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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1920

Page

8

Bridgeport Telegram Undec 1801 Publication Notice

Publication notice for The Bridgeport Telegram published by The Post Publishing Co. includes subscription and advertising rates. The notice lists mail rates, daily publication details, and credits The Associated Press and Audit Bureau of Circulation.

Bridgeport Telegram Omeo Steond Mattar the Post Publishing CO MO Rilddle Street Bridgeport Audit Bureau of Associated Press Associated Prosa ix USA Eiko Jocal Nawa

Editorial notes reflect wartime and daily life quips

A collage of editorial musings touches on Kaiser timetables in Holland, gambling, cinema plans in Tendon, prisoner punishment, political results, price trends, and a quip about Gov Cox. It mentions thermometer readings, grain prices, bread costs, and a humorous aside about a British queen gifting a wedding typewriter, with notes on Hall of Fame electees and school efficiency discussions.

Anderson Leads Bridgeport Track On City Aim

Anderson, owner of a habare galliery opposite the Stratfield hotel, has been in the time of work. He is coach of Bridgeport High school track and field. Gad is pushing Bridgeport to become a renowned athletic city in the state.

al, Anderson Anderson Stratfield Collee Fie Bridgeport Gad Harmony Social Club East Isidgeport James A. Gartelo Daenorl Hane Galse Bean

Steady My Boy Steady Father Inspires Mute Mutiny Tale

Jacobus the humanitarian draws Roosevelt into a tale of a boys military academy mutiny. Parents reacted with threats and ultimatums while one father sent a five word telegram of faith: Steady, my boy, steady. The piece argues trust and respect can steer youths back to the right path.

Jacobus Roosevelt Price Shem Gress Jand Arily Stric Mat Mere

U S and World on Harding and League of Nations

The text argues that Harding's election and a Republican Senate would not kill the League of Nations. It suggests the United States may delay or condition acceptance, may propose reservations, and that other nations could welcome U S input without dismantling the existing international framework.

League of Ayahlonequenta Henrietta BU Johnson United States U. S Harding Senate League of Nations Uncle Sam League Hague

Mexican Stability Seen in U S Business Reports

Chamber of Commerce of the United States notes more than a hundred American firms have begun operations in Mexico in two years. Banks and agents report widespread business improvement and cautious optimism among American companies, suggesting stable conditions under the current regime.

Mexico Chamber of Commerce of United States Chambers of Commerce Rio Grande American Chamber of Commerce Mexico City

Borah Refuses League Back Door And Senate Power Shakeup

Senator Borah warns the president elect against any association of nations and rejects entering the League by the back door. Johnson likely shares the stance as the Republican sweep strengthens the party’s grip. The bulked GOP majority would have enabled Lodge reservations and the peace pact, unlike the narrow past margin.

Borah Association of Nations League Johnson Senate Republican Party Sweet Alice

Employes Tuberculosis Relief Board to Meet

Wednesday evening meeting of the Employes Tuberculosis Relief Board will discuss several important motions. The association notes three appeals for religious aid from Rowland’s Tex Tile, Bryant Electric, and Iron Salvage Texas. Five patients are being treated at home or in sanitariums, with 20 nationwide receiving treatment. The Visiting Nurse Association made 192 visits in October.

Chamber of Commerce Board of Managers of the Employes’ Tuberculosis Mellet Association Rowland's Bryant Electrle Pour Gaylord Fayie Wallingford Associplian Bridgeport Orphan Asylum Bridgeport Bible G. B. Day Ided H. A. Davenport Presbyterian Church Day Palmer North Church Connecticut Bible Society Palmner Bible Society Hartford

General Pershing to Visit Brazil in November

General Pershing will visit Brazil in November with United States Naval Squadron. An official announcement confirms the trip and accompanying delegation to Brazil.

General Pershing Brazil Rio DE Janetro

New Soft Coal Output Record

Washington November 7 soft coal production for the week of October was 13 508 000 tons a new maximum for the year four consecutive weeks the daily output exceeded 2 9 million tons longest period on record at that rate since 1913 anthracite output 1 696 000 tons down 219 000 due to Mitchell Day holiday October 29.

