Bridgeport Telegram Distracting Ads and Weather Note
The Bridgeport Telegram page item describes local advertising and postal rates, with notices about department open hours and a Milford aid request. It includes an Associated Press section on smallpox danger and a U.S. Weather Bureau winter summary noting a mild season and early spring expectations, highlighting New England as a winter resort.
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Union
Ft, Alyne
New England
Lieutenant Governor Brainard Advocates State Bonding Audit
Norwalk report quotes Lieutenant Governor Brainard claiming a thorough audit could reveal $2,900,000 yearly savings in state expenditures. He says no bond needs, revenue increases unlikely, and tax cuts possible, though warns waste and inefficiency may exist. The discussion covers historical expense growth, totaling substantial annual increases over the past years.
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Edauim Brinard
Norwalk
Pag
Brainards
Jerolves
Smallpox in 1926 prompts sanitary reform debate
A fragmentary 1920s discussion notes widespread smallpox concerns and gaps in sanitation. It questions why vaccination is resisted, cites ineffective armament against disease, and records belief that smallpox was once universal but later confined to certain regions where barriers to vaccination have broken down.
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Naton
Newataet
Deano
Braderstegg
Staallpas
Fredenth
Wethem
India
War on Connecticut billboards echoed in editorials
The Telegram misattributed a quotation to the Stratford Times instead of the New Haven Register. The Register has been campaigning to clean up Connecticut’s countryside, so a native son could guide visitors along scenic highways without embarrassment at billboard vandalism and garish ads.
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Nuiance
Startford Times
New Haven Register
Connecticut
Elmer Gantry as a Satire of Modern Religion
William Allen White reviews Sinclair Lewis Elmer Gantry, arguing the novel exposes organized religion and its preachers. The piece criticizes Gantry’s hypocrisy, notes only Babb Woo is a good preacher, and lauds Main Street as Lewis’s finest work while condemning the overall portrayal as Möiche satire.
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William Allen White
Earporia Gasette
Blaviauw Lewis
Kansas City
Bly Vera
Sinclair Lewis
Elmer Gantry
Sinclair Lew
Elmer Cantry
Bors
Creshmwate College
Bexar
Zoen
Hanar
Il Jacks
Bape Woo
Coin Leary
Lewindora
Peaple
Lewis
Tiantty
Tate
Ache
Pete Paulo Ag
Dawes Seeks Southern Delegate Strength for 1928 Nomination
The Daily Mirror discusses Vice President Dawes as a leading Republican contender for 1928, noting Southern bankers and utility men could sway delegates. It highlights a shift in Southern politics, with Northern capital’s influence growing, and Northwest editors warming to Dawes as an alternative to Lowden if needed.
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Washington
Dawes
Coolidad
Jr. Dawes
South
Dent
Jolie
Ana
Benaral
Mr. Lowden
Letters to the Editor from Tele Stam Readers
Readers are invited to express opinions with real names and valid details. Submissions will be kept confidential if requested, and letters over 300 words may be shortened at the editors’ discretion. Anonymous letters are not acknowledged.
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Telestam
Urust
Thors
Small Town Officers Reprimanded Over Revolver Use
A letter to the editor urges caution with local police in Fairfield. It argues officers should be trained in handling revolvers, cites accidental shooting risks, and condemns perjury by lawmen. The writer calls Fairfield exceptional in its officers.
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Julie
Valuwale
Fairfield
Clory
Woes of Age in a Nostalgic Menu Scene
A humorous verse paints aging and appetite loss as a retired diner struggles with food. The ninety-two year old man finds flavors dull, longs for youth, and relies on tonics, pills, and potions while his wife tirelessly cooks. He recalls meals of youth as modern meals fail to satisfy.
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Roth
Connecticut News Digest of Political and Civic Moves
Lieut Governor Bran endorses nonbonding policy in Norwich and Hartford as advisory committees discuss candidate lists. Danbury races shape up with Republican John Serra and Democrat Anthony Sutherland. James I. Fowler appointed state supervisor of employment offices for four years. Aviation bill eyed for a full code and continued program progress. A 48 and 53 hour bill hearings draw labor support from Egan and unions, while employers push against rigidity. Sunday film and church leaders debate public moviemaking. ministers urge rest. Frank D Read marks 49 years in service and compiles state statutes into a single volume by June.
