Bridgeport Telegram History and Publication Details
The Bridgeport Telegram, founded 1897, is published daily except Sunday by Are Post Publishing Co at 140 Riddle Street Bridgeport Conn. Subscription rates by mail in advance. Advertising represented by Bein F 464 Metropolitan Tower New York and John Giasa Peoples Gas Bldg Chicago. Exchange aay Teay governments Open very with Associated Press bureau.
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Ford Advertising Representatives
Metropolitan Tower
New York
John Giasa
Peoples Gas
Chicago
Post Publishing CO
Rriddle Street
Bridgeport
Conn
A Line o Cheer by John Kendrick Bangs
Poem excerpt exploring Christmas themes and symbolic letters within a log as a sign of divine messages. The piece references love peace grace and divine stores, noting the log becomes a ship of meaning rather than mere timber.
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John Kendrick Bangs
Ana G
Finland no help against Bolsheviks says American expert
New York report on December 21 quotes H Montagu Donner, president of the Finland Constitutional League America, arguing Finland cannot rely on external support for action against Bolshevism. He notes Allied assurances failed to secure funds for war with the Soviet government and says Bolshevik morale was lower after Kolchak’s collapse. Finland must defend its eastern frontier and Karelia, while Bolshevism fears have waned among moderates and the famine year ends.
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New York
Irinland
H. Montagu “Donner
New Republic
Donner
Finland Constitutional League America
Campaionnst Petrograd
Kolchakener
Finland
Karelia
Geert
Red
Blames Government for High Meat Prices in England
The British Incorporated Society of Meat Importers accuses the government of causing high meat costs. They cite full UK storage warehouses and no space for frozen cargoes arriving at about 60 000 tons monthly as key factors. The secretary says government action keeps prices exorbitant. A Philadelphia church project plans a roof garden, swimming tank, and gym.
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London
British Incorporated Society of Meat Importers
England
United Kingdom
Philadelphia
Walt Mason Daily Jingle Anti-Red
A satirical verse mocks anti Communist rhetoric and radical agitation, praising savings and bourgeois calm. The speaker warns against revolutionary elements while humorously defending traditional values and the security of domestic life.
The Wage of the Teacher in Bridgeport Schools
Bridgeport teachers earn about £20 overflowing weekly, based on Bridgeport Teachers' association data. The piece argues teachers must be well trained and continually study, praising their dedication while urging a 26 percent pay increase effective from September 8, 1919 to match rising living costs and protect the public school system.
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Bridgeport
Bridgeport Teachers’ Association
Board of Education
Blasco Ibanez on the League and American Contrariness
Spanish novelist Blasco Ibanez argues the League of Nations is American in origin and notes U S indifference shaped Senate outcomes. He contends Europe’s support would have pressured passage and praises his reading of American character.
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Blasco Ibanez
League
Senor Blasco Ibanez
Senate
Blasco
America
League of Nations
United States
Senor Blasco
Europe
Senator Lodge
James Beck
Milk Increases From Music Says H M Tarvey
H M Tarvey of Poughkeepsie argues music boosts milk yield. Experiments with Guernsey and Lolstein cows showed higher output when an electrically operated phonograph played during milking. Classical tunes yielded 10 to 12 percent more milk.
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H.M. Tarvey
Poughkeepsie
Guernsey
Lolstein
Palmer
American Farmers Lead In Per Man Production
The U S Secretary of Agriculture reports American farmers outrun Belgian English French German and Italian producers per man per acre. Over the last 25 years yield per acre rose about half a percent yearly. The trend suggests the farmer will become the largest per acre harvester as well.
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U.S
Secretary of Agriculture
City orders cutting of female cottonwood trees in Albuquerque
After years of debate the City Commission of Albuquerque New Mexico ordered the removal of all female or cotton-shearing cottonwood trees within city limits. The move targets trees whose cottony fluff aggravates hay fever sufferers and litter streets and buildings each June and July.
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City Commission of
Albuquerque
N. M
Aldo Leopold
American Forestry ‘Magazine
Washington
Scottan
Value of life in war costs study sparks debate
The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace reports an American life worth 4720 dollars versus 2020 dollars for Bulgarians and others. The World War total economic value of lives lost is 33.551 billion dollars, with Russia and Balkans potentially doubling that figure. Would you sell your life for 4720 dollars?
