Milford and Bridgeport News Ledger Clippings Telegraph Type
A fragment from a local newspaper page lists subscription rates and contact details for The Post Publishing Co including Milford and Bridgeport areas. It mentions a rate of 5.98, advance payment, and telephone exchanges for news items and advertisements. The piece attributes Associated Press content and Bureau circulation notes.
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Carder
Si the Post Publishing CO
Telephone Barnum
Ember Audit Bureau of
Associated Press
Associated Praas
Focal News
Ring Out the Old Year into 1926 Hopeful Outlook
A garbled year end piece reflects on 1925 departures and 1926 prospects. It notes murders and prominent deaths, trials, and notable events, but emphasizes overall prosperity and national progress as a new year approaches. The tone is buoyant about better days ahead for America and its people.
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Chapman Heart
Mark
Ripper
Walker
New York
Wpre
Swampscott
America
Americans
Red Grange Faces Harsh Viewpoints On Pro Football Career
The text critiques Red Grange's move to professional football, noting envy from rivals, praise from supporters, and a sermon framing his pursuit as a pursuit of achievement. It portrays Grange as running and monetizing his athletic talent, with mixed public reception.
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Rovert van Meigs
Fefjan Ulinoly Baptist Chures
Grange
Marah
Simay
Ile
Shahs and Eyeballs in Persia’s Power Play
Fragmented excerpt outlines a British appointee and American administrator general directing Persia after the Shah’s removal. It notes both favor the dethronement and the end of the Mafar dynasty, with reflections on public sentiment and governance dynamics.
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Persia
Mills“paush
Pers
Shah
T Kean
Kittepish
Roy
Persian rise and Meza Khan’s image in 19th century notes
The text discusses Aga Mohamed Khan seizing the Persian throne in 1796 after a destructive campaign and a notorious event where 70,000 eyeballs were removed and displayed on golden trays for inspection. It contrasts this with claims Persia will progress under Meza Khan, portrayed as cultured and educated and admired by Americans in Persia.
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Aga Mohamed Khan
Persia
Meza Khan
Blinkers and new lid endangering pedestrians in fashion
The writer lambasts modern headwear that covers ears and eyes. Fashion's tight hats and downed lids hinder hearing and vision, likening them to hobble skirts and hobble fashion. Motorists risk accidents as pedestrians stroll unaware, described as potential fashion victims on the street.
Chamberlain Knighted for Locarno Pact Role and Garter
The Locarno Pact earned praise for Germany France Belgium and others with Sir Austen Chamberlain credited for pivotal diplomacy. He receives the Order of the Garter, a rare honor in Britain, while American readers see the ceremony as a curious tradition.
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Germany
France
Belgium
Austen Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Sir Austen Chamberlain
K. G
Great Britain
Order of the Garter
Edward II
Countess of Salisbury
Sir Austen
Ethics First. Evhice and the New York ethic debate
The text argues that ethics matter more than religion for good citizenship, citing Dr Slaton. It asserts America can be without religion but not without ethics, contending public schools should teach ethics and public virtue. The piece critiques reliance on religious practice as the sole guide to morality.
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Slaton
New York
America
Etles
Sale
Congress
Political Pointers and Municipal Reforms noted in era
Local political items report that McGuinness declines the open Ripper post if offered, while a mayoral committee studies municipal accounting reforms. Highlights include expected new systems in assessor, auditor, tax, and municipal garage offices, plus a Republican club meeting and obituaries and migration interest.
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John McGuinness
Tax Wisese O's Ofice
City Hal
Ripper Board
Challenger
Venus Brightens as Winter Sky Reveals Orion Constellation
A December sky guide notes Venus as the evening star brightening after sunset in the western sky while Mars and Saturn appear as morning stars near sunrise. It details Orion’s belt and Betelgeux, Bellatrix, Rigel, and Saiph, plus nearby stars in Canis Major and Taurus, and mentions the winter solstice at 3 37 a m on the 22nd and precession of the equinoxes shifting season positions.
