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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1921

Page

6

Bridgeport Telegram Ad Rates and Publishing Details

Bridgeport Telegram announces advertising rates and contact details for Metropolitan Tower New York Peoples Gas Bldg Chicago with daily publication except Sundays. It notes associations with the Audit Bureau of Circulation and The Associated Press and lists publishing office at 1M Middle Street Bridgeport Conn.

Weex Coy Éattery Metropolitan Tower New York Peoples Gas Chicago Barnum Owen T Publishing CO Middle

Line of Cheer by John Kendrick Bangs

A humorous verse piece asserts self reform before attempting to reform others. The speaker quips that changing personal habits should come first, so as to avoid meddling in a neighbor's affairs before ensuring one’s own paths are secure.

John Kendrick Bangs

Editorial Notes from a Busy Era on Taxes and Society

A jumble of 1920s style notes touches on tax cuts, debt, labor, trains, and crime headlines. It critiques budgeting, postwar politics, school funding, unemployment, and social trends with sharp, fragmentary observations. The piece mentions Congress, Guatemala, Swiss money, and Grace Abbott, reflecting a period tone.

Tiffany Gifts Land to the Boy Scouts Memorial Park

James Seeler Tiffany, a World War I scout and Eagle, died in France after a shrapnel wound. His father Charles Tiffany donated a near seven acre tract near the Charles year and Dr White properties to Bridgeport Boy Scouts for a memorial camp. The gift was welcomed by the executive committee of the Bridgeport Council, Boy Scouts of America, which pledged to preserve the sites with inscribed memorials honoring the son.

James Seeler Tiffan France Charles O. Tiffany Boy Scouts Charles Yea Dr. White James Garlet Tiffany Nyack Hudson New York Camp Mills 1Sth Chateau- Thierry Nantes Bridgeport Bridgeport Council Borncouts of America Father Eift le Jerole Son

Gompers and Ford Clash Over Living Standards

President Gompers of the Federation of Labor argues labor deserves more than bare subsistence and brighter comforts, while Henry Ford shows higher wages rely on higher production. The piece contrasts Gompers praise of decency with Ford’s efficient plant, noting production limits and wealth distribution. The debate centers on how to raise workers’ living standards without lowering output.

Gompers Ford The Federation of Labor Labor Gonypers Wiyide Elenry Fords Tie Word Jess

Government overspending and Dawes budget curb urged

The article criticizes August 1920 federal outlays, bills paid, and rising deficits. It highlights Treasury and independent office spending, notes Director Dawes reviewing departmental estimates, and urges taxpayers to pressure Congress, Dawes, and Harding to cut excess spending. The piece compares government waste to a spendthrift household.

Treasury Uncle Sam Treasury Department Dawes Congress Ipay Harding Kent

56th Regiment Meets Here Tomorrow for Convention

Bridgeport hosts the 56th Regiment convention the largest military gathering in state since the Armistice. About 7,000 to 8,000 ex members from towns including New London Stamford Nor wick Danielson and others are invited to attend to elect officers for the coming year. Local preparations at the Veterans of Foreign Wars club room on Washington Avenue progress with badges and programs ready for distribution tomorrow.

Bridgeport Tauday Termorreve George J. Knox New London Stamford Denbury Nor Wich Danielson Othe Tridgeport Washington Avenue

Dairymen fear big sale of bogus milk

New York August reports Congress moving to ban manufacture of bogus milk substitutes proven injurious to health. Arthur W Milburn of Borden Condensed Milk Co cites rising use of coconut oil and vegetable fats replacing butter fat in condensed milk, risking pellegra and other diseases. He notes large scale substitution may lower creamery butter prices and affect dairy markets nationwide.

New York AiTess Congress Hill Arthur W. Milburn Borden Condensed Milk Company United States Milburmn Agricultural Committee Mouse Voigt Borden Company Ths Walter Engels Wear McCallum John Hopkins University My. Milaurn Milburn

Railroad Labor Board to Hear Petition on Shop Crafts Election

The Vallen States Railroad Labor board will grant a hearing next week to the Pennsylvania Railroad on a petition asking repeal of a prior order. The board would permit an election of employee representatives in which the shop crafts would be recognized as a union or organization.

Chicago Vallen States Railroad Labor Board Pennsylvania Railroad Unen Uah Organizuon

Out of Nowhere by Ruby M Ayres

Violet Ingleby, a stylish English girl, clashes with Ronald Hastings after a rainstorm hat mishap leads to a chance encounter. Hastings pursues a romance as Violet hides Ronnie, a baby boy linked to Hastings, amid hotel encounters and a costly London afternoon. The tale follows their growing tension and Violet’s moral struggle as she grapples with love, duty, and deception.

