Bridgeport Telegraph Subscription Rates Notice
Bridgeport Telegraph lists subscription rates by carrier for the Post Otten and Second Claus plan. Advertising representatives Klein in New York and Glass in Chicago are named. Published daily except Sunday by the Bridgeport Press with AP credit and distribution details.
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Bridgeport Telegram
Initerea
Elegrem and
Sunday Post
Foreten
Klein
Metropolitan
Toner
N.yohn
People's Gan Bldg
Chicago
Path
A Line O' Cheer Poem by John Kendrick Bangs
Fragmented OCR shows a poem by John Kendrick Bangs about unseen things and beauty. The text hints at love, spirit, and a moral longing, but it is garbled and full of errors. The core theme suggests a passage on faith and beauty beyond mortal sight.
Editorial Notes from a Chaotic Page of Obscure Quotes
A scrambled collection of fragmented statements references September and other months, mentions Henry Ford, China, marriage and handicap, a golf model, Russia, New York thefts, and foreign debts. The garbled text presents no coherent event but a collage of scattered opinions and misprints.
Weather summary for New England and mid-Atlantic region
Fair weather expected in New England and mid-Atlantic Tuesday and Wednesday with moderate temperatures. Pressure patterns show western high pressure east of the Rockies, with cooling trends in the Great Plains and valleys. temperatures remain moderate across the Great Lakes region, Atlantic states, and Ohio Valley.
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South New England
Rocky Mount Hielna
Reine
Atlantic States
Ohio
Lower Lake Region
Schubert and Jazz Through Time and Influence
A reflective essay contrasts Schubert with jazz, arguing the danger lies not in the music but in its misuses. It traces Schubert’s prolific output from humble beginnings and notes jazz as a modern expression resonating with universal longing. The piece questions whether another Schubert will emerge amid ongoing stylistic evolutions.
Riches and the Rockefellers
The Rockefellers view wealth as a trust rather than mere accumulation and pursue philanthropy through science and education. John D. Rockefeller Jr. travels to China to spend wealth on human development, preaching that wealth brings responsibility and that prudent use predicts future riches.
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John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
China
Mr. Rockefeller
New York City
Here and There With the Editor- Russians eating their children tale
A brief column notes rumors from Russia about cannibalism amid famine. It cautions readers to doubt sensational reports, arguing that fear can drive people to extreme acts but stresses parental sacrifice as a counter image, while unsure details remain.
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Russia
Heinie Germany Inds Tax Reductions Aimed At Wealthy
A rough OCR read describes Germany cutting income taxes for top earners, stating a 1,000,000 mark income would pay 85,500 marks, down from 551,600. It notes general cuts for large incomes to 60,000 marks and discusses broad relief, implying wartime strain on taxpayers.
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Germany
Nergsis
Sean
Farmers Face Wheat and Corn Export Shifts in 1921
The record shows corn exports rising from 17,761,420 bushels in 1920 to 120,064,805 in 1921 while rice and cotton also climb, indicating market volatility. Farmers blame price stamps and rising freight, arguing prices, not shipments, drive burdens.
Speeding driver mocked in odes to doom and death
A fragmented 19th century style piece depicts a reckless driver, likened to a doom emphasis, roaring through traffic with horns and dust rising. The writer warns that speed fiends invite death as scenes of wrecks and grieving bystanders unfold, ending with a somber lament.
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Dalle
Iaat
Luounin
Detroit River bridge plans begin with borings in 1900s
Engineering crews started borings on both sides of the Detroit River from Twelfth Street to River Rouge in Michigan and from Windsor to Ojibway in Canada to determine bridge location. The 1,802 foot span would be the world's longest, with towers piers and anchors set 109 feet below the river surface. Harbor lines will be fixed soon and construction to follow when weather permits. A note mentions unusual wildlife in polar regions, including abundant polar bears, described as the white king and nomadic hunter.
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Detroit
Mich
Detroit River
Canada
Twelfth Street
River Rouge
Windsor
Ojibway
Ao Asuke
Quebec
Polar
Arctic
Beltless suit fashion gains favored status this year
The beltless version of the suit jacket rises in popularity with relaxed standards. Fashion observers note the belt is optional rather than required, signaling a shift from last year’s emphasis on accessories.