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Venus
Mars
Saturn
Orion
Sirius
Tate
Ftulf
Jupiter
Lebra
Mercury
Servatw
Betelgeux
Bellatrix
Rigel
Orion Mes
Stras
Aldebaran
Taurus
Bull
Canis Major
Hevenly
Castor
Pollux
Capella
Auriga
Vega
Lyra
Altair
Aqdwila
Fomaihaut
Deneb
Constellation
Cannes
Capricornus
Aries
Push Up the Tent Pole by Dr Frank Crane
An essay urges dreaming of a better future to lift the weight of present drabness. It argues the mind must dwell on desired futures to push up the tent pole and breathe, contrasting those who live only in now with those who envision the longed-for days ahead.
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Osth
An- Ward A. Drew
Max J. Buler
Martin W. Leighton
Paul Dietz
Dominick Ezai
John A. Spafford
Jack Tikowitz
New Haven
Morris Ll. Schwartz
Jonutse Jozenhoon
Adoppert Strauss
Frank Crane
Tony
Alome
Lowell
Christmas Ties and Sandals and English Channel Tale
A collage of humorous clippings includes spoof ads about Christmas ties displayed in bright hues, a recounting of sandal themed household chaos, a punny maid joke about goldfish that were catfish, and an anecdote by Dr. Walter E. T about a wartime jewel delivery mishap on the English Channel ending with King George’s joke and a quip about good towns and parking.
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Walter E. T ‘K
Miss Ederle
England
Legation
London
Lloyd George
France
Dover
Calais
Pratt
George
Windsor
Walter
Reader submissions requested for Bridgeport Telegram humor errors
The notice invites original humor, anecdotes, and poetry from readers with payment rates from nine to one dollar based on quality. Manuscripts must be single‑sided and addressed to Shop Headéquare ters, Bridgeport Telegram, with no return of unaccepted contributions.
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Willeh
Bridgeport Telegram
Sentence Sermons From a Moonlit Homestead
A spendthrift with a rosy future. A headstrong boy who was not having trouble. A jealous person who was also nappy. A homade brighter by moon shine. An indulgent mother who did no Handicap her child. A successful whugsh gun by one man.
Ten Year Battle Over House Never Built
A ten year dispute unfolds before Judge Newell Jonings in Superior court as Stephen Pistey accuses contractor Zitnay of negligence in failing to obtain a building permit for a five family house on Putnam street. Pistey seeks $4,500 while Zitnay counters that plans were not provided timely and seeks $3,000 in damages for use of his cellar as a foundation.
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Newell Jonings
Superior Court
Stephen Pistey
Bridgeport
Andrew Zitnay
Putnam Street
Board of Aldermen
Pistey
Zitnay
Pistoy Os
Workers And Talkers By Walt Mason
A narrator hires Jamce Dinger Trittows to cut a cord of wood but the worker proves useless and quarrelsome. The narrator replaces him with Charles Randolph Bally who works cheerfully, earning about three dollars daily while Jamce seeks excuses and higher pay.
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Walt Mason
Jamce Dinger
Carstic
Charles Randolph Bally
Charles
Wilow-Waly
James
To a Very Small Girl by Anne Campbell
A whimsical verse where a mother or narrator advises a young girl to be good in anticipation of Santa Claus. The playful lines reference Santa through the chimney and gifts, urging the child to improve behavior to deserve perfect rewards when Santa arrives.
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Santa Claus
Weather notes for New England and nearby regions
Cloudy with showers in southern and central New York and Southern New England. Northern New England cloudy, warmer, then snow turning to rain Tuesday. High pressure covers New England and Nova Scotia with a ridge northwestward. Temperatures rise slightly in the North Atlantic states. Showers expected Tuesday in the lower lake region, Middle Atlantic, and North Atlantic states. Winds northeast of Sandy Hook shifting to south. weather overcast Tuesday.
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New York
New England
Nova Scotia
North Atlantic
Lower Lake Region
Middle Atlantic
Sandy Hook
Andy Hook
Hetteras
Iueeiy
Temperature Daily Almanac Aligned By The Widdietreek Almanac
A compact note outlines daily temperature expectations with a dated almanac voice. It cites a playful era tone and references a fictional calendar author. The text emphasizes forecast ranges, high and low markers, and general climate cues.
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Widdietreek Almanac
Ren Rita
Low Wales
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