Bridgeport Telegram and Post Publishing Rates and Contacts
A fragment shows subscription rates and delivery options for The Bridgeport Telegram and The Post Publishing Co in Bridgeport Connecticut. It lists prices for different term lengths and carrier delivery, plus advertising representation and bureau affiliations. The text references the Audit Bureau of Circulation and Associated Press credits.
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Bridgeport Telegram
Post Pitice
Lear
Araxa
Sunday Post
Bay Woo
Metropolitan
Totwer
New York
John Glass
People’s Gas
the Post Publishing CO
van Made St
Bridgeport
Conn
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Press
Associated
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A Line O' Cheer The Love Story
Fragmentary cryptic lines recount a playful love tale. A mother mocks romance while a speaker resists writing, claiming life is stronger than poetry as busy days consume their time.
Editorial Notes Odd humors and weather quips mix in brisk notes
Good morning. A fragmentary editorial voice muses on room runners, nervous wrecks, and brief social jabs about policemen, weather men, single men, Congress, and a Well Street broker. Vague fragments touch on cigaret butts on a piano and marital boredom in quick, fragmentary aphorisms.
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Bors
Adam and Eve Apple Orchard Debate
A reflective verse-like piece discusses Adam and Eve, questioning responsibility for the original sin. The narrator empathizes with Adam, suggesting actions mirror common choices and pondering consequences of that single apple. The tone, rich in orchard imagery, frames moral accountability in a familiar biblical scene.
Weather picture for New England and nearby states
An extensive weather system stretches from the Canadian maritime provinces to Northern Mexico with four low pressure centers over Nova Scotia, Lake Erie, Arkansas, and New Mexico. Rain and snow are forecast, with much colder conditions spreading Friday into the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Tennessee and Atlantic states.
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New England
Canadian Maritime Provinces
Mexico
Nova Scotia
Lake Erie
Arkansas
New Mexico
Arizona
South Atlantic
Plain State
Northwest
Oregon
Middle Atlantic
Mississippi Valley
Rorcherr
Missisaipp River
Father of the automobile Selden dies shaping America
George B. Selden, called the father of the automobile, died leaving a legacy in the development of the practical internal combustion engine. Though not the first to build a car, his 1876 engine advanced petroleum powered motion amid patent battles. His work, more than any statesman or writer, helped forge modern American life, with the nation’s progress seen as Selden’s monument.
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America
George B. Selden
Selden
Elwood Haynes
Pavement Prospects in Bridgeport Face Public Appeal
Retail merchants petition the common council to remedy neglected central city streets bearing heavy traffic. They argue Bridgeport has many paved roads and criticise spending favoring areas linked to organization leaders. If funds are tight, Main Street Fairfield Avenue Water Street and Broad Street should be prioritized.
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Common Council
Bridgeport
Atwater Administration
Death of Rev Henry C Woodruff Bridgesport Minister
The death of Henry C Woodruff ends thirty years as pastor of Black Rock Congregational church. He shaped clerical work and influenced laymen, with ministry tying him to Bridgeport’s growth and progress during dark times.
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Henry C. Woodruff
Black Rock Congregational Church
Here and There With the Editor on Bridgeport Council
The piece argues the Bridgeport common council serves as a cheap employment agency. It criticizes Aldermen Hartnost Brady Knapp Reichert and others for patronage while urging better men to govern. It complains of delays and questions spending on Manday trees and related reforms.
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City of
Bridgeport
Hartnost
Brady
Knapp
Reichert
Common Council
Money shares in world markets and American spending
The text notes that England spends abroad 30 percent of its money on American-made goods while the United States captures large shares of foreign spending in major markets. It cites percentages for Italy, Spain, Japan, Croatia, and Brazil and states global buying between nations is stagnant, not a loss by one side but a broader slowdown.
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England
Italy
Spain
Japan
Croacia
Brazil'a
Uncle Sam
Sperry’s powerful searchlight aims to guide night flights
Elmer Sperry unveils a perfected searchlight that can be seen from miles away. The device projects a straight upward beam two miles high, challenging lighthouse standards and promising utility for guiding aircraft through dense night skies.
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Elmer
Sperryy
Sperry
Endurance Stunt Tests Village Strength in Conn
A local endurance bet in Pow Quonock Conn features a man attempting to carry a two pound bag a nile without stopping. The wagered man believes the feat reflects declining physical strength in the average person while hinting at a similar past miller who carried a larger weight.
Maine residents urged to subscribe to a fund for relief
Local officials advocate a subscription drive among Maine residents to support a fund intended to aid farmers and communities facing economic hardship amid rising costs. The campaign emphasizes collective action and warns against delays in funding allocations.
Chimneys Said To Cause Major Fire Loss In Instaly Years
An insurance group notes defective chimneys and flues caused extensive house losses totaling 71 047 048 dollars in the Instaly years. The tally excludes additional property and insured values. It urges chimney inspections as most fires arose from soot and blocked flues.
Bucket Shop Evils Crowd The Market with Scorn
A columnist assaults bucket-shop evils and their patrons, noting regulation cannot end the practice. He argues the core problem lies with suckers who bet on these schemes, stating belief from the old quip that a fool is born every minute.
