Bridgeport Telegram Established 1891
Bridgeport Telegram, published daily except Sunday, announces subscription rates in advance with options for yearly, six month, and weekly carrier delivery. The paper is connected to The Post Publishing in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and is a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulation and The Associated Press.
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Bipil
Payalle
POST
Bridgeport
Conn
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Press
Editorial Notes and Quips on Society and Reform
A string of aphorisms and reflections on society, education, trust, and human nature. The fragmentary editorial notes touch on envy, mortality, babies, coaches, change, housing, science, and gun and divorce costs, noting peculiar biases and social observations.
Sentence Sermons on Faith Hope Patience and Progress
A compact set of maxims urges courage in faith and bravery in love. It extols happiness through forgiveness, peace via a clear conscience, charity with a thankful spirit, tolerance with open minds, and progress from workers who exceed their pay.
Weather and social notes mix with old advice
The bulletin outlines unsettled weather across Northern New England and eastern New York with possible rain or snow in the far north and generally fair conditions elsewhere. It notes rising temperatures east of the Mississippi, and discusses winds from Sandy Hook to Hatteras. A pasted editorial excerpt on courtship and the honeymoon appears, offering aged advice on serious considerations in married life.
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New England
New York
Ontario
Mississippi River
Sandy Hook
Hatteras
Funeral Para Says Chicago Underworld Control Threatens City
A Chicago funeral for Dion O’Banion drew about ten thousand mourners as authorities warned the crime problem is spiraling. Police say gangs are diversified, with crooks blamed for hijacking and other crimes. Officials call for eradicating crime breeding spots and closing saloons and clubs.
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Chicago
Dion O’banion
Es of Police
Dever
New ‘York
C. R. Holden
The
Crime Commission
Amendment on lame duck in Congress
Wil Rogers laments the four month gap between election and inauguration as a lingering constitutional flaw. He notes many elected officials remain in office past January and questions why the framers did not foresee modern communication and travel. He argues changing the provision would not violate the framers' spirit and calls attention to the ongoing inauguration timing.
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Wil Rogers
Congress
Washington
Constitutional amendment to end lame duck smoking laws
The article argues for amending the Constitution to end lame duck restrictions and timing. It contends a January 1st transfer would improve government efficiency and reduce political weariness. It notes fired officials hinder constructive legislation and urges timely reform for better national governance.
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Congress
Valued Gifts From Community Chest Sparks Encouragement
Community Chest workers report higher average gifts across industries with many small donations. Each small gift, though modest, adds to the total and reinforces spirit and goodwill. Broad community support, sympathy, and approval are essential for the Chest to succeed and continue its good works.
Mayoralty timber in Democratic talks for next year
The Telegram reports Democrats weighing mayoral plans and favoring Fred Atwater if he could be nominated again, citing Mayor Behrens as a successful, quiet, steady leader who has avoided scandals. Democrats warn the city won’t elect a capable man without cause.
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Fred Atwater
Behrens
White House
Weather Forecast Day Amid Prohibition Debate
A forecast notes the election results show no shift toward repealing the Eighteenth Amendment or changing the Volstead Act. Congress remains dry and likely to stay that way for years, despite pro prohibition rhetoric. The piece questions why voters repeatedly elect lawmakers supporting prohibition and warns against expecting a social revolution soon.
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Congress
Bridgeport
Political Pointers and Democratic Decline in Connecticut
The city clerk bans press from inner council areas as A W Burdick and predecessor steps draw scrutiny. Massachusetts and Connecticut Democratic woes loom with bids, primaries, and potential realignment. Local towns shift from Democratic to Republican voting patterns reflecting broader tax and political change.
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A. W. Burdick
Burdick
Fragmented passage on tax laws and state influence in Hartford
A damaged excerpt discusses state tax policy and the political impact of Bridgeport in Hartford. It mentions New Hampshire’s constitutional stance against income tax and notes Bridgeport’s waning influence in the House at Hartford, with references to representatives and senate dynamics.
