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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1920

Page

12

Bridgeport Post Classified Rates and Notices

Classified rate card lists prices payable in advance for eight months and public notices. Advertising representative names and address given, with contact details for East Bridgeport service areas. Published daily by The Post Publishing Co. at 340 Middle Street Bridgeport Connecticut.

L & Klein Metro Peoples Gas Bker Softcare THE Post Publishing OO Middle Street Bridgeport Coma Audit Bureau of Orieulation PHE Associated Pris Associated Fress

Debtor to Time and Life for All My Powers

A fragmented ode lamenting debt to fortune, life, wisdom, heaven, and freedom. The speaker vows constant effort to repay the debt owed to heroes and their country, seeking aid to vary the fate of debt and strife. The text blends personal sacrifice with national memory.

Fragmented Editorial Snippets From Chicago Section

A collage of clipped notes and quips recounts rising living costs, hat prices, and per capita money metrics in Chicago. The piece mentions Thomas, tax debates, a boat race, and a police record claim of eighteen officers killed a bandit with no bystander harm. References to Kansas City tea mishap, Omaha robbery, and a New York river rescue follow, all in a brisk, disjointed editorial style.

Sidewalk Snapshots Spotlight Bridgeport Official

J. and Courtade, director of public works, earns praise as one of Bridgeport’s best. His duties keep him in the open across the city, widening his circle of acquaintances. He offices at the City Hall and lives at 126 Noble Avenue.

J. & Courtade Bridgeport Noble Avenue

How shall I vote and what matters in choosing leaders

An opinion piece argues voters should assess candidates by merit not party loyalty. It notes parties act like corporations, presidential electors complicate choices, and voters should select on character and principles, ignoring party labels where feasible. It questions if all offices could be held by one party and notes such a scenario has never occurred.

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France Edges Toward New Conscription War Risk

France signals a fresh conscription plan with all physically fit men to serve at age twenty for 18 months to two years. The government backs a costly arms program as a peace effort yet acknowledges war may be inevitable without global行动. It warns against letting preparations gain momentum without concerted world action led by the United States.

France Germany United States

Johnny Appleseed Remembered On Apple Day Tribute

A tribute recalls John Chapman known as Johnny Appleseed for planting seeds along frontier trails. The piece highlights his altruistic vision and says Bridgeport marks Apple Day this Saturday with appreciation for his legacy of shared fruit.

Johnny Appleseed John Chapman Ohio

Why Preach Pay Rates Spark Debate on Ministers Wages

The Interchurch Movement found U S ministers average 987 each annually about 2 56 a day with higher averages in ten states and 972 a day in six states and some at 700 a year 1 dollar ninety two cents a day advocating higher pay for ministers and teachers to ease financial strain and support family duties.

United States

Sign of Peace Lifts Mexican Bonds in American Market

Mexican government bonds are quoted higher in the American market amid renewed peace signals, with Mexican railway and industrial bonds reaching their highest prices. The piece notes money flows into Mexico as investors seek stability, contrasting with reluctance during turmoil. A Cicero quote about living slowly closes the piece.

Mexico

Bridgeport News Briefs From The Standard Vintage Notes

Bridgeport items recall a 19th century patent, local campaign chatter, crew changes on Water Street, a steamer wheel repair delay, a Hancock parade debate, and holiday notices. Dockets include christening events, Orphan Asylum reception, Garfield clubs, and obituaries for Arthur Campbell and Peter Hunt with funeral details.

Your Child and Opportunity Marvels in Health Bulletin

The Bridgeport Telegram offers a free bulletin The School Childs Health, compiled by the American Hygiene Association and published with the American Red Cross. Send name and address to receive the best information on ensuring a child’s physical well being and school success.

Bridgeport Telegram Washington Information Bureau American Hygiene Association American Roc Cross

Missing stamp certs for health booklet request

Fredevic J. Haskin director informs addressee to enclose certs in stamps for retrieval of a booklet titled The Sekoo Childs Health. The message references a street and city location and requests a postal retin position.

Tru Certs

The Idol Walt Mason Sums Fame's Folly

Poet Walt Mason recalls fame's rise and fall as an idol with a bridegroom glow. He notes the crowd's praise, roses and rocks, pride swelling his thoughts, then ridicule returning as bricks. He vows to remain humble if idol dreams recur.

Battle of Carpentier and Dempsey Proposed Purse Details

The piece outlines a historic proposed bout between Georges Carpentier and Jack Dempsey, listing purses of 206000 for Carpentier and 300090 for Dempsey, with various conditions and venues. It notes weigh ins at the Federal Reserve Bank, financial verifications, and endorsements by notable figures, plus unrelated items about banking figures and an Edison Flynn invention after a theater fire incident.

Georges Carpentier Jack Dempsey Treasury Government International Batiers’ Association Carpentier Eigh Saar Valley Rhine Ringling Brothers Dempsey New York Stock Exchange States Steel Corporation Woolworth Cuba Jose Federal Reserve Bank Bradstreet’s Dun’s Thomas W. Lawson Imer Barney Baruch Arnstein Carpensier’s Dempsey’s Corner John DB. Rockefeller E. H. Gary Charles Seawab

No heroism seen in MacSwiney death by comfortable readers

A fragment claims some readers ridicule MacSwiney’s hunger strike while others defend it. It contrasts those who never skipped meals with Irish perspectives urged by Roughan. The piece depicts tension over sacrifice, national pride, and public opinion during the Irish struggle.

MacSwiney

Do You Wonder He Woodlea Editorial Letter

A reader questions female suffrage and Brandesgoe support, arguing votes for women could improve governance. The letter criticizes political bosses and party rhetoric, noting wartime attitudes and women’s skepticism toward political discourse while defending League of Nations peace aims.

The Conqueror in Worth While Verse

A poem by Morris Abel Beer urges active living and courage, praising those who strive despite darkness. It contrasts the unpatriotic, patient dreamers with the bold who climb and endure. The piece emphasizes immortality on earth through effort and facing life with sunlit resolve.

Cain Earth Morris Abel Beer Herald

Prohibition, politics, and Webster Brandegee voting power

A collage of Q and A items covers state sea level claims, sports pennants, biblical scribes, vertigo causes, serving alligator pears, metal rolls for coinage, Rob Roy, venison texture, Mexican land title rules, prohibition officer applications, voting while living apart, Dr Tanner fast, Zane Grey gender, and Brandegee's party image. The piece weaves questions and answers about law, history, and politics with period tone and regional references.

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