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James I. Fowler
Bethel
Harry B. MacKeagle
Chary
Bridgeport
Hartford
Waterbury
Norwich
New Haven
Joseph B. Esposito
Assembly
Labor Committee
Wheeler
John J. Egan
Connecticut Federation of Labor
Textile Workers
League of Women Voters
John Williams
Stamford
Yale and Towne Manufacturing Company
C.H. Granger
Waterbury Clock Company
Jaco Goodhardt
Employers’ Association
New Haven County
Alpheus FB. Winter
Manufacturers Association
Thomas J. Kelley
The
Hart
Judiciary Committee
Central Baptist Church
Edward Knox Mitchell
Hartford Theological Seminary
Hartford Council of Churches
Frederick Libbey
International Association For the Prevention of War
Intereats
Mitchell
Frank D. Read
Cief
Connecticut
Reod
Democra
Govamora
Mars
Rood
Trunedull
How a Painter Works by Frank Lavery in England and U S
The article discusses painter Sir John Lavery’s creative process and views on inspiration. It notes the unpredictable link between effort and success, praising relentless work and the need for a divine spark. Lavery stresses giving up pleasures to focus fully on art, while acknowledging luck and helpful peers in a painter’s career.
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Frank
John Lave
England
Sam
John Lavery
Isokins
Tts
Suecreda
Sentence Sermons For Courageous Men And Complaints
Early reflections frame complaints as forerunners of success. The text urges resilience, noting growth comes from facing adversity. It praises Alfonso style acts and contrasts timid behavior with brave conduct.
Do you believe religious instruction belongs in public schools
Dr. Cadman answers readers on religion in schools, arguing that religious discipline and shared ethical foundations unite a free republic. He notes the need for cross creed agreement to avoid secularism or dogmatism, urging churches to teach core faith principles while respecting pluralism.
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S. Parkes Ce Iman
Federa Council of Churches of Christ To America
Cadman
Westerly
Jio
Nelson
Browne and Poland Head Police Associations Here
Lieutenant John Browne and Lieutenant Daniel Poland were elected presidents of the Bridgeport Police Benevolent Association and Bridgeport Police Sick Benefit Association at annual meetings. Other officers were named for both bodies, with over 40 representatives attending from the Bridgeport Police Department. The Nick Benefit Association provides mutual benefits and pays insurance to heirs of deceased members.
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Joby
Syddy
Permu Odent Patrick Jo Plenagan
Simon McCubonst
Josaph Coughlin
Phomias
Mora
Lamen Fidney
Thomas Gerrity
Sustees
Sick Lenel't Association
John Re Ran
John Re Ran Vice-president; Captainohn 4. Lyddy, Asecretary
Sunerine Nient
Patrick Flanagan
James Geoley
Fos Wheeler
Simon Mellorgh
George Maus
Nick Benefit Association
Sk Benefita
Stamford Man To Be Deported To Germany
Stamford man Witham Bracks, detained at Stamford hospital, was arrested for entering the United States from Germany via New York after a stay of two and a half years in the country. He faced inspectors at Ellis Island and is to be deported to Germany.
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Stamford
Germany
Stampold
United States
Searsman
Ells Island
Detachable cuffs dazzle at London fashion show
London fashion notes describe gauze detachable gauntlet cuffs for evening wear proving popular with Tagishwanen. A fair headed London theatre-goer wore a leaf green velvet gown with full skirt and tight bodice, complemented by detachable cuffs and a velvet corsage. The overall effect emphasized color and neckline details.
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London
Tagishwanen
Cartoon raps Turkish women editor jailed in Istanbul
Constantinople reports Nedi Edibe Sadik, editor of Independent Stamboul journal Akeham, sentenced to a month in prison for publishing a cartoon deemed offensive to Turkish womanhood. The drawing titled Woman's Rise shows Turkish women in a balloon discarding ballast labelled Modesty Virtue and Honor.
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Constantinople
Marca
Nedi Eddine Sadik
Akeham
Currecon
Weather forecast for New England and Atlantic coast
Cloudy conditions with rain and showers expected from Friday morning through Saturday night across northern and southern New England and adjacent Atlantic coastal areas. High pressure over the Atlantic controls pleasant temperatures at times, with winds varying from south to northwest and possible brisk conditions along the coast.
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Norn
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