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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1926

Page

23

Stratford real estate ads highlight affordable homes and farms

Property listings across Stratford detail newly built houses with modern features like brass plumbing, steam heat, and garages. Prominent ads promote family homes on Barrow, Barnum and Noble avenues, large lots, orchards, and chicken coops, with prices ranging from about 5 to 6 thousand dollars and terms including small down payments and mortgage options.

Rhys Toghwar Warren St Stratford Bevckfield Souy Cab Jack and Son Cor Stare Bartoe O'Rourke Dies Beardsley Park Arthur Cihon Jeminek Sith Gilomtese Viard Rol View Gered Dane Arien Wilpatric Brock Stoatford Tunis Newfield Ave Tor Trade Basmum Atl Attr Verner Wm. Winter Falfield Ave Liehmrosneate Dour Trice Serview Tor Biratfor Tor Stratford Homes Glipsie Stratford Realty Man Lovett Hlesstorf Center Berutitat Cakiners Arr Glass Sh Sin Parl's Troller soRa Pri Rouse of Kona Lemution Neoagents Adress Stratford New G Rootia Ait Barnum Ave Holland Witl Tanger House Piper Ard Fairfield Av Boron Amsterdam Formeli Rooseret Noble Ave Clark and Sop State Lafayette Sty Bar

Dying gum business opportunity listed in Bridgeport area

An auction like classified offers a variety of retail fixtures and stock for sale in Bridgeport area including grocery and general merchandise items. It mentions shop equipment, counters, display cases, sewing machines, and furniture as part of a relocation or closing sale advertised by multiple sellers.

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Stratford Tax Notice From Town Collector March Installment Due

The tax notice for Stratford lists 2026 taxes due in two installments on March 15 and April 1. Collector A. C. Wilcoxson will be at the Lawn Hall March 15 from 9 am to 4 pm to receive taxes, with penalties and interest applying to late payments and a three quarter of one percent added after April 15.

Stratford A. C. Wilcoxson

Government loan at low interest fully subscribed

Washington reports a government bond issue of 500 million dollars at 2.34 percent, fully subscribed. The issue, maturing in thirty years, was placed at a premium above par. Banks are expected to close soon as the market absorbs the sale. The rate is the lowest proposed by the Treasury since prewar days.

Washington Treasury

Railroads vary over financing since I C C ban

Washington March 11 Some aspects of the Interstate Commerce commission decision disapproving the Nickel Plate merger waved other roads to seek financing proposals of their own. The commission rejected Nickel Plate plan to issue preferred stock with limited voting rights. Pittsburgh and West Virginia filed a memorandum saying the ban on that method of financing was meant to apply only in Nickel Plate case. It has pending a proposal to change par value of common stock and convert part into preferred stock.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Nickel Plate Pittsburgh West Virginia Pittsbugh

Tobacco acreage will be reduced in Connecticut valley

Hartford March 11 AP reports a forty percent cut in Connecticut valley tobacco acreage is expected this year. Growers, dealers, and tobacco men say the reduction aligns with unsold stocks and credit access, with land abandonment and nonplanting by cash short growers contributing to the planned decrease. Fertilizer dealers will offer credit to eligible applicants.

Hartford Connecticut Valley Valley Tobaccs Frettier

New York Price Movements Report March 11 1926

Butter and dairy markets show mixed changes as salted and unsalted creamery butter rise while creamer extras and other dairy items post varied quotes. Eggs, cheese, and potato values noted. beef and pork prices steady. tobacco and dried fruit markets dull. state probate notices from Bridgeport record six month claim filing window for Gertrude Relimret estate with executor Foun Bellucci listed.

New York Pacific Coast Aires Bermudas State OF Connecticut Bridgeport Ss. Enobate Court Gertrude Mabel Relimret Sail Vistatt Peraona Bellucci

Rails Lead Upward Trend Of Prices on Stock Exchange

Revival of activity and strength in railroad shares led the market higher with more than a score of rail issues posting gains up to about six points. Industrials rose selectively as investors took profits on bulges while oils, refiners, and locomotives showed notable moves amid merger rumors and earnings expectations.