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Magazine of Wall Street Fe
Adam
Doctors split on liquor types for medicinal use survey
The Journal of the American Medical Association asked 13,416 physicians in 19 states whether whiskey, wine, or beer were necessary for medicinal purposes. Only 8 physicians supported beer and wine won by 884 votes. The doctors were split 797 for and 519 against.
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Journal of the American Medical
Forceps Used Without Patient Consent Cited by Wisconsin Court
Wisconsin Supreme Court rules that forceps used on a patient under professional duties without consent are improper. The decision concerns dental procedures and emphasizes patient autonomy. The ruling may impact how dentists obtain consent before using instruments that affect teeth, nerves, and overall health.
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Wisconsin Stain Supreme Co
On Foot On Setting Feet I Pace the Street
A lyrical reminiscence traces a worker's long labor with debts and decline. The narrator laments years of toil, expenses, and creditors as others ride in comfort, while he trudges on foot and memories of better days fade.
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Tear
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Mason
Xine
Lee Road
Harding and Poincare Exchange Messages on Peace
Washington January 18 Secretary of State Hughes sent a message to Premier Poincare expressing gratification at the friendly tone of his telegram. The note praises cooperation toward peace and mutual goodwill between the United States and France during conference discussions.
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Poincare
France
Hughes
Mou
Day to Speak on Parliamentary Law at YMCA
David S. Dey of Marsh Stoddard and Day will lecture for the YMCA class on parliamentary law tonight. The talk covers laws and rules for corporations fraternal and social bodies and unincorporated associations including stakeholders rights duties and obligations. A large turnout is registered with attendees from industries and veterans posts. Supper at 6 and adjournment by 7 46 at latest.
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David S. Dey
Marsh, Stoddard and
Day
Pearl
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
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Speaking of Respect for Age and Sagacity
A verse arguing that respect for age should come from demonstrated wisdom not mere elderly status. It condemns senility as irrelevant without genuine understanding and emphasizes recognizing both age and youth when thoughtful, practical insight is shown.
The Healing Power of Laughter in a Child's Reading
A child sits with a book as others enter and leave the room. Tony shares Tom Thumb and explains how laughter in stories lifts a tired soul and frees the mind, comparing reading to Crusoe and Brer Rabbit as enduring companions that ease sorrow and spark joy.
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Wairyland
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Tom Thumb
Tom ‘Thumb
Tia
Tateley
Fomee
Robinson Crixoe
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Ted
Suit Crusoe
Yimi
Ike
Mexican Editor Honored by Tokyo Government
Mexico City reports Crown Prince Hirohito decorates Felix W. Palavicini editor of Al Universat with the Rising Sun order. Palavicini has previously received honors from Britain France and Italy for wartime services. The Mexican Congress granted him special permission to receive decorations. A separate Health department note mentions slow demand for the new 1822 milk price, with many sailors’ permits issued and restaurants largely secured.
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Mexico City
Hirohito
Japan
N’ At
Fakeshbera
Pelix W. Palavicini
AL Universat Bo
Order of the Rising Sun of
Nippon
Senor Palavicini
Vic Brtish
Ito
Mexican Congress
Voaers Hin
Neveph
The
Health Department
Fire Drives Homes Away In Oklahoma Town Blaze
A central block in an oil town in Osese county burned today as frame buildings were moved to safety by volunteers and fire crews. Crews used ladders and roof work to create barriers and prevent the flames from spreading to nearby structures.
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Poma City
Okie
Jam
Joe
Whin Bang
Osese County
Ope
Health column offers skin care and medical Q&A
The New York City Health Commissioner presents a period piece on skin health and body functions. Readers submit questions on malaria, heart murmurs, malnutrition, and cramps, with Dr. R. S. Copeland advising examinations and specialized care.
Unable to Breathe Through Nose Prompting Medical Exam
A reader asks why they cannot breathe through the nose and sometimes have pus. The response suggests seeing a nose specialist for examination and treatment. It notes there must be something wrong and only careful examination can tell exactly what it is.
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A. T. QT
M. F
G. S
Reader Q and A on Bonds West Point and Kerosene History
Questions cover whether state bonds are legal currency, West Point training for Pershing and Wood, oceans named in literature, naval travel, brown sugar softening, water as a mineral, kerosene history, Louis XIV quote, and Japan motion picture theatres. The compiled answers reference court cases and Bureau of Mines notes, noting that state bonds are not money, Pershing attended not West Point, and Japan has hundreds of theaters.
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Telegram Information Bureau
Frederic J._ Haskin
Washington, D.C
Tom Beard
The
Inquirer
Japan
Slo
Ash Collection Service Restored After Storm Disruption
The Board of Health ash collection service should return to its regular schedule by week’s end. The recent storm halted normal routes, forcing crews to complete as many collections as possible in a single day. Once streets thawed, workers resumed full service.
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New York City
Gome
Board of Health
A Corner in Nonsense by J P McEvoy
A comic vignette features a motorist and a motorcycle cop in a comically evasive exchange. The rider protests speed, dodges giving his name and address, and ultimately receives a ticket as the officer presses for identification. The scene captures pratfalls and period humor with dialogue about speed and authority.
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