Bridgeport Telegram Subscription Rates and Delivery
The Bridgeport Telegram lists second class postal rate details for a two month and one week carrier plan. Advertising representatives in New York and Bridgeport coordinate telegraph and Sunday post delivery. Publication offices, circulation bureau, and Associated Press credit are noted with contact and delivery arrangements.
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Sunday Post
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Seer
York
Zon Glaca
Untitled Note Describes Recurrent Visitor Distress
A fragmented diary style entry recalls a visitor who returns repeatedly causing distress. The narrator recalls opening the door with a clenched face and confronting the visitor, noting unsettled events and a stormy mood. The passage hints at fear and unease from ongoing encounters.
Editorial Notes Reflect on Politics and Events
A jumble of remarks touches on Congress, elections, volcano news, and public figures. It notes erroneous motions, jokes about lawmakers, a volcano eruption in Mexico, and a peace treaty debate. The piece cites a Werther-like mood and raises questions about public sentiment and patriotism.
Weather or Not Vamps Sell Powder and Paint
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss weather, pop culture, and cosmetics. It references vamps and athletes, noting cosmetics aid powder and paint sales amid a hot day era. The text is garbled but centers on vanity and public interest in fashion and sports.
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Berry Morio
Weather Forecast Notes Mixed Cloud and Cold Northerly Winds
Weather bulletin indicates pressure changes and cold conditions east of a storm system. Monday shows lower temperatures in the northwest with increasing cloudiness Tuesday and Wednesday over regions west of the Mississippi. End of note references tides, sun rise and set times, and coastal observations for Bridgeport and nearby areas.
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Tweeday
Mississippi
Atlantic
Making nobility cheap in a strange French scheme
An essay-like column argues France will grant a noble title to Georges Carpentier and a boxing manager, mocking the idea as a feeble salute to democracy. It contrasts ancient aristocracy with modern honors earned in public service, science, and invention, predicting a shift from hereditary titles to merit medals.
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Georges Carpentier
Jack Dempsey
Carpentier
Descamps
Doolittle
Prance
Canada
The Pacific Treaty under Harding era debate
Analyzes the Four Power Treaty and arguments over Henry Cabot Lodge’s handling, arguing the pact aims to preserve the Pacific status quo. It questions binding force, potential Japan territorial guarantees, and whether ratification matters if signatories are not serious about their commitments.
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Henry Cabot Longe
Harding
United States
Japan
America
Pacific
After 40 Years in Theatrical Biz Balagro Seeks One Lesson
At a dinner marking his four decades as a theatrical producer, Balagro reflects that love is the sole enduring truth learned over years. He argues love fuels effort and endures beyond money, while others warn that life’s temptations and scandals test character.
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Belasco
David Balagro
Earth
Madge
Sue
Dida
Leeebers
Xourach
Monkeys’ teamwork hints at evolution path
A fragment describes monkeys in Malay jungles during a six year expedition. Pairs of monkeys overturn stones to harvest shrimp, small fish, and crabs, likening their coordinated work to early social organization. The passage then speculates on evolution toward humans and jokingly notes future riding behavior.
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Wells
Government Spending Sparks War Debt Debate
A fragmented report notes the department spent 2.871 trillion during the last year, criticizing wartime waste. It urges tighter controls across all branches and warns Congress to curb spending as war debt interests loom.
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Congress
Sam
Winter Night Dreams Amid Storm and Firelight
A fragmented winter vignette describes how a household endures a fierce storm. The wind roars, steam rises, and a sense of looming cold pervades as family rhythms persist. Characters named Gen and Hubbard appear in a surreal chorus of old world imagery and resilience.
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Maida
Waterbury to float $1,000,000 short loan
The Waterbury Board of Finance authorized a temporary loan of 1 million dollars at a special meeting to cover a current year deficit of 730,000 and retire 250,000 in bonds due January 1. The balance funds city operations into the early part of next year.
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Board of Finance
Waterbury
History of milk dangers and ocean depth questions
A mixed collection of Q and A items covers milk safety and handling, ocean depth measurement by sounding wire and lead weight, and a range of trivia. It includes inquiries about Pershing’s Indian name Brave Eagle, banana oil, honey with soda, grain consumption post prohibition, Santa Claus origins, and Saint Nicholas influence.
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Brave Fasle
Siberal Pershing
Rosebud Reservation
Sion
Brave Eagle
Wanbli-O
Fragmented dispatch about a family dispute and assault
Frederick J. Haskin reports a domestic incident in Bridgeport where a man returns home with a puffy lip after a quarrel. His wife accuses the blow to be caused by an abusive meal stamp remark as a taunt. An injured man’s associates blame a harsh, roving outsider.
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Trightan
Tim
Micky Boolan
Spalpeer
Biaagie
The Shy Madge Learns to Face Her Fears
A shy girl named Madge battles anxiety at school and home. Her mother and teachers urge courage, and a patient father helps her by guiding her to speak and engage. Through daily steps and support, Madge slowly overcomes the crippling shyness.
Health Advice and Diet Fads in a Great Newspaper
Royal Copeland answers readers on dieting and health. The column warns against starvation and extreme dieting, notes dangers of rapid weight loss, and advises gradual methods and medical consultation for breathing and heart concerns. It discusses vanity diet trends, weight loss claims, and the need for balanced routines.
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Royal Copeland
MW. D
New York
Foynil
Copelana
Copeland
B.S. Copeland
Santa Rides On Gull To Reach Children At Sea New York
The report describes a remarkable Christmas Eve journey of Santa Claus landing aboard a ship Celtic amid stormy seas. He claimed he traveled from land of perpetual snow in a seaplane then rode a gull into the boat’s deck to visit children including Toss Campbell Geddes, son of the British ambassador, delaying Christmas for some.
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Santa
New York
Santa Claus
Wren
Toss Campbell Geddes
Agekind Gedd
Wassingen
Deity Qule Witt and the Monday Questions
A garbled OCR passage hints at a weekly quiz about a deity named Qule Witt. It recalls mis-spellings, references to death eve, and scattered names like Viera and Tefty. The fragment mentions page one at 8 o clock and a person Ravsio Ge, but the text is largely unreadable.
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Viera
Wien
A Corner in Nonsenes guide on oyster crackers
A quirky instructional piece describes a bizarre process where oyster crackers become pearls through a staged, artful hoax. It blends humor and mock seriosity as it guides a reader through a pretend procedure with talking oysters and imagined outcomes.
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