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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1926
Page
8
In Bridgeport news, farmers complain that large firms pay less for milk due to a government standard. They argue varying milk richness and fat content are not fairly reflected, as a system based on averages reduces high quality milk to the standard, harming producers and consumers alike.
Supreme Court Justice Crain of New York refused an injunction to block a fall referendum on the Volstead Act. He affirmed the state legislature’s right to set the vote and noted the measure would have no binding legal effect but would test public opinion with safeguards. He added Congress retains power over federal prohibitions and could repeal or modify the act.
The article discusses Douglas Fairbanks promoting simple health tips in Liberty magazine. He argues lasting vitality comes from modest eating and regular exercise, criticizing indulgence and the belief that exercise can offset excess.
Fifty years after Richard Wagner opened his Bayreuth theatre, Mark Twain doubted the music but critics praised it. The piece notes Wagner as a genius whose work shaped opera, and questions why monuments honor conquerors more than the composer who gave enduring art.
James Hamilton has deeded his copyright interest in the school song Lord Jeffery Amherst to his alma mater. The piece, a long admired collegian tune, is celebrated for its old band spirit and nostalgic college tone as it graces football games and campus gatherings.
Waterbury Republican notes Sherwood Eddy, member of the international committee of the Young Men’s Christian Association, reporting from Moscow on a delegation of American clergy. The article quotes Eddy urging vigilance against world peril and urging unity among nations as he speaks at a haltingly translated press event.
For nearly two decades Mr. Eddy has written on Near and Far East subjects and is regarded as an authority on Asian questions. His professed friendship for China and statements on Soviet Russia spark scrutiny within the National Securities League and the YMC A. The debate centers on how long he can keep his high regard with the YMC A once Moscow comments are reviewed.
The column discusses Balt Ard losing police force status and denying desire to become a cop, noting a claimed offer and his civilian reassertion. It mentions Senator McLean as Republican keynote at the convention with Judge Creedon as temporary secretary, and hints at district club disputes and leadership tightening through district organization and control.
Delbert Dome visits the speaker at home for hours and the host debates asking for a song. The piece satirizes public demand for art and the artist’s discomfort with being pressed to perform. The next day the glee club leader reports Dome’s offense and threatens future visits.
A collection of brief observations on virtue and habit through everyday scenes. It covers care for mothers, playful teachers, conscience stirring sermons, peaceful meals, and community acts like park spaces. The pieces critique manners and moral choices with concise didactic wording.
An essay on how newspapers shape public opinion and the value of small, everyday news. Cooper recalls Paris in 1918 and a parade that showed how war memory connects diverse peoples. He argues trivial cables can foster understanding, linking distant readers to life abroad and to larger national goals.
The article profiles diverse individuals who turn hobbies into livelihoods. An English potter near Beauvais digs his own clay and fires once after long sessions. a Wow Jingland photographer finds each snowflake unique and sells images to labs and textbooks. a New Orleans snail cultivator turns pet snails into a marketable safari. J Henri Fabre explores bees spiders and ants, turning lifelong curiosity into published works and income.
The royal commission examining Maritime grievances heard NB and PEI officials and business leaders urging federal policy that favors Atlantic development. J D McKenna pressed for a clear maritime development plan, noting neglect since 1886 and calls to align rail and trade with US markets. Angus McLean urged favorable freight terms for New Brunswick lumber and pulp and broader Canada US wood product reciprocity. Nova Scotia witnesses urged tariff adjustments and better Halifax port support for western cargo.
Dr. Parkes Cadman, president of the Federal Council of Churches, answers readers on hoarding money and its harm, Christian healing versus Christian Science, and the role of religion in ethics and economics. He notes hygiene and medicine reducing healing claims, calls for clerical and medical cooperation, and discusses balance between prudence and piety in modern progress.
Dr Raphael Zon and University of Minnesota experts study commercial value of pine needle litter in a 40 year old mixed Norway and jack pine stand. Burlap plots measure one twentieth of an acre each as needles are dried and weighed to estimate annual fall and water absorption, aiding fire prevention and forest nutrition research.
Aug. 15 Berlin dispatch says Kemal Pasha plans to restore the Turkish monarchy and crown himself Sultan. The assertion, sourced from Constantinople via Asia-East, claims his aim is to crush opposition, centralize power, and set the stage for a monarchy while seeking prestige through ties with Persia.
Eastern New York and southern New England expect cloudy skies with possible showers. Tuesday through Monday bring warmer conditions with afternoon or nighttime thundershowers. Northern New England sees partly cloudy skies then increasing cloudiness and warmth, likely showers in the afternoon or night. Winds shift from northwest to east and strengthen over southern areas, with high pressure over the North Atlantic. Sandy Hook to Hatteras shows moderate northwest and east winds, partly overcast with occasional showers Monday.
Observations taken at 8 p.m. across seven meridians report consistent temperature patterns for New Haven under the Weather Bureau. data indicates regional readings and atmospheric conditions relevant to local climate notes.
Fragmentary verse speaks of separated paths and a hopeful reunion beyond night and day. It references meeting again despite distance and death, ending with a cautious sense of lingering thoughts of farewell.
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