Bridgeport Telegram History and Publishing Note
Bridgeport Telegram estdblished 1891. Daily and Sunday publication by The Post Publishing Co. at 1 Middin St Bridgeport Connecticut. Distribution includes Audit Bureau of Circulation details and Associated Press news dispatches for republication locally.
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Editorial Notes and Whimsical Observations
A fragmented compilation of humorous and social commentary notes. It touches on rising living costs, exercise and posture, spring optimism, marriage motives, and everyday quirks. The tone mimics light, anecdotal observations with playful wordplay and dated references.
Weather forecast for Southern New England and surrounding regions
The forecast calls for fair and colder conditions in Southern New England on Monday with a rise in temperature Tuesday, generally fair and warmer across the region. Winds shift from northwest offshore to southwest on the coast, with rain possible from Sandy Hook to Hatteras and a disturbance moving eastward near the mouth of the St Lawrence River. Snow was reported in parts of the Great Lakes and interior Atlantic states, with a notable temperature drop in recent hours and a rebound expected in the central and eastern United States through Tuesday.
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Sandy Hook
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Sallard
St. Lawrene River
Great Lakes
Middle Atlantic
East Gulf States
Tennessee
Ohio Valley
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Atlantic
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W. Vic
New England Cities Displaced In Census Preview
A census preview shows New Haven remaining largest in Connecticut with Bridgeport rising to second and Hartford third. Boston and Providence drop out of the top tier as Baltimore and Columbus overtake them, while Springfield passes Paterson. The report links shifts to seaport status and industrial center movement, noting the figures are provisional and interpretive.
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United States Bureau of the Census
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Hartford
New Haven
Boston
Providence
United States
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Columbus
Otto
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Maryland
EARLY RISING AND CLOCKS IN CONNECTICUT
Debate over daylight saving hinges on habit of rising and working earlier in cities and towns. Opponents say changing clocks without adjusting routines misaligns farmers and urban leisure, while not altering core daylight issues.
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Connecticut
Long Island Sound
Sunrise or Sunset Life and Public Demand
The piece argues farmers must follow daylight saving rules for produce while city dwellers resist, noting some work at night to serve public convenience. It states many people ignore natural hours, choosing own routines, while milking and deliveries adapt to public whim.
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Cites
Constitutional gaiety of heart and its value
DeQuincy praises Goldsmith and Browning while arguing a bright spirit, or constitutional gaiety of heart, is essential for life and success. He likens it to iron in blood and a spark in fire, saying faith and pep rise from such cheer, guiding individuals toward achievement.
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DeQuincy
Goldsmith
Ormus
Browning
Republic
Improving Jail Conditions Push Sparks Satirical Debate
A national drive to better jail conditions is urged by social workers led by Homer Folks, claiming jails have not improved in 50 years. The piece notes progress, cites Prohibition reducing inmate numbers, and wryly suggests selective sentencing of speeders to uplift inmates.
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National Conference of Social Workers
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Homer Filks
Stamford Man in Auto Accident Drunk Says Police
Stamford reports indicate F A McEnaney of Main street Stamford will be tried for driving under the influence after a 1 am collision with a truck on the Boston Post Road near East End. He was arrested by Officer Michael Dominick and examined by Drs Long and Moore confirming intoxication. Keith Kilbey of Stamford was hospitalized for injuries from the crash.
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Main Street
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Willard Street
Bridgeport
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Willard
Boston Post Road
McEnnney
Stamford
Michael Dominick
Saugartuck
McEnaney
Ray Long
State Street
Cone
Sheriff Perry
John A Moore
Hast Church Street
Players to Present The Rut in New York
Little Theater Lerut completes plans for its par ademation in the Little Theater Tournament in New York City at month end. The Rut by Sara Sherman Pryor will be staged with the same cast including Rev Hal T. Kearns Mrs Roy F. Black and Miss Julia Parham. The play will also appear April 13 and 20 at headquarters on West Avenue. Other works include The Open Door by Dize Wardell and Wosenh a satire with casting to be announced.
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New York City
Sara Sherman Pryor
Little Theater League
Hal T. Kearns
Roy FE. Ulack
Mins
Julia Parham
West Avenue
di Ze Wardell
Veehrane Sceal
Boya
Newwalk
Whl
Wosenh
Cass
Fragmented Scent of Age and Wardrobe Creaks
A garbled reflection on aging garments and fragile feet as a narrator wanders through a dusty scene. References to moths, dry cleaning, hats, and worn shoes evoke a faded wardrobe and the ache of travel in a weary state.
Readers invited to send letters to editor
Telegram invites readers to submit letters expressing opinions. Letters must include correct name and address, but names may be kept confidential if desired. Letters over 399 words may be shortened by one type size at editor discretion. anonymous communications are not considered.
New Fare Real Aod-Up
A reader recounts failing to retrieve a nickel from a transit fare box triggering a ten cent ride after a mistaken 5 cent insertion. The note laments the fare system and hints at shifting arrangements for future travel.
Answers to Questions From A Newspaper Page
A reader Q and A column covers topics from textile types to skull growth to stock ballooning and regional crime rates. Notable entries include worsted versus woolen fibers, round robin signing, Easter lily bulbs, tree base open space due to sunlight, and Memphis murder rate in 1921.
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Forest Service
Preparation in Tiny Garments
A speaker watches his partner sew small garments with care and pride. He envisions a future filled with joy, hope, and a glorious day of triumph. Her calm mood and joy contrast with the weight of forthcoming trials, as light from within her shines on her face.
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Jans
Honest gardening talk guides a child's growing curiosity
A mother explains seeds and plant life to Benjie with patient honesty in a garden scene. The dialogue emphasizes answering only the child’s question simply and truthfully, avoiding overflow into the vastness of human knowledge.
Indignant letters on child talk and women in home life
Readers argue against child slang like tootsie wootsie and oppose mothers entering public life. A letter laments modern kid talk flooding language, while another questions whether working women can preserve home, family guidance, and religious reverence amid societal shifts post war.
Vomiting Causes and Medical Guidance by Royal S. Copeland
A medical discussion outlines reflex and disease related vomiting, linking causes from gastritis to brain center irritation. It notes infectious diseases, ulcers, bowel obstruction, and sleep neglect as triggers, urging physician evaluation with urinalysis and blood counts before treatment.
Medical Q and A on lumps ear wax and headaches
A reader asks about removing a lump through home remedies warning against self treatment and advising surgical removal if needed. Another asks how to deal with ear wax and suggests warm irrigation or consulting an ear specialist or clinic. The third asks about causes of headaches and the response notes possible links to high pressure or tension.
Eating His Way Down From a 20 Story Chimney
A man works atop a 20 story chimney at 169 Broadway as demolition of the Lawyers' Title and Trust building proceeds. He spends a week lowering himself by removing bricks with pick and sledge, while a crowd gathers below. The article ponders what he thinks about all day and notes the difficulty of access and the solitary perch. ARREST TRUCK DRIVER. James Reed, of 3 Middle Street, was arrested Saturday charged with driving a motor truck through heavy pedestrian traffic while intoxicated. He was held in bends of ficog
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Ylower
Jong
Nother
Liberty Street
Broadway
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Middle Street
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