Subscription rates and office details at Bridgeport Telegram
The Bridgeport Telegram lists subscription rates in advance: yearly seven ninety dollars, six months three eighty, per week carrier rates. It provides office addresses including Metropolitan Tower New York and Barnum Slot Bridgeport, with daily publication details and AP membership information.
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Cserasa Hoverdame
Metropolitan Tower
Tork
John Gt
New York
Apne
Biddle Street
Bridgeport
Conn
Auvé
Associated Press
A Day Is What We Make It Says A Poem
A fragment in old quatrains urges turning dull days into bright through wit and effort. It speaks of refreshing even stale moments by using inner stores of humor and creativity to brighten the day. The text reflects on aging and time as human constructs shaped by effort.
Editorial notes mix of jokes and jabs on society
A collage of snappy items covers ground bogs and winter landlords, five cent fare, Ford pride, congressional probes, stock price drops, fan fashion, Chesterton lectures, cancelled Dempsey Willard fight, Blue Law Sunday campaigns, European princess and reformers, eight hour day labor debates, Norwalk birthday, skirt length age guessing, a Michigan court restraining order, and judge sinecures.
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New Sark
Norwalk
Sidewalk Snapshots of City Police Leader
A fragmented note describes HL Redgate, former superintendent of the Bridgrpant police, linked to state guard service and a sergeant role in an unclear unit. It mentions April or a date in spring, a person named someone, and a monetary figure amid disjointed phrases.
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Conn HL Redgate
Bridgrpant Potlee
Ont li
Toguon
Sir Reant
Kucend Lien Jemand
Japanese Cultural Threat or War Warmth Debate
A fragment argues Americans hold no broad grievance against Japan yet view dynastic and imperial ambitions with suspicion. It compares Japan’s democracy to German monarchical power and warns against Bernhardi style Kultur while urging “friendship for all and malice toward none.”
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Japan
China
Americas
India
Ireland
United States
America
Pacific
Roosevelt on Sherman law and Kodak breakup stance
The piece criticizes Sherman anti trust enforcement against Eastman Kodak, arguing it destroys healthy industry. It cites Roosevelt's view that trusts are efficient and should be regulated rather than forcibly broken up, calling the German approach and the court order anti social and economically harmful.
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Eastman Kodak Company
United States
Congress
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
The Finite Universe Debate Reaches Hartford
The article discusses whether the universe is infinite or finite with boundaries and shape. It cites Einstein and relativity, noting a possible minimum size where light would take a billion years to circle the cosmos, and mentions Hartford area residents debating a finite universe with winds from Windsor and Wethersfield.
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Einstein
Umiverse
Fize
Windsor
Wethersfield
Finster
New Day Promised As Governor Lake Delivers Hope
Governor Everett J. Lake urged optimism in a addresses praising resilience and steady progress through hardship. He spoke of morning light, eight oclock near, and emphasized courage, patience, and continued effort to restore confidence and momentum.
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Everett J. Lake
Ureatary
Governor Lake
Apsiniu
Hoth
Belt. Avclear lity, a elo: hearth ihe or afin
Fragmentary OCR yields a garbled belt related note with unclear names, places, or dates. The readable bits mention a locality, possible event or item list, but specifics are not clear enough to identify persons, organizations, or places.
Questions on partnerships and world facts in Q&A column
A reader asks about active and silent partners and their liability. The Washington bureau explains active partners are responsible for full business debts. silent partners are liable only for their contributed capital. Other items cover Cuba’s size, American Indian beard cultivation, and Shakespeare manuscripts location in Stratford, with brief factual notes and clarifications.
U S Trade With Germany Shows Big Increase
The department of commerce reports that in 1920 Americ a trade with Germany totaled 400.3 million dollars, up from 108.8 million in 1919. Exports to Germany reached 311.4 million, up from 92.8 million, while imports from Germany were 93.9 million compared with 10.6 million in 1919.
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Washington, Pen
America
Germany
Department of Commerce
Geese Alarm Fire in Bronx Clothing Stores
In the Bronx a flock of geese ducks and chickens alerted residents and a nearby policeman to a fire that caused heavy property loss in eleven retail clothing stores. Firemen fought the blaze for two hours and origin remains undetermined.
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New York
Bronx
Were Daniel Webster and Noah Webster Brothers
The statesman Daniel Webster and lexicographer Noah Webster were not closely related. Daniel Webster was descended from Phantas Webster of Hampton Massachusetts, while Noah Webster traced his lineage to John Webster, governor of the Connecticut colony.
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Daniel Webster
Crater
Noah Webster
Tellel Webster
Statesman
Anl Y Webster
Phantas Webster
Hampton
Mass
John Webster
Colony of
Connecticut
Many New Recipes Free Recipe Book Tells How to Fix 22 Dishes
Stove offers a free recipe book with 22 can‑based dishes including sauces soups salads entrees and desserts. It cites expert study under the Ni Elem Qanners association and promises guidance on modern nourishing methods. Readers are invited to write for the book with coupon and plain address details.
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Ni Elem Qanners' Association
Washington
Bridgeport Telearam Info Bureau edits in summaries
Frederis a Haskin directs the Bridgeport Telearam Information Bureau in Washington DC. G Tenele Temayhh edits in summaries for 1 H Weise and 2b fr en rope of Resipy for Cayo Fouls. Me 26.treck.
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Frederis A, Haskin
Bridgeport Telearam Information Bureau
Washington
G. Tenele Temayhh Rq
Weise
Credit WALT MASON SAYS: Vile year will bring unsettled tines
A garbled credit advice piece from Walt Mason laments a tough year for merchants. It warns that readjustment will slow sales as buyers hesitate to extend or accept credit, and notes the strain of unpaid bills from the prior year.
