Bridgeport Telegram Publication Details
The Bridgeport Telegram issued as second class matter with rates in advance. Advertising and distribution contacts listed. Published daily except Sunday by The Post Publishing Co at 140 Biddle Street Bridgeport Conn. Associated Press rights noted for republication.
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A Line O Cheer Poem Excerpt by John Kendrick Bangs
The fragment presents a poetic meditation on truth, worth, and the fleeting nature of worldly achievement. It hints at confidence in enduring wealth of character and the inevitability of time erasing human glory as the speaker contemplates the year to come.
Editorial Notes and Local Bits Stir Morning Pages
A jumble of notes covers politics and society from July plans to Lloyd George peace talk prospects. Mentions a divorce reference, a Dempney Carpentier bout rehearsal, a Chicago bread maker prize, prison supervision, and a high yielding Ontario dairy cow amid milk cost concerns.
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Weather Forecast South New England Saturday and Sunday
General forecast notes a warming trend with fair conditions across the region. Light showers tracked along the north Atlantic coast, with cooler air over middle and northern Atlantic states. Temperatures near normal to above in most areas, with clear skies in several observed locations.
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Damning the Tide at Wade in Washington Meeting
Director Dawes rails against government waste in a public address before the President, cabinet members, and about 600 executives. He insists economies must start at the top and cooperation drives real progress in cutting national expenses. The tough stance signals a pledge to force action and accountability.
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Telegrapher Heroes Shaped News From Morse to Mass Media
The piece honors telegraph operators from John M Carnahan to Richard Spillane, noting their feats during crises such as Custer Massacre and the Galveston hurricane. It traces the profession’s rise from Morse’s invention to modern newswire era, highlighting dedication and danger faced by these men.
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Sweden Accepts League Award In Aland Islands Dispute
The League of Nations arbitration favored Finland over Sweden in the Aland Islands dispute. Sweden, fearing injustice, accepted the verdict to preserve League credibility, marking a turning point for collective security and proving the League can avert war by judicial means.
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Marriage and Divorce Laws Discussed At Milwaukee Convention
A social worker at a Milwaukee convention described how current marriage laws create bigamy risks and legal confusion. The speaker urged uniform national legislation to replace 48 divergent state statutes, arguing shared rules would ease marital disputes and reduce legal peril for honest individuals.
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Fragmented Old Verse of Grief and Feasting
A jagged, archaic lament piece showing a narrator driven to extreme acts by sorrow. It traces overripe reactions to loss, including harming a beloved animal and reflecting on failed plans, with garbled, cryptic wording and disrupted lines. The text centers on distress, remorse, and a grim feast as coping.
Pirates Theorized In Wake Of Ship Disappearances
Editors across major papers speculate on the mysterious vanishing of vessels at sea. theories range from renewed piracy and privateering to Bolshevik meddling and Russian influence, with officials and experts weighing practical and geopolitical angles amid the ongoing government inquiry.
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Sports of an road incident aid by a traveler
A report describes a car overturning after a tire burst on a rural road. A truckman and two passengers were in the vehicle as the crash occurred. They managed to extract the injured driver and passenger from the wreck and were aided by bystanders at the scene.
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Questions and Answers from Washington Bureau Letters
A fragment of a readers Q and A feature covers topics from foreign visitors to the United States, the boll weevil pest and its attractants, crude oil colors, and Jefferson’s writing desk. It includes a note on the explores of Fuller’s teasel used in cloth production and references to Montpelier November 1826.
Correct English and Dialect in Newspaper Phrases
A fragmented lead outlines attempts to correct English usage and dialect in a newspaper text. It discusses verb forms, tense, pronouns, and stylistic choices while naming several labeled figures and places, though many words remain garbled.
Bridgeport Forty Years Ago in The Standard 1884
Bridgeport’s July 1884 items include Chief Marsh shoya Chel’s June report noting eighty four reels with eight females, depots’ brick shortage halting work at Milford, population flocking to the Fourth, Barnum’s birthday in Bethel, embarkations for Liverpool, local church and library board matters, and reports on races, society events, and telegraph news of President Garfield’s shooting.
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Dark Heat Behind Sun Baths Warned By Edith Eh
Edith Eh warns readers not to confuse glasshouse sun baths with direct sun exposure. She explains radiant energy becomes heat indoors, creating a stagnant, moist, sleepy state rather than invigorating effects, while outdoor sun plus moving air stimulates the skin and nerves.
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Useful by Beron Braley
By Beron Braley a humorous verse on education and charm. It argues that intelligence matters but a touch of beauty and stylish presentation enhances appeal. The piece promotes balanced self care of mind and appearance for a confident, attractive woman.
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