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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1921
Page
8
Fragmentary text from The Bridgeport Telegram dated 1894 outlines subscription rates and publication details. Mentions Post Publishing Co at 240 Middle Street Bridgeport Connecticut and references to circulation auditing.
Fragmentary poem fragment describes winter winds and arctic snows, yet hints at spring. Names like Sprineward and Sam join Alt glow appear in garbled text. The piece evokes seasonal transition with cautious optimism amid weather.
A faded editorial fragment surveys topics from Prohibition, crime rates, and New Year events to politics and farm life. It pokes at public figures like Levine and references U S Japan tensions, a police absence report on New Year’s, and a stray note about “sowing his wild oats” with era slang and scattered names.
The author argues for life terms for burglars and highwaymen and cites Oregon's switch to and from the death penalty as proof that society supports strong punishment. They contend harsher penalties deter crime and reduce violence, linking punishment to public safety and moral order.
A 102 year old argues longevity rests on regular habits and avoiding tobacco, yet many centenarians live with varied lifestyles. The piece notes no single formula guarantees longer life, citing diverse examples from outdoor activity to intellectual pursuits and even dietary restraint. Insurance firms are portrayed as placing bets on moderate, consistent habits.
The Senate debated funding to safeguard women and infants under the Sheppard-Towner act, with opponents citing treasury strain and contrasts to military spending. The measure ultimately advanced despite objections from Senator Warren of Wyoming and other critics. The bill aims to provide support across rural districts during the maternal period.
The Department of Agriculture urges higher use of lamb and mutton on American tables. It notes beef and veal far outpace lamb and pork usage, with regional ratios varying from the east to the central states. Increasing sheep meat demand could boost sheep farming, reduce cattle and hog production, and shift resources toward crops and fruit.
A noisy parliamentary fragment critiques the House of Representatives naming and expense practices. It mocks stationery accounts as a cover for improper spending, cites safety razors blades thermos bottles and shoe horns as examples, and questions the handling of a lost beer expense claim amid committee reports.
A long contended editorial discussion examines whether a congressional naval inquiry is sufficient to probe Marine actions in the Hud situation. Newspapers nationwide weigh in on the adequacy of official investigations and the role of politics in reporting outcomes.
A garbled critique rails at consumer excess and public discontent as a character named Pumparnickel-Brown symbolizes greed. Vignettes describe bustling streets, overheated envy, and damaged happiness amid a critique of waste and avarice.
A reader asks about historical questions on topics ranging from the Speaker of the House to Indian property rights and corduroy lining. The text presents scattered Q and A items, noting dates, places, and names with uneven clarity, reflecting OCR-derived newspaper chatter.
Bridgeport items recount local business shifts at Laren and Wisner shoe works, a shift in public events, and social notices. The city hosts meetings for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a science club session, and a charity exhibition benefiting an institution. Public safety updates include police placements and stray mentions of accidents, crimes, and weather. Funeral notices and obituaries accompany civic remarks and local entertainment announcements linked to Buffalo Bin at the Opera House and a Burmese lecture. Weather reports show extreme cold across towns, with a Bridgeport harbor ice scene and a drifting schooner provisioning nearby.
U S Senator Frank Brandegee will appoint three cadets and one midshipman from a competitive exam held in New Haven and Hartford. The top scorers proceed to further testing for final selection to naval and military academies in June. Exams are open to Connecticut youths under 28 who are citizens and residents.
A rumor from Asaw says Polish Premier Wise Wites is likely to resign before January 1 as the motion of Vice Premier Dead Y has been confirmed. The report notes Wites intends to step down after the dice assembles.
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