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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1921
Page
10
Public notice and advertising matter from The Bridgeport Telegram details subscription and advertising contacts. It notes daily publication except Saturdays, bridgeport location, and Associated Press credit statements.
A scrambled editorial note mentions coal shortages, pie prices, movie censorship, and New York price investigations. References include Bergdoll draft ages in Germany, Colby’s Washington return, and a New Jersey man facing a four dollar suit. It notes government income tax delinquents and looming inquiries into pricing and shortages.
Gordon Hunt, tied to Wadeworth Hewland company for nine years, opened Bridgeport store two years ago where Iole manages. Hunt, a Mason and longtime organist for 19 years, formerly managed New Haven ranch for seven years, resides at 119 Edna street.
The article recounts unusual trials of animals including a blooded fox hound named Giken and mentions a medieval case where a rooster and an egg were burned at the stake. It notes modern judges sometimes echo such court whimsy in assessing animal culpability.
Coxey urges open diplomacy and drafts bold newspaper pieces after meeting Harding before the president-elect leaves for straw-hat land. He criticizes Hoover’s appointment and questions referendums, citing his Ohio and Senate experience while challenging the public vote on amendments.
Conservative church members debate using film as a teaching aid in sermons and Sunday school art, arguing art has long aided instruction from parables to the New Testament. They note modern cinema simply uses a new form of pictorial storytelling for religious instruction.
A dubious nature advertisement touts the Jack bean as a miracle crop with claims of high yields and popular names like American Coffee Pearson Wataka and Giant Pod bean. Experts from the U S Department of Agriculture refute these claims noting the beans are bitter unpalatable and provide little or no feed value for humans or livestock.
A historic note explains how February shrank and August grew through Roman reforms. It recounts Caesar adding days from February to July, and Augustus similarly reshaping the calendar to honor his name, leaving February with fewer days in common years.
The article praises Mary Garden for her artistic gifts and long career while noting a dramatic shift as she joins a major opera company. It highlights her resilience under scrutiny and suggests her new role will test her talents and temper.
The article surveys federal debate on reducing the U S Army while weighing detente and international limits. It cites President Eisenhower era discussions, Congress, and party editors, with figures ranging from 17000 to 800000 men, and mentions policy views of The New York Times Union and others on defense spending and preparedness.
Fragmentary OCR text references the Suey Mg aenst Thouley Company with stray names and numbers. The readable lines mention New nek, Ryan Se Ohio, Young and Stamford, Gullisinn Pelween and a date fragment 1420. No clear event or outcome supports a full summary.
In a biting social critique Mason argues that scarce wholesome meals and poverty define midwinter life. He decries hunger and waste, urging compassion toward needy families while lampooning hypocritical charity and the hollow comforts of tasteless abundance.
A fragmented historic notice reports Pardy Company sued in a New York related matter over unpaid commissions tied to securing a contract for Joe Ray Shirt Co. of New York. Claims include 10 percent commission totaling $6,340. Several other cases appear in the same clippings, listing debts, foreclosures, damages, and overdue loans in Rye and Darien.
In a sequence of common pleas filings several cases are listed involving diverse parties. Names include Joseph Colon, George We Tandee, and others across locations such as Bridgeport and New York with monetary claims cited. The docket references property, sales commissions, and various parties seeking remedies in civil actions.
Officers were chosen for the AWB department as the employment managers held their meeting. The report names several individuals including Mr. Robin Toated and mentions companies such as Acme and A.W. Hearse in connection with the selections.
Bridgeport notes a busy period with reports on charity, tempers meetings, and veterans groups. Mentions Madam Malone brothers celebration, Park Avenue Hill policing, a wool tournament, and a croquet event led by Joby F Pinkerman. Also covers Yale cold spell anecdotes and local civic fund-raising readings.
Apportionment Board hearings begin next Tuesday with public owings on expenses of city departments. Mayor Wilson Pesta and officials announce dates for hearings in City Hall. Separate sessions will cover tax appeals and department estimates in multiple rooms and committees through Friday February 4th.
Secretary Daniels warned it would be a fatal mistake to halt six great navy cruisers for six months. He noted Senator Boralys resolution seeking Senate Naval Committee guidance and said the Navy should study European practice to determine capital ships best meeting future needs. The Navy General Board was asked to report early next month.
A vintage verse by Martha Saseell Clare explores love as a tradeoff between small pains and deep rewards. It contrasts the desire for wealth and ease with the quiet riches of a heart that truly understands.
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