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Bridgeport Telegram lists subscription prices including $7 per year in advance and 65 cents per month, 15 cents per week by carrier. Published daily except Sundays by The Post Publishing Co at 140 Middle Street Bridgeport Connecticut. The paper is a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulation and Associated Press.
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Editorial Notes On Public Manners And National Temper
A scrambled set of observations touches on manners, law, trust, and American life. The fragment references daily behavior, the pace of courts, and social expectations, hinting at national character and the friction of modern life.
Sentence Sermons as a Movable Moral Play
A fragmentary meditation on meritlessness, justice, and freedom. It lampoons public trials in newspapers, calls for frugal education, and argues for voices with nothing to lose. The speaker questions responsibility, truth, and the weight of prejudice in opinion.
Weather Review Emphasizes Cold Front Across Regions
Weather forecast notes snow in Northern New England and Southern New Jersey, with sleet or rain possible in Eastern New York. The system brings colder temperatures Wednesday, widely unsettled across the United States as high pressure yields to precipitation.
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The Pedestrian Safety Doctrine in Traffic Etiquette
The article argues pedestrians must prioritize safety over assumptions of driver fault. It cautions against relying on drivers and urges people to act with constant caution, especially at night, since many injuries arise from pedestrians failing to judge traffic properly.
Turmoil in Soviet Power as Trotsky Is Out
Lenin is dead and Trotzky is repudiated by associates. Stalin Zinoviev and Kamenev rule. The article notes a parallel to the Trench revolution and observes charges against Trotsky boil down to his refusal to agree. It reflects on tolerance in the Soviet Federation and the fate of competing leaders.
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The Hopeful Mr M Adoo Prophesies Coolidge 1928 Nomination
Waltham Gibbs McAdoo, linked to Georgia, Tennessee, New York and California, predicts Calvin Coolidge will be the Republican nominee in 1928. He argues Coolidge’s support will fade by then and Jeffersonian democracy will rise under a Georgia Tennessee New York California favorite son. President Coolidge remains silent on the matter.
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Coolidge's Economy Plan and Teapot Dome Brawl
The piece argues Coolidge's simple rule spend less money and cut taxes boosts his standing while critics focus on Teapot Dome the League of Nations or tariff. It predicts opponents will face him four years later as he remains fixed to his program.
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Not Impressive Protest Against Charity in New York Churches
A critic denounces a march of unemployed men into churches as a publicity gimmick by a self advertizing organizer. He argues that established charities and church efforts already aid the needy, and the stunt harms genuine relief and religion.
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Cathedral of St John the Divine Aims for World Class Edifice
The Cathedral of St John the Divine in New York seeks 15 million dollars with 3.06 million already raised to finish the church. Bishop Manning envisions a cathedral of all churches reflecting toleration and American religious liberty.
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Political Pointers on Wisconsin Records and National Debates
A clumsy summary notes Wisconsin expenditure increases from 1923 to 1930 and compares state spending with others. It cites figures, mentions Taft and Wilson era policies, praises or critiques various politicians, and closes with a seasonal, reflective Christmas meditation urging kindness to the weak during hard times.
Father Christmas Poem From Walt Wasoy
Fragmented OCR reads a Christmas verse with stray letters and garbled phrases about Father Christmas and gifts. The readable parts describe helping the poor, buying coal, and a hopeful smile to bring cheer.
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Postal subsidy debate targets press and post workers
The discussion centers on proposed postal subsidies for publishers and its impact on postal workers. Critics warn subsidies shift costs to the mail system while benefiting large papers and magazines, risking reduced wages and jobs for letter carriers and curtailing public access.
FOR OLETA
A nostalgic verse by ANSE CAMPBELL reflects longing and memory. The speaker, addressed to Oleta, recalls past days of love and asks whether true happiness can return as they seek meaning in life.
The Fun Shop Christmas Features and Gossip
A festive page features Mrs Santa Claus roles and the editor's Gossip Shop. Cartoons, verse, and merry snippets celebrate holiday cheer, children’s sayings, and shopper greetings with playful lines from Edith Derby Robinson and local contributors.
One Hundred Years Ago from December 24 1924
National Intelligencer reports on a distant region where the Lil century events reshape governance. The text notes a military provisional government with limited civilian authority and mentions restoration of a river context and political hints amid unclear details.
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State Street Property Sold For 25000 In Town Records
A property on State Street changed hands with a 25000 sale price noted in town records. The deed shows a mortgage around 10900 and references multiple sellers and buyers including properties on Savoy Street and Northfield Avenue.
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Readers invited to send AV humor epigrams and poetry
Readers may submit humorous stories epigrams and poems to the Fun Shop Headquarters Bridgeport Telegram. Accepted material will be paid from 35 cents to $1 per line for poetry and up to $10 per contribution based on merit. Manuscripts must be single sided and not returned.
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Room and Freedom Through Decisive Action
Dr. Crane cites John Foster on decisive action clearing space for life and laments modern clutter. Indecision breeds stress. choosing promptly brings freedom, growth, and orderly progress despite possible trouble.
Gifts for Your Children From a Practical Priest
A column urges parents to give gifts that build strength and health rather than material goods. It argues physical activity and simple tools like planes and hammers foster development, while warning against overindulgence and ineffective toys. The piece emphasizes guidance from adults and notes medical Q A by Dr. Copeland.
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Metal Co Officers Sued In $1,000 Case
A New York report notes officers of Metal Co face a $1,000 lawsuit amid unclear details. The item references spot and futures data for copper tin antimony and related markets, with fragmented figures and location hints including St Louis and 1404 furmes.
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Blame Shellfish for Typhoid in New York City
Dr Frank Monaghan health commissioner cites shellfish fed contamination as the likely cause of rising typhoid cases in New York City. He notes wealthier car owners as a key group among the affected, with many cases linked to outside dining and travel. Today’s toll nears twenty nine new cases, up from six yesterday and nine Sunday.
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Iblage Rock Bank Charter Delayed After Holidays
State officials delayed action on the Iblage Rock bank charter amid holidays. State Comptroller Frederick W Salmon of Westport is reviewing evidence from proponents and opponents while noting he was absent from hearings.
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Publicly Died in Related Incident for Americans in Albania
A Pan Albanian Federation media note reports several Americans including Hidri and others condemned or sentenced after a 62 day trial in Tirana. Four fugitives were also sentenced while Ahmet Zogu and additional defendants received terms of imprisonment.
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Connecticut State Police Aid Embargo Enforcement
Hartford December 28 The Connecticut health authority announces state police will patrol highways to aid embargo enforcement on chickens from quarantined districts. Vehicle drivers carrying poultry will be stopped and origin verified. chickens from quarantined areas will not be allowed to proceed.
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