Bridgeport Telegram History and Publication Notice
Bridgeport Telegram established in 1991 advertises subscription rates in advance. The paper, Pedlishea Daily Except Sunday, is published by The Post Publishing Co with 449 Middlest address in Bridgeport Connecticut and open daily. The paper is a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulation and The Associated Press.
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Post Publishing CO
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Press
Focal News
Editorial Notes on Liberty and Intolerance in America
A critique of reformers and laws argues that intolerance endangers democracy. It cites Charles Evans Hughes warning about excessive edicts, the need for educational liberty, and the danger of uniformity over individual rights. Citizens must defend liberty against political schemers.
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Charles Evans Hughes
American Bar Association
America
Mr. Hughes
Hughes
Sentence Sermons Read as Quarrel Verses
A compact reflection lists maxims about quarrels and truth. It warns against siding with one side and notes how loud speech can bolster falsehood. It also notes the effect of compelled waiting and the allure of warlike stances, all framed as harsh truths.
Weather outlook for Eastern New York and Northern New England
Partly cloudy and warmer in eastern New York and northern New England with showers likely Thursday. Southern New England mostly fair Friday. Pressure trends show low over the Gulf of St Lawrence and high over Quebec. interior mid Atlantic warmer Thursday. northerly winds near Sandy Hook. almanac notes sunrise and sunset times.
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New York
New England
New Engand
Gulf of St Lawrence
Quebec
South Atlantic
South Atantic
Middle Atlantic
Sandy Hook
Andy Hook
Huatteraa
Roads of the Future in Westport Debate
The Westport Standard condemns Post Road improvements as obsolete soon. It argues roads will expand through parallel highways and more roads to serve rising car use, while affirming the 36 foot widened lane may remain the maximum.
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Westport Standard
Westport
Highway Department
Addressing Current Congestion Challenges Now
The statement argues that congestion is an immediate problem requiring action rather than deferred all future generations must bear the burden of inaction. The speaker emphasizes urgent need for practical solutions and opposes delaying policy responses pending theoretical discussions.
New England Economy Shows Broad Upturn
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston reports July gains across sectors. Mills in New England consumed more cotton than June while shoe production rose, public employment demand is higher than a year ago, and construction contracts reached a record for the month. Rail traffic remained above last year’s weekly record and crop prices lift farmer returns despite-average yields.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
New England
Editorial Voices Against Income Tax Publicity
Leading East coast papers defend publishing taxpayer lists as news while the New York Times surveys Internal Revenue Service collectors. None praised the publicity. collectors report no tax payments increase or delinquency improvement, urging Congress to end the program.
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East
New York Times
Congress
Bridegroom Bluntly Notes Stunted Hope Chest Ahead
A humorous snippet from a 1920s humor column covers wedding prep and the bridegroom’s burden of a full hope chest. Jests about gifts, showers, and the contrast between male and female preparations appear alongside curmudgeonly asides on domestic life for the approaching marriage.
White Elephant Rail Line Costs United States Millions
An editorial notes the Alaska railroad from Seward to Fairbanks costs about $400 per person annually for maintenance and interest on bonds, totaling roughly $2,000,000 yearly. It features a dialogue with Herbert an eight year old student about the word yes and nope, and suggests converting the rails into a highway.
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United States
Alaska
Herbert
Seward
Fairbanks
Polpher
Thelazy
Tomato pricing and office gossip in a wry skit
A humorous piece features toylike dialogue about tomatoes sold by price, freight, and taxes. It shifts to a workplace scene where Steanfeld the boss is criticized for comments about Betty Forson, leading to a sharp exchange about respect and scrutiny in the office.
Tax Collector reports record Bridgeport tax take and overdue totals
Bridgeport Tax Collector Howard Challenger reports a September 1 collection of 62,278.8 with 32,079.91 in back taxes from prior years as Bridgeport continues efforts to recover overdue taxes. The article notes political factions in Fairfield and Bridgeport, including anti organization efforts and local Republican maneuvering amid countywide debates and town finances.
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Howard Challenger
Bridgeport
Republican Town Committee
Behrens
Milestone Democratic Leader George M. Gunn Remembered
The text recalls George M. Gunn of Milford a famed Democratic figure from three eras. It notes his minority leadership in Hartford fifty years ago and his lasting influence despite reduced activity in recent years. Gunn also served as president of a New Haven bank for many years.
