Bridgeport Telegram Beginnings and Carriage Notices
The Bridgeport Telegram dating from 1851 notes its post office second class status and home delivery terms. Advertising reps include LA Klein in New York and 1 Glass in Chicago. Open nightly and Sundays, with distribution under the Audit Bureau of Circulation and Associated Press rights.
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LA Klein
New York
N. Y
Werigley
Chicago
Tyr Telephone
Bernym
Shing CO
Memorials shift from monuments to useful war memorials
Seventeen states plan memorial buildings to honor fallen soldiers from World War I, favoring useful structures like libraries, hospitals, stadiums, and auditoriums. Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Indianapolis, Massachusetts, Colorado, and Virginia announce large projects. Some towns plant memorial trees and highways may be lined with them. The piece notes a move toward practical, spiritual memorials over pure monuments.
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England
France
University of Illinois
University of Nebraska
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Indianapolis
American Legion
Massachusetts
Boston
Colorado
Virginia
Utah
New York Harbor
Golden Gate
Chicago
Florida
Attila the Hug
America
A Line of Cheer in Blurred Reflection
A reflective meditation on mystery and fate expresses acceptance. The speaker notes ease before unknowns and thanks the Lord when events turn favorable, while remaining wary of potential harm and contemplating the limits of human wisdom.
Editorial Notes From A Fractured Page
Fragmented notes reference gum chewing stenographers infant industries and price cuts for doctors. Vague items mention a Texas village, cotton crop impact on wool, and a heaven joke. A British histories chapter titled My W19 Trish Rose appears amid the brief, disjointed items.
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Trish Rose
Destructive impulse and civilization clash in a boy's case
A 14 year old Pennsylvania boy confesses wrecking the Lackawanna Limited and notes a passion for smashing things. Psychologists weigh treatments while Congresswoman Robertson faces murder trial as experts debate whether effort to curb destruction is central to civilizational progress.
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Pennsylvania
Lackawanna Limited
Supreme
Ion Wrag
Robertson
Weather as of 1922 by Tom Gilliam Jr
Weather report noting conditions and forecasts attributed to Tom Gilliam Jr dated 1922. Includes brief regional observations and general climate notes typical of the period.
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Tom Gilliam, Jr
Weather and profiteering note amid cold snap forecast
Fragmented item reports on price gouging during good weather and a warm spell, then a weather forecast for New England and eastern New York. It notes a central disturbance near Quebec moving east with showers in the middle Atlantic. fair conditions expected Monday and Tuesday east of the Mississippi, with moderate temperatures. Observations list temperatures and conditions for several cities.
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Wehrather
Thester
Bar
Blatteras
Wacksonvile
Kansas City
Portland
Bt. Paul
Washington
Population trends in Soviet Russia 1920 census data
The London Times reports official Soviet statistics showing 1920 population of Soviet Russia at 138 million, down 12 million since 1914, with Moscow at 1.04 million. Officials numbered in Moscow alone exceed total Russian officials, death rate 45 per thousand, grain deficit tied to wartime chaos, not drought.
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London Times
Russia
Moscow
Ars
Soviet Russia
China invited to Pacific disarmament talks
The article notes China should be included in the disarmament conference. It argues China, though least militaristic, has vital interest in decisions affecting American, British, and Japanese policies in the Pacific. The piece cautions against excluding China and praises President Harding’s invitation.
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China
Harding
America
Great Britain
Japan
Pacific
Larding
Ask Questions Speedy Info From Our Washington Bureau
A reader asks about many topics from tomatoes ripeness to land for national forests to cattle in South America. The Washington bureau responds with guidance on timing and policy, noting land purchases and regional cattle distribution while offering practical tips on home topics like curtains and spinach.
German low cost of production not to be permanent
A London Economist review analyzes Germany s labor and wage scene after World War I noting real wages rose, cost of living soars, and subsidies mask prices. It warns that price controls and subsidies are not permanent, that wage pressure will increase if living costs rise, and reparations depend on German workers’ willingness to accept lower pay for longer hours while reforms may stabilize the economy.
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London
Germany
Gold Exchange
Fae
United States
Callan
Fle
Ruhr Mises
Statistical Bureau
Fraialfartee Zeitunga
America
France
MelKeena
Gas and Booze Warn Drivers to Stay Alert on Road
A chaotic historical rail of verses warns that alcohol impairs driving and endangers pedestrians, urging sober behavior on crowded streets. It laments the danger of reckless fuel and drink, noting the peril of crossing crossroads and the risk of coroner’s sleep from accidents.
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Mason Mar
Autes Slada
Mundlin
Povern
Fire prevention guide for schools distributed nationwide
A polluted OCR draft urges fire prevention by distributing a manual from the National Board of Fire Underwriters and the American Red Cross. It promotes a booklet with 90 marginal drawings, includes safety tips for homes, and offers a free copy to schools, teachers, and parents through a Washington information bureau.