New York Otis Chesapeake and Olio Honda van Sweringen Pete Marquette Eyle Norfolk and Western Ibs Katy New York Central Baltimore and Ohio Delaware Jand Trudsen Kansas City

Employment Conditions Across Regions Report Mixed Strength

The U S Department of Lakor notes national employment near normal with regional variation. Outdoor work demand rises with cold weather but winter building slows surplus. textiles and shoes lag in the Northeast while Maine and New Hampshire show gains. Massachusetts fair. Vermont Rhode Island and Connecticut near full employment. Middle Atlantic fair to good. South Atlantic weak due to industry shifts and winter slowdown. Great Central regions mixed with fair to surplus conditions.

U. S. Department of Lakor Ul Lands Shire Massachusetts Vermont Rhode Island Connecticut Middle Atlantic South Atlantis Group Thia Great Central Region

Real Estate Transfers and Mortgage Listings\\u200b

Realty records show warranty and quit claim deeds moving properties on Garden, West Morgan, Tollister, Warren, Charren, Orange and other streets. Multiple parties including Mechin, Krause, Partree, Par tree, Negro, Glasner, Todiee, Mee han, Nicholaus. Banks and associations finance or hold mortgages on several city parcels.

Thomas Mechin Liaminick Indie Willan A. Eisenman Charlotte Frattees Krause Garden Street Della E. Partree Anni E. Partree West Morgan Avenue Jam Negro Phi Glasner Tollister Street North End Mortgage Corporation Tultan Credit Association Warren Street

Pennsylvania Railroad Opposes Rate Appeal for Anthracite

The Pennsylvania Railroad urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to deny a further hearing by the New England Trade League on a rate appeal. Officials said temporary rates enacted during the mine suspension were too low and should not become permanent.

Washington Pennsylvania Railroad Interstate Cammerce Commission New England Trae League Pennsylvania New England

Utica Stockholders Vote Against Merger

Utica stockholders rejected a proposed merger between Atlas Knitting and Union Mills Inc. Osear W. Gridley, vice president and treasurer of Utica Knitting, said no further action would be taken. The plan would have consolidated eight plants and about $1.276 million in assets.

Utica N.Y. Marek Atles Knitting Company Union Mills, Inc Osear W. Gridley Utica Knitting Company Worl Quick Asgete

Shipping News From New York March 11

Ships listed arriving or sailing from various ports to New York on March 11 include Bremen Polk Marseilles Lithuania Verndam San Juan Larcades Belgenland Bombing Adriith Monaco Providence Algiers Phaleron Patrice Yokohama San Francisco Groveland and other vessels. The report notes multiple routes with dates spanning March 6 to March 11.

New York Bremen Polk Marseilles Lithuania Copenhagen Empress of Wraner Alfa Marchen Reliance le Cualra Verndam San Juan New Phaleron Gay Patrice Monaco Hrgaulent Taft Yokohama Sanancisco Groveland Tamburs

Schaefer Loses Billiard Title Challenge

In a tense match Hagenbacher edges Schaefer as the German trails by nearly 200 points late. Despite Schaefer’s late surges with 64 and 48, Hagenbacher maintains the lead and the championship slips away with final counts around 1 476 to 1 280, as the challenger fails to mount a comeback.

Tlagenlacher Schaefer Hageniacher Hagenbacher Eich Knning Jlngenlacher Vehampion Lade Hagerlacher

Eastern League talks and manager rumors swirl in era

Sullivan plans to run locals, while Hartford Springfield trade talks stall. President O Neil thanks Albany for meeting arrangements and notes no league reassembly before the season. Commissioner Landis may tour the circuit midseason, Charle Dodin contemplates a managerial post, Kitty Bransfield discussed offers, and Doom considers Bridgeport if enticed. Doom praises Cy Young as top pitcher of all time.

