limit for Movie Aspirants Photos Expires Thursday
In Bridgeport aspirants for parts in the Made in Bridgeport film must submit photos by Thursday for consideration. Cine-Art plans to select a few for screen testing. more than three girls may be required. Katherine Flanagan and several others vie for parts as the studio advances filming plans amid growing spring interest.
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Katherid
Bridgeport
Next Thusday
Bridge
T” Flanagan
Wee Ten
Cine-Art Company
Polis
Katherine Flanagan
Bay Avenue
Mollette Waldox
Sthman Street
Helen ‘Aud
Isa Chopsy Biil
Esther Linaige
Odr
Coupon and contact details appear on back of photo
A fragment mentions a coupon to be pasted on the back of a photo and includes partial contact cues such as address phone and height. The text is incomplete with unclear values and names.
Revelations of a Wife in a Strained Home Scene
Adele Garrison describes a tense homecoming wait with the Durkee family. The narrator smolders with mixed resentment and duty as Marion endures a fierce, private struggle, while Aunt Madge and others fray under the pressure of upcoming events and differing loyalties.
Your Health Why Worry Is First Step on Way to Physical Trouble
A psychologist explains somatic symptoms linked to anxiety including paresthesia or pins and needles in hands and feet. The piece cites how fear and nervousness trigger nerve and blood-vessel changes, noting emotional distress can cause numbness and trembling and stressing rest and sleep as essential to prevent worsening conditions.
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Rouvat
Copeland
Mentth
New York
Shela
Joell
Made in Bridgeport entrants seek photos for contest
Rates govern entrants for the Made in Bridgeport contest require 4x6 photos. Send back Release for Publication with name and address. Four girls weekly for four weeks filmed at Poli’s Theatre, then judges pick ten best to be filmed for a final reel by Cine-Ace. Photos may appear in The Telegram daily.
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Jotlen
Bridgeport Telestam
Arry Barsky
Photegrivher
Sain Street
Poli
Bridgepore
Cine-Ace Motion Picture Productions
Shalet Building
Matron Pictare Edites
Bridgeport Telegram
Tomorrow's Horoscope for Wednesday March 18
The forecast warns of a difficult day with obstacles and delays from influential planetary alignments. Health risks from colds and tensions, plus caution with finances, urge steady effort and perseverance despite setbacks.
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Ff Meni
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