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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1920
Page
10
The Bridgeport Telecran founded 1897 details subscription rates in advance and terms for 1 year, 6 months, and 1 month. Advertising contacts in New York and Chicago listed. general exchange and 24/7 operation noted.
A scattered mix of space notes and curiosities describes Mars learning that its day length is similar to Earth, two tiny moons orbit the planet, and its gravity is weaker. The piece muses on deserts, color, canals, and possible Martian life while weaving in current affairs and literary allusions.
Fragmentary verse passage speaks of candlelight and flames rising from divine fires. It conveys a resolve to strive for worthy aims and to illuminate the world as it seeks guidance toward lofty goals.
The fragment mentions Carranza, revolutionists, the Weather Man, Bartenders' Union, and a moving day with a land lord and tenant asking Whose move next. It reads like a brief opinion sketch on political and labor tensions and upcoming actions. The tone hints at optimism among some groups amid unfolding events.
The fragment lampoons motorists and rising gas prices with humorous verse. A mangled reflection on car woes and a disgruntled mechanic ends with a bitter joke about personal misfortune and time wasted.
The article contrasts Ouija boards as sociable playthings with the Mandragora myth tied to medieval folklore. It recounts tales of a mandrake’s human-like root, supposed powers to reveal secrets, and legends of death for those who handle or sell it, highlighting superstition amid modern skepticism.
Britain contemplates how to fund the war as calls rise to end borrowing and cut expenses. A government plan seeks to ease burdens on the poor while securing solvency and continued aid from allies, with debate over taxation and wartime measures.
Bridgeport notes report hotel openings in June and dog licenses issued, plus local politics, parade planning, and a New Haven visit by the Second Company of Guards. Reports include theft incident, school elections, and community events with Bridgeport and nearby references.
Fragmentary poem fragments praise stars as heavenly pointers and ponder fate and fame. The lines drift through aspiration, mortality, and distant reverence, naming beauty, mystery, and longing. The piece references fortune and power in a lyrical, abstract mood.
April 28 report from New York dealers shows a broad price fall driven by weaker demand and cautious buyers. Merchants like Sadowsky cite one third cuts from last spring, as unions and retailers adjust to a restrained market and store promotions spread nationwide.
The piece argues Congress must face tax implications of cash military bonuses for ex service members. It notes nationwide opposition to increased taxes and warns that any funding method will hit consumers. It urges transparency and a referendum to decide if the public will accept higher taxes for the bonus.
Paris reports hesitation over how to mark May Day as the French labor federation debates a quiet, dignified observance to avoid clashes with police. Leaders push for a restrained approach while factional disputes within the federation surface, with some members urging broader revolutionary rhetoric.
Fragmentary OCR mentions someone named Jon Cranberry and a visit to a city hospital. The readable parts are inconsistent and lack clear event details or dates.
All Unified Socialist deputies back Vaillant Courturier amid controversy over an April article in Le Poepilace that urged disobedience by troops. The chamber prepared to discuss revocation of parliamentary immunity as the matter moves forward.
In Saherst New York on April 28 the Americ an Lunser coeLAan conceded after two days of committee meetings. Judy report urged bankers to take a greater role in material selection of candidates for public office and to support organized party operations with a federal campaign system and general strategy.
The report outlines a proposed tax bill affecting government contractors tied to SM per event and mentions a principal stockholder linked to Moguntal. It notes deductions for taxes already paid and references representation by a Republican from Kansas amid questions of contract obligations and penalties.
A compilation from the Telegram Information Bureau offers brief answers to diverse questions. It covers topics from land status in the United States, gasoline vapor hazards, and definitions like pro cathedral, to methods of measuring Earth’s circumference and general government costs.
A Democratic presidential nominee candidate in North Carolina faces questions over past actions and party support as observers note shifts within the state Democratic establishment. The piece references internal party debates and potential alignment with key figures as the race intensifies.
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