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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1925
Page
12
Bridgeport Telegram announces subscription prices with annual, monthly, and weekly options. The paper operates daily except Sunday, offers round‑the‑clock office access, and provides direct toll‑free connections for Milford and Fairfield patrons to place ads or news items.
Connecticut’s governor urges aviation as future transport for the state. He cites safety statistics showing flying is safer than Pullman travel and auto use, and he reveals a mail-delivery contract with a Hartford based firm to Chicago. He calls for statewide airplane landing fields.
A historical survey notes France has faced cycles of strongmen, from Napoleon III to Thiers and MacMahon, amid financial instability and external pressures. The piece argues Mussolini’s influence deepens the crisis and contemplates a future dictator shaping France’s fate.
A chaotic period in France shows government stalls and calls for a strong ruler. The nation seeks decisive leadership to end political turmoil and restore order amid creditor pressures and diplomatic strain. France survived recent crises without new lenders, but stability remains fragile.
The Manufacturers' Record symposium claimed 98 percent support for prohibition, but it surveyed only pro prohibition advocates. Random business and professional men would likely show different views, revealing how the issue was manipulated to favor the wets and mislead the public.
A Scottish parish pastor, Dr. F. L. Deane of Aberdeen and Orkney, approves Henry Ford-Mell Durham dancing, arguing modern dance is vital to health and life. He cites country dances as carriers of national sentiment and notes dances worldwide blend styles from tango to Charleston, countering strict blue laws.
Fragmentary copy outlines a mayoral quote and hints at a Republican party split in the Fifth district. References to Daisy Mason, Oe OO. P., and Coolidge club indicate women’s political organizing and a February meeting led by Tax Attorney and local officials.
A city council bill raises Deputy Judge Buckley to 4500 while Kilpatrick and Price face salary cuts. Interpreters and medical exam budgets rise as new offices expand. The Fifth District Dems push retraining and reunite for Thanksgiving, with tax board and Connelly racing to meet. Texans urge changes in federal tax laws ahead of holiday sessions.
The readable fragments touch on slang versus standard speech, the vigor of a crowd, and commentary on politics, savers, and colonial history. Notable ideas include the value of slang, a senator Borah’s stature, and references to trade, lawyers, and public perception.
A humorous critique portrays Gilbert Gud geon as a relentless critic who flays writers with blunt volleys and mockery. The poem lauds bold takedowns while predicting readers enjoy watching rivals stumble under his harsh glare.
Partial, garbled text shows a shopper asking about orders for fish and a vague product or name. Mentions a person or character Warrinou and phrases that resemble a prompt or mis-typed dialogue without clear events or outcomes.
An analysis of Spain under Primo de Rivera outlines the shift from dictatorship toward a constitutional return. It notes the king and army leadership, the role of the press, and the public’s silent labor as the nation weighs the next step toward democratic governance.
A verse describing a candle in a tavern window guiding Mary to shelter and the infant Jesus in a manger. The light represents hope, guidance, and the message of Christmas as stars shine above and night loud with carols. The poem urges the candle to share love from earth to skies and illuminate a world transformed by grace.
Senator La Follette of Wisconsin announces adherence to his father’s progressive principles. The Senate moves to assign him to committees as a Republican, while a banquet address emphasizes party unity and the effort to discipline progressives.
The second meeting of the Alumnae Association at Blessed Sacrament School was held Sunday morning in the school hall. The new organization was formed and approved. An executive letter was named to plan social events for the near future. Miss Gladys Muneets chaired, assisted by Thomas O’Kefe and others.
Fragmented essay-like text quotes Joseph Stulitzer in France and Eugene Ely, discussing reactions to crises, aviation dives, and nervous behavior. The piece weaves anecdotes of large concerns, bankruptcy, and late 1920s era scenes with mis-spellings, errant phrases, and scattered references to ships, hotels, and financial trouble.
A jumble of holiday scenes and household banter features preparations for Christmas meals, gift worries, and domestic humor. Narratives include carving tasks, shopping chatter, and quirky vignettes with neighbors and friends, accented by festive reflections and community snippets.
The Library board seeks a $196 000 appropriation for the next fiscal year, about $9 000 more than last year’s revised request and far above the $186 000 earlier requested. Adjustments cover moving costs to the new central library at Shite and Brong streets, fuel, heat, maintenance, wages, furniture, and exhibition expenses, with a separate $5 509 appraisal and damages request.
A damaged excerpt presses the value of courtesy despite poor salesmen and warns that citizens must fulfill duty on election day. It notes the burden of responsibility, the impact of short cuts, and social repercussions for those who fail to act, citing police protection and broader public concerns.
Eastern New York sees snow or rain with rising temperatures and variable conditions through Wednesday and Thursday. Northern New England ahead with increasing clouds and warming trend, while Southern New England expects rain then fair on Thursday. The broader Atlantic region shows mixed wintery indications, colder to the north and mostly falling weather elsewhere, with light winds and a gradual temperature rise into Thursday.
Fragmentary OCR text reports a person undergoing examination and treatment on December 16 in Warville with a statement about a father and advisers. Details are severely garbled and names or actions are not clearly identifiable.
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