Bridgeport Telegram Public Notice and Subscription Rates
The Bridgeport Telegram lists subscription rates and publication details including office hours and contact information. It is published daily except Sunday by Post Publishing Co at 63 Middle Street Bridgeport Connecticut, with multiple department references and Associated Press credit.
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Post Publishing CO
Middle Street
Bridsepart
Conn
Audit Bureau of Circulation
THE
Associated Press
Ali Nessa
Sieraln
Ambition to Be Father of a Kid Outshines Great Names
A poetic fragment recalls a speaker who dreams not of fame or power but of being the father of a child. He claims his one ambition is to loom larger in the child’s eyes than George Washington, Shakespeare, and Foch, combining personal desire with a humble, enduring legacy.
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George Washington
Shakespeare
Foch
Jess
Smtter
Xronut
Editorial Notes Smatterings From A Patchwork Page
Morning notes touch on thrift, generosity and urban life. A stray line hints at Dempster and public reactions while musings range from gum’s usefulness to love and cooking. Oddball bits mention Irish themes and a pole bound pursuit, all in a loose, quippy tone.
Christmas Gifts to Bolshevik Fiends Imagined in Verse
A satirical verse by Tom Gilliam Jr. mocks Bolsheviks and Leninists with pledges of gifts and mercy on Christmas day. The rhyme targets distant enemies like Kaiser Wilhelm and Trotsky, framing a symbolic gesture of peace through presents.
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Ola Kaiser
Tromky
Lenine
Christa
Unsettled New England Weather Forecast
Weather bulletin reports four disturbances of marked intensity on Monday night. One near New Newfoundland moves eastward, another in central Massachusetts shifts east, a third over Wisconsin heads southeast, and a fourth moves rapidly eastward. Light rain has fallen in the Upper Ohio Valley and Mid Atlantic recently. Temperatures plunge to near record lows across the Middle Atlantic and North Atlantic states with unsettled conditions expected through Tuesday.
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New England
New Oundland
Massachusetts
Wisconsin
Olie
Middle Atlantic
North Atlantic
Prohibition predicted to fade from memories in new generation
A quoted Waldorf commentary argues President Harding predicts liquor will vanish from politics and memory as enforcement improves and a new generation grows up with little thirst. It notes bootleggers face harsher risks, liquor supplies dwindle, and future crowds may never know the taste of drink.
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Harding
Liin
Bond
Mie
Hiqvor
High Living and the Cost of Food in America
A 1940s style note argues that Americans eat far more than needed. It cites Bureau of Labor figures: average person consumes 2,684 pounds of food yearly, manual laborers 1,275 pounds, and soldiers 1,775 pounds. It contrasts with Japan at 905 pounds and suggests reducing intake to lower living costs.
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Bureau of Labor
Bridgeport Symphony Society Aims for Full Orchestra Debut
A letter from Carl Siemon praises the cultural value of a symphony, noting public interest in Bridgeport's musical ambitions. The Bridgeport Symphony Society plans a full symphony orchestra in its second season, generating eagerness for the first concert and broad support from the city for music’s finest expression.
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Carl
Siemon
Bridgeport
Henry Ford
Benedict Arnold
Arnold Tenett
Bridgeport Symphony Society
Symphony Society
Editor’s Questions on Hamilton Alleged Plot for Presidency
The piece raises questions about Alderman Edward T. Hamilton and an alleged attempt to swing a vote for the presidency of the Aldermen. It notes speculation, while emphasizing the need for evidence before court action and the prosecutor’s political implications in the case.
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Edward T. Hamilton
the Keart
Alder
Makati
Ayor
Bogan
Due
Who Would Have Claimed the Credit in Bribery Plot
The piece questions who would claim credit if an Aldermanic bribery plot had succeeded. It suggests political domination motives and notes that no one would step forward to claim responsibility, as authorities could still name the man involved and justify arrest.
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Saingk Anudher
Evan
Ana Alteran Piloe
Auction Looms For Bootleg Raid Loot Near Boston
A famous nurse seed on bootleg raid near Boston fifteen months ago and Kent at government ex Dense over shies, will be sald at auction. A fidaa so orders, thing erding a monumental piece of cm cial waste. Wile after arrest, the harge ate his West off. sgotine away with $700 worth. At aucion, he is ex pected to Heine $40. When his diver reads him forth, Dabhin can ponder to F680 deficit and comfort himself with the knowledge that, the taxpayers also hava been sald.
