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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1920
Page
10
A short poem by Jon Kombrick Bangs reflects on life’s sunlight and its courage. It urges a smiling mien despite troubles and the hope that tomorrow’s fate will be kept safely away.
A jumbled note mentions free seeds and congressmen, a Goldman reference tied to SS panics, Cleveland banks, and a $12,000 figure. It all hints at an editorial collage of topics from weather to aviation and a rejected Marine Corps candidate due to color blindness, ending with a man named Hara.
The piece argues that Leonard Wood's strength rests on his civilian abilities and organizational skill rather than his military fame. It notes public distrust of professional soldiers, cites prior presidents with military backgrounds, and suggests Wood would be framed as a civilian administrator. It highlights his Cuba work and the Flattshoro camps as proof of executive competence over battlefield prowess.
A fragment from Walt Mason reflects on grief, sleepless nights, and memory of past sorrows. The speaker contemplates pain, riverside hours, and the urge toward despair while clinging to recollections of care and lost comfort.
An alleged expert from the National Board of Fire Underwriters visited Bridgeport to fault the city fire hazard and justify higher insurance rates. The piece argues Bridgeport has among the nation's lowest fire losses and mocks insurance ultimatums, noting practical safety relies on actual fires rather than forecasts.
The piece argues the federal income tax spurs extravagance and harms production. It says the tax unfairly burdens those with highest incomes, discourages legitimate business, and punishes personal initiative. It calls for fairer burdens, to distinguish earned from unearned income, and to penalize avarice and waste.
Bridgeport notes recount obituaries, local events, and civic life from March 18, 1850. Highlights include Dr. Nichols ashes moved from New York, church actions, a fire brigade anecdote, longshoremen wage talks, and community entertainments with ministers and local figures cited.
The Bridgeport District Ordnance Department Sabre Wage Bureau begins a public auction of surplus ordnance supplies at the government warehouse on Brs tonkhind Séurlew avenues. Items include steel brass aluminum copper rivets machines tubing and other factory materials. sale directed by Major Whitney in charge from the Goldgenpart Gistwel Ordn Kuyeny unit.
Members of the Knights of Columbus celebrated a Sedat of At Tatrink with an entertainment and daily lasting in the club on Washington Avenue. Foxer Clark headed the committee. other organizers included George Farley John Ha xine James Lee and John Metlroy.
A trolley fuse box at Matty Aree and Fairfield Avenue blew out yesterday afternoon at three. Flames filled the car vestibule while a broken window and shattered glass affected a passenger. Bystanders attempted to extinguish the blaze with water from the street.
The speaker asks for a gentle reading to calm a restless heart and ease sorrow as night falls. A tranquil image of village lights through rain and mist frames a longing for peace and music to banish daytime cares.
Local leaders aligned with King anticipate a spirited convention battle with J Henry Roraback over the chairmanship of the State Canal Committee and delegates to the national convention. John T. King seeks support from Fairfield County and other counties as the governor nomination remains for a second convention in September. Ballard notes the narrow delegate path but hopes King can go forward if needed.
Fairfield County farm bureau continues annual membership drive to expand its base as about 140 bureau members in Danbury area focus on recruiting farmers. The event cites labor shortages increasing production costs and a Holstein calf prize for the top recruiter before April 1, with registration at the Danbury bureau office.
William Doherty secretary of the William J Sirk company fell twelve feet from scaffolding yesterday while working on a plumbing contraction for Bridgeport Brass. His back was severely wrenched and he was taken to Bridgeport Hospital. Frias Howe Jr and Ilas Howe held a regular meeting at 3 o'clock this afternoon at G A Ryhal 92 Main Street to discuss the amendment.
The Telegram Information Bureau in Washington D C offers free factual answers by mail. Readers are urged to state questions briefly and enclose a 2 cent stamp for return postage. Inquiries are confidential and replies go directly to the individual.
A long scanned Q and A page covers steam visibility and distilling water rules, old town Jewish claims, agnostic presidents, keyboard footers, height increase limits, Spanish war widow pensions, Easter symbolism, moon size, scenario writing rules, and newspaper ink type. Multiple questions and concise answers reference steam moisture, tax blanks, religious figures, and cryptic trivia.
Merlin Rees twelve son of the Rev James Reds of 824 William street was run over by a car at 7 o clock last night at the corner of Noble avenue and Putnam street. The driver took him to Bridgeport hospital with minor injuries.
In Pueblo Colorado a coroner jury will probe the March death of Ted Kuykendall eight, allegedly killed after a feud with better dressed youths who resented his poor clothes and superior schoolwork. He was knocked down and kicked unconscious en route home March 4 and died Monday.
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