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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1927
Page
13
A compact guide on opening bids in Auction Bridge outlines sound strategies for first bids. It discusses evaluating hand strength, showing 4 to 5 cards, and choosing pass or bid based on minimum requirements.
A fragmentary discussion contrasts teacher and human nature, arguing collaboration over enforcement. It notes Misa Louse as a sincere teacher with well-run classes but occasional disruptions, hinting at a larger struggle between ideals and real behavior.
The ad describes warm, comfortable beds with soft finely made mattresses built to own specifications. It highlights layered felt to prevent lumping and specifies twin bed size for the product.
A fragmented item mentions the Fun Fan Shop Baltrick with quirky names Matson Fox Foxhall Judes and a playful line about radiator covers. The text hints at humorous winter retail chatter and a yearly bow to humor.
A teacher criticizes low marks while praising high performers to motivate students. The piece argues that encouragement, not discouragement, drives effort and growth, noting how even a few bright papers can spark ambition. It emphasizes cheering for improvement to spur better work.
A collage of oddities and social notes from The Dark Town News. Witty captions, misread captions, and humorous sketches mix with brief society items. Features on Mrs Pinkle triplets Ace Deuce Trey and a poker winner Tippy enjoy a tale of local life.
Hartford January 7 AP The Connecticut D A R state council chapter regents and treasurers met with about 75 in attendance. State regent Mrs Charley Hi Tissell of Southington presided as reports from state officers and chairmen highlighted work completed in the past three months.
A newspaper advice column discusses night nursing eight month old babies and suggests weaning to ensure adequate daytime feeding. It covers habits like blanket sucking, suggests cleaning and immobilizing the blanket, notes some babies wake due to overfeeding, and invites requests for a feeding leaflet.
A scrambled personal notice segment mentions readers seeking private guidance and intimate matters. It references Mim Myrtle Meyer and a Bridgeport Telegram address for correspondence, illustrating a focused, local readership culture.
Vandals damaged the Alpton Pants Company plant in Clanton Massachusetts on January 7. They caused between 1600 and 2000 dollars in damage using knives or ravors to machines and cloth. Entrance was gained through a rear window. Police investigate with company officials.
A fragment from a letter or quote contrasts rural life with city living. It references how country folks see inches and living standards, while the city is quieter on daily life. The speaker is Wornellus Merber.
A delegation of navy yard workers from New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Norfolk, and land Maryland visited Assistant Secretary Robinson to press for higher compensation rates for civilian employees at navy yards and stations in Washington on January 7.
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