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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1925
Page
12
Bridgeport Telegram reports the Hat division or policy ending at 1301 Middle Street with subscription details by mail and carrier. The publication operates daily and nightly from Bridgeport Connecticut, with affiliation details to The Post Publishing Co and Associated Press usage rights.
A fragmented collection of editorial quips critiques evolution and Americanism. It jokes about feminine styles, leadership, cooperation, regional quirks, and public behavior, blending playful witticisms with social commentary.
The passage critiques law breaking as costly to society, warning reform efforts can backfire. It argues home life shapes expert children, taxes rise, and personal opinion cannot justify state action. It frames law as a threat to free government and a precursor to social disorder.
Generally fair and cooler in Eastern New York with partly cloudy skies in the north and south portions. Thursday and Friday turn cooler with possible showers in the south and Middle Atlantic states. overcast and unsettled conditions shift as a disturbance near Lake St. moves toward Quebec and Kansas system pushes east. Winds shift from southwest to northwest, moderate to fresh.
Report outlines Dwight Graves as a theralfermanie candidate in the south district amid rivalries for Alder man Fred W Harrison and opposing factions. It notes tensions within the party, legal suits over salaries, and a potential boost if Clifford B Wilson endorses the reorganization. Eugene Debs to tour Wisconsin and a Connecticut political snapshot highlight 1926 campaign themes.
A NYU Bureau study warns that forty percent of losses from get rich quick schemes fall on businessmen. The piece recounts Mark Twain and General Grant discussing Ward style swindles, noting sharp men can be fooled by illegitimate dividends and urging cautious inquiry into risky ventures.
A London report cites 25 342 street accidents in the 24 square mile city area for the first three months of 1925, with 226 fatalities. Privately owned vehicles caused the most fatal crashes, prompting renewed debate over police and traffic rules.
Governor Trumbull embraces aerial travel as Senator Bingham engineers a statewide transition to flight. A Bristol aircraft meeting ride with the governor and his secretary, Attorney Kelly, spurred the new transport method. Canaan’s latest verdict looms as the state debates this airborne shift.
The death toll climbs to fifty as a patched boiler exploded on an excursion boat. Critics call for accountability and stricter vessel inspections. Secretary Hoover orders an immediate investigation to determine responsibility and deter future carelessness.
The article notes a 500 percent rise in U S gasoline production from 1914 to 1924, reaching 8.95 billion gallons, with exports expanding from 217.6 million to 1.219 billion gallons. Exports valued at over 160 million dollars underline demand while prices remain a concern for motorists.
A satirical portrait of a dominant media figure who dominates headlines, interviews crises, and issues sweeping decrees. The piece mocks constant omnipresence across disasters, politics, and culture, implying fatigue with his ubiquitous visibility and larger-than-life persona.
A critical verse laments a politician who preaches about dress then veers to beers and wines. The speaker condemns grandstanding and persistent self promotion, calling for the figure to retreat from public glare and let fresh voices arise.
Poem fragment describes a child lifting a lamp to climb to an attic, a breeze snuffing the flame, and a turn toward night and grief. The speaker laments the loss of love’s warmth compared to the dim light above as they ascend life’s dark stairs.
Albany action by Mayor William Hackett signs a measure setting a four year term for all elective city officials after a public hearing.
A quirky local item notes plans to encourage humor with trading stamps and a Cheer Book. A humorous exchange mentions a broken rib from a restaurant elbow incident, attributed to Hubbell with Gertrude cited in the anecdote.
A collage of light verse and anecdotes on summer romance, witty exchanges, and small-town humor. Includes poems about summer love, jokes about engagements, and a Barnyard Bit titled The Old Trout, with a note inviting readers to submit humorous pieces.
A reader defends the Industrial Bureau and its Bridgeport aims arguing for diverse industries that would not disrupt the labor market. The letter clarifies the bureau's goal to attract desirable industries and protect both workers and manufacturers, noting the impending factory considerations and employment effects.
Mrs Whelan on vacation says she just got a letter from her husband asking when she will return home. Edith Tibbitts notes the exchange with Mrs Sherdel, who suggests the husband may be worried or lonely.
In a dramatic exchange the judge grants two hours to address the jury while Mose reveals a plan to trade that time for a two year sentence. The confrontation underscores tense negotiations and legal strategy in the courtroom.
The analysis surveys likely Arctic conditions for the MacMillan Byrd expedition departing northern Greenland. It weighs climate, flora, fauna, and geography, noting fogs, gales, and seas. predicts plants like daisies and goldenrods, insects, birds, seals, and possible polar bears. and discusses the debate over a continental landmass versus small islands.
An analysis contrasts Perrault the serious writer with his enduring fairy tales. Fairy tales linger because childhood is timeless while adult works age. the tales reveal inner truths about human desire and fate, not concrete facts.
Worcester Consolidated Street Railway announces the Worcester Auburn trolley line will suspend service Saturday night. The six mile line faces abandonment after a petition and pressure from the Independent Motor Bus Line, which has operated for several months.
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