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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1926

Page

12

Bridgeport Telegram Subscription Rates and Publication Details

Bridgeport Telegram, established 1991, lists subscription rates payable in advance and a daily publication schedule excluding Sundays. It notes a Milford and Fairfield telephone connection for toll-free advertising and news items, with Associated Press rights stated for republication of dispatches and local news.

Dliz Miford and Fairfield Milford Airfield Fairfield Associated Press

Debt cancellation proposal echoes across nations

An article critiques calls to cancel foreign debts by taxing U S citizens. It notes a wealthy expatriate in Paris floated tearing up Liberty bonds, though his holdings are unclear. The piece argues private creditors would keep their protections, while public debt to citizens would be wiped, urging a genuine all around program.

Sam Treasury Department Paria Hla France England Italy United States Wall Street Boran

Mormons and Polygamy Constitutional Debate Tone

A hypothetical scenario questions if a constitutional amendment enforcing polygamy would deem those with fewer wives guilty of moral turpitude. The piece notes Quebec’s anger over Canadian deaths from liquor tainted in the United States and mocks H. G. Wells on college value. It asks where football teams should come from.

Quebec United States Uncle Sam

Good Men in Office and Public Propriety Debate

Glenn Frank and William H Allen discuss that electing good men does not guarantee good governance. Morality is not a sole predictor of leadership quality, as private virtue may clash with public propriety. The piece argues for demanding efficiency while assuming goodness, noting the paradox of reputations in private dives versus public life.

Glenn Frank Ageves William H. Allen Mr Frank

Not a genuine rule or skill but political aptitude

The passage argues political ability is a special form of aptitude deserving merit based recognition, and asserts the United States government needs not more good men in politics but more fit men.

Milk born epidemic linked to raw milk in Guilford

A Guilford outbreak of septic sore throat has caused four deaths and about two hundred cases, traced to contaminated raw milk. The writer compares it to Bridgeport’s past crisis and urges pasteurization to prevent such hazards, noting annual TB tests and carrier risks, and arguing Nature cannot justify supplying milk unpasteurized.

Guilford Bridgeport Sfll

Fragmentary Inquiry on Testimony Admissibility

The fragment questions whether a witness named Chase is moral enough for admissibility and declares potential treason crimes. It suggests a conflict between patriotism, profit, and moral guidance, attributing wilfulness to his actions.

Weather vane gift stalls city court slate talks

Weather vane atop Seaside park gift from William Burnham, president of the Board of Apportionment, will be installed but no decision reached on the proposed City Court slate. Buckley to seek judge post. Ree to be excused. Aldermen argue over added streets. a minority report by Martin and Ford approved. Congressman Tilson to campaign for Senator Butler. a bid to recruit labor leader Sam Levit may have occurred.

Seaside Park William ©. Burnham Board of Apportionment City Hall Willtam J. Buckiey Ralph T. Ree Beers Buckley Baird Henry Third District Martin and Ford John Q Tilson New Laven Connecticut Congress Senator Butler Massachusetts Flo Maine Butlers Sim Luvit

Polar Wastes by Walt Mason

Polar wastes are described as endless ice and desolation with no land for hotels or stations. Explorers boast of crossing the polar sea, scattering mags, and claiming discovery, while future voyagers may push maps, face tragedies, and honor brave lives amid arctic gloom.

Walt Mason Hoboken Ward Donner Arctic Donalaska

John King Estate in New York Worth About 450000

An inventory in New York courts shows the late John T. King left an estate near 450000 excluding life insurance. Though not a millionaire, the Bridgeport political leader amassed substantial wealth and was a liberal giver. He was a noted borrower at National City Bank and could obtain 100000 from Percy Rockefeller on his personal note.

New York John T. King Bridgeport King National City Bank Percy Rockefeller Mr. King Jess

Respecting the Law in Hartford Times Opinion Clash

The Hartford Times discusses Justice Frank D. Haines of the Connecticut Supreme Court asserting the Constitution’s enduring authority. The piece questions whether an amendment like prohibition can alter fundamental morality and criticizes the suggestion that disobeying federal laws tied to constitutional changes constitutes moral turpitude.

Hartford Times Frank D. Haines Connecticut Supreme Court Anna J. Kurtz Daniel T Farrington Congress Connecticut United States Combe Mrdnalice Jaines Ph Af American Union

West Virginia Towns and Wit Across Time

A collage of verses and aphorisms lampoons life in a West Virginia town and broader topics. It muses on place beauty, money, education, and social quirks with quips about fate, eternity, and daily life, blending rural imagery with humorous observations.

West Virginia

The Vanishing American Health Crisis in the Southwest

F D Hoffman argues the American Indian remains under government protection yet faces neglect in health conservation. Across New Mexico and Arizona pueblos, death certificates show few physician signatures, TB and infant mortality soar, and Navaho and Pueblo reservations lack physicians, hospitals, and nurses, with private aid stepping in only partially.