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Boston
Kent
Harge
Aucion
Dabhin
The Long Winter Prophecy Says Winter Will End Soon
A fraying prophetic forecast predicts a long cold winter yet. Prophets warn of heavy snows and storms while skeptics doubt, noting that such signs often prove unreliable. The article records contrasting views on seasonal severity and expected weather.
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Walt Roer
Liever
Serena
Annie
Luxurious living blamed for crime say governors
London reports from English prison governors to the Home Office link rising crime to wages and a craving for luxury. They cite offenders from respectable backgrounds and note thefts on railways and increased automobile thefts. Proposals include recreation classes and earning privileges for prisoners through good conduct.
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London
Home Office
Durham
Shrewsbury
Wandsworth
University rector appeals for funds amid crisis
The rector of Vienna University appealed to the public for financial support to sustain university activities as funding shortages threaten its operations and even the lives of the university community.
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Vienna University
Publi
Univerty
Steve Was Right By Berton Braley
A poetic piece praising Steve Brody for taking a chance and facing fate with courage. The verse extols his bold move as a cue for others to act with prudence and nerve, noting his willingness to take risks even when circumstances seem bleak.
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Steve
Berton Braley
The Ball on the Roof Tries a Child's Dare
A boy climbs the house roof to fetch a ball while his mother fears a dangerous fall. He uses a rope and window latch to descend, narrowly escaping harm as his mother confronts his disobedience and the risk he took alone. The scene ends with the mother sternly warning him until his father returns home.
Low Turss PaAHAMI LOY Article Summary
The text appears as garbled OCR from a historical page. It mentions individuals such as Agi and Deby and references intent and payment, but the exact events, dates, places, and organizations are unclear. No coherent reportable incident or outcome emerges, leaving only fragmented names and phrases.
JFARKOT Je ws MAN LON ON Parrot Mystery
A garbled clipping mentions a parakeet and voices about mothers and fathers. The read text references a bird with sayings and questions about London and Avatiatias times, but many words are unreadable, leaving unclear events or identities.
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Dee L
Avatiatias
Fragmentary archival note on coded event in blue town
A garbled clipping refers to a coded event or ritual in a place called blue town or bluelet. The text mentions a council or group and a magic or ritual act, with no clear date, names, or locations decipherable.
Health and wellness advice column by Dr Copeland
A reader asks about rheumatic symptoms and seeking a medical exam. The piece includes questions on growth, bone cracking, tender skin, and whether cold cream affects hair growth. Dr Copeland answers with general guidance and invites readers to send inquiries for health hygiene and sanitation topics.
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Copelaid
Correct English and Daily Quiz Questions
The item lists language questions about grammar and pronunciation from a 1910s style quiz column. It asks where the accent falls in words and phrases and cites examples like an Atlantic trip and teacher phrases, noting many terms are scientific or obsolescent.
Free Booklet Lists 800 Authoritative Books
The American Library Association offers a free booklet listing 800 authoritative books on diverse subjects including sanitation, commerce, transportation, aviation, coal mining, and house decoration. To obtain it, mail your name and address with two cents postage, or use stamps to cover return postage. Frederic J. Haskin, Director, THE BRIDGEPORT TELEGRAM Information Bureau, Washington, D. C.
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American Library Association
Frederic J. Haskin
Bridgeport Telegram Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
Ene Telegram Information Bureau
Frederick J. Haskin
Oriental
Inquirer
Questions and Answers on World History and Polities
A historical exchange covers meanings of symbols like the Turkish crescent, Homestead strike troops, Ingersoll on international law, assignats in Revolutionary France, Windsor Castle's age, and plenary conferences. It notes no exact six foot tall men and references an inter nations armament agreement between Chile and Argentina.
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Q. A
TF. Mck. A
Derght
L. E
Ayck
Filly
Chile
Argentina
Elevator Starter Rules From a Nonsense Corner
A whimsically garbled excerpt outlines four elevator starting rules, emphasizing timing, occupant knowledge, and strict penalties for missteps. It blends questions about floors, names, and odd anecdotes, creating a playful but nonsensical instructional parody.
Heart Weight at Inquest Reveals Sudden Death Case
A coroner’s inquest into the sudden death of Edward Ashmore found a heart weighing SS ounces. The report notes the normal human heart weighs eight to nine ounces, highlighting an abnormal finding in the case.
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Shoreds Dee
Edward Ashmore
Riuman
Sir Riders Warned Luxs Lon Tech Warning Notice
A terse warning cites a maximum penalty of ten billion or six months imprisonment for any infringement. The notice targets all concerned riders and Tuswengers, cautioning against dropping articles and luring, with punishment for violations.
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LUXS
Air Mifigiry
Nas
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