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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1921
Page
10
The Bridgeport Telegram lists subscription terms and rates for mail and carrier delivery, with notices about advertising representation and publication practices. It notes address details at Middle Street and references circulation audits and Associated Press use.
Fragmentary verse from Songs of Friendsyow s describing a desert air scene and a playful instruction to send night to Swine the night mazn s perplexity. The text riffs on names and fantasy terms with unclear context.
A fragmented editorial summary critiques political figures and policy issues. It mentions Mr Andrews and a controversial statement, covers potential daylight saving delays, Bergdoll investigation funding, and the role of spokesmen. Detroit reports, factory activity, and a call for presidential golf score coverage appear amid a broader mix of public concerns.
Louis B Zeiger of 23 Maplewood Avenue is manager of the electrical supplies department at Modern M Electric Equipment Co located at 2110 Broad Street. A well known city resident, he holds membership in several fraternal organizations and is a leader in the American Institute of Electrical Engineers.
The Telegram argues censorship of films is dangerous and ineffective. Public opinion pressure can improve films more than censor boards, which concentrate power in petty autocrats and abuse it. Censorship of books and newspapers is not justified by constitutional limits.
A fragment discusses Theodore Roosevelt and John Wanamaker as examples of powerful figures who value small daily joys. It highlights editorial habits and quotes a metaphor about preferring a small bird song to the bald eagle, illustrating how everyday pleasures contribute to happiness alongside public duties. The piece contrasts grand responsibilities with simple near home delights.
Analysis traces Japan's Pacific mandate from Guam to Yap, outlining a wall between the United States and the Orient. It notes Yap’s strategic cable role and U S demands to land a cable there, while Japan cites control from Paris. The piece emphasizes broader Pacific influence and potential diplomatic strain.
A sprawling, fragmentary piece argues for and against populist and anti liberal reforms in North Dakota and nationwide. It critiques banking, Wall Street influence, education funding, and women in politics, citing figures like Lemke and various editors to emphasize American values, constitutional rights, and reformist debates.
An old time verse depicts a neighbor Chesca Wils aiding a sick hill cow, nursing it through the night with a poultice. The scene blends rustic toil and communal care, noting the cow’s value and the narrator's pride in lending a hand.
Seaside park hosts a kite flying contest on Saturday afternoon May 4 under the Recreation Board guidance. Participants compete for workmanship, design uniqueness, and flying height with judging tables prepared and prizes expected for top entries.
Stewart Chadwick of Laurel Beard and Carroll Chadwick piloted a flight home from the south with all passengers aboard. The trip completed without a mishap, marking a safe return for the aviators and their crew.
A garbled OCR item lists names and places failing to convey clear charges. Readable fragments suggest court action or arraignment but key details remain unclear. Authorities and dates are not identifiable from the legible text.
The Department of Agriculture offers an illustrated booklet titled Roses for the Home to help growers. It provides guidance on rose varieties, planting, cross-breeding, and care, with an attached coupon to receive a copy by mail.
Bridgeport Turon Verein will give gymnastic exhibition and sokree on May 2 to welcome Connecticut representatives bound for the National Festival in St Louis. A major cartridge factory explosion near East Bridgeport caused extensive damage and alarm, with powder stores, shattered windows, and debris spread along Main Street. Police, fire, and reporters described a scene of destruction and emergency as residents assessed the blast's impact.
A compilation of inquiries and answers covers topics from presidential messages to census city counts and May Day customs. It cites duties of the Information Bureau, notes on Flora and Maypole traditions, sea navigation with Sargasso seaweed, authors of nursery books, and a cardinal as the bright red bird.
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