Yew Mexico Arizona New Mexico Saternard of Health Pueblo Indiana Pueblo Jemez Zunt Reservation

Sentence Sermons and Lasting Image of Good Within

A fragmented reflection on character over material wealth, noting that inner virtue remains untouchable by bankers or slander. It questions how envy and public life erode reputation while praising the enduring, personal proof of divinity through conscience and integrity.

The Long Green Age by Dr Fran

A satirical column on the rising publicity of the dollar in public life. It notes shifts in fashion and media focus toward money as a major interest, cites French government restraint, and discusses potential currency reforms and longevity experiments with new paper. The piece treats the dollar as a dominant newsheadliner worldwide.

Fran Prince of Walter Ign

Bud’s Book Out Tales of a Dream World in New York release

Herm Buderus von Carlehausen known as Bud, former German baron and wartime internee, has a children’s book Tales of a Dream World issued by BM Publishing. He will be in a Bookshop in New York and later in Bridgeport. endorsements cite Dr Frank Crane and Grant Mitchell. He was once arrested in December on college complaint charges later nolled.

Norwich Herman Buderus von Carlehausen Bud Publishing Company of New York Jub D. M. Read Company Misa Asther Lyman Aba Biby Jones Daisy Valley Victor G. Becker Frank Crane Grant Mitchell J. P. Davison American Bar Association WBS Bridgeport Bureau of Investigation Whicis AE. Dlefendorf

Divorce Action in Middlesex Court Targets Jilson Couple

Aug. 12. Charles B. Jilson of Fast Taven named defendant in divorce suit filed by Mabel A. Wilson, alleging cruelty and misconduct. The couple, about 65, seeks $20,000 alimony. A saxophonist arrest story follows. prejudice and discipline are noted while a drumbeat remains unarrested.

New Way Charles BE. Jillon Fast Taven Middlesex

War as an agent of good and the rise of leaders in democracy

The columnist replies that war can redeem worse states and defend home liberty, citing Swiss independence and American independence. He argues leaders are born and made, but democracy needs a self reliant majority. He contrasts modern federated action with old heroic lone figures, urging cultivation of able leaders through community effort.

Knoxville Tenn Neartcol Janse Philadelphia United States Republic Lord Acton Augusta Washington Movement For Independence Lincoln Lee Crce Mount McKinto

Nation must keep soils fertile says doctor

Dr J Brand executive of the Nation Fertilizer Association warns in Williams town that soil exploitation risks a decadent civilization as artificial fertilizers become necessary. He calls food production a political and economic issue, noting world population growth outpacing crop yields and that U S farmers lack fair profit to boost output.

Williamstown J. Brand Nation Fertilizer Association Institute of Politics Today America Brand United States Lens

Hartford grower wins flower prize at Edgerton Park show

Hartford, Vermont born John R Larus and Goshen Indiana exhibitor E Kunderl lead in professional and amateur classes at the International exhibition of the American horticultural society in Edgerton park Rochester judges award Getron Brothers of Dalton for best and largest collection of kindred varieties Sioux leader Standing Bear granted full citizenship. born Pine Ridge Agency now Venice California.

Rochester N. Y E. Kunderl Goshen Ind Mra John R. Larus Hartford Vonn American Adiolus Society Edgerton Park Larus Getron Brothers Dalton Standing Bear Centala Pine Ridge Agency Venice Calif

Last Chance Today for Primary Registration in City

Today is the final day registrars of voters open for enrollment on the primary lists. The office operates noon to a time not fully shown. City hall reported 52 callers yesterday, mostly Republicans, with many Bridgeport residents seeking to enroll for this fall. Registrar Thomas F. White expects a busy day as enrollment ends.

Registrars of Voters BR. Fn T City Hall Sts Bridgeport Thomas F. White

Weather forecast for New England and New York region

Northern New England shows Friday and Saturday partly cloudy with large temperature swings. Southern New England expects showers and thunderstorms Friday into Saturday with little change in temperature. Eastern New York will have local thundershowers Friday and Saturday with minimal temperature change. The outlook calls for showers in the lower region and northern New England, with fair weather elsewhere. Winds are northeast near Sandy Hook, shifting southeast with occasional showers on Saturday. Sandy Hook to Hatteras expect moderate to fresh south and southwest winds, with fair conditions except for an isolated shower in extreme northwest portions.

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Almanac Almanac Weather and Dates Summary

The item presents a weather and calendar snippet from The Middlebrook Almanac. It notes daily temperature patterns, high water indicators, and upcoming dates. Names of places and specific figures are unclear due to OCR errors, but the passage centers on climate data and calendar references for the period.

Middlebrook Feweemewemenes

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