Bridgeport Telegram Establishment and Rates
Fragmentary OCR from the Bridgeport Telegram shows references to a 1802 establishing date, publishing office details, and advertising concepts. The text is garbled with stray names, departments, and mentions of Associated Press credit, lacking coherent events or outcomes to summarize.
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Editorial Notes From A Morning Column Shuffle
A garbled editorial notes fragment shows assorted miscues and quirky lines. It mentions Nebraska, Yellowstone, political jealously, stray fish, fashion bits, and odd questions about cantaloupe seeds. The text references Reading Pennsylvania, bikinis of style and public figures, plus stray remarks on taxes and international topics, all in a collage-like mood.
Weather forecast for South New England and Atlantic states
Partly cloudy and warmer Wednesday and Thursday with moderate to fresh southwest winds north of Sandy Hook. Weathers in the Hatteras to Sandy Hook region show light to moderate winds from the south and southwest. Outlook calls for generally fair conditions across the Atlantic states with a tendency toward higher temperatures east of the Mississippi on Wednesday and Thursday. The report is derived from the Middle-Proof Almanac and daylight saving time data.
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South New England
Sandy Hook
Girl Commits Death by Jumping Into Cove at New London
Miss Alice Congdon, 18, daughter of Mr and Mrs Amos Congdon of Lyme, New London, reportedly died by her own action yesterday afternoon by jumping into Jamburs Cove. She had been in ill health and her body was recovered.
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Alice Congdon
Amos. Congdon
Lyme
Jamburs Cove
Ill Heath
Mencken the Mendacious and His England Tour
A critical portrait of Henry Mencken, Baltimore and New York writer, now in England. The piece lampoons his habit of being “different,” cites his harsh anti American tirades, and contrasts his views with American leadership and public sentiment. It notes his extended literary clash with Hugh Walpole and comments on Harding era governance and action. It also reports weekend sea stories warning readers about Long Island Sound dangers for boaters.
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Heinie Mencken
Baltimore
New York
England
Margot
George Jean Nathan
America
United States of America
United States
Hugh Walpole
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Port Jefferson
Long Island
Donald Phipps
Oyster Bay
Long Island Sound
Paris Anniversary of Rosetta Stone Decipherment
Here and There With the Editor notes Paris marks the 100th anniversary of Jean Champollion deciphering the Rosetta Stone, the key to ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. The piece recalls the stone’s discovery in 1798 and Champollion’s breakthroughs at a young age, urging youths to study diligently.
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Paris
Jean Champollian
Egypt
Champollion
Sailor's Distress Relay From Ship At Sea
An English sailing crew relays a medical emergency from a British vessel far at sea. A French ship intercepts the message as none aboard can read the language. A doctor eventually guides the treatment via a relay chain across ships during a perilous voyage.
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Jan Agente
Jail sentence for stone throwing in Hoboken outlined
Arrested for throwing stones at a Bowen West Hoboken address, James Matchmani must serve one hour in jail daily for 90 days. The piece riffs on leniency and a rapid dose approach, comparing to a judge who forced a boy to throw 1000 stones and suggests applying similar penalties to auto speeders.
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James Matchmani
Bowen West Hoboken
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Relics of Hawthorne Home Become Community Ruins
A garbled passage discusses relics at Nathaniel Hawthorne's Raymond estate and notes confusion in Europe. It reflects on America’s evolving historical memory and speculates about the future, praising a town's youth and urging preservation.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne
Raymond
Maing
America
Gurnavion
Oil Wells and Empty Promises from a Long Beach Pitchman
The speaker recalls nine failed oil investment promises by slick salesmen. He chased grand profits, endured blue-collar optimism, and watched Long Beach wells gush only hot air. Frustration peaks as he quits, selling his stock and turning to simpler machines.
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Calesmen
Long Beach
Enver Pasha’s Bold Drive For Asian Empire
Berlin dispatches describe Enver Pasha as the central figure in a romantic bid to carve a new empire across Turkestan China and Bukhara. With 60,000 troops, he battles Bolsheviks while courting a throne for Princess Sultana.
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Going to meet mother suicide note leads to death
WILLIMANTIC Aug 22 After writing a note claiming he would meet his mother in heaven Joseph Lisse a clerk for a fruit concern in Willimantic committed suicide today in his room at a local hotel Medical examiner Mason listed gas asphyxiation as the cause He leaves a father two sisters and six brothers He was 22 years old.
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Joseph Lisse
Fruit Concern
Mason
Lisac
Viatera
A TONIC For a Colorful Outing With Children
A narrator seeks relief from dull life by taking six to ten children on a outing through busy streets and crowded quarters. The ride, the breeze, and the children's laughter shift mood from whining to cheer as simple fresh air and activity lift spirits. The piece ends with the narrator finding joy in the outing.
Our Children Gumption by Angelo Patri
A playful tale where Bob and his cousin Ted test gumption during a egg hunt under the Lees. They argue over who has real gumption while misplacing items and learning about thinking ahead and practical sense in a humorous family scene. Their mother questions their gumption as they chase prizes and figure out who truly has the smarter approach.
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Pilgrim with crutches narrowly escapes in Dijon station
A Lourdes bound pilgrim train waited in Dijon when a crippled man using two crutches raced to safety as a whistle blew. Onlookers feared a fall after he crossed part of the platform, but he dropped the crutches and made a safe sprint to the other side, while a crowd gasped.
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Paris
Lourdes
Macon
Dijon
Wileke
Othe
Norroy
Rheumatic fever and patient questions answered
Dr R S Copeland explains rheumatic fever causes and treatment, noting streptococci as a key factor and cold exposure as a risk. He outlines bed rest, quiet, immobilization, and topical measures, then answers readers’ medical questions about dental care, varicose veins, gallstones, nosebleeds, numbness, knee pain, weight gain, and lung recovery.
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Roxall. Copeland
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Tirmis
Medical Advice From a Question and Answer Column
A reader asks about recovery from a throat condition and voice rest. The doctor reassures recovery with compliance to medical orders and avoiding voice use. A second inquiry describes anxiety and a bloated stomach when upset, seeking cause. The physician indicates uncertainty and notes symptoms may be stress related.
Zion Church Conference Opens at Waterbury
The annual New England TD is trial conference of the A M EL Zion church opened in Waterbury with Rev. G W Gane of New London delivering the sermon. The conference will close Saturday afternoon with a big outing in a local park, expected attendance around 500 pastors and delegates.
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New England
A. M. EL Zion
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G. W. Gane
New London
Questions and facts from a 19th century Q and A column
A long reader Q and A spans baseball rules about double plays to counts of runs, Tanganyika’s location, pear harvesting, Angora cats, Civil War prisoner captures, tobacco barn dual use, and early encyclopedias and the Ems Telegram. It cites Washington vs St. Louis context, Tanganyika as German East Africa, and historical figures and events.
Unusual Lenora woman plans education and business
Lenora Kansas area report profiles 26 year old Clara Perisine who saves money and learns budgeting while pursuing higher education. She earned 1060 in one year with $k included, worked as cook and menu planner, studied at Hays normal school, and plans college. The piece urges bee keeping study and cites government booklets for beginners.
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