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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1921
Page
6
The readable fragments reference press language, suggests discussion of self-determination, public order, and a 1851 state cigarette law. Mentions of riot concerns, broad street plans, and a cited motive to limit youths’ access point to stricter regulations.
A fragmentary note highlights an active political worker and earnest advocate in a local scene. The brief mentions a sidewalk snapshot of a man described as a strong public figure, with emphasis on community engagement and public action.
An 30 year tested algebraic forecast by Halbert Gillette predicts prices bottoming in May and wages rising about the 1913 level. He argues消费 inflation caused by gold hoard and wartime money expansion, urges money supply control, notes wage gains since 1859 1909 while prices stayed steady, and calls for careful price stabilization amid postwar readjustment.
The passage describes early spring warmth and smells after winter. It paints the thawing landscape with melted snow waterways, forest scents, and sap rising. It notes pale sun, showers, and the delicate burst of new growth as maples and chestnuts prepare for leaf color.
A playful flare of 19th century whimsy shows New York’s Sheriff Knott allowing “spooning” in parks streets and porches as citizens debate public display. The piece lampoons enforcement limits on private affection amid a crowd of Puntans.
A Mobile based official from the United States Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce warns exporters that the term U S A may mislead foreign buyers. He urges using United States America on goods shipped abroad to ensure clear identification and avoid confusion with other meanings.
The Interchurch movement spurred critique of steel labor conditions and Judge Gary of United States Steel announces reforms ending the 12 hour day and replacing the weekly shift with an eight hour schedule. Papers across the country react with editorial optimism, noting the move as a turning point for worker welfare and industrial practice.
Milford March 27 The amended Board of Finance act has won favor from judiciary committee and is expected to pass the Legislature becoming effective immediately A key change lets the annual town meeting be held in November to allow a full year's report and stabilizes tax timing until the grand list is completed Numerous minor adjustments are noted to aid town officials in governing affairs
The piece recalls Walter Mason lamenting modern sea literature and preferring Cooper's Leatherstocking tales. He contrasts rustic forests with palefaced preachers and moral sermons in old frontier fiction, sighing at contemporary works as dull compared to ancestral adventures.
A head on crash near Milard involved a toningey owned by James Nebella and a Bridgeport bound Winey bus driven by Ernest Newton. One person sustained minor injuries, the touring car was wrecked, windshield shattered, and police charged the driver with operating a motor vehicle under the influence. Newton was held in bonds until a court appearance on Monday morning.
A fragmented notice notes women contributing to a Marie Curie Fund in New York. It mentions checks and donations, a possible furniture payment mix up, and general expressions of support amid garbled OCR text. The piece hints at fundraising efforts and personal pledges without clear names or dates.
Bridgeport notes from March 25 highlight local civic matters, church reports, and community updates. Odd Fellows anniversary, policy hearings, and police force talks mix with real estate purchases, road work, and school church activities across Bridgeport and nearby areas.
A reader's Q and A column covers presidential succession statutes, early U S clothing and building dates, shingles production in 1210, cleaning fine lace with ammonia, Roman dating terms Anno Urbe Condita, the age of polo, children’s health concerns about pacifiers and thumb sucking, rural free delivery origins, chimney swallows in winter, and the smallest military unit the corporal’s squad.
A verse from The Sotme of Henry Van Dyke extols divine guidance for learning, truth, and courage. It invokes God as architect and guardian, urging steadfast faith, protection in conflict, and moral resolve in shaping minds and deeds.
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