This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1926
Page
8
Bridgeport Telegram filled with subscription rates and contact details. It notes in advance payment for four pages and monthly options. The paper serves Milford and Fairfield with direct phone connections and toll-free advertising access.
The piece argues the miners settled for terms they could have secured without a strike and criticizes both miners and operators for exploiting the conflict. It calls for conciliation to restore coal supply and curb excessive prices, noting political and linguistic curiosities in Connecticut and mourns Charles B. Perkins of the Hartford Times.
In Greenwich neighbors debate the town name pronunciation after a Velegram report claiming speakers’ wealth and status mirrors the sound used. John Riedemeyer muses on the issue as an age old puzzle, while the Greenwich News and Graphic notes varied local views and references.
A vintage business column notes Quota magazine ranked US cities between 100000 and 209000 population on garbage, wealth, growth and scenery. Yonkers tops the list followed by Bridgeport and several Texas cities while population limits excluded many obvious candidates. Bridgeport’s scenery is praised though the column remains noncommittal.
Archibald McNeil, aged eighty three, longtime Bridgeport and Connecticut figure, died yesterday. He shaped public and business affairs, served twice in the state legislature, and mentored by standing with Bryan. His death marks a loss to Connecticut Democrats and citizens.
A fragmentary front page piece recalls Frank A. Munsey quitting a Maine bean farm to seek city glory through perseverance. It contrasts humble toil and dreamers with broader essays on wealth, mergers, patriotism, and the flaws of large-scale enterprise. The text blends biographical sketch, opining on business and society, with scattered witticisms.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a dream of creating a large trust with new stock to cover a purchase. It discusses concentrating voting power and management among a few Wall Street men on small investment, and compares this to a potential but imperfect parallel in the motor car business.
City officials schedule a noon Financial Advisory Board meeting followed by an aldermanic inspection of Hillside frame and an evening session to discuss extending streets and new snow fund notes. The ninth district faces opposition to a river project as the Board of Apportionment prepares the 1926 27 tax rate. Citizens seek a revised charter as Norwalk weighs municipal reform while Bridgeport’s charter committee continues work.
An analysis arguing prohibition has no proven link to rising drug use. Dr. Simon disputes the claim, urging varied approaches including education and medical antidotes. The piece warns narcotic addiction remains a long term danger, with efforts focused on non habit forming substitutes and medical cures.
A ponderous reflection on life as a continual transition. The essay notes that stability is illusory and all things move and evolve. It cites Greek philosophy and Shakespeare to illustrate ongoing becoming, growth, and renewal as universal laws governing existence.
A new boy moves to UV Street and joins the neighborhood scene. The written note hints at curiosity and a quiet daily life as the child settles into a new home.
A distorted passage shows a gang inviting Billie to join, praising a calm demeanor and fair conduct while planning to recruit him as a scout. They note they've bought a home on the street and aim to settle in as they press for acceptance.
A fragment from a religious prospectus attacks a controversial sermon style as unsafe and partisan. It alleges the message is more than mere commentary and could mislead, framing it as dangerous and one sided in church discourse.
A cloudy start with probable flurries in northern and central portions Monday. Monday night colder with Tuesday fair. northern New England snow then fair and colder. southern New England cloudy with possible rain Tuesday. Disturbances move northeast. storm warnings posted from Cape Hatteras to Eastport. Winds shift to west and northwest, gale probable near Sandy Hook, easing Monday night. Overall, fair weather expected east of the Mississippi Monday and Tuesday.
A collage of humorous bits and prose from The Fun Shop and Telegram columns. Includes quips about winter weather and illness, mock ads for candy drops, comedic sketches at a toy shop, and anecdotal vignettes about brides biscuits and social life. Features lines attributed to Ted Olson, Mrs Milder, and a child’s hat shop remark about buying fun for a nickel.
A playful dialogue features a teacher and Mike debating Mexican games. Mike cites bullfighting and golf, while the teacher questions golf as Mexican. The exchange humorously implies golf’s unfamiliarity in Mexican culture.
The Captain James Fenimore Cooper Jr Scholarship Fund of 50,000 dollars is established at Yale by Mr. and Mrs. James Fenimore Cooper of Albany New Jersey in memory of their son. The fund aims to award 1,000 dollar undergraduate scholarships, prioritizing Cooperstown Otsego and Albany New York connections and leadership potential.
Funeral for Patrolman Milton J. Lockwood, 18 years with the Norwalk Police, will be held from his Lewis Street home this afternoon after he died suddenly yesterday. A Chicago woman advertises nationwide as an English baby-namer offering to select a name for a fee.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.