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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1921

Page

8

Bridgeport Telegram Advertises Subscriptions and Content

The Bridgeport Telegram announces subscription rates and delivery terms, noting daily publication including Sundays, a metropolitan office in Chicago for exchanges, and contact details. It also features a short poem by John Kendrick Bangs and mentions the Associated Press as the source for non credited news.

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Editorial Notes Review of Prohibitive Prices and Censorship

Editorial notes mention rising prices before holidays and probe censorship in police and city departments. References to figures like Deborah, Borah, and Hardins’s cabinet hint at political commentary. Discussion covers telephony, census corrections, and labor issues regarding miners and coal costs impactingBridgeport.

Sidewalk Snapshots Highlight City Emergency Incident

Fragmentary text describes an accidental event on a city sidewalk during an emergency moment. Mentions Backline, Dr. Burns, and One Em s as part of the conflict or incident. Unable to confirm complete details from the torn OCR fragment.

Oter Platen Burns ‘Suom Ems

A Chance For Service A call to shield national parks from irrigation

The Telegram urges protection of national parks from irrigation and commercial projects. It notes a Congress amendment to restore inviolate status of parks and monuments, preventing any water power or commercial intrusion. It cites Rep Schuyler Merritt and Senators George P McLean and Frank Brandegee and asks readers to contact them in support.

Answ Congress America Schuyler Merritt Washington Nineteenth Street Connecticut George P. Mclean New Hampshire Avenue Frank B. Brandegee

Paying Immigrants and the Quiet Rise of American Agriculture

An analysis praising immigrant contributions to U.S. farming shows durum wheat from Russia, Egyptian cotton, alfalfa from central Asia, sorghums, Japanese rice, Washington navel orange, Sudan grass, and Peruvian alfalfa shaping major regional industries. It notes soybeans with eight top varieties and argues this proves 700 percent Americanism of these immigrants.

Congress America Russia Central Asia Western West Southwest Louisiana Texas Washington Brazil California Egypt Feterita China Orient

Early American figures rise from hardship to fame

The passage narrates bold life stories from Frederick Douglass to Barnum and Darwin, highlighting escape from slavery, self education, and ascent to leadership. It touches on Douglass becoming District of Columbia marshal, Barnum starting as a water-leader, and Darwin's long illness before completing Origin of Species, illustrating perseverance and achievement.

Wren Mortal Origin

World wide holidays flood the calendar all year

The Guaranty Trust of New York publishes Bank and Public Holidays Throughout the World, noting nearly every week hosts at least one holiday somewhere. Christmas remains the most observed holiday, with many nations, states, and localities adding varied observances, highlighting an overholidayed world.

Guaranty Trust Company of New York

The Nameless Babies and Illegitimacy Debate

Dr. T. F. S. Kellogg of the American Hygiene creation warns illegitimacy is a vast issue affecting moral and social fabrics. He urges coordinated charity and economic measures, improved organization among relief workers, and state support to ease suffering while demanding medical and sociological expertise and funding.

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Wilson declines 169000 offer for his postpresidential manuscript

Newspapers debate President Wilsons refusal to sell his post White House article rights. Critics praise his restraint while some argue the piece could be worth far more. Editors note a public appetite for Wilsons writings and contemplate earnings vs duty.

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The People Grow Weary of the Law and Lynching

Fragmented prose recalls masked men, lynching fear, and public cries against delaying justice. A speaker laments trials repeated and pardons whispered, while citizens voice horror at mob violence and demand lawful accountability despite broader unrest.

Sun Walt Mason Henesth Erin

Questions on tax, records, tests, and exams from the Information Bureau

A scrambled Q and A from a government bureau touches income tax exemptions for a dependent child, sea level in altitude records, passing rail­way mail clerk tests, army and navy pay comparisons, drilling porcelain, canvasback speeds, bicycle history, theater dates, interest on money owed to Allies, Indian affairs expenses, and bank currency sell limits, all presented in disjointed Q and A format.

Bridgeport Forty Years Ago Crone Vie Standard

Bridgeport notes parade by Crone Vie Standard for Monday January 1 1881 includes a minstrels parade in the eve, reports on Post Wilas Howe Jr, Bible Society reach to families, Scientific Society talk on Alcohol and Politics, and local club activities, racing on Park Avenue, Ireland meeting, and local deaths and funerals with mixed society updates.

E. Trubee W. C Waldman Sharles F. Wood Mr. Trubee John Polend Wleater- Parmly Henry Bishop Femlinsen

Argentine President Irigoyen Invited to Visit United States

Buenos Aires January 9 President Irigoyen received an invitation from Secretary of State Colby on behalf of President Wilson to visit the United States during Colby’s visit. La Nación notes the invitation signals Washington’s respect for Argentina and underscores efforts to foster South American collaboration in shaping future pan American policies.

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Reading Books to Better Yourself and Career Paths

A call to study books that teach varied trades from typing to railroading and banking. The Washington Information Bureau offers a free booklet listing desired titles, with no charge beyond return postage.

Washington Bareau

Miners Face Strike and Lockout Amid Coalfield Strife

The United Mine Workers levy a two month 9 per member assessment for 332000 members in four thousand unions to aid miners in Alabama and West Virginia. The drive funds relief for miners and families facing gunmen guards and military orders amid operator repression.

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Ecuador Discourages Italian Immigration Amid Health Fears

In Guayaquil unsigned correspondence argues against Italian settlement, citing tobacco cultivation risks and a deadly insect season, plus alleged police weakness fueling smuggling. The text shifts to a poem describing snow and stark landscapes, ending with the name Shales Garland.

Ron, Dines Aper Avanti Guayaquil Ader Dasi

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