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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1920
Page
8
Fragmentary OCR text mentions founder and Bridgeport Telegram with partial lines about love and poverty. Names appear garbled, possible reference to John Kendrick and Seeger. Limited clarity. cannot determine full facts or dates.
Editorial note questions a purported crime wave in Chicago and suggests possible framing by Constantino. It references a reservation to accept the throne and hints at political maneuvering behind the headlines.
A digest of the autobiography of Andrew Carnegie highlights his rise from a poor boy earning 1.20 weekly to wealth and philanthropy. It emphasizes his libraries funded in part by his wealth, his wide interests in knowledge and social improvement, and his enduring generosity.
The article cites Secretary Meredith praising farmers for a record harvest despite tough times while warning of price declines. It stresses the need for direct farmer to consumer markets, improved market information, and cooperative financing to modernize agriculture.
Scrambled OCR fragments reference investigations involving New York contractors and Senate heads. Mentions housing experts, a Willie, coal duties, Mossnoch Supreme Court women lawyers appearing hatless, and jokes about taxes in Cleveland.
Katherine G T Wiley, secretary of the International Institute of W I A, is noted for aiding foreign speakers in Tridgeport. She contributed to HF work since the war began and remains active. Twelve pallbearers were needed at the funeral of Joseph H Krebeck in Sacramento.
The piece argues founders did not intend exclusive limits but postwar conditions require temporarily closing immigration to prevent overwhelming cities. It warns that migrants may not farm and may seek duties to avoid patriot labor, while noting rioters and communism among newcomers. It urges restraint and reconsideration before reopening borders.
The article argues for a Christmas truce between British forces and Irish nationalists, invoking the medieval precedent to end hostilities amid arson and violence. It laments the lack of a peaceful settlement and calls for a conference to heal the Irish conflict and pursue justice and righteousness.
Secretary Holstein of the Drei Department unveils an outrageous tax plan to fund long term debt. The measures include levies on salaries, word usage in debates, elevator rides, window openings, door knobs, jaw movements during meals, pets, cigarettes, tobacco, and even thinking.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a church or civic gathering in New York with references to Knights at Unity and Calages. The message blesses participants for charitable works and mentions a gift or museum item received for the Galghts of Cvohenhy.
A poem fragment describes a deep secret sorrow carried privately. The speaker resists sharing details, noting pity from others yet fearing gossip. The verse blends imagery of tears, unopened hints, and a romantic sorrow that remains unseen by the world.
A dense OCR fragment presents a mix of cooking instructions, chemistry notes, and trivia questions. It includes sugar crystallization steps, fondant preparation, and misread queries about varnish removal and bushels of grain, plus scattered geography and zodiac origin notes, all in a garbled older newspaper style.
General Smith and staff of the C ON G have been invited to participate in the festivities at the inauguration hall of the Seventh Regiment New York National Guard on December 15. Local items cover accidents, court cases, a new park commissioner appointment, a fall at a residence, a church funeral, and a note on cold weather fishing among others.
BARLIN Dec 12 Count von Bernstorff former German ambassador to the United States writes for the German Society for a League of Nations. He likens the Geneva assembly to a wagon with a charge hitched to each end and notes Germany hopes for membership. He foresees possible understanding or cooperation to reform the league and sees public opinion in Germany likely to support entry if reform succeeds. He cites Medill McCormick as a next-week observer for Germany.
The Standard Frases and Copper Tube company of New London will shut its plant on December 24. All stock will transfer to the Bridgeport Brass company plant in Bridgeport. Bridgeport Brass secretary Guy P. Sien notes the move affects workers and employment conditions.
Government issued warning about thiamine poison and food safety urges homemakers to avoid contamination. The Washington Information Bureau offers a free booklet and posters for two cents in stamps, directing readers to send requests with name and address. Frederic J. Haskin directs the Information Bureau in Washington.
A fragmentary report notes wireless messages exchanged between England and Italy during a demonstration. It mentions newspaper correspondents and invitations to the League of Nations assembly, with voices attributed to Lord Burnham and Lore Riddell from Chelmsford, Essex, England, amid unclear details.
A fragmentary homage in verse to Tom Moore. The poet likens his boat to a nave and his bark to a sia, pledging a heart for every fate. He hopes the ocean’s roar and surrounding deserts fail to dampen his resolve and asks for peace and health to Moore.
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