Subscription Rates and Advertising Contact Details
Rates payable in advance listed for advertising representatives. Address and telephone numbers provided for the Metropolitan Tower New York and Chicago offices. Open daily to publish, Ridgeport Connecticut offices. Local press exclusive republication rights noted.
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Foren
Elsin
Metropolitan Tower
New York
Jones Claus
Ee Peoples Gas Ltd
Chicago
Simday
TWE Post Publishing CO
Middle Street
Ridgeport
Conn
Shmens
Resa
Yall
Echatwine
Nana
Line of Chelr Leaders and the Path to Mastery
A fragmented passage discusses the need for true leaders to guide others and avoid disasters. It contrasts leaders who know the road and overcome it with laggards and speeders, emphasizing the value of vision, discipline, and following those who can summit challenges.
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Tor
Editorial Notes On Prohibition and Politics Of 1930s
Fragmented notes mention Prohibition blame for lemons, Arnstein parade misjudged, and peace treaty politics. References to President Wilson era figures, Admiral Sims, and Mexican sugar exports surface amid a jumble of opinions. Auction of Buford, landlord negotiations, and Newark housing tenants are briefly referenced in a dated, opinionated collage.
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Polshevik
Rete
Pekror
Carrr Anza
Arranza
Aimaat
Ag Arnstein
Bam
Newark
A Wise Decision On Reparations At Spa Conference
United Press Europe manager Ed Keen returns to the U S asserting a definite reparations sum will be fixed at Spa. He says fixation motivates German payment, eases European budgets, and spurs rapid repayment as France Belgium and England adjust taxation. The conference ranks as Europe’s most important since Versailles.
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Ed Keen
United Press European
United States
Germany
Keen
Europe
Belgium
England
France
Politically Bankrupt The U S Government Feeble Pre Election Lethargy
A critical editorial laments Washington's perceived incapacity under President Wilson as Europe eyes the United States with concern. It argues a pre election stupor and partisan strife threaten action, warns Armenia's fate and warns that Europe may lose faith until the next election.
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Wilson
Paris
Washington
United States
Europe
Armenia
America
Develop the Crow and Turn Rooster Crowing Into Music
A suburban yard owner asks how to stop roosters crowing but the essay argues to celebrate crowing as music. Cited naturalists Thoreau and W H Hudson praise the early crow and suggest selecting birds for their call rather than suppressing them. By breeding for musical crowing, the sound may be valued from a distance.
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Tie
Thoreau
W. H. Hudson
Walden
Hudson
Chanticleer
Ford four million engines and the democratizing car
The Detroit manufacturer Henry Ford is set to assemble his fourth million engine this month marking a milestone that moved the automobile from the elite to the masses. The piece notes Ford’s impact on mobility, gas prices, and even walking safety, mentioning Senator Sherman’s past remarks about the car as an international pest.
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Henry Ford
Detroit
O. Henry
New York City
Ford
Q. Henry
Senater
Sherman
Senator Sherman
April 6 in US history and bold milestones
April 6 marks four key US events: 1780 Washington elected president by Congress, 1862 Shiloh battle, 1909 Peary raised the Stars and Stripes at the North Pole, and 1917 US declared war on Germany. The piece reflects on the date's historical significance.
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United States
Geo. Uc
Washington
Shiloh
Peary
North Pole
Germany
Favorite Poems The Old Familiar Faces
Poem recounts loss and memory as the speaker recalls childhood friends and companions who have died or departed. Charles Lamb laments the absence of former playmates and loved ones, contrasting joyous days with the desolate present.
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Earth
Government ownership urged for rails plan outlined
Frederic C Lowe a New York economist spoke at the United Church Forum arguing government ownership of railroads is driven by economic necessity Farmers manufacturers and merchants would demand better rail service He praised The Plumb Plan as a practical framework with government operated roads under congressional supervision and rates set by the ICC The plan would allocate gross earnings to the U S treasury support debt and reduce costs inspiring lower freight and passenger charges and less graft and strikes.
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Trent
Seventy Thousand Witness Canonization of Joan of Arc in Rome
An estimated 60 000 to 70 000 attendees from around the world witnessed the canonization ceremony in St Peter's Basilica. The basilica glowed with thousands of incandescent bulbs and candles as priceless crimson damask and jewels adorned Joan of Arc relics. A papal procession rose to the high altar while a tribune held 140 descendants of her family.
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Joan of Arc
Rome
Poynedict
St. Peter
Mre
Trane
Joan of Are
Arthur F. Connor Tax Commissioner Faces Valuation Backlash
Arthur F. Connor, tax commissioner, met large property owners after the grand list publication. He explained rising living costs push city taxes higher via increased valuations on improved properties. In spare moments Art contributes to Republican activities and local business and social clubs.
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Arthur F. Connor
Connor
Art
Meriden Car Carnival Draws City Crowd Tonight
The Meridean Biks carnival at the Meriden auditoriums tonight attracts about 200 local attendees. A Sulvor City Wilks night event follows, with remarks on private ownership and strikes. The speaker cites Denmark Switzerland Italy France and Germany as examples of government ownership and content citizens, noting freight train and food issues nationwide.
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Tuidgepotks
Snk Py Tran
Atsol
Meridean Biks
Sulvor City Wilks
Bridgeport items mix concerts and rail talks May 1859
Bridgeport items report Mrs A D Dutton plans a Plymouth Milford concert on May 26. Bridgeport Pleasure Club to hold first annual picnic at Pem broke grove on June 16. Notes on rail commission tours, local rents, and court cases.
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Plymouth
Milford
Bridgeport Pleasure Club
Pembroke Grove
Telegram Information Bureau Answers Reader Questions
A historical notice explains the Telegram Information Bureau in Washington D C under Frederic J Haskin invites readers to submit questions briefly with a Z cent stamp for return postage. Inquiries are confidential and answered directly to individuals with no service charge beyond postage.
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Telegram Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. & Stata
Individut
Why stamps aren’t redeemed for cash by the Post Office
The Post Office does not redeem adhesive postage stamps for cash due to lack of legal authority and as a protection against using stamps as remittances. Cash redemption would divert revenues from proper channels and could enable theft by burglars at selling offices.
Bananas origins and growth details in early 20th century text
Bananas come chiefly from the West Indies and Central America with some grown in Hawaii California and Florida. The banana plant is a tall perennial, grows 10 to 30 feet, bears fruit then the stalk dies while suckers replace it. a strong sprout should bear in 1 to 18 months.
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West Indies
Central America
Hawaii
California
Florida
How Are Batting Averages Calculated In Baseball
The method divides total times at bat into total base hits. When the remainder is one-half or more, a point is added to the average.
Dentist Reports Break-In At Security Building Office
Dr. Peter Tan's dental office in room 204 of the Security building was entered overnight using a key, with a considerable gold plate stolen. Police informed of the incident.
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Peter & Tan
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