Telephone exchange and paper masthead notice
Telephone Barnum 6100. Exchange connecting all departments open every day and night. Published daily except Sunday by The Post Publishing Co. 110 Middle Street, Bridgeport, Conn. Members Audit Bureau of Circulation. Associated Press use of news dispatches credited to it. Local news published here.
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LINE O' CHEER By John Kendrick Bangs excerpt
The piece shows a playful, rhythmic meditation on love as a guiding force. It contrasts love with blindness and asserts the speaker follows love's whispers without question, recounting days of sunlight and trust in the lead. The tone is light and affectionate, with a whimsical, period voice.
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Ladi Charitable Society
George Vanderholt
New York
Vanderhoff
Addie Hajgrt
Sterling
Jennie Middlehrook
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Laave
Evleetiuns
Mise Middlehroak
Anthony
Cleopatra
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Tank
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Arma
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Trouramme
Editorial Notes Reflecting Spring Time In Town
A collection of quirky observations on seasonal changes and social habits. The writer jokily critiques public life from fashion to travel times, transport, and local business manners while wryly noting the start of baseball season and ongoing municipal ventures.
Sidewalk Snapshots of a Greengold Sales Manager
Samuel Greenwald of 168 Gras mere avenue serves as sales manager for the Modern Electric Equipment Company and is noted among electric supplies salesmen. He participates in Hermits club and several fraternal organizations, with interests in fly fishing and leisure pastimes.
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Grasmere Avenue
Modern Electric Equipment Company
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Open Books for Bridgeport Audit Called for
The Bridgeport Post urges Governor Lake to appoint a strong investigating committee with full power to summon witnesses and compel talk. The panel should be representative, supported by experts, and operate publicly to reveal how Bridgeport’s funds were managed and to expose mismanagement or praise proper stewardship.
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Bridgeport Post
Gayernor Lake
Bridgeport Citizenso
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Guily
Nyidgeport
The Family Purse and the Bank Account Deliberation
A newspaper piece argues most husbands prefer their pocketbooks to joint finances, citing a survey of 1600 husbands and 79 who trusted their wives. It notes five year outcomes, suggests many end with no bank account, and invites readers to share a tested method to reduce financial friction and avert domestic unhappiness.
Hartford hearing on beer and light wines proposal
At a Hartford heating a proposal to amend Connecticut laws to allow beer and light wines drew few supporters. A large angry crowd filled the room while critics mocked the idea, noting that reported supporter numbers far exaggerate real attendance and questioning if people will manufacture their own beverages again.
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Railroads Face Readjustment of Wages and Fees
The article argues railroads must reduce costs and adjust wages amid rising expenses and freight rates. It notes disputes over blame for high costs, with management pointing to wages and other operating items. Economists warn that current rates are unsustainable and a period of painful readjustment is required.
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New Zealand
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New York
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Laher
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Queenle
Fragmentary lines hint at cryptic tale from old text
Obscure OCR fragment presents partial phrases and garbled names, offering little clear event. The piece shows scattered references without coherent narrative, place, date, or identifiable persons to anchor a summary.
Movie Stars Shine In Vaudeville And Studio Lineup
A busy entertainment note reports stars like Betty Lampoon and others in new productions and stage turns. It mentions Paramount plans, Abbott-Arbuck staging, and a wave of film and theatre activity across Oakland and New York, plus a postal guard armament order and counterfeit arrest cases abroad.
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A fragmented OCR item about a university and investigations mentions West and Mil prosecution, trading and theft references, with unclear dates or clear events. The readable portions lack coherent facts, names, places, and actions to form a clear summary.
Reading Books And The Value Of Fine Literature
The piece extols reading as a path to truth and feeling, noting that works by Milton and others can inspire deep thought. It jokes about various authors and titles while urging readers to explore fiction and poetry to sharpen judgment and sensibility.
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Hatai
Henry
Milton
Volunteer Life Savers Annual Dance Set by Group
The Volunteer Life Savers announce their annual dance to raise funds for lifeguard equipment and training. The event occurs Friday evening at the municipal hall with proceeds aiding lifesaving efforts and community safety resources.
Bridgeport Notes and Local Events of Forty Years Past
Bridgeport items recount the Telephone Company expansion, a fatality at Water Street, and civic matters. Obituaries mark Charles O Connor and James Spears while St Paul’s church elected officers. A concert by Mr. Falls drew praise and Rowland Sanford’s piano influence noted. Various parish, Grand Army post, and health updates populate community life in this early 20th century snapshot.
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St. Johm's Mall
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Beethorgen
Schuman
Schubert
Questions and Answers From the Washington Bureau
A historical United States Bureau Q and A column covers thermometers and variance due to distance and air movement, blushing causes and quick control, Paris green usage, oil for pimentos, origin of Nancy, and naval history notes.
Naturalized Citizen Deported Again Amid Smuggling Claims
A troubled report describes ongoing deportations of naturalized Americans amid political tensions. Details mention an individual named Pedhat and timelines tied to ports, ship supervision, and alleged arms and tobacco cargo. The piece references multiple cities and authorities but lacks clear chronology or verifiable names.
We Both Were Dlose on Seventy Verse Snippet
A fragmented passage by Alfred Arnold recalls a past wedding season and road journeys with blurred memories. The text references friends, girls, magic, and shared walks along a road, ending in a reflective, unfinished reminiscence.
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