Bridgeport Telegram Established 1891
Bridgeport Telegram details subscription rates payable in advance and carrier options. The paper is published daily except Sunday by The Post Publishing Co. at 0 Middle St Bridgeport Conn and is a member of press associations with Barnum 100 telephone and open office hours.
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Morning Editorial Notes Pack Wit and Whimsy
A collection of light jibes and social observations. Quips examine marriage, money, women’s roles, Hollywood directors, hats, rabbit skins, lost thimbles, theatrical quotes, real estate slogans, and World War era humor about hotels and naval hangars.
Sentence Sermons A Compliment For Daily Use
A compact adage prompts that a compliment yields better dividends than complaint. It has a ready market and costs nothing but good will and observation. It can be quoted easily and manufactured without patent restrictions, so it should always be kept in stock.
Weather outlook for Southern New England and New York
Fair, cold spell arrives Monday after a period of unsettled Atlantic conditions. Disturbance moves from the Gulf of St. Lawrence eastward as high interior pressures bring plummeting temperatures. Snow and rain reported in Great Lakes and Ohio Valley regions. strong northwest winds from Sandy Hook to Hatteras.
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New York
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Gulf of St. Lawrence
Great Central
Great Lakes
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Ohio
Indiana
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Colorado
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Minnesota
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Atlantic Coast
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Florida
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Retailers see value in cooperation with five and ten cent stores
A New York meeting heard Alphonsus P. Haire urge independent retailers to compete with discount chains by offering complete national-nation stock, attractive displays, and better service. He highlighted benefits like advertising, free notions, refunds, and delivery, arguing service and local trust boost patronage. The magazine notes retailers now seek to align with wholesalers and manufacturers to meet public demand for value and service.
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New York
Alphonsus P. Haire
Haire
The Evolution of War in a Modern Era
A reflective piece discusses the shift in warfare driven by chemical weapons and aerial bombardment. Quoting Lord Bryce and Will Irwin, it notes wartime ethics and the inadequacy of international law as technology advances. The article contrasts old theories with contemporary risks.
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Lord Bryce
Will Irwin
Edison
London
The Science of War and the Call to End Conflict
The piece argues modern war targets civilians, not just soldiers, and credits science and economy with intensifying warfare. It asserts noncombatants cannot be safe and urges nations to recognize war as madness, citing Wells and the need to save mankind from future conflicts.
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Wells
Brittling
Love Your Enemy Helps German Children in Need
The American Friends report seven million German children face starvation this winter. Quakers feed a child for a month with one dollar and are coordinating relief via General Henry T. Allen. Germany suffers joblessness, high food prices, milk shortages, and scarce clothing, urging broad American generosity and a humanitarian pledge to feed the enemy.
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Henry T.allen
Rhine
Germany
American Committee For the Relief of
America
Critical Look at Psychoanalysis by Wohlgemuth
A. Wohlgemuth's Critique of Freud challenges the methods and dogmas of psychoanalysis. The essay argues that Freud's theory rests on unchecked repression concepts and overextended symbolism, with limited gains in understanding sexual psychology.
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New York
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Wall Street Journal
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Wohlgemuth
Freud and the Oedipus complex in critique remarks
A Springfield republican writer skewers Freud by calling psychoanalysis a miscarried fantasy. He dissects the Oedipus complex, favoring simpler explanations and ridiculing Freudian interpretations as destructive imposture.
Banditry in Connecticut Highlights Night Truck Robberies
An Ansonia Sentinel column critiques banditry on the Post road near Noroton where two large trucks were hijacked with drivers bound and left along the roadside. The piece links attacks to Connecticut acceptance of Prohibition laws and bootlegging, urging seriousness from residents and authorities.
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Noroton
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New York
Springfald
Ansonia Sentinel
The Governor's Publicity Agent Defense
The governor defends hiring a publicity agent against critics who misquote and misinterpret his motives. He argues his aims are sincere patriotic and devoted to the state's welfare, deserving support rather than mockery as previous leaders faced similar scrutiny. Everett P. F. notes the choice proves his competence.
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Wempleton
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Templeton
Hartford
Bridgeport
New Haven
Senatorial Hunt Targets Bok Peace Plan Propaganda
Senator Moses and fellow committee members plan a broad probe of influences backing the Bok peace plan and other proposed policies. Led by Senator Reed of Missouri, the drive aims to expose advocates of the League of Nations, the world court, tax cuts, and propaganda, with sweeping measures to curb publishing and public discourse.
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Political Pointers on Mayors and National Debate
The piece notes Mayor Ken Drick of Philadelphia claims any city can be cleaned up with political will. It highlights Boston and Hartford scenes, anti liquor efforts, and Democratic and Republican maneuvers. It mentions Templeton, McAdoo, Smith, and a quiet Republican scene with Senator Johnson's stalled campaign.
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Philadelphia
Boston
Senator Johnson
Temptations by Walt Mason
A humorous poem about New Year’s thrift and the mercantile pressure to spend. The speaker vows thrift while merchants relentlessly push wares, from shirts to autos, as they dog his every step and tempt him to spend his weekly wage.
One Hundred Years Ago News Item From 1824
The piece notes a mild season with an unusual bloom, reporting a peach tree in a western garden with blossoms. It mentions a signature roll measured at 43 feet, tied to Mr. Little of the House of Representatives from Baltimore, seeking duties on auction sales, with about 4,000 signatures.
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House of Representatives
Baltimore
Passing of the Trails by Anne Campbell poem
A nostalgic poem laments changing landscapes as clearings replace forests and trails yield to modern towns. It contrasts smoky mills with green woods and starlit lakes, recalling lumberjacks and wooden shacks as decades pass.
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Anne Campbell
A Diary of Opinions by Dr Frank Crane
Dr Crane suggests diaries reveal beliefs and opinions more than daily deeds. He notes how changing tastes show growth, and reflects on past enthusiasms, college debates, and political campaigns. The piece invites readers to value opinion over routine, while offering medical Q and A hints from Dr Copeland.
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Frank Crane
Vince
Mark Twain
Bob Welch
Mabel
Phi Nus
Sigma Epailons
How Diseases Are Caused in Daily Life
A newspaper excerpt portrays a speaker discussing health education and disease causes. It covers hygiene, physiology, and avoiding dangerous medicines, noting the home and the intestinal tract influence health and the need for popular health knowledge. Readers are urged to teach children hygienic practices and seek proper medical evaluation for ailments.
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Congress
Eulea
Meal Eal
Surgeon General
Ineas
Connecticut Endorsement Boosts McAdoo for Nomination
Homer S. Cummings of Connecticut declares support for William McAdoo for the Democratic presidential nomination. McAdoo allies celebrate, while Underwood’s faction and Bryan hint at contest potential. A two thirds delegate requirement looms, with seniors predicting a heated race as Wendell Wilson’s son-in-law warns against McAdoo.
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New York
Taggert
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Ilinois
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Wiliam McAdoo
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Underwood
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New England
Bryan
Wendro Wilson
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