Bridgeport Telegram publisher notices and ads page
The Bridgeport Telegram lists subscription rates and delivery terms for The Post Telegram and Sunday Post, with advertising reps in New York and Chicago offices. Published by The Post Publishing Co at 140 Middle Street Bridgeport Connecticut, noting Associated Press news credits.
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A Line o Cheer Two Prayers Poem Excerpt
Poet John Kendrick Bangs offers two brief prayers about spiritual ascent and descent. The speaker asks for strength to reach the heart's peak and power to endure the downward return, framing faith as sustained effort through ascent and decline.
Editorial Notes and oddities from a busy season
A collage of witty lines and sawn phrases mentions Christmas gifts for cooks, British policy on Ireland, East Asia questions, and changes in social dating norms. Postmaster exams in January, fourth class promotion, Red Cross Seals for Christmas cheer, and a humorously varied set of misheard words and market jests fill the page with light, era-tinged commentary.
Weather or Not A Stormy Day Tale
A humorous weather feature recounts a stormy voyage with an Irishman, a Scotchman, and a Chinaman fearing disaster. They struggle to pray or act, and the Irishman urges a religious act while the others search for a course of action as wind and sea challenge them.
Weather Outlook For South New England Weekend
Cloudy and colder conditions expected Saturday and Sunday as multiple storms shift across the continent. Rain or snow anticipated in lake region to mid-Atlantic zones with colder temperatures east of the Mississippi. Warnings posted along the Great Lakes and Atlantic coast from Delaware to Bridgeport.
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South New England
Ontario
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Texas Panhandle
Missis Mipei River
Wouthern Plain
Upper Lake Region
Ohio Weller
Lake Region
New England
New York
Middle Atlantic
South Atlantic
Great Lakes
Atlantic
Delaware
Bridgeport Transit Shift Boosts Jitney Ridership
Bridgeport sees a 60 percent rise in trolley use after a new fare and routing changes, with public support rising as jitneys faded. Officials note initial kinks but overall reader response favors a unified city system over isolated operators to ensure broad service and low costs.
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Bridgeport
Connecticut Company
Public Utilities Commission
East
Connecticut
Trolley Company
Briggeport
Reichert Knapp Nominate for Board of Aldermen Hall of Fame
Here and There with the News reports Aldermen Ernest Reichert and Alfred Knapp announce they will vote for a Democratic president of the Board to give the new mayor a fair start. The piece notes factional lines and urges citizen over party loyalty to support the administration and livestock exhibition sales and attendance.
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Municipal Hall of Fame
Ernest W. Reichert
Alfred J. Knapp
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Brilesport
Missing 2 long-losh relatives and postmasters help search
A garbled note describes a broad search effort aided by a batty network of postmasters and a large organization. It mentions a national directory and a substantial convening lacking a clear plan, with references to Abie job and urgent phone steps in New York City.
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Unitedstates
New York City
Local Livestock Shipment Reaches Chicago Market
A mixed consignment including snots and bluebloods leaves for Chicago with horses cattle and about 30 hogs, emphasizing swift transport to the stockyards and market buyers in the era.
Gossip Injunction In Texas Targets Rumor Spread
A court in Houston Texas issues a restraining order against a woman accused of spreading gossip about a prominent figure. The injunction aims to curb harassment and protect reputation amid local dispute.
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Dancing Vanellas and The Weird Memoir Shambles
Fragmented OCR reveals a garbled reminiscence with names like Martha Falconer and Hemrich. The text mashes theater and history references, mentioning dances, virtues, villains, and a wartime memory of 40 years ago, with unclear sequence and misread terms.
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Hemrich
Gayaterit
Teiltin Doetare
Rte
Manian
Alice Adams Continues Despite Harsh Realities Of Life
A poetic reflection contrasts failed dreams with stubborn perseverance. The speaker notes aging, fading youth, and shattered visions yet insists on moving forward despite dull routine and emotional turmoil. Flowers blooming roadside offer a fleeting reminder to press on.
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Booth Workington
Alice Adams
Spain
Luther Burdunk Whispers Teachings Of Thorny Growth In Quiet Garden
A handwritten excerpt presents Luther Burdunk, the wizard gardener, urging children to endure thorny trials as a path to growth. It emphasizes patient love, discipline, and steady work, comparing temper and character to trained thorns that protect and teach. Monday-Doing His Homework.
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Luther Burdunk
Fife
Buda
Westerdy
Greyer
Understanding Myxedema and Thyroid Function in Health
Royal S and Copeland MD outline thyroid roles and goitre. They describe myxedema symptoms including facial swelling dry skin and hair loss, mental dullness and memory loss, plus potential treatment notes and cautions on hormone extracts and dosage.
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Unclear Medical Query on Lis and Hysteria Causes
The text asks about causes of Lis and whether it is curable, noting Lis occurs in some in hysteria and that some are healthy yet show pronounced varieties. It references answers to Questions M A KO l ai hoy Pf and mentions teenage walking and years of age in relation to Lis.
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Medical Inquiries and Advice Column Questions
Readers submit questions on kerosene exposure dangers nosebleeds post adenoidectomy and general medical topics. Dr Copeland advises consulting a physician for exams and preoperative care, notes hemorrhage risk, suggests preop treatment to aid coagulation, recovery spans five days to two weeks, and outlines how to send in inquiries for personal replies.
Cross Eyed Actor Turpin Secures 25000 Insurance On Eyes
Gene Turpin, a cross eyed screen comedian, takes out a 25000 policy with Lloyds on his eyes for one year. The premium, taxes, and stamps total 3106.18. The report notes similar policies on Ruth, Elman, and Chaplin, highlighting insuring body parts for performers.
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Mischa Elman
Charlie Chaplin
Gene Turpin
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Orange Finmmeds Offer At Afternoon Tea Free Guide
A garbled promo promises free recipes using oranges and lemons for sour table flavoring. It mentions a Washington Information Bureau and a booklet offering daily-use tips. Request form asks for name and address with stamped return envelope.
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Washington Information Bureau
Ilis Bookler
Readers questions on libraries pigs and Edna Lyall
A collection of reader queries and brief expert answers from a 1900s information bureau. Topics include Carnegie libraries origin, rubber in Whist, whether Canada-born individuals are foreign, pig cleanliness, weighing fish, and whether Edna Lyall is living, with concise clarifications and historical notes.
A Corner in Nonsense From J P McEvoy
A dated humorous column fragment depicts domestic tension over holiday spending and gift giving. A husband and wife clash about finances and sacrifice, revealing friction over relatives and expectations during Christmas. The piece blends clipped dialogue and domestic satire.
The Village Plock Strikes a Miserable Night
A fragmented reminiscence laments dull days and aching bodies as the speaker recalls chores and a restless mind. Through garbled phrases, mentions of duties, fatigue, and a longing for cheer rise, while a sense of weariness and local life bleeds into memories of youth and kin.
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