Bridgeport Telegram Established 1801
Fragmentary text shows Bridgeport Telegram as an old source with references to Associated Press copyright notices and distribution by the Audit Bureau of Circulation. The readable bits mention Metropolitan Tower in New York and Dearborn, suggesting publication affiliations rather than a coherent news item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preen
Focal
Freign
Dearborn
New York
N.Y
Chicago
Fragmented Editorial Notes on Society and Trends
A garbled collage of opinion snippets covers love, military orders in Peking, weather, Prohibition, and social mores. It mentions Ruth buying a farm, brides, beer's price, and shifts in fashion, with stray names and themes from Chicago to Oklahoma and Los Angeles.
Weather Brief for New England and Atlantic Coast
Rain likely in New England Friday and Saturday with unsettled, warmer conditions. High pressure moves southeast from Canadian maritimes. disturbances in Virginia, Lake Superior, Northwest Canada, and western Texas noted. Showers east of the Mississippi in past 24 hours, storm warnings from Sandy Hook to Portland.
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Hudeor Bay
Maen
Dytonelderably
New England
Canadian
Maritime Provinces
New Hogland
North Atlantic
Virginia
Lake Superior
Canadian Northwest
Teras
Mississippi River
North Atlantic States
Atlantic
Sandy Hook
Portland
Maine
Giving Wisely and the Charity Organization Society
Bridgeport residents are urged to donate to the Community Chest while learning how the Charity Organization Society uses trained staff and scientific methods to avoid pauperization. Aimed at rehabilitating families, the Society emphasizes targeted relief, accurate needs assessment, and prudent administration to ensure funds aid health, housing, and employment rather than frivolous giving.
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Bridgeport
Financial Federation
Charity Organization Society
Retired Connecticut Referee Holcomb Steps Into Court Role
State news recalls Marcus H. Holcomb at 78 taking on a court referee task in a long docketed Superior court case. The former governor and wartime leader is praised for vast public service while questioning the age rule for supreme bench judges. A second item profiles a Kansas City psychic performer Eugene Dennis, seventeen, famed for mind reading and a watch-tracking stunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus H. Holcomb
Superior Court
Hotcomb
Connecticut
Holcomb
John E. Keeler
Stamford
Supreme Court
Hartford Courant
Courant
Keeler
Kansas City
Eugene Den~nis
Atchinson
Ahe
Kansas City Theatre
Eugene
Ana
Eugenie
Shy
Henry Ward career choices in McClures May issue
The article discusses Henry Ward's career path comparing watches and flowers, noting Ford had 300 wutenea and Ward studied until he knew it by heart. It claims he focused on autee as a necessity while watches might become harder to sell, and summarizes advertising advice about inducing purchases by offering a necessity.
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Henry Warly
Henry Ward
McClure
Ford
Autee
Wwe
Convicts vote on prohibition in scattered poll results
A cryptic note reports that 133,412 convicts voted dry while 909 opposed prohibition. The text hints at readers’ confusion over inmates and their views, joking that barley corn influenced their placement. The passage reflects a sensational, unclear survey among penal institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barleycorn
Foolish Hurry Through Gungville on the Benen
A narrator speeds toward Gungville on the Benen to attend Abner Johnson's Blue Frost Store. He plans loafing and talking, while observing speeding drivers who crash into a druggist's joint for cold medicines. The piece laments reckless haste and traffic chaos with scattered dialogue.
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Gungville-on-the-Benen
Abner Johnson
Blue Frost
Walt
Mason
Bungville-on-the-Beach
Pal Bash
Tohnson
Berkshire
John B Mmcroe to Represent U S on War Rules Body
John B. Moore will represent the United States on the Rules of Warfare Commission created by the arms conference. He will be the sole American on the panel, with other Powers named later. The commission aims to assess whether current warfare regulations suffice for new weapons and to propose changes in international law. Meetings have not yet been scheduled, and the American government will coordinate time and place after full membership is set.
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Lange Wau
Washington
John
Ensel Bascott Moore
Tavalear
State Department
International Court of Tastics
United States
Compiston
Arma Con Tarsace
Moors
International Court
Nomeg Thelr
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
Commission
Soma Etty
Burebe
Father of Mexican Independence sought sainthood and glory
The text credits Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla as the Father of Mexican Independence, noting his priestly role, 1763 birth and 1641 death, and his movement toward independence which led to his death and later veneration as a saint. It also mentions a grand marble statue and church rites surrounding his legacy.
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Miguel Hildalvo
Castilla
Ufe
Over!
A satirical poem by Berton Braley attacking overpaid seers and overstuffed elites. It denounces their privilege, lavish lifestyles, and social dominance while urging the weary populace to overthrow them. The verse attacks Sturt as emblematic of indulgence and calls for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berton Braley
Prize Brings Lessons in a School Flower Pot
A teacher runs a prize drill where children plant seeds for a flower contest. Victor hoards a scrappy pot and dreams of the prize, while the teacher and flower man debate aims and effort. The tale ends with the lesson that prizes cannot reveal true effort or understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor
Victor Rothe
Abe
Vier
Mule
Woman Magistrate to Hold Court at Home in Freeport
Freeport Vi May 4 Police court will be held in the parlor of Mrs Mildred Brandy recently elected police magistrate of Winslow Lines. She says holding court at home saves time from domestic duties and avoids a downtown office.
