Daily Bridgeport Telegram From 1891 Ad History
Publication note from 1891 Bridgeport Telegram describes daily publishing schedule except Sundays, subscription rates, and advertising contact. It references The Post Publishing Co located on Middle Street and notes Associated Press affiliation and a poem line about cheer amid gloom.
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Associated Presa
Editorial Notes on Christmas Sights and Social Ironies
A rough, satirical survey of postwar costs and social trends. The piece mocks war and peace expenses, divorce figures, and media stumbles while citing speculative futures and cultural quirks. It mentions Chicago police theater and vaudeville, war damages, and Cambrides coeds earning degrees amid light humor about Santa Claus.
Sidewalk Snapshots Highlight Rowald Dunball's Era
Column notes athletic figure Rowald Dunball and CG Howard Penbar, long time health inspector, with prior roles in public works and manufacturing. Mentions ties to Bridgenert and Sumratit area and reminiscences of polo and rider-polo teams amid a nostalgic community snapshot.
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Rowald Dunball
Howard Penbar
Health Department
Lust
Public Works Department
Menine Wan
Vents
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Newfield Ty Mall
Tork
Ite
Bridgenert
Sumratit
Lotsor
Modern Way Aims For City Manager Charter Reform
Mayor Wilson urges Bridgeport to replace party patronage with a commission manager system. He cites a prepared charter by John Pillman and urges aldermen to adopt a modern, forward looking city charter to end old political manipulation and create efficient government.
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Wilson
Nan
Gill
Bryce
Wilson Aimsell
Peartisanshi i
Ivor
Bridgeport
Henvever
Par Deeport
John Pillman
America
Iulia
Fom Wilson
Gong Down
Poharter
Cits
What is an inch of rain and how measured
An article explains rainfall measurement, instrument accuracy, and how inches of water translate to gallons and pounds per acre. It notes variations by location such as Phoenix and New Orleans and hints at weather terminology and a lyrical interlude embedded in the text.
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Phoenix
Arizona
New Orleans
Laere
Fragmentary OCR Confusion Reflects Scattered Notations
The readable bits mention names, places, and phrases such as a warden and references to a shepherd, along with scattered song and music terms. overall, the text is a garbled collage of unrelated fragments with no clear event or cohesive report to summarize.
Questions Flood Washington Bureau Inquiry Draft
The Washington bureau requests rapid, precise information on martial law in Irish territory, numbers of soldiers in Germany, and expected movements of forces. It notes an information agent, director, and self-addressed reply, with fragmented questions about territories, troops, and plans in Europe.
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Wash SeRton Bureau
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Washington
Vigperavy Emaien
Gut Paige
Oulewertern Quptier
Trelind
Utdeddie
Lin Lister
Wecelan
Germany
Ewlve
Opainiaviion
Fragmented text about Russia wheat before the war and game notes
The passage blends scattered phrases about Russia as a wheat supplier before the war with garbled notes on a Five Hundred card game and stray questions. It also contains disjointed fragments about places, names, and a suburban home inquiry, rendering a coherent narrative unusable.
Heroes and the Kaiser Denounces Royal Treatment Abroad
The piece contrasts lavish care for the ex Kaiser and his entourage with the plight of soldiers home from war. It argues many veterans face red tape and inadequate hospital beds while the former ruler enjoys abundant servants and doctors, calling for fair treatment for those who served.
Our Little Brown Cousins and Pacific Independence Talk
A fragmented world column discusses if the Philippines will gain independence, noting American doubts and a push for self-rule, alongside a Berlin postal letter episode about Princess Henry of Prussia. It references tensions in Ireland and a formal registrar reply denying the title designation.
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United States
Ireland
P. C
Deneriv
Ceruiay
Sonia
Berlin
Princess Henry of
Prussia
Ansious
Miers
Language questions mix misused letters and fragmented queries
The text presents a jumbled set of questions about socioc effects venstation linguistics race language and history. It mentions Pittsburgh and New York, asks about the relation of first compir'sy rey to each other, the Russell Sage Foundation, and differences between Grinese Anguage and Engst with scattered names and phrases.
Mince Pies in Wartime Verse by Walt Mason
A humorous poem about mince pies during hard winters, recalling old comforts and urging restraint in wartime dining. The speaker critiqued cooks and housewives, laments scarcity, and imagines pies as comforting but ultimately condemns the act as a crime, seeking safer solace in nostalgia.
Bridgeport News Roundup From December Tales
Bridgeport notices and social items describe December events including minstrel rehearsals and performances at local venues, lectures by visiting speakers, scientific society meetings, and public notices. The piece notes weather, church activities, and local business concerns while listing funerary notices and community updates from Bridgeport and surrounding areas.
Builders Plan Lower Wages for Carpenters
New London reports serious talk as Sec 1 retary J A St Germaine asks the carpenters union to meet for a near term conference to discuss a decreased wage rate under a new operative agreement starting April 1. The current contract sets pay at 83 cents per hour.
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New London
J. A. St. Germaine
Carpenters’ Union
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Teacher Ella Steiger dies after home robbery scare
Ella Steiger, a longtime city teacher, died yesterday at her family home after injuries from a burglary at her residence a week earlier. She taught in primary grades for 20 years and retired four years ago, with survivors including a daughter and other relatives. funeral plans follow.
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Eile Steiger
Matthew
Richitu Gibbons
Sno
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Waeeler School
Branklin Street
Mise Elin C. Steiger
Heathers
Webster
Stroftield
U S Destroyer Officers Deny Smyrna Trouble
The report that Americans were mistreated at Smyrna was denied by U S destroyer officers. Lieutenant Roger John P Edwards arrived here this morning from Smyrna with details that could not be confirmed.
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Smyrna
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Roger John P. Edwards
Smrens
On Revisiting Harrow a Verse by Byron
A fragmentary poem reflecting on revisiting Harrow after years. The speaker recalls a destroyed memorial inscription and a small circle of friends. The piece contemplates forgiveness, pride, and the lingering ache of friendship as memory and record endure.
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