Bridgeport's Future Hailed After War Recovery Push
An editorial praises Bridgeport's postwar rebound and civic spirit. It highlights notable figures Willian V. Dee and George M. Eames representing Bridgeport at Chicago, argues against gloom about population loss, and urges national advertising of the city’s virtues. The piece cites Judge Nicholson's Chamber of Commerce talk and calls for collective action to sustain growth and morale.
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Willian V. Dee
George M. Eames
Bridgeport
Chicago
Ageport
Liadio
Ridgeport
Dey
Dee
Bridgepore
Cit
New Orleans
Baltimore
Pasadena
Fairheld Avenue
Aldin Street
Twenty Five Reasons for Prosperity
A lengthy 1920s Birmingham era column argues prosperity hinges on foreign demand, a booming merchant marine, banking, and postwar industrial shifts. It extols steel production at home, railroad and waterway projects, and government support for inland navigation to compete globally, highlighting Mobile and Birmingham linkages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Birmingham
A Line Q' Cheer by John Kendrick Bangs
A poem in which John Kendrick Bangs extols a universal tongue that speaks across languages. The speaker notes that while tongues vary, language can convey love and clear meaning, uniting speakers from French to Swede through a shared linguistic art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kendrick Bangs
Breakfast Table Musings on Bonds Taxes and Daily Life
A rambling early 20th century column threads through bond buying Lent and baseball pennants, moving day and housing, local advertising, taxes after May 3, and public service concerns. It touches on mail delivery, lighting costs, and forecasts a hopeful yet chaotic local scene in Bridgeport with reflections on cost of living and civic life.
Prosperity forecast from wartime textile and merchandising gains
The passage argues that over four million men buying civilian clothes will boost the textile and merchandising industries. It states that if the nation can endure wartime prosperity, it can endure postwar prosperity. It predicts sustained purchasing power and general prosperity for about three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhl
Man Claims Owns Sound Beach Island in Court Testimony
Edwin J. Lucas testified in Superior Court that he always regarded Sound Beach as his property and had built many houses there. He said he paid taxes on the land since 1919 and later transferred levee duties to his brother Louis Lerc. The testimony related to Lucas's suit against Len Perris and others to clear title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin J. Lucas
Testifore
Tadge Howard
Cure Civil Superior Court
Hi Story
Sound Beach
Louis Lerchert
Lucas
Tlen Perris
Clewr Lille
Frac Ex Bergt Will Admitted Amid Confusing Wording
A scrambled note recalls a will and heirs with names like Nellie and Albert, mentioning Frawenberger and Pratite coer amd to Tschile deen. It hints at allocations of shares or funds among the siblings and others, with Nellie Pranenberger named executor and various sums or duties referenced in unclear phrasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutis
Frawenberger
Pratite Coer Amd
Tschiledeen
Datas
Carlo
Eeawin
Sear
Albert
Nellie
Nellie Pranenberger
Chidee
Erastis
Baldwin
Baldnor
Bridgeport Notes and Local Updates April Headlines
Bridgeport items from the Standard reflect spring weather and civic chatter. Mentions of the state arsenal, telephone developments, temperance efforts, and upcoming meetings mix with notices of marriages, deaths, and local court house talks. Residents update on Safe promotions and missing details about criminal activity.
Rippling Rhymes on Akron Tire Town Dream
A frustrated speaker longs to visit Akron to see tire factories and the rubber industry. He muses on why Akron dominates, wonders about local grocers editors barbers and boot blacks, and contemplates moving to the city to spend hard earned savings on Akron tires.
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Akron
Ndr
Louth Ane
Hadsel Duty to Pay 840 to Talking Machine Co
Judge Walsh presided as jury returned verdict for Crescent Talking Machine Co of New York against Wesley Hadsel now of Newark for 3844 in damages plus interest. Trial stemmed from a disputed draft and protest. Hadsel was found liable to pay damages and costs in the action brought by the plaintiff.
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Hadsel
Talking Machine CO
John J. Walsh
CIA
Slaintif
Crescent Tilking Machine Company
New York
Wesley
Newirk
Hain
Sim
Wood
Dee
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Alabama
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Red Mountain
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Mississippi Warrior Waterways
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Fred Lockwood
Parisit Sur
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Harry Z. Ruggles
New Tayen Union
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Tha Sen
Darby
Young Ladies’ Temperance Union
Hms Dour
Newdure
Sylan
Philadelphia
Repwand
Lda Tio
Baey
Louse
Lous
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Hpitulelphie
Pink
Pillas
Wheeler & Wilson
Pink Papers
Ixidd
Mr. Jacobs
Morris & Ireland
Sterling House
Cafa
Phineas Taylor Barnum
Fairfield
Bridgepe Protestant Orphan Alum
Mra
Edward Sterling
Top.m. Ars Morrow
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Reform Club
Ieousutonic Railroad
Emperance
Library of the
Sanforn
New Haven
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Torenoon
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Winchester Trepeatin Co
New Iaven
Christian ‘Temperance League
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Radley
Danbury
St Paul's Church
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Q. Smith
Wairfield
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