Bridgeport Telegram Advertisement and Masthead
Bridgeport Telegram published daily by The Post Publishing Co. offers subscriptions payable in advance with rates listed. Located at 140 Middle Street Bridgeport Conn Barnum 6100. Member Audit Bureau of Circulation and Associated Press credited news dispatches.
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Editorial Notes on Telephone Rates in Bridgeport
The piece argues public convenience and necessity justify broader Bridgeport exchange access by Southern New England Telephone. It notes commissions allow limited rate relief, cites dividend stability, and questions higher tolls within Bridgeport versus outer towns, urging clearer justification for extended service areas and equal pricing across regions.
Fragmented OCR reads like a disordered 1940s column
Jumbled text mentions dynamited houses in Pittstown Pathes, a presidential boom, slugs and glass, eight whales spray on a coast, beer and cucumbers safety claims, and odd remarks on planes, swimming after eating, and reformers. Names and clear events are unreadable. it resembles a garbled newspaper page fragment.
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Weather Forecast Notes With Partial Readings and Fragments
Fragmented weather dispatch reports variable conditions across the South and Atlantic regions. Showers and storms traced from the Gulf to the Atlantic coast with clouds and cooling trends, while North and Middle Atlantic see slow temperature rises and unsettled skies.
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Letters to the Editor on school, Bible study, and summer church
Readers discuss the opening of the new term for school days and Bible school plans. Mothers seek to improve children's learning while noting reduced church services in summer. The piece laments fewer attendees and questions weather impact on church attendance.
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Fragmented notes record a boy and family events
OCR text shows a boy and family details with unclear names and places. Mentions a boy, parents, a teacher, and a sequence of actions including attending school and a visit to parents. Several garbled fragments and personal identifiers remain.
Bridgeport Alleged Telecommunications Discrimination Waiting on Rates
Bridgeport residents claim unequal rates for calls to suburban areas including Milford Budgeport Fanfield and Trumbull Jt 18. They argue Bridgeport is separated by toll charges from its logical territory while nearby cities Stratford and New Haven enjoy suburban territory within their exchanges. Bridgeport feels it faces discrimination in access to the American Telegraph and Telephone company network.
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Torrington Becomes a City Amid Moral Debates and Camp Anecdotes
Torrington gains city status with a brief charter while locals joke about rivals and manners. reports from Stratford describe campers in khaki with bobbed hair and low rolled socks prompting warnings from authorities. Milford readies to vote on city charter amid urban pride and civic teething pains.
The Nursery Border
Childlike verse recounts a bed bound figure's nursery toys sneaking away nightly. A Dutch boy and girl join a moonlit parade, chased by a Dutch Frau and border sprites, returning by dawn as the speaker insists the scene is real despite a mother’s doubt.
The Tongue as a Fire and a Dangerous Tool
Henry Van Dyke warns in The Guide Post about the tongue’s potential for harm. He urges readers to doubt gossip and speak truth only when certain, reminding the danger of reckless words. The piece emphasizes restraint and mindful speech to prevent lasting damage.
The Ten Books I Have Enjoyed Most
A fragmentary reminiscence listing favored works by Maurice Swipala. Mentions Autobiography of Benvenuto Celio Bagnocoli, The Lunine at Large, Tales by Poe, Sherlock Holmes stories, and others. Notes the author enjoyed diverse literature across eras.
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Trolley Property Costs In Ohio Sparks City Debate
A garbled notice suggests Consecicut company plans a trolley project in Ohio with a million-dollar impact on current taxes. The document hints at company costs, potential profits, and debts to cover operating costs. Trustees weigh the project against public property use and future rate changes amid debate over funding and responsibility.
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Answers to Questions From a 1920s Almanac Quiz
A compiled Q and A covering coloring matter strength indigo amounts, remaining anthracite coal in Pennsylvania and world reserves, a cross-shaped constellation not visible in northern latitudes, number of Philippine islands, U.S. road-building spending and federal aid, immigrant visa quotas and timing, Panama Canal daily traffic, fox color phase breeds, and Germany versus France military strength before World War I.
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Noble hound tale shows a devoted owner and a city dog
A personal vignette describes a beloved dog amid family life and work pressures. The narrator details sharing daily care, the dog’s needs for exercise and affection, and the emotional burden of balancing children, chores, and the pet. The piece evokes a lifelong bond with the canine companion.
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Our Children by Angelo Patri and family garden
Fragmented OCR narrative depicts a father guiding son Dan in planting beans and tending a garden. Dialogue covers advice on touch, rust, harvest timing, and family scenes with neighbors and meals, ending with references to community events and local figures.
Home First Aid Kit From The Past A Surprising Guide
A historical health column outlines a rudimentary home first aid kit with ointments, bandages, dressings, wood presses, and clamps. It stresses practical items for burns, bleeding control, fluids, and basic medical care, noting tools and materials for emergency care and medical hygiene advice.
Population projections from the New York Observer 1510 to 1820
An 1823 observed census-based forecast suggests U S population rising 129 percent from 1510 to 1820, potentially doubling roughly every century. It imagines 20 million by 1822, 40 million later, and even 190 million after deductions for losses, with vast land to sustain future millions and a note on density comparing to Europe.
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