Hartford Springfield Arthur J. Shean Car Mayon O'Neil Hawkins Albany Landis O Neil Charle Dodin Philadelphia Nationals the Palace Doom Kitty Bransfield Waterbury New Haven Bransfield Doon Dool Bridgeport Philadelphia Cy Young Pede

Racing Results and Entries Continued From Page Twenty

Racing results and entries list six furlong race for three year olds and up with claiming. Names include Friend Joe Hands Up Choy Sticks Poppina Lockedbe Norfield Coffield Migm Emmert Picnic Rochesta Polly Atwell plus weights. Partly cloudy and slow.

xKeala xTrap Tight xHackamore Joe Choy Sticks Poppina Lockedbe Norfield Coffield Migm Emmert Picnic Rochestalk Polly Atwell

New Orleans Entries First Race at $700 Maiden Two Year Olds

Race card lists entries for the first race at New Orleans, including Ruby 2 Jennie Dear Poppet Joe Junior Red Rocket Mayor Behrman Our Margaret and others among mares and colts in a four furlong sprint for two-year-olds with weights shown.

Ruby Geneva Hines Jennie Dear Poppet Joe Junior Red Rocket Mayor Behrman Peter Potter Upstart Embryo the Hovel Ay Day Willie K Tyrol Our Margaret Claimng Richetteu xAnna i General Cadorna X- Little Jennie Metruen xDuke Ridgeview Rule of Gold Polly May Miss Ajl Shuffle Overatep Bob Garrett Ask Jessie Candy Jar Jimmie Tring xGrace Troxler Judge Breuer Lotte Blue Brush Lena R Runley Sister Sue Prince Regent Sandplie Vans Fortune Mrs. Pat Green Hills Lorean L X Bellini Viennese Futen xRoller Ida Brown Pyroot SiMerebloom House Fourtie Jongs xPratele xBiliken Pet Libocker Joctla J 3Farvin the Jinitor Mabet xIluon Pine xVot Infante Lxchequer Meddo Ung Mattie Cimmerian Lad of Mine Jiarry Carroll Hiailan Cherry Cote Ellen xMiss Claire xLitthe Ammui xMons Meg xDrummond xVan Patrick xStar xTickler xBriggs Buchanan xPeter xJim

Tampa Entries First Race at Hoofbeats Meet

Race card lists six races with purses around 1200 dollars for three year olds and up. Entries include Holly Girl, Voly, McKenna, Viking, Realize, Quota, Brown Leaf, Star of Eve, and others in sprints and routes across one to one and one half miles. Weather noted as cloudy and muddy with several horses marked with x prefixes.

Holly Girl Voly xMcKenna Viking General Ginockle Pol Roger Realize xLuge II X Dusk xQuota Brown Leaf Star of Eve Blarney Boy High Priestess xJoe Ioe Sundo Uncle Bill Hhree Clearwater Chamber of Commerce Leyoy Romp Julie xHaguli Boot Ring xBall Gee Adolphus xFire Lady Choco Fe Break Clear View Decretful Captain Conan Aibraig Junler Reveillon Paddle Walter Dunt Wrangler xMaddensteyn Ticker Trish Pat Escaroulette Future Pensive Bon- Tire xBad Luck

Sportlight on veterans and great hitters of baseball's past

The piece reflects on aging players and enduring stars like Ty Cobb and Hornsby. It notes Washington's veteran club facing a long six month campaign, Coveleskie and Johnson's fading pace, and Cobb labeling Hornsby the greatest hitter seen. It cites a career average around .369 and Hornsby's long batting form.

Buck Ris Mack Silga Washington Johnson Coveleskie Ty Cobb Hornsby Cardinal Flornsby Cobb St. Louis Star

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