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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1921
Page
12
Bridgeport Telegram edition cites a Second Circuit matter with local advertising reps listed and a Daily publication by The Post Publishing Co. The notice mentions distribution, circulation audit, and Associated Press rights. Local offices in Bridgeport and Chicago are referenced with service details and contact lines.
A clipped verse scene where Jokn Kendrick Bangs sketches a dialogue between Care and a caller. Care remarks on slipping in to visit and offer help, hinting at hidden powers and a desire for peaceful self development amid a somber tone.
A rough collage of mis-spelled phrases and garbled lines mocks politics and weather with stray names and conjecture. It references Germany and a war, a general sense of economic optimism, and scattered social commentary without coherent narrative.
Poem fragment recalls Armistice Day and World War I imagery. Names and places blur as the poet questions memory and sacrifice, referencing Moen of the Marne and Chateau-Thierry, and the families affected by war. The piece laments absence and asks what is owed to those who returned and those who did not.
A weakening disturbance moved from the Midwest toward the Canaries and another system lingered over the Great Lakes. Rain fell in the Middle Atlantic and Southern New England in the past 74 hours. Expect unsettled weather with possible flurries Friday along the southern border states from the Great Lakes to Maine. Temperatures fall Saturday across the Middle Atlantic and New England.
The article reflects on Armistice Day and the enduring scars of World War One. It cites estimates of about 9 to 10 million killed and 186 billion dollars in costs, urging a successful disarmament conference to ensure such sacrifices were not in vain for future generations.
Moffath Johnson, an actor wounded in war, limps in life yet thrives on stage. He explains that while acting he forgets himself, adopting the character fully. He argues resilience comes from belief and mental strength, noting adaptation to hardship is a natural human power.
A historic report notes three submarines with a 19000 mile radius built for the American navy. Each carries 34 crew and can cruise a month without resupply. The text frames submarines as war devices but highlights exploration and peacetime progress, comparing to the airplane.
The letter argues against scientists spending years on frightful war devices, claiming fears of traction power would push nations to disarm, and labels real war as racially driven insanity, critiquing policy lobbies and careless rhetoric.
Jose Are lig readies a pest expedition to a tropical climate, planning another pass trip with four crew members. The South Islander std task involves navigating harsh conditions to complete the assignment.
Mrs Woodall recalls her husband Samuel Woodall as a hero who endured hardship and circus-like public exhibitions. He was summoned to Washington for honors while his wife described his fatigue and steadfast character. He remains famed for simple, enduring courage amid loud praise.
Notes a peculiar claim that Brains Longiss Fairbanks, famed for hazardous stunts, seeks an encyclopedia to improve. compares human physical showmanship to gorilla prowess. hints at physical gymnasia drawing more cheers than mental feats and remarks on common interest in the monkey cage.
The World Peace Foundation asserts Uncle Sam spent about 52.6 trillion on war since the end of the war, estimating roughly $900 per American. It argues wars achieved little and urges restraint and peaceful settlement.
Walt Mason lampoons November as a month of quirks and changing moods. He notes fog, cold winds, and drifting clouds while playfully predicting tempests and fleeting moods. The verse stitches humor with seasonal rustics and hints of winter ahead.
London reports Parliament recessed until January with only the King's speech reading and a handshake procession. The prime minister offered no speech beyond answering questions, and lawmakers prepared to discuss the royal address as part of routine proceedings.
Eolin November 16 Liggett president of the United Company announced he was prepared to pay all obligations in full with six percent interest. He said arrangements to meet obligations were possible and that discharge of trustees would be sought in June. A student authorized by Liggett indicated cooperation from druggists associated with him.
A fragmented report states ten people were killed in a train wreck on a line near Libson in Hramie province with women and children among the dead and injured. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR text.
An impassioned remembrance poem honors unnamed war dead and a familiar figure remembered as the unknown soldier. It recalls a working boy who served, wore a parent’s clothes, and returned no more. Citizens honor his sacrifice with flags, ceremonies, and tears for a nation’s lost comrade.
Editorial discusses Bridgeport political shifts with Wilson facing defeat and King’s rise. It critiques party machines, proposes local machine influence waning, and notes tensions between Republicans and Democrats in city governance and state politics. The piece questions benefits of governance changes for residents amid machine politics.
Leonard, ex Republican law chairman, commented on Weed Atwater's election amid New Haven and Bridgeport tensions. He criticized the outgoing mayor for shrouding the city’s ship of state with incompetents and warned of a new two year tenure focused on the city’s core interests.
An article discusses how scales reveal bodily well being and stress the balance between weight and health. It argues weight shifts signal underlying physical changes, notes risks of excess fat, and promotes sensible living rather than judging appearance. It cites varied ages and stresses personal responsibility.
Reports from Genoa Nev note paintings of Hohezollern family members attracting interest at auction. Flehnhollerns pictures include portraits of former German crown prince Frederick William in death head uniform, with dealers offering other royal palace works. Prices noted around 50 francs for certain pieces. Some works bound for the United States and England as dealers seek stronger markets.
An aged Amherst era note references women who supported suffrage in Connecticut and how public men were challenged by self-styled leaders. The piece recalls Haven and Fast wear eras and the need for women’s backing to advance political causes, highlighting courage and conviction.
A columns feature by Dr. R. S. Copeland answers readers on health topics. Questions cover growth, weight loss, ear and jaw pain, nasal deformities, choking risk from a child’s palate, and vision or muscle imbalance. Readers are invited to mail questions with self addressed stamped envelopes to Dr. Copeland.
A fragmented excerpt rails against cruelty toward animals and the neglect by animal welfare groups. It cites abused pets, including a dog smuggled into a cinema and forced to endure distressing scenes, illustrating broader neglect and vivid testimony on animal suffering.
A Q and A column covers Lloyd George church affiliation and nationality of John Nicolay, the meaning of Italia, the Bible alphabet verse, origins of Christian names, the last of the Goths, and the song Maryland My Mary Land. The exchange clarifies sources and adds concise historical notes.
A reader asks about proper usage and pronunciation such as venomous ventriloquy and the phrase extent height. It covers noun versus adjective forms in sentences about size wear and remittance by mail and notes on premise pronunciation and verb premize.
A committee of major business leaders warns that Europe cannot pay interest on its debt and a new great war would erase civilization. France fears reducing its army below 750000 and calls for vast military and naval buildup to avert financial collapse. The United States Chamber report urges citizens to read the booklet and mail for a copy with postage in cents.
A fragment describes a cat forced to roam a delicatessen amid prunes cabpages cheeses tea and coffee smells. The animal recoils as the overpowering odors overwhelm its refined nose, leading to distress and a doubtful fate.
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