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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1920
Page
9
A fragment from The Post Purmising Co paper lists Telegraphic News and Associated Press rights. It notes daily publication with a Middle Street address and circulation audit, mentioning association and exclusive rights to news dispatches.
Attendees at a Bridgeport Community Forum voiced concern over the city’s school program. They argued the temper of the community demands urgent investments, noting residents who missed higher education feel the weight of underfunded schools. The call is for immediate action to catch up.
A garbled column mixes notes on Red Cross seals for Christmas, weather chatter, politics, and sports. It mentions Congress, professional football, diaries by women tied to murder, and a corrupt outlook on gambling and industry. Several scattered names and places appear amid fragmented sentences.
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An analysis from the Journal de Geneve compares the British and American fleets, detailing British superiority in cruisers and staffs while noting America’s rapid buildup of dreadnoughts and battle cruisers. It outlines projected tonnages, speeds, armaments, and the goal of a superior U.S. fleet by 1923, then discusses implications for sea power and a broad League of Nations context.
The article traces the evolution of street illumination from early oil and candle lanterns to gas lighting in the eighteenth century and hints at the transition to electric light. It notes public complaints when lights failed and mentions historic figures and cities in the context of lighting developments.
A fragment evokes a longing for an eternal song as heaven yearns for one enduring melody. The brief text presents a poetic musing on artistry and transcendence without concrete events or names.
A 1910s era preview notes plans for an international telegraph and wire use convention. It cites American commercial telegraph firms resisting wartime power limits and seeking broader control, with debate over jurisdiction by a broader communication conference and the inclusion of prune industry references amid economic concerns.
A fragmentary verse piece reflects on hardships of soldiers and civilians during conflict. It evokes tents, cold winds, and improvised shelter, with a reflective voice recounting loyalties, sacrifice, and longing for home amid harsh conditions. The poem ties the experience to wartime duty and the promise of freedom.
A local physician Dr Simon L Katzott of Morigen denounces Dr Deaver public stance on anti gun policy and regulatory work. The statement criticizes proposed measures and references Bridgeport Bethel Layburss Greenwich Norwalk Danbury and Norwall in relation to public health concerns and policy debate.
Bridgeport notes from forty years past describe council debates on sewers lamps and pavements, factory overtime, and a high school foundation. mentions Barnum’s health, Garfield inauguration plans, local gears like Pacific Iron Works, church events, crime prevention, and a poll of street life with vendors and photographers.
A scanned Q and A feature from The Telegram Information Bureau discusses farm labor payment methods and a glossary of questions about standards and weights. It promotes a free booklet offering bread recipes and economical kitchen tips aimed at housewives, with a two-cent stamp request for the reply envelope.
Poem fragment attributed to William Wordsworth. Reflects on a captive chieftain, tyranny, and national struggle. Contemplates virtue, suffering, and enduring praise through hardship. Likely historical verse voice emphasizing resilience and valor.
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