Bridgeport Telegram Subscription Rates and Publication Note
Bridgeport Telegram details subscription rates payable in advance. The paper operates daily except Sunday from 140 Middsh Street Bridgeport Conn, with EARNIM 610 as contact and offices connected to all departments. The paper is a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulation and Associated Press uses.
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Editorial Notes on Connecticut Representation Reform
The Westport Standard highlights rural birth rates in Connecticut and attacks on small unions led by Greens Farms resident Edward MM Grout. It argues for constitutional reform to end rotten boroughs, urging a constitutional convention and citing rural stagnation versus urban growth, with calls to wait for natural shifts in representation.
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Westport Standard
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Fair Weather Predicted for Southern New England and New York
The forecast covers Southern New England and eastern New York with fair conditions on Thursday and Friday and slightly warmer temperatures expected Friday. Moderate to fresh northerly winds accompany the dry weather, with some rain possible in Maine and coastal Atlantic areas. temperatures remain below normal in parts of the region. Observations note high pressure over the Atlantic and still general precipitation within the last 24 hours across the Atlantic states.
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Stars and Light Show How Atmospheric Conditions Skew Observation
A garbled OCR style note describes how starlight travels through Earth's atmosphere, altering color and clarity. It references atmospheric scattering, wavelength changes, and the effect on telescope sensors, noting the impact on perceived star color and image quality.
Fashions Shift As Men Embrace One-Weight Suits
The article traces a social shift in men’s dress from heavy winter suits and multiple outer garments to one-weight suits with tropicals for hot months. It notes the decline of woolen underwear and flannel chest protectors and the rise of lighter coats and all-year-round cotton athletics, framing it as economical and practical.
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Temperament of garments and adaptive warmth in men
The passage argues that garments should adapt to air temperature and body response. A mature approach lets the garment regulate warmth without overbundling. Overly heavy clothing dulls vigilance to drafts and sudden changes. Styles for men evolve slowly, guided by experience rather than fashion dictates.
Stormfield Destroyed A Connecticut Memorial To Twain
The fire destroyed Mark Twain’s Stormfield villa in Redding, Connecticut, a site tied to his years of reflection and to biographer Albert Bigelow Paine. The Post recounts burglary events linked to Twain, his guarded hospitality, and a thief’s later confession with sympathy toward the Clemens family.
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Plenty of Lemons and Sour Times Across Parties
A fragmented verse shift comments on prices and politics, noting a hard fall harvest with lemons replacing bananas. It references a Wheat Farmer, Magnus Johnson, and party politicians while contrasting household coal prices at $25 per ton with substitutes this autumn. The piece paints a satirical, era-like critique of current affairs.
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Readers vent opinions in Bridgeport paper letters
Letters to the editor invite signed opinions from Telegram readers with limits on length and anonymity. The excerpt includes scattered opinions, a sample parable about a child’s naming, and a bankruptcy note about Samuel Nadler, a tailor, filing in U S court with debts of 678 and assets 2,056.80. first creditors meeting set for Tuesday, August 7.
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The Guide Post by Henry Van Dyke analysis
Henry Van Dyke reflects on spiritual fellowship and the duty of men in a modern world. The poem contemplates reverence, friendship, and moral resolve amid societal pressures and personal longing for guidance.
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Ten Books I Have Enjoyed Most
A compact list reflecting diverse titles and authors with speculative readings and personal impressions. The fragment hints at classics and essays, suggesting a literary sampler from a reader’s perspective.
Spending and Saving in a Warshington Era Report
A garbled 1920s style piece discusses taxation, savings, and spending patterns among citizens, noting Per cent figures and comparing Philadelphia and other cities. It references consumption, wealth, and public finance concepts amid an urban context with references to civic life.
Answers to questions from a late 19th century reader
A reader asks about geography and science topics. The article cites polar land presence near the North Pole, violet glass from ultraviolet exposure, world wheat production, Spain’s richest horse race purse, Salt Lake depth changes, how temperature affects bullet drop, and U S passport costs with varying visas.
Old Ideas About Cures From Grandpa's Time
Walt Mason riffs on old folk healing methods and modern microbes. He recalls fields, forests, weeds, and herbs once used against ailments, noting how people lived while old remedies faded and new science rose.
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How to Teach a Child Obedience and Independence
A reflective piece arguing that children learn by trying their own choices and facing the outcomes. Parents should resist overcontrol, allow experiments within safe bounds, and guide with trust, patience, and timely corrections rather than coercive discipline. The text references parental roles, risk, and long-term development.
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Tau
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Posse
Youth Past Forty by Anne Camprect
Fragmented verse piece presents a tentative poem titled Youth Past Forty by Anne Camprect. The text shows garbled lines resembling a reflective meditation on aging and youth with unclear imagery and misspellings. No clear events or factual details emerge beyond the poem’s theme of aging and beauty.
Summer Health Advice From Copeland on Diet and Cleanliness
Dr Royal S Copeland answers reader questions on health and digestion. The column emphasizes clean water, proper food handling, and moderation in summer eating and drinking. It advises rinsing dishes, avoiding contaminated water, and seeking medical care for kidney or heart issues, with guidance on hydration and rest.
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de. Copeland
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Monument to Elbridge Gerry Complete in Burial Ground
One hundred years ago the Congress authorized a monument for Elbridge Gerry in the burial ground, funded with 1000 dollars. The white marble statue, designed by W aid J Branse of New York, marks the late Vice President’s tomb and notes his service to the United States.
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