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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1927
Page
23
A fragmented discussion on property investment and home site selection in Wyomeland, weighing how land value, surrounding structures, and zoning influence price and livability. It cautions buyers to assess topography, access, and neighborhood dynamics before committing to a bungalow style home.
Local notices describe possible business opportunities involving Teton and related enterprises. Identified entities include Re Meee and Foteainn, with unspecified opportunities and potential partnerships. Further details are not provided in the readable fragments.
Federal and state law clarify which em ployees of state and local governments are taxable. Compensation for functions tied to government and general state duties may be taxable, while salaries for nonmunicipal roles and certain state functions like planning capital projects are taxable only to the extent allowed by law. The Alaska Supreme Court case cited notes officers and employees not engaged in political subdivision duties may face tax.
Fragmented OCR describes Internal Revenue Service rules with references to deductions personal exemptions and credits. It mentions a 5 percent tax on certain incomes and a 24,000 figure, noting general rate structures and return timing in the district.
Shipping update notes arrivals at Arsona London with Jan 08 and Relivoes New duck on Jan 26. Entries mention river boat and soiled condition for sun Joan and overall freight concerns in the port.
The fragment notes unsettled cotton pricing with a Monday variation and mentions an APY reference and middling quality alongside low values. Specific figures are unclear due to the damaged OCR, but the entry indicates price activity in the cotton market and a potential APY note.
An OCR fragment hints at a local fashion or sewing note involving Monly Sew Youll and jeans. It mentions an opening event or feature with a focus on apparel details and a public page context. The readable text is limited and lacks clear dates or names beyond these.
Philadelphia Jan. 28 The Lehigh Coal and Iron Company today declared an extra dividend of one half per cent in addition to the regular quarterly dividend of two per cent.
U S Steel production runs at about 86 percent of capacity with a slight weekly gain. Industry average around 76 percent. Stockholders approve retirement of preferred stock at a company, and dividends discussed for several firms. Great Northern December income drops versus 1925. Texas Pacific lowers quarterly dividend. General Gas and Electric reports record revenues and net income for 1925. National Park Bank of New York named state rise agent for Oregon March 1.
New York January 26 AF Net sales of BF Goodrich company for year 192? exceeded 148 million dollars. Directors approved regular quarterly dividend of 1 on the common and two quarterly dividends on the preferred stock. Preferred dividends payable April 1. Current assets around 62.9 million and current liabilities 6.60. Retirement of preferred stock approved. 60,000 of 15,000 per cent net had been paid from current assets.
New York January stock dividend announces four percent payable today on common shares issued by Childs Company, operator of a chain of restaurants. Dividends are payable in installments, with the quoted rate per share and payment terms noted.
The Lehigh and Navigation Company directors declare an additional dividend of one half penny per share alongside the regular quarterly dividend of 2 percent, signaling a rare extra payout to shareholders.
Pennsylvania Railroad directors announce a quarterly dividend of 1 1/2 percent with February 28 as the record date, to be paid by check. The action marks a routine financial move by the historic rail line in Philadelphia.
A London sale described limited competition for fine lots with open rates held. Some inferior scoured wool was withdrawn and the market noted high limits. Overall, a better clearance of Cape wools was achieved amid steady demand and price levels.
A New York clearing house statement shows balances at 113000 with 300 related entries. The Federal Reserve Bank credit line is listed as 24 000 000 affecting liquidity and clearing operations.
Washington reports that President Coolidge's position on Mexico centers on protecting life and property of American citizens abroad. The debate focuses on whether Mexico may seize American property without compensation, with broad support from Senate and administration.
Notices from Bridgeport Stratford Easton and surrounding areas announce probate creditors meeting for John Kyhler estate debt settlement and executrix Clara Kohlsr. Also Board of Relief session in Easton for 1028 tax abstract revisions and taxpayer complaints. Locomobile bulletin posts annual election at factory Feb 9 1927. Nazarene church revival continues nightly at 7 30 led by Rev J A Ward with Ruth Cooper.
In Fall River the Ancena mill, among the best equipped for high grade cotton weaves, was taken over by stockholders after the plant closed Monday. Morgan Butler, treasurer, resigned today as stockholders assume control. note mentions compensation issues tied to nationalization and Monroe Doctrine implications.
Amusements feature a Vanity Revue offering Brown Eyed Susan with Tom Carrell and Felix Martin directing comedic situations. Evelyn Breen and Johnny Mack are noted performers, while William R Walling Billy Cinders James Mack and K Nar contribute to the lively show with Georgeous lighting effects and graceful costumes.
Red Heads Preferred and Red Heads Preed headline Poli's Majestic with Raymond Hitchcock and Marjorie Daw. Opened yesterday for a limited run, ending tomorrow, then a week of a new melodrama. Features include Majestic News Hair Cartoons and a comedy short.
Kansas City Star reports Johnson, president of the Iican League, declares no desire to quit. He arrives in Spr Mo and says he will return to Chicago Monday to address trouble and begin plans to start something.
Harvard and Princeton relay squads join Maryland for a special meet at Madison Square Garden. The event follows earlier cross country actions at New Haven with Yale.
Obituary notices and funeral arrangements for Mary A Butler, Frederick Riedel, Martha A Pixler Cole, Bridget Padden Doyle, John Finch, Ruth Hinman, Verna Lund, Mars Healy, Isaac New, and other local residents. Details include residence addresses, service times, from which churches, and interment locales such as Lakeview, Willow Brook, Mt. Grove, St. Michael’s, and St. Charles cemeteries.
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