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Freeport
Mildred Brandy
Winslow
Lines
TH. Brandt
Snes
Put
Forest wardens hail rain aiding fire suppression in Massachusetts
Weather deliverance arrives as heavy rain helps forest wardens across Western Massachusetts fight and dampen wildfires. officials report improved containment prospects as streams swell and smoke eases, reducing risk to communities and timberlands.
60 Property Owners Attend Board Meeting
About sixty Bridgeport property owners appeared as the Board of Appraisal of benefits and damages met at City Hall last night. The discussion covered street grade increases on Price Street, Jayant and Building Vine, Boston Avenue building line, and continuance of Salem and Vernon Streets with Woodmont Avenue. Full attendance of board members noted.
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Bridgeport
Board of Appraisal of Benefits
City Hall
Price Street
Boston
Health advice from Dr Copeland on women’s well being
Dr R S Copeland urges cheerfulness and world-connected life for women to improve health. He argues olden times lacked variety and confinement to home dulls life, while engagement with culture and religion sustains vigor. He notes husbands and families owe support and invites readers to ask medical questions for publication or private replies with a self addressed envelope.
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Royal &. Copieland, M. D
I: Th
New York
Ming
George Washington
Hous
Melita
Mole-Hill Aize
Medical Q and A Column on Sugar Water and Gall Stones
A reader asks about daily back-pound granulated sugar in water and potential harm. The expert replies sugar water is unnecessary and may disrupt digestion. Another inquiry asks if gall stones can be cured without surgery, and the answer is that surgery is the only cure. A separate note mentions a diaper-like hail on the foot, indicating ongoing concerns.
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C. G
Wood Must Choose College or Philippines Over Governor General
President Harding notified General Wood that he must decide whether to stay as Governor General of the Philippines after September 1 or leave to become provost of the University of Pennsylvania. The White House pressed to extend Wood's leave, but university officials indicated they cannot extend beyond a six to twelve month period due to ongoing fundraising and endowment plans.
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Washington
Harding
Wood
Philippines
University of Pennsylvania
Wood Tadey
Weeks
White House
University of Pennylvania
Fhe
Provour
Pensylvania
Pepper
Republican
Pennsylvania
General Wood
Moslem Leader Sentenced in Sedition Case
Hazrat Mohan, president of the All-India Moslem League, was sentenced to two years in prison on a sedition charge after a judge rejected a jury verdict of not guilty. A second charge of inciting to warfare was sent to a higher court in Ahmadabad, India, on May 4.
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Ahmidabad
India
Associated Press
Hazrat Mohan
All-India Moslem League
Indiana
Will Confer Degree At Arentum Lodge No 41 Tonight
Arentum Lodge No 41 7.0. 9 F will confer the initiatory degrees upon a candidate tonight. A large attendance is expected as members return after months with Clifford J. Skinner as degree rasor and Charles J. Walker noble grand to speak. Frank C. Bickle will provide music. Refreshments will be served.
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Arentum
Clifford J. Skinner
Charles J. Walker
Noble Grand
Frankin C. Bickle
Ieee
Unusual Stories About Unusual People in Mobile Alabama
A May report highlights Anna B Kendall the sole woman road supervisor in the South, her Washington County work, and views on freight trucks delivering northern garden produce. The article notes her Wisconsin education, European travels, and praise from Congressman McDuffy. It also touches on pest risks to crops and a farming relief booklet offer.
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Mobile
Ala
Washington County
Co. Greasman
McDuffy
Rat Booklet Request Traced By Bridgeport Telegram
Frederic Haskin of The Bridgeport Telegram Information Bureau in Washington sends two postage stamps for return mail and a copy of the Rat Booklet. The note includes unclear recipient and city references.
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Department of Agricultural
Washington Information Bureau
Enelosa
Cocpe
Frederic 3. Haskin
Bridgeport Telegram Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
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T— Ers Audit Bureau of Circulation
Marines
Peking
Syatioula
Brron
Doyle
O— Abe Ruth
Tate
England
Equator
Oklahoma
Los Angeles
Pullman
New Haven
Weather, Bureau
Middlebrook Almantc
Wea
Aventa
Jeland
Buffalooe
Cincinnati
Vane
Denver
Detroit
Jacksonville
Kansas
Nantucket
Zor Asendt Ag
Sul. Hase
Pittsburg
Nea
St. Louis
Genoa
Fpal
Rand
Europe
John B. Mmcore
Coney Laland
Iann A. Stearmboats
Coney Toinnat
Baer
Vean
Belgium
Q. Whe
Gail Borden
Norwich
Urst
Stock Exchange
Comedie Franceise
Paglia
Comedia Franceisd
National Theatre of France
Jong Mown
Maison de Motiere
Mottece
OUR
Vievor
Bagamont
Wargdeng
Springfield
Mose
Forest
Western
Massachusetts
College
Phillipines
EAC
Pasreidter
Presen Es Arte
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