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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1920

Page

8

Bridgeport Telegram Advertising Rates and Addresses

The Bridgeport Telegram lists advertising rates and staff contacts. It announces late hours at the publishing office, located at 446 Maddy Street, Bridgeport, with the Metropolitan Tower New York and Peoples Gay Building Chicago as exchange connections. The paper is published daily except Sunday and is connected to The Lost Publishing Co.

New York Qelophon N Esraum THE Lost Publishing CO Maddy Street Bridgeport Conn Associated Press Foc

Fragmentary note on door left and access attempt

A scrambled OCR fragment describes a door left open and an attempted entry noted near a dwelling. It mentions someone knocking and an opportunity to come by, with unclear details about who delivered the note or why. The legible bits imply concerns about security and a possible intruder.

Editorial Notes From A Fractured World War Era

A fragmented score of observations on postwar life. The piece touches on rail fare increases and commuting costs, political figures and public trust, and the value of the dollar. It also references social issues, class remarks, and international notes about France and Germany, with a reflective, satirical tone.

Sidewalk Snapshots N SAROWITZ and Bakers of 575 Hura Avenue

A truncated portrait sketches a life path linking ordinary grocery store work with church visits and global travel. It notes a 12 year stint at a factory, military service, and a return to commerce, highlighting ordinary routines and a steady work ethic.

N Sarowitz Leisarre Berman “Bakowics Hura Interere Sakowlen Leay Lax Péen Yak Dor Sale Jano Pe

Demand for Bridgeport Trolley Service Stiffens Pressure

Connecticut law requires Mayor to demand resumption of trolley service within 30 days or face removal of tracks. If uncomplied after 80 days, Bridgeport may arrange a substitute operator, potentially forcing the Connecticut company's charter forfeiture and a shift to jitney and trolley service.

Connecticut Bridgeport Wilson Connecticut Company

Sane policy on Poland and Russia urged in commentary

The piece argues the U S should neither recognize the anti Bolshevik nor the Russian government, keep hands off Russia, and preserve Poland as an independent nation without supporting imperialistic aims. It asserts a single sane policy toward Russia, suggesting Allies and Poland would have avoided defending their capital had this stance been followed.

Russia Poland United States

No Parking Rule Draws Merchant Opposition

At a Rotary Club meeting merchants say the center city no parking rule harms business though designed to relieve Bridgeport traffic. They argue for more convenient public spaces or potential traffic rerouting to balance gains with reduced congestion.

Rotary Club Bridgeport

Nerve Shattering Noises Stir Bridgeport Past

A long Bridgeport column recalls a summer scene with local residents, bands, public notices, and a sharp critique of automobile exhausts. It highlights police emphasis on mufflers, social events, funerals, church notices, and a sprawling blend of civic life and spiritualist society reports.

The Lever and the Press Defense by Justice Fawcett

Mayor Mylan of New York tried to bar a reporter from municipal board meetings after criticism. Justice Fawcett reversed the ban, declaring the press is the lever that moves the world and should not be hampered in gathering and disseminating news.

Mylan New York Justice Fawcett Supreme Court

Appointing Dead Men Sparks Governor Row

An old dispute reports Governor Holedmh signed appointing Dr Charles J Carlson to the state Board of Chiropractors two weeks before his June 14 death. The incident underscores a critique of routine, urging changes in how the governor handles state appointments and upholds dead measures.

Holedmh State Board of Chthropractors Charles’ J. Carlson Hartford Carlson Mo Pee Co John Buckley S Tait Ernor Lhbélcomb Sovernory Hays National Republican Wes Talermi

Spirit Wireless Revival Draws Detroit Crowd

Detroit engages in a revival of spirit healing and mysticism with wide attendance. Local adherents share hopeful forecasts as experts discuss the movement and its perceived impact on community life. Participants include noted healers and organizers from the Detroit area amid a tense social climate.

Hired Help Walt Says A Humorous Domestic Tale

In a jocular reminiscence the speaker recalls a stately household staff before the war. Hired help left, and now the narrator’s wife sings while domestic chores slip, pies burn, and the home care grows chaotic. A lively comic look at changing times and pride in self sufficiency.

Annie Rooney Rooney

Death Bed Verses and Jitney Letters Stir Town

A fragmentary verse piece titled The Death Bed unfolds with mournful imagery as readers’ letters to the editor discuss trolley and jitney service. Citizens, including MRS HLT and EUGENE HARRIS, critique transit conduct, schedules, and access, urging fair hours and respectful treatment for riders in a period paper style.

State Street Ach Creek Fairfely Veld Pyenue Salut Vincent'a’ Hospital Tralley Hlt

Answers From The Washington Bureau Digest

A compact Q and A compiling queries on population figures for Hawaii and U S regions, Gompers tenure as AFL president, blackberry perennials, whitewash glossing, Fatuum description, naturalization rules, beware of the Granks warning, notary commissions expiry, pagan converts, Rome to England gospel spread, sundog definition, and related folklore. Notable specifics include Hawaii inland population 61,003 and Honolulu 81,027, Gompers 39 years in office, and sundog as a pale rainbow seen when the sun shines through ice crystals.

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