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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1921
Page
8
The Bridgeport Telegram is a daily newspaper published by Post Publishing Co from 40 Middle Street Bridgeport Connecticut. It is audited by the Audit Bureau of Circulation and a member of The Associated Press. The paper provides daily news except Sundays and includes foreign advertising representatives.
A playful line extols humor used to lift hearts and bring smiles through good deeds. It frames wit as a tool for cheerful service, aiming to brighten people here on earth with sincere mirth and acts of kindness.
A garbled column jabs at near license risks during upcoming hearings, mocks weather lore, and mocks taxability of securities profits. It lampoons a Chicago sports writer naming the White Sox as half-wits and hints at broader political and social themes from Paris to New York.
Optimistic Bridgeport residents propose planting vines and quick growing trees along railroad fronts to hide utilitarian brick walls. Property owners along the corridor have signaled cooperation, aiming to create an attractive vista for train passengers entering the city.
A reflection on changing marriage expectations from simple early home life to modern comforts. John and Mary move from a roadside cot to a bungalow with possessions, facing rising strains, clashes, and the erosion of simple happiness as demands for status and luxury grow. The piece argues for recapturing the spirit of simple, contented living to restore balance.
A Sacramento despatch reports criminal proceedings against Louis Hutt and others for hunting ducks by airplane in violation of the migratory bird act. Neighbors hope enforcement will stop the practice, though ducks’ rising numbers have troubled California rice growers.
A reflection on overcommitment urges readers to set boundaries and avoid perfectionism. It notes the drain of taking on endless duties, the praise of busy people, and the value of choosing tasks we can do well rather than all requests. It emphasizes knowing personal limits and saying no when needed.
The text urges that everyone can shine by doing their part, not seeking fame but brightening their corner at home, work, or in fellowship. It emphasizes that small acts of kindness collectively create light, and that a determined person’s radiance grows through everyday actions.
Norman Hapgood recounts a Supreme Court decision on railroad safety coupling that held a rail line liable after a brakeman Lang was killed by a missing coupler. He notes Justice Clarke’s view, Day’s agreement, and McKenna’s majority stance, plus commentary on age rumors and court dynamics.
The poem laments ongoing global crises and economic hardship. It critiques prosperous profiteers, collapsing mills, and jobless workers while lamenting repeated cycles of price drops and social strain. The speaker voices weariness with political leaders and a restless public seeking relief.
A public Q and A column covers passport needs before WWI, university teaching methods at Cambridge and Oxford, the deepest gold mine in Brazil, the history of buttons, Africa exploration by Dr. Shantz, and barber pole colors. The piece blends trivia with inquiries about travel, education, mining, farming, and barber trade lore.
The Liedecke family planned Pinafore 14 then shifted to Milford for a Grand Army entertainment. a union armory band event. a local man lost a satchel with diamonds and jewelry en route to Meriden. Matthew Mullen suffers a severe yard accident with a car pinning him briefly. Frederick A. Walter and Margaret Wardlaw wed in Lae a Prestytechan church with missionary and Presbyerian ceremonies. Rev John S. Wilson re-elected Olivet pastor. Connecticut Lodge officers listed. town clerk Charles E. Wimot praised for flawless service. obituaries note a wife and mother, aged 47, and the death of Chester S. age 1 year 4 months, and Hiram B Noble aged 19 in New Milford.
National discussions swirl as railroads face wage reductions and rate cuts. Editors from New York to Baltimore weigh the impact on living costs and profits, with unions pressed to justify cuts amid postwar inflation and a push for coordinated action under federal guidance.
Denver Colorado reports the sale of the Denver and Rio Grande to satisfy a judgment of the isgpitable Trust of New York. The deal, for 5.9 million dollars, was confirmed in federal court by District Judge Roberts J. Lewis. Brown will speak at the opening ceremony of the Bridge: 'pert Christian Union this evening.
A fragment notes that Dr Brown never served as pastor at the First M Church. An address is given and a musical program is arranged with artists including Miss Hesther Berg soprano Mrs Richardson reader Wallace Kamens violinist and the Grace Church mixed choirette.
Local wage news from New Britain, Connecticut reports a proposed wage reduction affecting workers. The brief notes job impacts, possible employer actions, and community response as officials consider changes to pay scales and labor costs.
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