Obstruction or construction in draft bill debate
A late era editorial voices frustration at senators Reed Penrose and Pou over delays in the second draft call and public information committee work. It argues a fair quota based on available men, not population, and supports President’s power to call skilled workers, warning obstructionists may prolong the draft and war-effort.
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Aglere
Reed
Tere
Committee On Public Information
Senator Penrose
Ile
Pou
Tweedledum
Tweedledee
Connecticut
Four Line of Cheer by John Kendrick Bangs
A short verse in which a ship sails through storms with steadiness and courage. The speaker likens life to a sea voyage and vows to stay its course to reach the Ports of Cheer despite winds and waves.
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John Kendrick
Anil
Breakfast Table Musings Roam Through War and Spring
A fragmented reader’s page blends wartime wit and seasonal notes with stray verses. It references Easter preparations, clock changes, American aid to France, and a mock ballad about travel and progress, all sketched in a newspaper‑style jumble. The piece threads humor with menace as it punctuates a spring dawn amid conflict.
Gathering the Harvest in Bridgeport Potatoes at $1.50 a bushel
A Fairfield county association agricultural effort helps supply Bridgeport residents with potatoes at $1.50 per bushel. The piece urges widespread adoption of cultivation to stabilize prices and curb food costs, arguing increased production reduces reliance on market forces and speculation.
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Bridgeport
Agricultural Department
Pairfield County Association
Fairfield Association
Fairfield County Association
Dark alley methods in Vire com missioners pay scheme
Citizens condemn the Vire com missioners for secret tactics to fill fire department posts to reward political backers. They warn the scheme raises taxes by about a half mill and burdens taxpayers as officials pursue power over economy and efficient governance. The piece labels the actions as classic contract job manipulation by a political machine.
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Vire
Fire Department
The World War and the War's Global Reach
A contemporaneous view of World War I notes Germany’s domination of subject peoples and neutrals, aims to draw small nations into its orbit, and extend conflict toward Asia and Africa. It forecasts a widening alliance of civilized nations and ponders when Germany will provoke further global battles.
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Germany
Asia
Aifrica
Lyme
Special Session to Vote on Soldier Ballot Measure
The General Assembly will meet in special session at dharthord to pass a law arranging for taking the soldiers vote. Democrats aim to clarify their position on the #1 issue through their leaders and likely follow the advice. They will oppose the Grinsietion of guy after Dusiess, and this suggestion is likely to be accepted, needing at most one day to complete the work and keep expenses down.
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Voonarray
General Assembly
Dharthord
Guy
Dusiess
Hysterical Women and the Seeded Salitor Perspective
A nerve specialist deems hysteria a complex condition linked to other disorders and environmental adjustment issues. The piece discusses how affected individuals exhibit poor judgment, intense energy in odd pursuits, and a tendency toward fanatical beliefs, often reflecting immature personality factors.
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Ajay
Woman's Chub to Serve Old Fashion Supper
The Universalist Woman's Club plans an annual spring old fashion supper at the church, with serving at 6 o clock. Volunteers prepared candies and cakes at home, while the dining room will be coordinated by Mrs. A Bel ding and Mrs. Hal Vorkings. The event features practical articles, decorations, and a charity drive as part of wartime thrift.
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Atrs
Debie
I. J. Bishop
Hester Harding
Alrs. A. AM. Down
Eandi
Young People's Christian Union
Neadn
G. T
Tinghes
Moe
Thenry Teil
Arthur Tee
Fannie Reid
Cyey
32 Draftees to Leave for Kelly Field Tuesday
Twenty two soldiers are listed for departure to Kelly Field as part of a National Guard aviation unit mobilization. The draft detachment includes UT personnel, with travel and staging details pending official orders and dates.
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Kelly Field
Health HEMORRHOLDS No. 2 Digesting Bleeding Pains
A fragment on hemorrhoids covers causes like constipation sedentary life and improper diet. It notes possible treatments from ointments suppositories to surgical methods and warns of infection risks and tissue damage. Also includes Q and A discussions on water purification and canker sores linked to digestion.
Texas House and Senate Approve Prohibition Bill Conference
Texas lawmakers adopt the conference report on a statewide prohibition bill and send it to the governor. The provision setting beverages at one half percent alcohol was dropped in conference. In Suffolk County New York voters prepare for an election with expected strong female turnout. Hartford investigators reveal Ulrich of the Democratic town committee cannot vote. his name was removed from the registry at the Citizens' Party urging. Wonson of Gloucester accuses the Massachusetts House leadership of autocratic control, drawing comparisons to the German Reichstag while colleagues debate internal integrity.
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House
Senate of Texas
Wrotten
Suffolk County
New York
Hartford
Ulrich
Democratic Town Committee
George C. Bishop
Citizens’ Party
Thrift Stamp Drive and Wartime Appeals
A chaotic wartime appeal urges saving pennies through Thrift Stamps and War Bonds. It mixes tips to cut costs with calls to buy stamps, curb smoking, and eat sparingly while promoting patriotic duty. It references tuberculosis treatment claims and a delivery note from a newspaper carrier, with unclear author contact.
Friendly Sons of St Patrick Honor Meeting Tonight
The Friendly Sons of St Patrick hold their annual Strathe-alih meeting with guest Washington in attendance. Speakers include U S officer Toni McCarthy and assistant US attorney Crosby. a fine program is arranged and members should notify the secretary Joseph Coates for reservations.
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Ly Sons
St. Patrick’s Hielu
Patrick
George Wash
Washington
America
Toni McCarth
United States
Mars
New York
McCarth
Nev
Crosby
United Attorney For
Connecticut
Joseph Coates
Liam
Corr
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