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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1926
Page
12
Milford press announces a mail subscription plan with a monthly charge of 20 cents and a weekly Sunday edition. The notice outlines service areas and contact details for readers to subscribe and place advertisements. It also credits the Associated Press and highlights republication rights.
The text questions the value of traditional colleges as they focus on sports and social activities while newer research universities push intellectual pursuits. It cites H G Wells and prominent observers arguing for reform, noting some progress yet urging colleges to mend their ways to sustain intellectual life. It also references The New Haven Times Leader criticizing Rollin J. Tyler's political shift as experience triumphs over hopeful ideals.
The New York State Automobile Association backs a gasoline levy with the aim of lowering registration fees for most vehicles and collecting the tax at the source. Connecticut mirrors some flaws with pump collection and exemptions, while critics argue the tax fairly distributes burden by vehicle weight and miles driven, though some fleets still face unequal treatment and urban use limits.
The text discusses an ideal arrangement where the state collects a tax and refunds a percentage to towns within their borders, with the funds used solely for roads. It argues this would direct revenue to areas with heavy traffic, creating a consolidated fund derived from the tax.
An article cites JAMA based investigations at Le Lana Stanford and other Eastern universities. Findings dismiss common theories about causes and conditions, noting that clothing, heat exposure, humidity, climate, sleep, ventilation, and heaters do not explain susceptibility. Women show slightly lower susceptibility, but overall factors remain largely negative. The piece highlights the quest for a medical investigator to unravel the mystery of the common cold.
Yale professor Jerome Davis reports Stalin praises American efficiency and proposes Russia align with American capital and management. Stalin says debts will be paid and warns government change may occur. the piece notes skepticism about guaranteed repayment and comments on Russian conservatism and politics.
In municipal circles Jeannie J. Rosby and Klmer Havens loom in party maneuvers amid Stamford results. Senator Kenealy faces a possible Greenwich nomination if Democrats sweep. Gould reenters Republican leadership in Stamford as Foster’s past influence wanes. West Haven honors retiree Lewis J. Field, while Dems name Tone, Clyne for state seats. Richman campaigns across New London to Wallingford for secretary of state.
A reflective poem recalls rainfall on a farm, evenings at a warm house, and simple chores. It contrasts peaceful past routines with a volatile public sphere and political indifference, ending with a caustic note on shifting social norms and humor.
In a daily stunt, small acts ripple across the globe. A Chefoo barber shop highlights a cascade of social shifts as hair fashion ends longstanding trades and leaves thousands of women jobless. The piece notes distant, uneven consequences of personal choices.
The passage presents maxims on aging gracefully and social conduct. It emphasizes accepting the inevitable cheerfully, earning friendship by worthiness, being agreeable through good listening, conversing through respectful listening, and prosperity by spending less than earnings.
Stamford reports the new Democrat first selectman Andrew Schlechtweg fired Special Policeman Joseph Penachio who served in Springdale during Charles Martin’s regime. The piece notes job scrambles for town posts, party nominees, and comments from Democratic and Republican leaders on the election aftermath.
Dr. Fran argues that personal liberty is limited by false beliefs. Freedom comes when beliefs align with truth, enabling progress in medicine, aviation, maritime travel, and general material well being. The piece stresses adopting evidence based views to conquer disease, flight, and sea travel, noting its 1928 copyright.
Trenton Oct 5 AP Senator Simpson special prosecutor in the Sal-Mill murder case visited state police. Dickman’s reports were only partial despite his claim all work would appear. Investigators questioned Amatin Grealis who said he delivered suits to Willie Stev ang, with others guiding him to a side door. Officials noted spots on garments and a defense counsel inquiry. The United States Steel Corp reportedly ordered rails totaling about 178000 tons last week for multiple railroads nationwide.
Net earnings for the third quarter ended August 7 were 948356 after preferred dividends 111 per common share. For the first nine months the company reported 1604199 or 628 per common share on the year to date basis with gross income of 20848999.
Rev Dr S Parkes Cadman answers reader inquiries from Chicago and New York on church gambling, corporal punishment, and Sunday music. He argues gambling harms church funds, condemns corporal punishment except extreme cases, and praises music as a divine voice, citing Palestrina, Gounod, and church choirs in London and Wales.
London based Truth editor argues Canada will eventually unite with the United States. He cites pressure from American big business and calls for Canada to retain independence, noting Canadian diplomats in Washington as a warning sign and predicting a unified North America under the Stars and Stripes may come but not soon.
Dublin Oct 5 The Free State Government will repay the first thirty thousand pounds of the old Republican Loan to Irish subscribers via Savings Certificates within weeks. About ten thousand Irish subscribers will receive certificates. Americans provided much of the funds, with about 1.5 million pounds from America. If the court favors the Free State, repayment steps proceed. if not, American subscribers may wait until Irish recognition.
The Pennsylvania Red Caps of New York City defeated Newtown 17 to 1 at Baxterfield. William H. Egan known as BK BUI led the fast colored team from Pennsylvania Station in a decisive victory witnessed by a large crowd and Newtown boosters.
Eastern New York and New England regions expect partly cloudy to cooler conditions with possible showers in the north on Wednesday and showers in New England. The disturbance east of Hudson Bay drives a trough to Georgia with mostly fair conditions by Thursday. Winds remain strong north of Sandy Hook and fresh to showers along the coastal corridor.
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