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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1920
Page
8
The excerpt shows a damaged Bridgeport Telegram masthead with references to publication details, advertising contacts, and telegraphic service credits. It includes fragments about Pantwaar Wizaret, advertising reps, and a line from John Kendrick Bangs. The legibility is poor and several lines appear garbled.
A fragmented column critiques taxis jitneys and city regulation while lampooning political spending and tax ideas. It riffs on Germany and a David and Goliath motif, notes high home run counts, and muses on wage gaps and odd census implications. The piece sneaks humor through varied topics from fashion to slang in a busy, opinionated style.
Clarence Drew has operated the twin door elevator at 1089 Broad Street in the Odd Fellow building for ten years. He joined the State Guid uring in its early organization period, aiding community services and safety efforts.
A 1920s Bridgeport debate asks whether jitney buses could replace trolley cars. Officials cite 80,000 daily riders to the city’s football game and 160,000 fares, while critics warn that public transportation must cover costs. The piece weighs potential timetable regularity and the public’s willingness to abandon trolleys if jitneys prove viable.
The paper recalls Dr. T. J. Buchanan of Philadelphia, an early X-ray pioneer who died after malignant growths caused by the device and whose life pursued relief through A-ray research. It also honors Dr. Israel Friedlander and Bernard Cantor, two physicians killed in Ukraine while aiding suffering Jews. The piece extols humble, unrecognized contributors whose sacrifices enable progress.
In a coastal city a lady orders a duplicate of a prized hat from a milliner. The copy costs more than the original, prompting questions about value, design, and materials in a critique of artistic worth versus cost. The piece contrasts original design with mere materials and highlights consumer snobbery.
The city faces a major transit shift as trolley cars fade in Boston area towns like Weymouth Hingham Hull Marblehead and Gloucester while motor buses rise. Smaller communities already rely on motor transport and jitneys. The nationwide trend mirrors local agitation though the piece cautions against sensationalism.
Fragmented notes recount local events from Bridgeport era, including political hints about U S Senate candidates, religious and civic figures, worker injuries, and economic mentions. The text mentions the Hon. D. Bishop as a possible senatorial candidate and references various community figures, meetings, and incidents across the city streets and establishments.
A wary speaker reflects on political conventions and the two parties. The narrator critiques keynote speeches and promises while noting public excitement and cynicism about reform. The piece blends satire with a longing for resolution on election day and broad political stage imagery.
A To-day's Worth-While Verse reflecting on fame that fades with the morrow and a prayer for liberty. The speaker scorns praise and seeks strength to endure life and death with courage, declaring love to scorn and lips saved for a nobler aim.
An article discusses federal crop forecasts by the Bureau of Crop Estimates and the Agriculture Department. It notes that forecasters compare current yields with past years, rely on county agents and field reports, and will announce final figures after extensive data review and computer processing.
A printed Q and A column lists numerous questions about religious denominations with numbers per group, age and weight of Georges Carpentier, ripeness of watermelons, government publications copyright, and a note on Lincoln statues in London. It covers customs and military topics, weather tips, and a naval observatory update. The piece blends varied trivia with brief factual answers, reflecting a period-style advice page.
Instructions invite signed letters with full address while offering confidentiality if desired. Prohibits anonymous submissions and limits length to twenty words. Emphasizes keeping opinions within disciplinary boundaries and editorials policy.
A letter from a reader in South Wilton requests precise information on whether local cider mills may squeeze apple juice for sale. The writer notes circulating rumors about new rules and mentions a Revenue Department ruling that fruit juices for customers must meet a one percent sugar guideline if consumed away from banking use, seeking clarity to prepare for drought conditions.
A reader praises favorable editorials in Shel Beidsepors Telegram in defense of Armenians and Armenia. He cites a doctor’s letter describing Armenian agony and torture and urges other leading papers in the county to follow the editor’s humane example.
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