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Carnegie
Russia
Balkans
Bridgeport Forty Years Ago A Christmas Storm and City Notes
Bridgeport sketched in December 1879 with a fierce snow storm, crowded streets, ship delays, and local business life. Reports mention Wall Street opening to the Water, Knights of Pythias in Ansonia, and Bridgeport leaders like Hanford Lyon, along with obituaries and icy transit updates affecting trains and steamer arrivals.
Eldorado Poem Journey and Shadow in Poe Style
A compact reading of Edgar Allan Poe’s Eldorado depicts a gallant knight who travels in sun and shade in search of Eldorado. He grows old and encounters a pilgrim shadow who guides him beyond mountains and valleys toward the fabled land.
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Eldorado
Gaily Bedight
Land of
The
Shade
Aldorado
Edgar Allen Poe
Comment of the Press The Helping Hand
The piece discusses hotel price cuts in Chicago and Baltimore as altruistic moves. It notes New York still paying high rates and mocks the motives behind the reductions. The Chicago hotel claims altruism but reports increased business after lowering prices, suggesting many so called benevolent actions are self serving.
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New York Times
Chicago
Baltimore
New York
Democratic nomination clash at New York dinner 1917
A Hartford Times note reports James W. Gerard will not enjoy Champ Clark’s support for the Democratic presidential nomination. At an April 1917 New York dinner Gerard praised his ambassadorship in Germany, then denounced Clark as a coward unfit to fight. Funeral notice for M. Nash Wouch at age eight follows.
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Champ Clark
iHartford Times
James W. Gerard
New York
Gerard
Germany
Baltimore
Teo
Telegram Information Bureau offers free answers by mail
The Telegram Information Bureau in Washington under Frederic J Kuskin provides prompt factual replies to any reader questions. Write brief questions with a 2 cent stamp for return postage and confidential replies will be sent to the individual. No charge beyond the stamp.
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Telegram Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
Frederic J. Kuskin
Telegram
Breau
Frederic J. Kraskin
Washington, DD
Did Edward the Confessor make a will and other Qs
Anglo Saxon Chronicles claim Edward the Confessor spoke after Jan 5 1066 and bequeathed the crown to Harold. Across questions address American aces Capitol value 25 000 000 dollars, immigration 119 000 in 1918, US area 1800 vs present, Porto Rico sugar crop rise, paper currency above 100,000, largest buffalo herd in Wainwright park, 1917 business failures totals, ostrich egg yields.
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Edward the Confessor
York
Canterbury
Harold
Tostig
Capitol
Washington
United States
Porto Rico
Vv. M. A
BYP
Wainright Park
Alberta
Canada
Pablo
Tlathesd Valley
Montana
T. D
Congressmen Stay in Capital for Key Treaty and Rail Talks
Washington December 21 Congressmen remaining in the capital plan to push two German peace treaty compromises and railroad reorganization during the two week holiday recess. Senate and House managers will meet Tuesday to map out work on the Cummins Esch railroad bills with adjournment to resume after the break.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Esch
Remark on Champ Clark's Son-in-Law at Missouri Event
The Hon. Champ Clark was absent while his son-in-law attended and stirred the crowd with spirited narration. Coupled with New York press reports, this suggested his father-in-law would have a full record of Mr Gerard's remarks, while the ceremony echoed a Missouri anthem about stopping the abuse of a dog.
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New York
New Haven
Champ Clark
Gerard
Iron
State
Missouri
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Gilmore's Garden
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Good Templars’ Hall
Aurelius Staward
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Hanford Lyon
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Flo
Smith and Wright
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Mesara
Wairchin
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Charleston
Lemuel Coleman
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P. €. Calhoun
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Luyon
Bridgeport Gas Light Company
Old Bridgeport Bank
City Savings Bank
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Atlantic Hotel
Henry T. Shelton
Adelahda
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Thomas L. Watson
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Jay I. Clark
Frank Bennett
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Raiilroad
Tle
Hint
Tials Rity
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Madison Ave
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Charles Marria Anderson
Haenecal
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West Ave
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