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North Carolina
Maine
Louisiana
Ha “National Board of Fire Underwriters
Gshildren
America
Hency
Washington
Notable Crisis Message From Bridgeport Telegram
Information Bureau in Washington releases a brief request for two cents postage to obtain a free copy of the first booklet. Director Frederick J. Haskif oversees the distribution from the Bridgeport Telegram, urging city officials to send stamps for return postage.
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Frederick J. Haskif
Bridgeport Telegram. Information Bureau
Washington
Bridgeport Notes and Local Happenings From 1282
Bridgeport items report a Danbury picnic dispute in Southport theft attempt leaves captain's coat worth 350 unmolested with 4100 offered for detection. Newtown hosts Dick's Hotel bustle while Germania Germania Society picnic at West Stratford's Schutzen Park nears. Beer wagon on State Street sold free. Squire Place near Walk purchased for 6000 by W. Clark. Funeral of Judge Origen Seymour in Litchfield draws county bar. Rifle matches between Bridgeport forces and Stratford delayed after encampment at Niantic, with initial victory by the military team. Renz Hardware relocates to larger quarters as repairs proceed. Conductor Beera of the Naugatuck division prostrated by heat. Fisherman John H. French and party haul four large sharks during bluefish trip. Annie Harty家, daughter of Patrick Harty, ill with brain liver. Ex-Governor Curtis visiting. Charles B. Hotchkiss returns from the West. Local violinists William Card and John Tynes entertain East Haven dance. F. W. Smith, Jr. to assist in Falconore at Watlingford. Major Read and wives visit Newport for about a week. Gospel temperance work continues at 233 Water Street with Mr and Mrs Price from New Jersey speaking and saving testimonies. Died notices include Edward L. Fasdick aged 1 year 5 days. Grace May Wilson aged 5. Teresa Gormies aged 5 years 4 months 20 days. Barney Casey aged 7? with funeral arrangements. In Bridgeport, August 15th Barney Casey funeral from Abel S. Cosier residence with St Mary’s church service planned.
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Teresa
Joan
Anna Gormies
Bridgeport
Barney Casey
Abel S. Cosier
Huntington Turnpike
St. Mary's Church
The Russian Collapse Hits Global Business
The August Bulletin of the National City Bank of New York outlines how Russia's collapse disrupts world trade. It notes reduced European industry demand, American wheat competition decline, and a broader impact on cotton, tea, silver prices, and imports. The piece argues global markets are tightly linked and trade shifts ripple widely.
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National City Bank of of York
United States
Russia
Teurope
Tadia
India
Manchester
China
Clarifying Language Questions and Confusing Phrases
Answers to Saturday's Queries explain the literal meaning of Cancel the past tense form with doubled final letter. A caret and a carat are distinct terms. tert words pronunciation and acclimate usage are discussed. The note references Revelation and end times imagery with vague, garbled phrasing about battles and parties.
College instructors apply science to ice cream making
A trio of women instructors from Teachers College Columbia University show how ice cream freezing uses salt and ice. They advise proportions of ice to salt, noting 12 to 1½ in large scale and about 3 to 1 for home use, with salt increasing speed and affecting texture and cost.
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Teachers’ College
Columbia University
Hax
Argossses by Berton Braley on Yankee ships and pride
A critical verse celebrating American maritime prowess. The poem envisions U.S. ships sailing the seas, carrying cargoes and wealth, while praising the crew and flag. It exalts the White Man's Ship and the American sailor, portraying national pride and labor justice in a bold, martial tone.
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Daatte
John Kendrick Bangs
Jesus
Hawaii
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T. H
Howard Hathesway
Konclula
Partheron
Phi x
Aly Man
King Winters
Finter
Steinity
Siddlebronts
Daylight Son
Statistics
Fredeic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
National Forest Reservation Commission
Alabama
Arkansos
Georea
New Hampshire
North Caroling
Ten Tenses
West Virginia
South America
Pan-American Union
Plata River
Uruguay
Argentina
Lower America
Celine
Texas
Thamyria
Whamvrid
Slate
St. Peters Band
Danbury
Partoy Trocktafey
Southport
Dick's
Newtown
Germania Hinging Society
Chutzen Park
West Stratford
Chris Stohhr
State Street
Ego
Squire
Rwalk
Clark
Origen S. Seymour
Litchfield
Falima
Bridgenast
Stratford
Miantic
Eac
Emmet Club
St. Augustine
Pembroke Grove
Bridgeport Rifle Club
Renz Hardware Company
Alfred Beera
Naugatuck Read
Hig Pffice
Weat Stratford
John H. French
Annie Harty
Patrick Harty
Curtis
Téano
FE. F. Meeker
Charles B. Hotchkiss
William Card
John Tyneh
Cove House
East Haven
F. W. Smith, Jr
Sherlock
D. M. Read
W. B. Higby
Newport
Gospel Mission
Water Street
William Price
Newars
N. J
Water St
Doolittle
Indy
Baxter St
Mission
T. Godfrey
Berton Braley
Seven Seas
Sailping Board
Mar
Earth
Tropic
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