Bridgeport Telegram Establishment and Publishing Notes
The Bridgeport Telegram lists subscription rates payable in advance with annual and monthly options. It notes office contact details, distribution areas including Milford, and states it is a member of the Associated Press with rights to publish AP dispatches.
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New Britain Herald Calls for Road and Crossing Reform
A New Britain Herald column argues against a proposed Cross County road parallel to the Boston Post Road citing misinformed claims and urging state action on traffic, freight patterns, and grade crossing elimination. It highlights truck traffic from Connecticut firms, transit signals, and the need to prioritize safety over parochial interests.
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Macdonald
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New ‘Britain
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New Britain
Danbury Strike Scrambles Transit Plans
Fragmented OCR note discusses trolley service in Danbury Bethel area and a propriety of suspending or reworking routes. References public inconvenience, company viability, and long standing paving and transportation issues with unclear details. The text hints at political or financial motives behind keeping or halting trolley operations.
Transit Inspectors Probe Rail Route Safety
Officials dispatched inspectors to assess a rail route after reports of possible safety issues on a segment of the network. Investigators cataloged conditions and potential hazards during a preliminary inspection.
Hartford Leads Connecticut In New Telephone Additions In 1928
TE reports show Hartford with 2435 new outlets, New Haven 1682, Bridgeport 1203 for the first nine months of 1928. Hartford also holds the largest number of installations, driven by its heavy Insurance business. The Bridgeport district includes Bridgeport and Stratford, widening the local territory and raising costs for Bridgeport subscribers. The disparity has been noted but officials in New Haven have not acted to rectify the district’s welfare.
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The Pest Comperers Threaten West Fertile Fields
A grim comic lament on the corn borer pest overrunning western fields. Scientists falter against the invading worm as crops suffer, farmers endure toil, and hope hinges on new control methods amid a looming agricultural disaster.
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Old Guard Faces This Nation’s Political Shakeup
In 1923 style Washington notes discuss the Old Guard's dissatisfaction with Republican leadership. They favor stability over early bids by Lowden and Longworth, suggesting warming to a Coolidge era chair but reluctance to force changes before 1928.
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Nichol Longworth
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Mixed Canadian views on imperial conference report
Eastern Canadian editorial pages react differently to the London imperial conference report declaring dominions autonomous within the empire. Ottawa Citizens notes self governing dominions control their destiny while remaining under the crown. Toronto Star sees a big step forward toward a commonwealth bond, Toronto Globe disagrees the conclusions strengthen union, Ottawa Journal says little changes, Montreal Gazette voices cautious acceptance of equal status with the United Kingdom.
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Worker Arrested for Damaging Phano at Stanford Event
A Sanford High School celebration attendee named Louis Seirli, aged about seventeen, was arrested yesterday for damaging a pine float during a Stom fans celebration. He and others formed a snake dance through Bridgeport streets and authorities say he broke a pine vehicle to disrupt the event.
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Political pointers on bridge bids and state finances
Administration hints at awarding a Yellow MIL bridge contract to a low bidder with contractors from New Haven consulting on track layouts. The Park board cedes work control to the Bridge commission, while Middlesex County reports strong finances with no debt and low per capita costs. Governor Trumbull faces several judicial nominations as age limits trigger vacancies in state courts.
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Fairfield County
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Learn to Lie Down by Dr. Fr
Advice on the benefits of lying down and resting to reduce stress and aid bodily recovery. Encourages regular naps and early rising, noting rest aids heart and organs, helps detoxify, and improves mood. Suggests changing habits through calm thoughts and a steady routine for morning wakefulness.
Patterson Man Secret Donor to Danbury Hospital Revealed
Danbury Nov 25 Special confirms Charles F. Trish’s donation to Danbury hospital was funded by Patterson New York resident Mr Myr Irish a wealthy Patterson farmer. He plans five yearly gifts totaling over 1000 for an endowment in his name.
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Simple Napkin Laced Sandwich Dream Poem
A fragmented verse seeks a plain sandwich and plain comfort. The speaker yearns for mustard bread and cheese and simple happiness from small pleasures. References to driving, small homes, and the joy of rest appear in a nostalgic tone.
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Sentence Sermons on Opportunity and Growth
Fragmentary religious musing emphasizes perceiving opportunities and developing personal abilities. The text urges recognizing chances, self reliance, and perseverance, though multiple words are garbled or missing and intent is difficult to determine.
Questioning Old Prayerline And Modern Gender Power
A reader critiques a reported morning prayer praising male primacy, noting modern women’s rise and evolution debates. The letter argues against oversimplified gender superiority and discusses evolution, mechanical aids, culture, and society’s shift toward technology and education amid historic French revolutionary influences.
Old New England character and campus echoes in era remarks
The article recalls a slang graffito found in wet cement on a Waverley to Waltham highway project and traces family ties to Mount Holyoke College, Marblehead preservation zeal, and Hillsboro Center history. It notes longstanding local landmarks, shifting buildings, and Norwich University boasting a strong faculty to student ratio.
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Weather outlook for New England and New York area
Occasional rain expected Friday and Saturday with warmer Friday and Friday night, followed by much colder conditions Saturday night. Northern Atlantic states see falling temperatures as a Missouri storm tracks northeastward bringing rain across most regions east of the Mississippi within 24 hours. Strong southerly winds develop north of Sandy Hook Friday night with overcast skies and rain from Hatteras to H Hook.
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