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Grbadslavie
Eliiak
Vise
Ike Ghaste
Freak Fashions to Hold Sway in Year 1921 Paris
Fashion notes from Paris and the Riviera reveal 1921’s styles with bold novelty. Items include arch rope dyed gowns, jewel faced watches hidden by diamonds, paper lattice clutches, leather folding umbrellas, fruit bead necklaces, and silk sandals in vivid colors.
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Paris
Patt
Riviera
Murat
Varieties Theatre
Mile
Comedie
Actresa
Woman Shifts Prayer Duty in House as Chaplain Is Absent
In a tense House session Representative Chace J. Edwards of New Hartford led the prayer in the absence of Chaplain Mr. Ayer of Brainsford who missed his train. The blind chaplain laughed moments earlier as the chamber settled. Carter and Chvaras spoke about the Hayat BOT Ive Gaivob DB. Waller of Mhestity named chaplain of Vientified GosiMittes as Senator Peirabull was not present. Committees Education labor health and taxes will meet next Tuesday at 7 PM in the House chamber to discuss various bills and appointments.
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Chace J. Edwards
New Hartford
House of Representati
Mr. Ayer
Brainsford
New Haven
Lyughed
Waller
Chalemin
House of
Terie
Winnes Murder Case Jury Out 38 Hours Deadlocked
Jury in the Winnes murder case spent 38 hours in deliberations before a deadlock occurred in Harlan Kentucky. The trial involved the defendant and potential key witnesses. Local reporters noted confusion and a lack of a clear verdict as jurors returned to the courtroom.
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Winnes
Bridgeport Forty Years Ago in The Standard 1881
Bridgeport notes from 1881 recount rail lines, local firms, and society. Hints of repairs at Falls Village Locomotives, the Housatonic Railroad, and a party supper at Christ Church. Reports cover officers, auctions, a water main incident, billiards, and business history of Morford & Trubee and Wheeler firm.
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Huvantiine Railroad Company
Falls Village
Ladies Aid Society of Christ
Ti. B. Stile
Hartford
Merford & Trabee
Bridgeport
Fim
P. C. Wheeler & Co
Wall Street
Sterling
New York
Sterling, Wade & Beebe
New York Packet
Hiram Wells
Pailo C. Wheeler
Z. G. Daverport
Jim Wesler L. Norton
New
Main Street
Frider
Stepney Denat
Monroe
Hinathan Wheeler
Empty Can Causes Of Commotion In Court Room
A damaged court record describes an empty can rattling in a Common Pleas hearing of Baflesch v Jonas. Attorneys Breen Comley and Comey interact with the can as witnesses and a defendant react to the distraction. The case involves a Winton automobile accident and a seller dispute over a $1,000 cage sale. The report notes the cage will be finished today and comments on scientists realigning the universe.
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Common Pleas
Baflesch
Jonas
Attorner
Mlamuit
Huuy Cvhoes
Breen
Comley
Attora Comley
Tajmont
Comey
Striker Summoned On Threat To Kill Charge
Springfield February report from the Springfield Foundry plant notes striker Sabastian Bar bats was summoned to court on a charge of threatening to kill William S. Clatson. Bar bato allegedly held a revolver and threatened Matson who protested that he was employed in detail. Bar bato did not appear for the day in answer to the summons.
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Springfield
Springfield Foundry Company
Sabasting Bar~ Bats
William S. Clatson
Barbato
Matson
de Niant
Forday
United States Buys Big Italian Dirigible Ship
The War Department announced the purchase of a large Italian airship, touted as the world’s largest semi rigid aircraft, for about $260,000. It would cost six times as much to duplicate, the department said.
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United States
Washington
Warcopa Ment
Fund for Telephone Operators Who Helped Nab Kidnappers
In Col. February 7 fund started for the four telephone operators who located a call that led to the arrest of mug kidnappers of Mrs Gladys Witherell and her rescued child. The fund supplements the $2,000 already offered by relatives and others for information guiding the rescue, announced by police.
Poetic Fragments From Old Song Lucidly Shared
Fragments of verse describe winter night moods as embers drift and a kelpie croon echoing through midnight winds. The lines mix garbled name snippets and dreamlike imagery, preserving a dated newspaper feel and a sense of antique verse.
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Bridgeport Telegram
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By Jobo Ketdrick Bans
Henry Ford
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Chesterton
Michigan
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Speedy Furnishig
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Washington, D. C
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Walt Mason
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Gabe Hone
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KE. A. Upson
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Bal Association
Yeserday
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Grand Lodge
Knights of Fythias
Castle Hall
Mithra Lodge
Lyon, Curtis and Company
Waterfury Watch Company
Leeroy Tervenworth
Beach Street
Daniel Marsh
Deavenworth
Cromet Hall
Wall’ Street
M. Blackman
Charles Fu Chew
Berl Blackman
Chew
Blackman
Benedict
Huntington
Wolsey GC. Sterling
Hausatonic Railroad
Mr. Wheeler
Daniel H. Sterling
D. H. Sterling & Co
Charles A. Kirtland
Housatonic Railroad
Jarratt Morford
David ‘Trahee
Yale College
Leonard Waldo
T Winchester Observatory
Yale
John L. Lyon
Clats
P.T. Barnum
Amos Fuller
John Brannigan
Hamilton Commandery
Knights Templar
Red Cross
Weill
Nere
Striker
Anil L. Au
Thoalas
Jones IR
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