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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1928

Page

12

Capacity of Connecticut motor trucks in 1927 exceed sixty thousand tons

Connecticut motor truck data from 1927 show aggregate carrying capacities near 122,988,000 pounds. Individual vehicle capacity hovered around 1,500 pounds more than a quarter ton, with total capacities rising as registrations grew since 1920. The report notes increases in fleet size and tonnage over time, highlighting shifts in commerce capacity and regulatory effects.

Connecticut Cipagues Nancy Erryis Ee Weing Nore

Men Hope to Span Ocean in Lifeboat Mission

A lifeboat voyage is planned by a crew led by Captain Smith with Second mate Geliszen and Padin Gpela Streetmans. They aim to cross the ocean to raise morale and demonstrate seafaring equipment, hoping to survive the severest conditions and reach the other side in good order. The crew plans radio contact and to proceed tonight as weather allows, with Majestic Theatre supplement and local Grotto program after.

Vais Smit Geliszen Padin America Wil Palla Majestic Theatre Grotto Progam Craito Majestic Grotto Band AL Kahn Tigi Senate Theatre Chicago Lytamous Norr-Ables Rome Columba Teleyer Sammy Gilbert Lam Howell

Amusements Ad Highlights Burlesque School and Films

The article previews a burlesque season opening at Path theatre led by Benue Ameriers and Al Kahn with Bozo the silent pantomime star. It describes stage acts, dancers, and a multi-act bill including Eddie Snyder and Sam Green, plus film program featuring Our Gang, Roscoe Arbuckle, Clara Bow, and Prisoners of the Storm.

Gui Esqui Boo Snyder Bozo Tcat Fisabe Sam Green Tracy Fannie Donaldse Bace Bruce Joseph Murphy

Vaudeville Dreams and Tiny Performers Captivate Audiences

A fragmentary review highlights a vaudeville bill featuring "Twenty Five Midgets" and a cast including Zeigler and Min equihbnetic frat. It praises the troupe as among the finest rumored, with Helen of Troy cited as a sensational draw. Names span Ivan Onsles Lurner and Miss Corda to Lews Stone, amid a panorama of acts and a Times-like early talkie presentation.

Altace Tientre Additoh Luis P Enya Aston Gil Mics Zeigler Min Misses Rockiite Moore Cleeland Dowrey Oowne Spain Ivan Onsles Lurner Hese Homes Wicele Ua Banoy Baltimore Hliks Troy Helen of Troy Guna West Moe Helen Miss Cord Ricards Collez Comegs Wssie Movietone News

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