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New Hampshire
Bridgeport
Hartford
Senate
Married Love by Anne Campbell in a storm lit hymn
The stanza recalls mossy stones and rough capring as rain loosens rocks and waters bless the earth. A married love endured years of dull debris becomes a spring of renewed tears and shared troubles on life’s difficult path.
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Anne Campbell
Arrival in Philadelphia of Mr Owen of Lanark
One hundred years ago Poulson's Advertiser notes the arrival of Mr Owen of Lanark in Philadelphia. The article highlights his long dedication to humane projects and the mixed reception of his plans. Richard Flower Beg, agent for F. Rapp of Harmony, is negotiating in Philadelphia about the Lanerk estate.
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Poulson
Advertiser
Philadelphia
Owen
Lanark
Lanerk
Richard Flower
Albion
F. Rapp
Harmony
Harmony settlement purchase fuels Indiana growth claims
The speaker asserts that becoming the purchaser of the settlements of Harmony will secure Indiana as a key upcoming region of the nation, emphasizing its anticipated importance to the country’s development.
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Harmony
Indiana
Rights and delays for magazine submissions to editors
A reader asks about contributor rights and publication policies. The writer details delays after sending a manuscript and self addressed stamped envelopes, noting varied publisher rulings on returning submissions and the joke reward for missing items. The editor warns magazines publish their own return rules and to include postage.
Waves and Warnings on a Fateful Sea Tale
A mosaic of seabound vignettes unfolds from a long sea voyage to a doomed romance on the docks. The Captain recalls past loves as a young girl arrives and the crew contemplates danger, while voices from radio, light entertainment, and daily life float through the fragmentary scene.
Corncob Waste Could Fuel New Industries
Scientists from the USDA and Iowa State College report a path to converting corncobs from waste into valuable products. Potential uses include briquettes from fine coal, resins like Bakelite for printing plates, phonograph records, and insulation. Advancements aim to turn waste into tangible, nation boosting industrial materials.
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United States
Frederick B LaForga
Gerald Mains
Bureau of Chemistry
United States Department of Agriculture
O BR. Sweeney
Chemical Engineering Department
Iowa State College For Engineering Foundation
Missouri
Towa State College
Amazing facts about the human body and its parts
A collage of curious body statistics describes muscles, blood vessels, lungs, skin and nerves. It notes the skin’s area, sweat glands, hair count, and vast blood cell numbers, then shifts to health advice on diet, water intake, cleanliness, and general wellness. It ends with a reader question about freckles and a home remedy.
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K. A
Doctor Copeland Answers Readers On Health Inquiries
Dr Copeland offers private replies to readers questions on medical hygienic and sanitation topics. The column notes excessive use of certain remedies can be harmful and provides guidance on average weights for girls of specific ages and heights. Readers may mail self addressed stamped envelopes for full treatment details on issues like blackheads and pimples.
The Bunk by Walt Mason
A satirical verse mocks rumors of chaotic rule if Jimpson wins a village election. The speaker recalls dire predictions about Jimpson’s governance, counters the fear with humorous nostalgia, and confesses the warnings proved unfounded as Jimpson wins and things run smoothly.
Artificially drying hay incurs low setup and per ton costs
The British government studies a new Oxford Institute process to dry hay rapidly using paraffin heated air blown into central hay ricks. Installation costs are about 200 dollars with 280 dollars per ton for operation, promising a faster cure than natural drying which could exceed 860 dollars per ton in bad years. The Kansas City Star notes potential governmental interest and wide cost differences.
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Institute of Agricultural Engineering
Oxford University
Thia i
Kansas City Star
An Odd English Trading Daw
An odd point of English law noted by the Kansas City Star affects shoppers especially women. A displayed article priced in a shop window may be bought with payment of the exact amount, regardless of the shopkeeper’s objections to removing the display. The purchaser cannot seek change or wrapping and must know the exact price beforehand.
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Kansas City Star
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