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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1920
Page
12
A fragment from the Bridgeport Post Publishing Co issue lists subscription rates, advertising representation, office hours, and publication notes. It includes a poem by John Kendrick Bangs and mentions renewal of December with optimistic verses for the new year.
The piece argues against a widespread fear of blue laws and asserts that a liberal Sunday balancing family wholesome recreation with religious reverence is here to stay. It frames the debate as between extreme Puritanism and permissive extremes, urging a middle ground that respects both churchgoers and leisure activities.
A scrambled assortment of notes discusses a prisoner, aging infrastructure, Shingles, and local governance. Citizens fret over traffic risks and the uncertain future of Bridgeport while pondering taxes, school advertising, and potential reform at the next council session. Key mentions include Europe peace, the Victoria Cross, and Mrs. Astor.
Local street scene notes JOSHPIUS McCRACKED and Toseph McCracken appear in a fragmented paragraph describing outfits and a tailor at 604 NowAcid Avenue with brief mention of their years in the line of business and a home setting in a past era snippet.
A reader asks about the term conference and a columnist argues that holding a conference is often a self flattering display. Informal talks, not formal conferences, frequently decide real questions, with casual golf games and dinner table chats shaping big decisions rather than grand meetings.
Two American cities now employ city managers who operate municipal government like a private business. A 200-strong convention of managers revealed the method’s growing acceptance, arguing it brings expert, democratic control by a visible chief accountable to the community, a contrast to political bosses. The plan began in Stanton, Virginia, twelve years ago and has not been abandoned by any adopting city.
A dated plea urges the New York, New Haven and Hartford directors to set a general holiday at mines and call workers to clean the Bridgeport rail station. The letter denounces Bridgeport as sanitary but plagued by pest holes and rubbish on railroad property, demanding a comprehensive cleanup alongside the holiday.
The speaker argues that ten thousand slain is not a single party in the Chil War or any major conflict, noting even great wars do not reach that toll. He contrasts mass killings by automobiles last year and reflects on the tragic waste of lives and the American public’s struggle to cope with such losses.
Fragmentary OCR yields a brief, puzzling line crediting divine creation of the nation and a reference to a coin or weapon, with unclear context or date. The readable portion suggests a patriotic motto or editorial aside but lacks concrete names, places, or events to anchor a fuller summary.
An old, sensational column argues President-elect Warren G. Harding will restore smoking to the White House. It recounts past presidents' habits, laments Prohibition era chatter, and muses on cigars and cigarettes influencing esteem, with speculative notes on Vice President Marshall and party politics.
A chaotic Q and A from the Washington information bureau covers questions about baseball origins, peanut butter, and a rumored Harding tension plug. It reflects early 20th century gossip and public curiosities, including Doubleday, Linneus, and various playful inquiries.
Bridgeport items from The Standard note a December issue of 1480 with local society updates. A Southern Connecticut Poultry Association special meeting is set for New Haven today at 7. Rev J E Searles of Bridgeport attends Washington Park M E church event. Rev M H Pageon of the city delivered an address before the New Haven County Temperance Union in Madison today.
A severe storm in Santa Fe, with parts of Buenos Aires port area, caused extensive crop damage and property losses. Reports describe heavy impact, difficult repairs, and concerns over ongoing agricultural prospects amid the disrupted season.
A defeated political figure reflects on election loss and public scorn. The loser vows to endure, blaming surprise, then contemplates future campaigns while time is said to heal all wounds. Storm clouds of doubt rise as plans to return emerge amid public scrutiny.
A garbled text fragment mentions a St Louis man and a legal or action context against Cohen, with references to speeds, towers, and a mix of unrelated topics including farming, cooking, and a request about making bagel bread. The readable content is fragmented and lacks a coherent narrative or outcome.
Yesterday the Superior Court heard a suit by Jude W Maltbie and partners against J H Cohen Co INC in this city seeking payment and damages for rings valued at about 1100 and 1200 dollars. The case involves a dispute over rings manufactured by Yiston Eng Co and shipped to Cohen Co with alleged credit arrangements. The proceedings included lengthy testimony and documentary evidence. the case was not concluded at adjournment.
The chamber's membership drive proceeds with new members to be named on the upcoming meeting date. Several new TAM DCWers are expected to be announced at the event, with a target membership figure and council involvement discussed.
Retail merchants discuss at Friday meeting a plan to curb itinerant out of town vendors who set up brief shops, pay little taxes, and take earnings from Bridgeport. Resident dealers seek equal chance and aim to end the practice as in other cities.
The Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce backs the Bridgeport Symphony Society concert at the High School auditorium on December 13. A committee will meet Thursday at 4 PM at State Street offices to coordinate arrangements and explore methods for supporting the society’s future programs.
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