Bridgeport Telegram Ad Names New Advertising Reps
A Bridgeport Telegram advertisement lists new advertising representatives including Kieley Bese and Tomek at the Post Publishing Co. office on Middle Street in Bridgeport Connecticut. The notice credits the Evening Post and Associated Press, with a historical tone referencing local staff and a published line about circulation.
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Post Pubitrelng CO
Middle Street
Reidasper
Conn
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Nea Uypatenes
Jag
Editorial Notes on World, Politics and Economy
A fragmented editorial note discusses Hartford population trends, New Orleans bakers seeking higher dough, and voting counts in Mexico. It criticizes Secretary Daniels and Admiral Sims, comments on European self-rule, and mocks political promises. It cites Ireland and a millionaire grave of antiques and mentions Berlin’s new amusements tax and food conservation measures.
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Fexico
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Admiral Sims
Europe
America
Berlin
Indus
Walt Mason's Daily Single Verses From a Troubled Era
Fragmented text offers a playful yet dark mosaic of wartime satire and lament. It references a fire brigade, bards, and a rolling litany of woes, hinting at social upheaval and moral clashes as a changing world dawns. The piece blends humor with grave undercurrents about conflict and personal loss.
Bridgeport Chamber Wins Civic Pride With Brick By Brick
The Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce reflects on a year of steady progress, noting it fell short on the Port of Bridgeport and housing goals yet built lasting civic momentum. It launched a centralized savings plan, spurred neighborhood improvement, and advanced smoke abatement efforts, leaving a city poised for future growth.
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Chamber of Commerce
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France owes United States war debt and pleas for patience
The piece argues patience with France over wartime debt, noting heavy costs France bore and dangers of rushing repayment. It cites Premier Millerand urging relief to recover strength, warning unilateral pressure could push France toward economic ruin and affect the world. Time to breathe.
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United States
Snarine
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Canada North of the U S Border Riches and Prospects
The piece extols Canada's vast natural wealth from wheat lands and forests to the frozen norths timber and caribou herds. It highlights new coal oil and gas prospects, Hudson Bay iron ore findings, and the potential for cheap electric power, fisheries, fur, and gold, predicting Canada’s rise as a great northern nation.
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Alaska
Hudson Bay
Canada
Toronto
Bridgeport Notes and Local Tales From 1850
Bridgeport forty years ago reports on St Marys bands annual picnic at Pembroke Grove opening the season for festivities. includes a Bowed Trade meeting at the Cr Auditor's office, Jane Sertana poem by Rev H N Fowere, and local tidbits from New York to Hartford about travels, marriages, weddings, and the Hoyt case with executions planned.
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Financial aid to exporters withdrawn
May 10. Financial aid to exporters was suspended by the War Finance Corporation at the request of Secretary Houston. The agency halted further advances for shipments abroad except those already authorized. The move ends new loans until the capital stock and surplus are rebuilt.
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Bells of Shandon and Brandon in Cork Theme
A reflective ode by e PRANGIS MAHONEY recalls the Shandon bells chiming over the river Lee and compares them to bells in Moscow and St Sophia. The author cherishes Cork’s bells as a symbol of memory, affection, and national sentiment amid distant sounds.
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Sheriff in Leap to Fairbanks Arrests Suspect
Deputy Dickerson went to Mercedes Richman's home to arrest Hughend, who had just arrived from St Louis to threaten her. A quick chase ended with Richman tackled in the alley. he is jailed on alleged home invasion charges.
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Riechman
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le Douglas Fairbaskr
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Stampede for Real Beer Proves a Fizzle
In Kansas City on May 10 crowds surged toward soft drink parlors as rumor of real beer spread. Federal officials investigated after one agent found a label indicating about 53.4 percent by volume, the decimal point misread by some amid the scramble.
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Theatre Queues Abolished as Menace in London
London May 10 Theatre queues are a menace to health Sir William Milligan eminent British physician says long lines of theatregoers mostly women inconvenience transport and others He notes queues largely comprised of women and the cold conditions during night performances led actors and actresses to hand out tickets to spectators to ease the crowding
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William Milligan
New Officers Elected At Y M C A Meeting
New directors David I Clarence BE Bilton Pred Rhodes Willan Bangs and Robert Barnes were elected to the board to complete terms. Harry H Read and George Gerrish added to fill vacancies. Reports show 14 percent membership rise and 39 000 indoor attendees. 684 classes run with over 1000 monthly attendance. A building committee plans a new facility to replace the current one.
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David I. Clarence BE. Bilton
Pred Rhodes Willan Bangs
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Harry H. Read
George Gerrish
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Tie City
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Telegram Information Bureau Answers Reader Questions
Answering questions is the business of the Telegram Information Bureau in Washington D C under director Frederic J Haskin. Readers can state questions briefly and enclose a 2 cent stamp for return postage. Inquiries are confidential and replies go directly to the individual. Do not guess, get the facts.
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Picture Bride questions and wartime benefits discussed
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Bhise Nese
Nis
Dainan
America
Abolish Queues Calls Spark Health Warning
A fragment warns that new hot coffee and tea queues threaten the health of grandmothers and women, urging removal. The repetition to abolish queues is noted as signed by 11,000 people.
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Wren
Free Receipt Book Offers From Bridgeport Telegram
The Bridgeport Telegram advertises a free receipt book showing how to make 216 dishes from canned goods. It promises kitchen guidance and quick meals, bringing summer foods to northern climates and deep sea catches to cooler regions, while inviting readers to fill out a coupon.
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