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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1925
Page
12
Bridgeport Telegram announces subscription rates by mail and in city delivery with daily publication. The paper notes toll-free telephone connections for Milford and Fairfield patrons to place advertisements or news items and provides office and contact numbers plus the 140 Middle Street address.
Tax Assessor Connelly proposes a new general property tax system for Bridgeport, but the key issue of valuing work in progress in factories remains unresolved. The Ripper Board was formed at manufacturers’ urging to curb unfair taxation, yet evaluating specialized equipment and in-process goods would require many expert assessors. Officials may rely on past practice to resolve disputes, treating all parties equally while avoiding favoritism. Ignac J. Paderewski is set to speak on radio next Monday night, delivering an address.
The piece notes frequent fire disasters from mines to hotels and Christmas celebrations, with nine dead in one Ohio mine blaze. It contrasts such events with Bridgeport's lower per capita fire losses and praises local efforts to combat the fire menace despite national insurance strength.
A fragment expressing a satirical view that sugar and coal are not edible and cannot be eaten, with a playful musing on burning sugar in fur and questions about what people would say to such an idea. The text mixes wordplay and partial phrases, reflecting a humorous historical aside.
The piece notes coal selling in small lots at one cent per pound in Boston while sugar goes for three cents a pound in bulk. It argues both supply chains differ greatly in effort and cost, yet their prices nearly converge, suggesting coal producers are privileged by higher costs and complex processing. Sugar’s production is long and costly, unlike coal which comes directly from the ground.
A Boston letter to WHAF New York features a radio announcer and the growing importance of the profession. McNamee illustrates how voice and diction shape audience perception and the potential for formal training in radio announcing. The piece notes that memorable trick voices and mannerisms are fading as the craft matures.
Captain George Imubert Wilkins will command an air expedition toward the Worth Pole under the American Geographical Society Detroit Aviation Society and North American Newspaper Alliance. The Telegram and The Post will publish all flight news as wires arrive, pledging to share in opening new boundaries and advancing knowledge.
Political pointers indicate a new tax system with citizen boards and committees to set fair tax rates. Marg Assessor Connelly aims to gain public confidence by directing impartial policy and transparent administration, inviting citizen participation in preliminary plans and committee formation.
The piece notes Joseph Cubelli and Adulph Lederer, both former representatives, facing off in a senatorial bid. It references Cubelli expected to gain administration support in the Twenty third district and recalls changes in local governance from powerful early selectmen to modern voter focus.
Charming little garters which any girl can make use of silver tally with flat flowers made of different colored ribbons in a simple home craft pattern.
An excerpted discussion on the 1926 money outlook argues the Federal Reserve system aims to stabilize credit but may unintentionally fuel stock speculation. It explains how reserve banks, though restricted to government securities, influence lending via rediscounting and the wider money supply, with the result that cheaper or dearer money affects all sectors. The piece cites a 1925 expansion in reserve resources and predicts dearer money in 1926 as a consequence.
The excerpt presents a playful Christmas scene with characters like Adeline Mantrea substituting for Santa, banter about Santa’s diet and chimney risks, and holiday banter from Sally Irene and Mary. It evokes a 1920s paper humor tone with flirtatious vignettes and jovial asides.
A peculiar classroom scene at Kass Kollege features Geraude directing a modish exercise on the word telegram with teachers and students including Mr Rick and Mr Malone. The dialogue weaves culture, discipline, and playful mispronunciations amid improvised verses and student lines.
A town weather seer who once charmed residents with precise forecasts and grand showmanship ends in public scorn. Once praised for guiding cloths and crowds, he erred on floods and droughts, losing trust as voters jeer at his fading fame.
A lyrical childhood keepsake describes a memory book to be treasured by Ruth as she grows. It mentions a Welsh signature FG, a mother’s name, and sketches by an actor, framing a tender record of well remembered days and enduring friendship.
The excerpt argues that suppression of opposing views shows intolerance and harms truth. It cites Sir Harry Vane and Buckle on the necessity of hearing both sides, noting democracy depends on broad public opinion and minority voices being heard, despite popular majorities.
A garbled OCR style fragment shows characters quoting The Raven and discussing baby delivery beliefs and political parades. The text is incoherent but includes lines about Nevermore and a chaotic exchange among a family.
A fragmented editorial urges collective focus beyond personal gain. It mocks candied preaching and empty pockets, claiming public foresight hinges on wiser minds and measured actions. It imagines jazz bands becoming serious musical organizations.
Readers may submit original humor epigrams jokes anecdotes and light verse. Accepted pieces paid 1 to 10 dollars for prose and 23 cents to 1 dollar per line for poetry. unpublished entries only. no returns. manuscripts on one side. send to Fun Shop Headquarters Bridgeport Telegram.
Eastern New York expected cloudy with rising temperatures and light snow in the interior, Friday mainly fair and cooler. Northern New England shows cloudy skies with rising temperatures, light snow on Thursday, then Friday fair and cooler. Southern New England cloudy with rising temperatures Thursday, Friday cooler. Atlantic disturbance offshore strengthens with light precipitation along the middle and north Atlantic states. colder in the Atlantic states. Michigan disturbance moves east with light snows Thursday in northern New England and interior New York. generally fair east of the Mississippi Thursday and Friday. colder over the lower Lake region and Ohio valley Thursday night and Friday. winds from the west or southwest near Sandy Hook to Hatteras, increasing cloudiness Thursday.
Telegram readers are invited to send free expressions of opinion. Letters must be signed with correct name and address if desired, and confidential handling is available for the addressee. Letters over 200 words may be rejected at editors’ discretion and anonymous communications are not considered.
A reader criticizes sensational reporting on Colonel Mitchell and war department actions. He supports Major Morgan's resignation from the Quartermaster Reserve Corps, argues many reserves may resign, and condemns Colonel Mitchell's statements as misleading. The writer warns against personal prejudice shaping public view and urges factual, restrained coverage.
A sharp earthquake lasting nearly a minute was felt in Anchorage at 2 o clock this morning. No damage was reported. The tremor came from an unknown origin and was locally recorded by observers in the Alaska area.
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