Washington United States Geological Survey

Bridgeport Forty Years Ago in Blavtard Notebook

Bridgeport notes recount a busy civic scene with Congressman Frederick Miles, library association efforts, and local society events. The piece lists officers for the Bridgeport Library Association, discusses toy makers, church notices, Bible society activities, and plans for future meetings and exhibitions amid community life.

Bridgeport Library Association GL. Porter Wa. B. Hincks Sidney Bishop Agnes Hills Grieggeport Dyes Blakeslee

The Losers WALT SAYS of Salt River voyage

A satirical verse portrays a wavering crew on Salt River, mourning a lost William and defeat from a rival party. The ship sails amid gloomy humor, while passengers brace for a future campaign with renewed ambitions and noisy political chatter.

Salt River William

The Once Over by 1 Ll Phillips Cabinet Nominations

A spoof cabinet list pivots around a mock presidential victory naming newspaper figures for SECRETARY roles. Names include Warren Cramullel Herding, Mr Tsing, Able Kabibbie, Mutt, Judge Rymhauser, Silk Hat Harry, and Ratzenzom wer with satirical statements on duties and ambitions.

Washington Information Bureau Q and A Digest

Questions and answers on passport fees weather timing Indian summer origins and wood finishes. Includes Britannica style explanations about perspire vs transpire coldest hour before sunrise George Washington age and birthplace Indian summer theory walnut stain removal and belt slipping remedies plus paint care and a Washington Information Bureau bulletin mention.

Fire destroys house on James Street with injuries reported

A fire on James Street damaged a building and burned a horse Trocanway tools and more. one resident injured while trying to reach the fire engine. Several local obituaries follow including Ems, Deck er, and Dolan and notices of funeral plans in Stratford area.

Carthy James Street Hward Finne- T Oso Fo Png Ems mi F Harlee West Stratford E. Decker Groom ‘Toughtin Bank Stfeer Tn. Lis Cfty Morsig Meniha St Mary's Church Ar A Westfield Mos Binvils Edward Th Duceet Cellarnn Tragamin Stratverd Conner Stratvord Iatermenty

City Officials to Take Oath Today

Nenly elected officials to be sworn into office in the city. Charles C. Blackham unable to attend joins James Small in taking oath Saturday. Alex. H. Rabingow to administer the oath. Benjamin Todfetd, Socialist, elected as the 27th justice of the peace amid a weak Democratic field.

Colle Mulvier Charles C. Blackham Alder James Small Selectman Alex. H. Rabingow Benjamin Todfetd Mey Tour

Three Park Avenue Homes Robbed by Burglars

Three Park Avenue residences were entered Saturday by burglars. Jewelry valued around $400 was stolen from the home of William J A LeFarland at 179 Park Avenue, and about $30 in valuables were taken from Raymond Lewis of Vine Street. The home of Sismond Lee at 1800 Park Avenue was entered but nothing of value was found.

Park Avenue William JA. LeFarlane Raymond Lewis Vine Street Sismond Leewith Tassie

Lead Kindly Light by Newman in Quiet Verse

A fragmentary devotional poem echoing the classic hymn Lead Kindly Light. The speaker seeks steady guidance through darkness, asking to be led on by faith rather than fear. Cardinal Newman’s invocation frames a journey from night to morning with enduring spiritual trust.

Haskin directs payment for return postage in bulletin

Frederick J. Haskin of The Bridgeport Telegram informs Stamp Bureau officials to enclose two cents for the return postage on a copy of the Paint Bulletin. The note lists a street name and references a Washington, B.C. location and a stamped postage request.

Frederick J. Haskin Bridgeport Telegram Waslington B.C. T Paint Bulletin

Man struck by pool cue in dispute at Willard Street

Peter Gaslon, age unknown, was hit in the head with a pool cue during an argument over a game in a room at 3k Willard Street. He was taken by ambulance to Bridgeport Hospital with scalp wounds and facial lacerations. Witnesses report a general argument over a dispute and an attack with the cue.

Willard Street Peter Gaslon Hallett Streat Bridgeporth Hospital

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