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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1925
Page
18
Bridgeport residents are urged to use Post Telegram Want Ads for radio equipment and auto accessories. The message notes how E G J popularized the initials in both automotive and radio fields, illustrating the ads’ widespread recognition and urging consistent use to build a recognizable brand.
An odd fragment from the paper references The Maryla and other acts at a matinee in a noted venue near Washington Avenue. It mentions dates, locations, and ads for performances at a theater district with mentions of Indian or American acts and a boarding PVA context.
Fragmentary OCR shows references to home duties and clothing care patterns. Mentions of apparel and daily routines mixed with scattered names and places, creating an unclear snapshot of domestic labor topics.
Damaged OCR text fragment mentions a livestock sale with unclear details. Readable items indicate a market event or notice but specifics such as date location or participants are not legible. The fragment lacks verifiable entities and complete facts for a proper card.
An old classified listing advertises windshield and glass services at Harrison Count Tel Timnum 1906 Night Service Noble 29. It mentions Timken bearings and gear support, Barnum 4723 Windsheild and Hadd y Glass, and a wanted Ford title or taurne in good condition for cash. Address Ro 1868s pager.
Real estate notices describe various farms, homes, orchards, and small holdings for sale or exchange. Listings include a 2 story house with modern improvements, a chicken farm near Bridgenart, 8 room houses with open fires and Dutch ovens, and several vacant lots. Locations mentioned include Stepney Depot Connecticut and Sippiny Depot area, with prices around 1000 dollars and adjacent parcels offering land and timber. Multiple agents and addresses are named for inquiries and viewings.
Fragmentary notice from a North Bridgeport private listing seeks three unoccupied rooms for a working widow. Details include an address ending 18698 and rental request. Paper notes another ad number 18670 with similar intent, but legibility is low and exact terms uncertain.
A dense vintage classifieds page lists poultry stock and supplies from Kaplin Feed Co Noble and Wallingford, promoting White Leghorns, Rhode Island Red chicks, Weandottes, and hatching eggs. It highlights low prices per 100 birds, prepaid orders, and instant delivery from providers in Wallingford Stratford and Fairfield area.
Wanted to buy for used furniture old antiques period items clothing jewelry bikes and bric a brac. Will call or phone Milford addresses include Main Street Harrow Road Fairfield Avenue and others. Purchasers list include Meyers Rottenthaler and local shops seeking cash offers and appraisals.
A flood of rental notices lists rooms and six room flats with modern improvements including steam heat and electric lights. Addresses include 224T 1TH, 66 Semiwall, 2 Puthim St near Noble Ave, 1309 Fairfield Ave, 903 Hancock Ave, 98 Milne et, and 164 State St. Many units offer garages, private baths, or single and multiple rooms for adults, with terms and contact details for each listing.
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