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George M. Gunn
Milford
Democratic Party
Hartford
New Haven
Summer Relics and the Little Brown Knees
The poem recalls autumn driving away summer while celebrating a child’s enduring scars on his knees. It contrasts adult souvenirs of distant days with the child’s simple marks, preserved as relics of innocent mischief and summer's trials.
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Dickie
Tasty Dish Mix Up Sparks Laughs in Grinnell Kitchen
A humorous kitchen miscue in Grinnell has cooks debating lemon cream used for complexion. The garbled paper note shows playful dialogue about a mistaken recipe and a lemon peel mishap.
Revenge Arrives as Ill Fate Strikes George Cirger
A tale of vengeance unfolds as the narrator vows to repay a debt of harm. After weeks of planning, George Cirger falls ill losing wealth and status, while the avenger delivers a measured retribution in kind with gifts and a final warning. The act culminates in Cirger muttering regrets and strange comments.
Stettinius State Seen As Serious
Edward R. Stettinius of J. P. Morgan and Co remained at his Locust Valley Long Island home with a serious illness reported after several days. The condition was considered more serious than earlier believed, with no official diagnosis given. He had health issues noted over months and prior hospital treatment for abdominal problems and stomach trouble.
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New York
Edward R. Stettinius
J. P. Morgan and Co
Locust Valley
Long Island
Stettinius
Augusta
Gaani
Roosevelt Hospital
Readers Invited to Submit Humorous Mottoes and Poems
Bridgeport Telegram invites original unpublished contributions of epigrams anecdotes poetry and burlesques for humorous mottoes and sagas. Paid rates range from $1 to $10 for prose and cents to 41 for poetry. Unaccepted manuscripts are not returned and must be single sided to Fun Shop Headquarters.
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Fun Shop
Headquarers
Bridgeport Telegram
Dairying Talk Highlights Skim Milk Markets and Cows
Huntington meeting of Fairfield County Pomona hears Prof. M J Arthur Sherwood discuss dairy losses from unsold skim milk and proposes using skim milk as chicken feed. He says profitable cows must yield 8 000 quarts yearly to break even.
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Huntington
Fairfield County
Pomona
Trumbull
M. J. Arthur Sherwood
W. F Brown
J. R. Betts
Nellie F. Blakeman
Connecticut Agricultural College
Lull in Tax Notice Mailings for Errors Certificates
Tax attorney Edward L. Kelly halted further letter mailings to taxpayers who benefited from certificates of error. He said no more notices would be sent until settlement work on the first group is disposed of. He noted appeals to the Superior Court followed Board of Assessors assessments once legalized by the Supreme Court. He warned that unless the cases were ratified by the Common Council, the notices would be challenged as illegal.
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Edward L. Kelly
Superior Court
Board of Assessors
Supreme Court
Kelly
Egalife
Monthly Aid and Admissions Report for Employes Relief Society
The Adgzuat month report shows seven assistance applications and over $2000 paid to patients. Seven patients admitted to sanatoria or hospitals with four still admitted, two discharged restored to health, and VONA nurses provided bedside care and guidance.
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VONA
Sana Toria
Cathedral Fire Destroys Valuables in Alessandria
Fire swept the cathedral in Alessandria causing about one million in damage. Authorities reported the blaze brought under control after helping hands. Valuable furnishings and relics were lost in the flames, with initial assessments ongoing.
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Alessandria
Ornan
We Collect Our Just Debts by Francis H Sisson
The article notes Belgium's war debt settlement with the United States as a step toward Europe’s economic recovery. It highlights France and Italy eyeing delegations, predicts $12,310,413,285 in future payments over sixty years, and argues long terms may cancel portions of the debt without new Belgian taxes.
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United States
Europe
UN 1
Belgium
American Debt Commission
France
Italy
M. Janssen
Damocles
M. Painleve
Corfect
Russia
Austria
Franke
China
Be a Good Animal and Care for Body and Spirit
A 1936 essay argues humans are both animals and angels, urging care for the body as foundation of mind. It extols eating, sleeping, exercise, and pleasure, warning against neglect and spiritual arrogance. It links daily habits to happiness and moral conduct, urging balanced living.
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Emerson
Pardue- Thia
Jesus
Peter
Angela
Mplicate Crew In Liquor Case
Ten crew members of the French steam ship De Grasse were implicated as conspirators in rum smuggling. A liquor laden boat in the Hudson river led to the capture of four men after the De Grasse sailed for France. Oscar R. Cauchois requested an immediate investigation. Prisoners admitted liquor came from the crew but named no accomplices. The liquor was valued under $1,000.
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New York
de Grasse
Hudson River
France
Oscar R. Cauchois
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