Margot Manners and the Hunting Field Memoir
In Margot Asquith's Autobiography a vivid portrait of Lord Manners emerges as a chivalrous, generous, and socially adept figure. The narrative recalls his Grand Military and Grand National wins, his austere honesty, and his affectionate yet candid marriage to Lady Manners, contrasting her social charm with her own hidden flaws. The memoir threads personal anecdotes from Ranelagh and Devonshire through to hunting days with Peter Flower, capturing a world of wit, loyalty, and high society, centered on Margot, Manners, and their circle.
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Lord Manners
Hroppr
Grenadiers
England
Seaman
Antoine Bibesco
Mia
RE Waumor
Den
Boppy Manne
Don Manners
Gome
Lady Manners
London
Mr. Birre
Twaar
Con
Hamison
Lovely
Devonshire
Len
Tas
Christinec Hamlyn
Tank
Soldier Seeks Honest Girlfriend in Camp Letters
A 19 year old soldier writes Dear Annie seeking a true, good girl to share life in an austere budget, noting he is orphaned, well educated, sober, ambitious, and avoids bad company. He asks Annie’s help to find a reliable companion and explains his values, travel, and work experience. In a separate note, a 17 year old girl asks if a former lover will return, and Annie reassures her that the man may still care and urges dignity.
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Annie Lauri Tam
United States
Canada
Tamnet
Ife
Milford’s new school to commence soon
Milford May 1 The town awaits start of the eight room school addition approved by a $84100 special bond issue. Work by Jarkin Carey Co of New Haven was delayed by a wage dispute between unions and employers. A conciliatory settlement is sought to begin construction for the fall term.
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Bre Unio
Wrick
Nilie
Aluut Beach
Rai
Il Ie
Juarkin- Carey Company
New Haven
Pen Pictures of Prominent Bridgeporters by Bile Steinie
Dr Prank iMarvel Coops, a respected Bridgeport figure, highlights a local physician born in Liverpool who trained in Baltimore. The man practiced in Maryland and Connecticut, led a county medical board, and was active in Republican circles. A lover of outdoor sports, golf, tennis, fishing, billiards, and Masonry, he remains a central social presence in town.
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Bile Steinie
Prank iMarvel Coops
Nova Scotia
Liverpool
Matefeld County
Marding
Dacvar
Angie
George Mescar
A. Mason
Fashion's Forecast Woman's Dress Patterns Ad
An old Fridgeport Telegram advertising pattern departs for women's dresses in sizes 14 to 20 with yardage details and price. It offers a sample pattern and instructions to mail name and address for delivery by first class mail. The note also references school congestion and capacity concerns at the current building.
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Fridgeport
Vitamin theory and scurvy remedies in health column
Commissioner of New York City Royal and Copelants discuss vitamins as essential for growth and health. They describe scurvy symptoms, dietary sources like meat vegetables milk oranges and fruit, and advise sanitation and professional medical consultation for heart and eye concerns.
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Royal & Copelants
New York City
Koening Sees Submarine as Great Weapon
Koening discusses submarine warfare as a decisive factor in World War II. He asserts submarine and merchant shipping disruption helped defeat Germany, noting America’s blockade and need for timely mine and minefield strategies to limit enemy access. He forecasts intensified submarine use and its impact on the conflict.
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Koening
Bensen
Sulnaemes
Aimeérion
America
Hunan
Hee Kant
Garmate Bay
Yiines
Aimerigny
Revelations Of A Wife In A Perfect Camp Fire Scene
Adele Garrison’s narrative follows a domestic scene where a wife contemplates her influence over her husband and children during a camping episode. The dialogue centers on guidance, affection, and familial trust as characters navigate advice, resolve, and shared tasks.
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Adele Garrison
Ambrose cites Czecho-Slovakia needs materials and credits
At a Chicago gathering, Arthur H Ambrose of the Hermits argues Czecho Slovakia requires long term credits and raw materials to rebuild the economy. He asserts friendship with the United States and outlines past actions and future aims while urging support from attendees.
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Czecho-Slovakia
Ambrose
William J. Burren
The
Hermits
Donne
Arthur H. Ambrose
Modern Daze
Deveed
United States
Aumhrony
Germany
Lea
Slovakia
Cxesho-Slovak Caminerc Corporariog
Aecompanion
Wad Tis Avighter Berhes
Wheeler bill to repeal Volstead Act mocked in press
A sparsely legible article mocks Representative Wheeler’s bid to repeal the Volstead Act. It quotes Warner T. Wheeler of the Anti-Saloon League and notes the measure’s slim chances, describing it with a rowing metaphor and unclear garbled phrases.
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Wheeler
Nolstead
Warner T. Whaler
Sullempal
MA bbIb
Shraush
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Margot Asquith
Chapter
Mafiini
Feter Flower
Ranelagh
Charly Ribblesfale
Peter
Mos
Laurence
Oliphan
Cine
Desbaroosh
Lady Cunard
Anthony
Ranelagry
Battersea
Charly
Bicester
Bul Riddlesdale
Tagiana
Havoc
Peter Ent
Paseh
Kiity-Towking
Lanmeonger
Moti
Indeer
Margot
Olumn
A. EK. C
Retary
Annie Laurie
Metabor
Srgaard
Mat
Milford's
Baltiars
Maryland Matelliat
Baltiimore
Bridgeport
Bearl Hospital
Aks
Fort Bilubeds
DR. Fran Faccoploce
Bocrons
Wsare Te
Boral
Wow Scotia
Fairaield ¢ Mesa LA
Schon
M. S.q—B
Marion
Motrber
Mang
Litvin
Shy
Cini
Walt Sarnastiv
Lillian
Phil
Xesedd
Stanes
Mation
Ashe
Adarian
Drs Iares
Peggy Joyce
U. S
Roger
New
Emil Om
Peres
Leonie
Anti-Saloon League
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