Bridgeport Telegram Established 1891 notice
Bridgeport Telegram explains subscription rates and publication details. The daily paper announces its office at 40 Middle Street Bridgeport Connecticut and notes it is published by The Post Publishing Co with around the clock exchange access. It is a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulation and the Associated Press.
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Editorial Notes from a Browsing Page
A fragmented editorial page humorously critiques Americanism and thrift while weaving overtones of social stereotypes. The quips reference diction, neighborly life, and changing dress norms, suggesting magazine style musings rather than solid news.
Sentence Sermons on Goon Behavior and Self-Respect
A compact moral list extols self respect and steady, prudent conduct. It argues good behavior yields lasting rewards, attracts worthwhile friends, and avoids flashy trends. The tone urges consistency over flashy popularity.
Weather Outlook for Northern New England and Atlantic States
Weather forecast for northern and southern New England and eastern New York calls for warmer Saturday with fair and colder Sunday. A disturbance north of Ontario rises in intensity, with a trough to the West Gulf. High pressure extends from Canadian Maritimes to Bermuda, pressure high over Ontario. Snow has occurred in the North Atlantic states. warmer conditions along the Atlantic Seaboard and north Atlantic. Outlook: unsettled weather with rain Saturday in the Atlantic states and colder conditions Sunday east of the Mississippi River. Winds from Sandy Hook to Hattee, overcast today.
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Almanac style weather note from The Telegram
Temperature calculation for The Telegram by the Middlebrook Almanac notes sunrise and low and high tides with times. The fragment mentions low water at 9 53 a m and high water at 3 31 p m with a 9 0 0 reading and a partial sunrise time, reflecting historical almanac data.
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Benjamin Franklin the multi gifted Bostonian remembered on his birthday
A compact tribute to Benjamin Franklin born January 17 1706 as America’s premier self made man. The piece highlights his varied trades and roles from printer to diplomat and publicist, his influence on thrift and the founding era, and his lasting legacy across science politics and business.
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Politics in the Schools Sparks Bridgeport Debate
The Bridgeport Board of Education faces a clash between tradition and political change. Critics warn that shifting teacher selection from expert oversight to ward politics could undermine the school system, delaying voter input for months and possibly needing legislative help.
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Make Them Insure A Call for Compulsory Car Liability Insurance
A columnist argues for compulsory liability insurance for drivers, contending it will curb reckless driving and protect the public. It notes many owners lack coverage, cites Motor Vehicle Commissioner Stoeckel of Connecticut supporting a bill, and asserts passage would reduce accidents.
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Connecticut
Berger Defends Child Labor Amendment as Socialism in Congress
Congressman Victor Berger of Milwaukee labels a child labor amendment as socialistic because it aims to federalize control over all minors to age 18. He argues the move empowers a vast federal bureaucracy and expands state authority into intimate life details, aligning with Marxist theory and socialism.
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Political pointers on state appointments and party splits
A sprawling report covers Senator Hedden’s control of committees on counties, women’s suffrage, and local police, plus school board rifts and bowling issues. It notes presidential politics in Massachusetts and Kansas leadership changes, with Indiana and New Jersey debates on budget review boards and gubernatorial power.
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Indiana
Sulzer
New Jersey
Weathered Roads and Winter Mail Delays in 1825 East
One hundred years ago the National Intelligencer reports extreme winter road unreliability from the East to Richmond, blaming poor roads more than emigres. Steamboats carried summer traffic, leaving winter mail unmanned. the Postmaster General is urged to seek Congressional funding to repair routes and restore dependable service.
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Deteriorating Roads Prompt Grim Outlook
A reader laments that roads worsen daily and foresees a long wait for winter repairs. The only comfort is the belief that when conditions peak in worst form they will begin to mend.
Doing Well by Walt Mason in a Debt Brimmed Tale
A narrative poem in dialogue about Richard Roe enjoying prosperity yet warning that wealth and credit tempt workers to debt. Roe praises winnings, a new sedan, and status while stressing the need to save, fearing instability if the employer fails. The piece critiques true prosperity as prudent finances over flashy purchases.
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Richard Rowe
To Henry Junior Poem by Anne Campbell
A mother’s affectionate verse to her son Henry Junior, praising his worth and urging him to pursue worthy deeds. The speaker promises steadfast friendship and love, expressed in a tender, guiding tone.
The Fun Shop Joke Pieces From A Humorous Page
A scrambled grab bag of gags and gossips from a periodical feature titled The Fun Shop Journal. It presents jokes about weather, social cues, and comic exchanges with a parade of named quips and punchlines, noting readers to refine tone and style in jokes submitted for publication.
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Readers Invited to Contribute Humorous Pieces for Fun Shop
Readers may submit original humor spigrams jokes anecdotes poetry and satires to Fun Shop Headquarters Bridgeport Telegram. Payments range from 10 dollars per contribution to 3 cents to 31 per line for poetry. Manuscripts must be single sided and will not be returned.
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Bridgevort Telegram
Propaganda and the Cheerful Critic in Public Debate
Dr. Fra presents propaganda as belief expressed clearly. He argues critics lack moral backing and that cynicism replaces conviction. The piece notes society favors optimism over malaise and cites Edgar Saltus on universal commiseration and dread of misery.
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The Poppys Long Criminal Record Editorial Note
The article surveys the Geneva Onlum Conference on narcotics and the global effort to curb opium and coca cultivation. It notes the League of Nations role, the First and Second Opium Conferences, and personnel changes among delegations as outlooks favor a strong international agreement to regulate narcotics and uphold world order.
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America
Permanent Court
Health News Highlights Army Low Death Rate Sets Record
Surgeon General Ireland releases a health survey showing the army with a record low death rate of 3.91 per thousand, far below the national rate among senators and civil life. The report credits strict physical exams and medical supervision, suggesting broader health vigilance for longer life. A series of reader Q&As on health topics follows, covering glasses, plastic surgery, dental care, red nose causes, orange juice for nursing babies, infant weights, and silver leg rings.
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