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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1920
Page
12
A fragmented collection of lines mocks war savings, German figures, political resignations, and social issues. It quips about pay, clothing reform, hotel plans in France, census questions, income tax, and the New York press. The piece weaves satire on public figures, international affairs, and domestic policy.
The Bridgeport Telegram page lists the Post Office as a second close matter with subscription rates payable in advance. It shows annual 85.00, monthly 3.00, and weekly carrier rates. also notes foreign advertising representation and contact details for the Metropolitan area, with publishing at 140 Middle Street Bridgeport Conn. The page includes the column A Line O Cheer by John Hendrick Bangt New Year wish urging cheer and peace to dispel fear and fate.
A humorous verse by Walt Mason about Uncle Sam issuing a one hundred dollar bond with twenty four coupons. The speaker rejects buyers and dealers who try to swap or pawn it, insisting the bond remains untouched and cannot be banked or sold. He mocks bond hawkers and asserts the bond will be kept safe and valued.
The piece draws a stark comparison between Russia and France, tracing phases from democratic beginnings to terror and despotism. It asks if the current Russian arc will mirror Napoleon’s domination or diverge, urging readers to watch Russia’s next moves in world politics.
France joins Belgium and Great Britain in restarting factory fires as Lille textile district rebounds to one third normal output with prospects to double within two years. The piece argues European recovery hinges on reconstruction and hard work, noting Britain and Belgium improving trade, while the United States remains financially strong after earlier wartime disruptions.
A National Municipal League debate favors one house legislatures arguing faster reform and voter will. Opponents warn a two chamber body provides checks, recalling Britain and the U.S. Senate as cautions. The piece contemplates constitutional revamp to a one house system.
The Cleveland district revenue collector reports that in 1919 about 26,000 aliens left the area returning to their homelands, taking roughly 75 million dollars with them. They paid average income taxes of about $3,000 before passports. The note highlights Southern European ports as common destinations and calls for scrutiny of immigrants’ intentions.
Bridgeport notes reflect a brisk but uneven January with weather swings, local projects like extension of Wand? street, and plans for public meetings. The city records police licensing, railroad incidents, church finances, and a New Year rifle shoot with scores, plus notices on theater, weather, and civic events.
A meditation on a feeble light and wasted talent, the speaker fears divine judgment for not using gifts. The reply reassures that God needs not human labor yet honors those who endure with patience, serving by bearing his humble yoke.
William James argues for making useful actions automatic as early as possible to free higher mind powers. He stresses rewarding advantageous habits and limiting details handed to habitual control to avoid disadvantageous routinization.
The Telegram Information Bureau in Washington D C offers prompt, confidential answers to reader questions. Write brief questions to Frederic J. Haskin, include a 2 cent stamp for return postage. No charge beyond the return postage.
The 1916 census estimated Georgia had the largest colored population with 1,266,770 negro inhabitants. Mississippi ranked second and Alabama third, with the total U S colored population at 10,796,709. Other items include first baseball club, Panama Canal dimensions, and presidential votes in New York.
New York Jan 2 Army prisoners resisted arrest and boisterous behavior led to rough handling though no blows were struck Captain Karl W Detzer testified on his alleged brutality while commanding a military police company at Le Mans France He described breaking a hotel room door and subduing two impersonators with guns drawn He said he did not use parlor methods but shouted pounded a table and pointed a finger to force talks He could not recall the case origin and a tense pause followed his admission Major A V Dalrymple announced federal agents from several states will attend the session
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