Bridgeport Telegram Publication Details
The Bridgeport Telegram is published daily by The Post Publishing Co at 40 Middle Street Bridgeport. It notes subscriptions by mail in advance and credits The Associated Press for news dispatches.
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Four Line 0 Cheer Poem by John Kendrick Ganss
A Christmas wish of goodwill and peace on earth is voiced. The speaker hopes lasting gifts of kindness fill the world regardless of place or person, and prays for true peace to prevail among all people.
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Christmas Seals and Wartime Whimsy in Editorial Notes
A rowdy editorial collage imagines Christmas themes and political figures. It humorously questions the master mind of crimp waves and invisible dinner guests while riffing on wartime leaders, Pearl rumors, and cabinet gifts. It also teases holidays, dining prices, and a model home builder seeking burglar proof cellars. Wilson and Harding are humorously slated for a joint lunch.
Bridgeport High School graduate becomes city stenographer
Sidewalk Snapshots notes MISS DMLUEIA FOX, Miss Lilian, a Bridgeport high school graduate, who entered the lax commissioner’s office as a stenographer and has served there for four years. She resides at 962 Noble Avenue.
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Pro German label now seen as anachronism in postwar Europe
A syndicated column argues that calling nations pro German after World War I is outdated and misleading. It contends Germany is no longer Kaiserist and that broad humanity must adapt, citing Greece as an example of how pro-German labeling misreads postwar politics and public will.
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Parcels Post Transforms St Paul Delivery System
St Paul merchants abandon individual delivery networks in favor of parcels post. One post office handles all packages, reducing delivery carts by half and cutting costs. The shift promises efficiency and elimination of duplicated routes, with potential savings on time and labor for local commerce.
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Unlucky Ladders and Superstitions Across Ages
An old piece explains why ladders are considered unlucky, tracing origins to executions where the gallows path under a ladder was linked to doom. It notes 30 strong superstitions that survived, often rooted in primitive ceremonies and the fear of the unknown in the human mind.
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Transition of Cridusapert trolley to motor questioned
The Cridusapert mayor advocates a phased transition from trolley to motor, but critics fear premature shifts and discrimination. The editorial notes transit finance and policy doubts, cites Bridnerport’s mayoral stance against partisan obstruction, and questions the inevitability of trolley retirement.
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Christmas Suggestions For Him And Her Reads Like Fashion Memo
Fragmented OCR offers a sprawling, period voice list of Christmas gift ideas and clothing items. It mentions gloves, umbrellas, pajamas, coats, and various accessories with scattered names and brands, presenting a consumer roundup in a dated style.
Regrets On Youth Health And The Narrow Way
An aging speaker laments squandered youth health and careless rules. He recalls lost vigor, missing teeth, and rising medical costs as he reflects on wiser choices and the paths of youth versus later life. The verse contrasts youthful pleasures with future consequences and moral reflection.
World trip record and general knowledge Q and A
A mixed telegram style page presents trivia and queries including the fastest circumnavigation record noted at 2 hours and 2 minutes, questions on women’s suffrage in Germany, rope and cable distinctions, a recipe snippet, fire safety tips, and hair color categories with examples. The briefing mirrors a Washington bureau query column.
Bridgeport Echoes From Forty Years Past 1889
A jumble of Bridgeport notes recount social events, court cases, local officials and upcoming entertainments. Mentions Judge Ball, Officer Arnold, Mermaid Avenue burglaries, health board talks on diphtheria, a circus poster by Sterling, and charity efforts creating a vivid portrait of late 19th century city life in brief notices and society notes.
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Protect Your Child's Health Bulletin
A Red Cross bulletin warns caregivers about preventing diphtheria and related illnesses. It emphasizes recognizing symptoms and seeking emergency care, providing practical steps for reducing infection risk without listing commercial sources. The notice stresses timely action and accurate first aid guidance.
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Sir Galahad Verse by Alfred Tennyson
The fragment presents Sir Galahad’s martial resolve and purity, contrasting battlefield vigor with spiritual devotion. It portrays a knight whose strength and courage are tempered by faith, chastity, and a vow to keep love pure, ending with a note on virtuous steadfastness.
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