Up to Standard Regular Boy Brings Out Murmured Glee
Poem surveys a rowdy boy who tears clothes fights, mischief, and disorder in church and school. Though parents fret over incivility he is praised as a Regular Boy for his sturdy body and noble code. The verse argues his romance and grit define true character.
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Hinket
Ulsing
Gentle Ways to Raise a Thoughtful Child
A long, imperfectly typed feature argues that gentleness and self discipline shape character. It warns against harsh dieting and extreme training, urging parents to model courteous behavior, cultivate manners, and balance home life with thoughtful guidance for their children.
Travelers Insurance Agents Organize Club
Travel ers Insurance Agents organize a club at the Meigs building to foster fellowship and mutual aid. Officers elected for the first term include president Jn a. H Hallald and vice president Prad W. Fuerison. secretary-treasurer Dr. BR. Paterson.
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Travelers Insurance Agents
Travelness Insurance Company
Meigs
Estedemt
Jn A. H
Hallald
the Travelers
Prad W. Fuerison
Treasureer
Tr. BR. Paterson
Your Health What Can Be Done To A Child With Clubfoot
Royal Copeland MD outlines clubfoot forms such as talipes equinus varus valgus and pes valgo, notes early correction often possible with mechanical devices or braces, and urges parental compliance with specialist care and hospital evaluation. He invites readers to send questions and addresses concern about treatment, climate, and follow up.
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Royal
Copeland
M. D
New York City
Byron Waa
Tallpes Balgus
Questions TD about pain in the right buttock region
The fragment discusses a pain in the right buttocks likely from inflammation or neuritis and asks for a doctor’s opinion on cause and treatment. It mentions Solatien as a general starting point and notes that treatment can reduce discomfort. The text includes garbled spelling and requests guidance from a physician.
Salvation Army lasses urged to lengthen skirts
Chicago January 20 The Salvation Army orders that skirts must not be more than seven inches above the street. Commissioner William Pearce leads the Midwest division and says the rule aims to protect health and morals. The directive covers members in 77 countries with limited exceptions.
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Chicago
Salvation Army
Peart
Sal‘vedlon Army
Pam
China
Fajan
Une Wunen Weir
Housers
Talesram Information Bureau Q and A compilation
A reader Q and A exposes early 20th century Bureau of Information replies on travel Havana to Key West costs sugar consumption 1906 1915 and miscellaneous trivia. It notes that the bureau cannot give legal medical or financial advice and asks for questions with name and address.
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Copelano
Copeland
Addynsa
Addrasaes
G.conelend
Talesram Information
Frederic J. Haskin
Wunkington
D. C
Advica
Stampa Tor
Inquirer
Safety First Plan Cuts Deaths and Injuries
Chicago report shows the Ciscaro Great Western Railroad reduced accidents on its Western division in 1921 from 432 in 1920 to 20, and injuries from 610 to 294, with ten deaths tied to automobile crossings. The company awarded the banner for lowest train casualties per 105,000 engine hours and urged full management and employee support for safety measures.
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Chicago
Yan
Ciscaro Great Western Railroad
Carpenter's Queer Wave in Chinese Craft Methods
A damaged OCR passage describes Chinese carpenters using laborious hand tools rather than modern machinery. It notes no short cuts or rapid methods, with holds and strings securing wood, a rare drill, and no circular saw due to labor being cheap. The text contrasts traditional technique with supposed progress in skilled trades.
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Henry Ford
Bax
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Aks & Quistar
Dianes
Urea
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Miclar
Europe
P.m
New Haven Weather Bureau
Aslock Island
Boston
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Haven
York
Northfield
Pittsbursn
Portland
Lewis
Paul
Washington
Dale Atmaiag
Widdiebrook Almanac
Cope
Franz Schubert
United States
Tin Pan Ailey
Schubert
Vienna
Litte
South America
Africa
Dvorak
Liszt
Heinie
Erg -Biadsianl
Bashels
Maset
Birenil
U. S
Point
Berton Braley
Ey Angelo Patri
Pickford
Maslowe
Fatis
Itaernation
Yan Ehubolain
Ciide
Mare
Peatty
Lowe
Far
Kuresa
Laciona
Stampa
Retuca
Dave Aibercy
Préterick J. Haskin
Gifretor
Bridgeport Telegram Information Bureau
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Wipme
fElGen Pevace
Raz
Barnes
Havana
Key Weat
H. R. A. Taly
Decatur
Alaska
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Erie
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Tapia
Rome
Orrege
Carpenter
Queer
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