Violet Ingleby Will London Violet Ronnie Ronald Waltings Iace Olive Hale Scomer Violette Hastings Miss Clancy Ronald Hastings Olive Fale Hasting Olive Ronnin

Church Services and Programs in Local Parishes

Brevard area churches list Sunday worship times and sermon topics at Calvary Baptist Second and United Congregational, with midweek prayers, Bible school, and music plans. Black Rock Congregational outlines services, Christian Endeavor, and sacrament prep. United Congregational notes place of faith in modern world and cantata program and choir details.

Black Rock Congregational Church Henry Collier Woodriff Minster Taple Antioch Black Rock Christian Endeavor Society United Congregational Church Gilbers and Broad Streets Willam Horace Day D. D Edward Upson Cowles Geo. L. Cady New York City Arvin Hall Wil Elude Frayer Wagner Waith Grend Stern Wieler Lord Jesus Paul Ambrose Wm. EB. Hatheway

Church Services and Listings in Local Episcopal and Methodist Bodies

Local Episcopal and Methodist churches list upcoming services across multiple streets and avenues. Readings include mass, communion, morning prayers, evensong, and daily services with times and pastor names where provided. Visitors are cordially welcomed to St George’s Clinton, Christ Church Cortland, Trinity Road, and Fist Methodist Broad Fairfield, among others.

Episcopal Church of Nativity Carson Street Trumbull Road Christ Church Cortland Street John G. Sadtler United Services For Christ St. Georges St George's Church Sadtler Trinity St. George’s Church Clinton and Chwood Avenues H. EB. Tels St. George's Myles D. Blanchard Epworth Saul Stennett Lis St. John’s Park and Fairfield Avenues Stephen Fish Sherman, Jr Donald W. Greene

Presbyterian Church Summer Services at First Alex Alexander

The First Presbyterian church at State street and Myrtle avenue announces summer services led by Rev. Thomas Murray of Bristol Oklahoma preaching at 11:00. Chapel service features speakers Mr Waiter and Mr Bangs at 7:30 with music directed by Clayton Steves assisted by Elis Lundberg. Sunday school at 19:00 with Henry Head superintendent invites all to attend.

Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church State Street Myrtle Avenue Alexander Alison, Jr Thomas Murray Bristow Oklahoma Waiter Bangs Clayton P. Steves Elis A. Lundberg Basse Herry H. Head

Sunday Religious Meetings Across Several Churches

A list of services across local churches includes Norwegian Danish Free Church led by Alvin Presthel with Sunday morning worship at 11 and evening services at 390 o clock. Unity New Thought Center hosts Dr VanDoren from Norwalk on Aug 23 at 4 pm with the Life talk. The Bridgeport Christian Union meets at Main and Thomas Sts with 3 03 pm sessions led by Rev C W Simpson. Nazstone Church, led by Rev Lie Henderson, offers services at 10 90 and 7 30 with Sunday school at noon and an ethics study Tuesday at 7. All welcome.

Bridgeport Christian Union, Inc Main Thomas Sts C. W. Simpson Church of the. Nazstone Lie Henderson

Noted Bible Lecturer Coming to Brewster Street Chapel

Carlton E B Meyers, noted Bible lecturer from New York City, will speak at 8:00 PM at Brewster Street Chapel on Earth for Humanity, Heaven for Christians, Milliong New Living Will Never Die. He will illustrate with freehand paste and charcoal sketches. Meyers represents the International Bible Students. No collection will be taken. He also presents a 7:00 PM talk on an additional topic.

Carlton EB. Meyers New York City Brewster Street Meyers International Bible Students Pastor Russell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bridgeport Telegram Brterad Fort Texparera Guatemala Bergdoif Switzerland Jaaz Orchestra Dean Wee Waorar Grace Abbott News of Children’s Bureau Tiffany Pone Ourean Washington 56Th Regiment Yasue Ruby M. Ayres Beave Hnorriek Lore Ufe Oxford Gatwick Msn Smart Glive Mn Gatwick Regent ‘Street Mr. Gatwick Mr. Green Ribbon Department West End Juck Mer. Gatwick Ingleby Ing Drr Gutchel Roald Hastings Laure Chorley Wood Tyne Landen Amy Fant Charing Cross Eageware Road Hower Bestings Robady Ronshié Briggs Baptist Calvary Baptist Church Connecticut Avenues Burnell Street John Grainger C. H Second Church Arctic Kossuth Streets H. Foster CENCE Fist Church of Christ, Scientist Lafayatte Reading Main Street Methodist Episcopal Fist Broad Street Fairfield Avenue Chester C. Marshall Francis B. Upham Epworth League the Friendly Church Washington Park M. E Barnum and Nobile Avenue G. C. Fort James H. MacDonald D. DB Jersey City
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