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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1920
Page
12
Experienced rally-goers note woman suffrage has elevated the political tally. The audience now includes better type, fewer paid supporters, and politicians cater to a more discerning electorate. Women voters seek facts, demanding instruction rather than rhetoric, marking a historic shift in campaign dynamics.
Subscription rates payable in advance listed for Fordien Advertising Presentativen La Rha and others with per day and night charges. Telegraph and postal department notes, Bureau of Origination, and Associated Press membership details.
Fragmentary verse fragment with archaic diction and misspellings. Poem praises a cheerful soul within autumn imagery, noting fiery heart and joyful laughter. Lacks clear narrative, includes playful phrases about Gudiy dancing and meeting smiling hours.
A jumble of notes on weather, policy, and public life. Mentions trolleys, police strikes in New Jersey, missing band members, straw votes, cotton prices in the South, women’s clothing costs, a Boston fire rumor, a new reform talk, Welsh overseas noise, a salesgirl running for Congress, Harvard football ticket ease, and forecasting vote counts amid weather and prices.
Sidewalk Snapshots profiles Miss Ava Grover known to locals as a medical social service advocate. The piece notes her familiar presence in the city and her extensive rehabilitation work through health programs and community service.
Emerson Hough cites Cornelius Fledges arguing that land should remain public and sacred as a national park not owned by individuals. He warns against excessive water power development that would dam lakes and harm America’s conserved heritage. Public officials should hear strong opposition.
The excerpt recalls Margaret Fuller and Thomas Carlyle on accepting the universe. It argues that acceptance means facing harsh truths about existence, struggle, danger, and mortality. It urges adapting with stoic resolve, bearing pain, and choosing effort over complaint without shirking reality.
A scientist warns that if England and Wales keep current birth rates for 360 years their population would exceed today’s world population. The piece argues birthrates rise after war, death rates stay low, denies race extinction fears, and discusses population growth, wars, and the League of Nations.
Veteran political correspondent Mark Sullivan plans a detailed election forecast covering president and Senate control. He claims enough data exist to offer electoral vote figures and outcomes, with publication slated for next Saturday.
A brief quotation contrasts marriage and celibacy: Though matrimony may have some pains, celibacy has few pleasures. attributed to Dr Johnson, 5.
The piece satirically imagines renovating a political document in the Working League, proposing edits to improve clarity and ballast with amendments. It lists characters Yor Henry Chicot Lodge Bill Tart Bill Borah and others as it sketches a reform to make the text concise and readable while preserving core intent.
An opaque mix of pasted lines references a winter tragedy, a near freezing squid, coal yard refrain, and a ransacked array of phrases. The text blends cartoonish dialogue with fragmented notes on cities, markets, and curiosities, creating a mosaic of stray newspaper bits rather than a single coherent event.
A fragmented, antiquated text references Yap and a peripatetic pagan figure amid garbled lines about a bank job and youthful messengers. The piece blends odd names, cryptic phrases, and stray notes, lacking a clear narrative or coherent event. Names like Tom Ixnerty appear amid unrelated musings and misspelled terms.
Editorial note explains letters to the editor must be signed with name and address, may be kept confidential if desired, and limited to 200 words with potential reduction by editors. Anonymous submissions receive no attention.
A distorted letter urges Bridgeport voters to reassess party control as both Republicans and Democrats press the League of Nations issue. The writer claims outsiders misread local conditions and contrasts New York and Connecticut politics, arguing for a change in local leadership amid ongoing party disputes.
A reflective note on living costs as silks and cars dip but essentials like cigars beans and bread remain costly. The speaker laments high prices for bacon fat hats limousines and prunes, urging action to end profiteering and ease the burden on daily sustenance.
The speaker argues that a League of Nations reflects many nations united after World War II and that future conflicts will involve broad coalitions. He notes that most wars involved two powers, yet any league will shape actions and interests globally, suggesting the U S should engage rather than avoid forming or joining a league.
In a letter to the editor, H. Holdister Sage of 886 Main Street criticizes an Australian voting machine design. He notes a flaw that forces voters to “turn up” a rejected candidate and “turn down” a preferred one, urging elimination of the defect before the next voting season. He warns intelligent readers to avoid being deceived at the booths.
Right Rev John J Nilan bishop of Hartford will dedicate Sacred Heart Church on Myrtle Avenue next Sunday at 10 30 am with many incal priests assisting A solemn mass will be celebrated Rev Thomas P Mooney will be assisting The sermon will be given by Right Rev Bibbo Shahan Rector of the Catholic University Washington D C The augmented choir of 40 voices will sing Mass There will be Confirmation at 3 pm for a large class Bishop Nilan will officiate Solemn vespers at 6 81 pm Very Rev Thomas J Burke of the Franciscan community will preach The event marks extensive remodeling funded by Richard F Moore pastor Guests include clergy from several cities Anton Lang woodcarvings from Oberammergau adorn the interior A meeting to distribute tickets for reserved seats is set for Thursday evening at 7 30 pm
Bridgeport public notices recount a grand parade with 2720 marchers from 430 Citizens Club members and many out of town units, led by General Beers and a long line of divisions. The piece notes a rocket scare injuring a horse and rider, a coal cart accident injuring Michael Brant, plus two local marriages and deaths.
New York Oct 23 Armin W Riley chief of the department of justice flying squadron of price hunters said he would seek federal grand jury subpoenas to compel hotel operators to appear if they persist in obstructing the government drive against food costs. At a conference last week with several large hotels the hotel men refused to reduce prices charged to hotel restaurants.
A rough verse urging readers to persevere through danger and hardship. It extols courage, steadfastness, and action, promising that bravery leads to success while fear invites peril. The piece closes with a rallying call to press on despite misfortune.
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