Bridgeport Telegraph Historic Post Office and Ad Listings
Bridgeport Telegraph notice shows postal and advertising details with listing of representatives and offices in New York and Bridgeport. Mentions daily publication except Sunday, address 140 Aldeo Street Bridgeport Conn, and Associated Press attribution for reprint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hes
Daly
the Post Purlasfing CO
Aldeto Street
Bridgeport
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Press
Ynews
Hercla
Four Line Oh Cheer by John Kendrick Bangs
Fragmentary verse by John Kendrick Bangs presents three wishes. The speaker invokes Reason and Misery in alternating lines seeking sympathy and an open heart. The mood shifts between whimsy and melancholy as hope and fear intertwine in an intimate lyric voice.
Editorial Notes School Days Reat Tadtan Summer Debs Visit
Editorial notes discuss a mix of topics from 1914 Biz Show to tobacco prices and political figures. Mentions Governor Cox race horse state fair and Dempsey. Notes first day of school per almanac and Republican nomination chatter. References to peace treaties and trenches in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Sidewalk Snapshots of Mr Banks Career oddity
Mr Banks of 214 Fairford has been an undertaker for 15 years. Previously he ran a livery stable on Sanborn Street for five years before dedicating himself wholly to funeral work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banks
Fairford
Sanborn -Atreet
Class Government and Labor Unity in American Policy
An editorial argues that domination by labor or capital would harm America, citing Senator Harding’s Labor Day speech in Marion. It says classes exist but a balanced policy serving both labor and capital is essential, warning against exclusive rule by either side and urging joint justice and control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Harding
Labor Day
Marion
Ted
Caniral
Herding
Apple Time and Apples All Through Orchard Lane
A nostalgic scene celebrates bountiful apples and cider with colorful varieties like Rhode Island Greening, Pippins, Winesaps, and the Twenty-ounce baker. Residents anticipate strong demand for cider and baked goods while recalling an old cider press powered by a former horse, now a gasoline engine.
A Fool's Classic Bird in Hand Saying
The piece recounts the origin of the proverb a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. It attributes the quip to Will Somers, Henry VIII's court jester, who supposedly preferred one bird in hand over two in the bush. The tale underscores the saying's longevity and practical wisdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muuch
Will Somers
Henry VIII
Somers
Lord Surrey
Surrey
Will
Lord Hamton
Nature's processes debate in Winnipeg on feeding boa
In Winnipeg a humane officer complained about a boa constrictor keeper feeding live chickens. The owner argued snakes won’t eat dead prey, the judge dismissed the complaint, and the boa continued receiving live chickens. The piece lampoons meddling and ethics in nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Canada
Bea
End of Tongland’s Comic Light Shines On Toole
A tongue in cheek tribute to John Lawrence Toole notes his life aimed to bring laughter to Tongland and the public’s fond memory after his death. The piece emphasizes his role in easing social tensions and preserving merriment without causing sadness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lawrence Toole
Tongland
Bridgeport RNA 40 Years Ago Political Conventions News
Bridgeport 40 years ago reports on local figures and events including a New Haven match for the gorda pin, a Sixth Connecticut Volunteers reunion in New Britain, and Judge B. Boors among attendees. It notes Democratic and Republican congressional conventions nominating Elon Barnum and Frederick Miles, the First Baptist prayer meeting return of Rev. M. H. Payson, school board discussions on the new high school, and obituaries for Captain Platt Pearsall and Bryant Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Captain Platt. Pearsall
Brookfield
Bryant Smith, Esq
Tar
FelrGeld
Gine
Oil fortunes by oil route and a wary conscience
A speaker recalls a dozen men thriving on oil profits, riding in limousines while others struggle. He notes the disparity, buying oil stock only to remember the poor and the failed investors who cannot afford even a drink, choosing frugality over speculation. The poem contrasts wealth and hardship, urging prudent saving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt
Turkey Buzzard To Be Defended
Washington special reports that the turkey buzzard faces threats from state health officials alleging it spreads anthrax and hog cholera. The Biological Survey defends the bird, citing its role in controlling pests and its strong digestive system that neutralizes germs, while noting its protection in many regions and its value as a scavenger in rural landscapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, DP
Turkey Buzard
W. L. McAceo
Joan
Hever
U. K. Fisher
Smith~ Sonian
Bupo Philanthroplony
Riteitiler
Bube Terrificus
Cuneo
Ugtr
Bussard
America
How Other People Get Ahead booklet guide
Questions and answers from the Washington Information Bureau cover golf pay for Var don and Ray, presidential candidate trivia, the meaning of Selah, poison ivy remedies, Alaska selective service, coal formation, Windsor royal house, outsiders in Mormon tabernacle, buzzard flight observations, railroad locomotive and sleeping car costs, law on photographing US currency, and a booklet on family income expenditure. Frederick J. Haskin Directory offered with a request for a free copy by returning two cents in stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick J. Haskin
Bridgeport Telegram Information Bureau
Washington, D. c
Derby Court Fines Jitneurs Overloaded Buses
Derby officials campaign against overcrowded buses after Labor Day crowding incident. Five drivers faced summons with 12 to 18 passengers. four drivers were fined. Driver argued not exceeding two adults per seat, per law. Connecticut association president endorses stricter enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby
M Regal Rave
Leraag
Pere Sous
Derby Poties
John B. Serwarte
Connecticutes Association
To-days Worth-While Verse by Ben Jonson
A compact quotation from Ben Jonson on the nature of beauty and light. The brief verse reflects on mortality and the lasting essence found in small, measured beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Jonson
Several Cases Filed in Common Pleas
In the common pleas court yesterday Nathan Gurfelh of Bridgeport sues Herman Tober for replevin of an automobile and $2000 damages. Harry O. Milly of Stratford sues Mildred J. Mills for $750 on a common law count. George H. Bateman of Stratford sues Edward Hayes for $252 on a common law count. Charles H. Beardsley of Newtons sues The Be and Tv Taxi Co Inc of Bridgeport for $450 for automobile damage on the drypike in Trombull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Press
Nathan Gurfelh
Herman Tober
Bridgeport
Replevin
Anutomobile
Harry O. Milly
Stratford
George H. Bateman
Strachford
Edward Hayes
Charles H. Beardsley
Newtons
Tv. Taxi Co. Inc
Dridgeport
Moving Picture Instruction Schools Under Probe
District Attorney Lewis of Brooklyn investigates moving picture instruction schools that promise to turn applicants into film stars for about 77 dollars. Scrub women and mothers with large families are said to have paid 2 dollars for a classification test and 3 dollars per lesson for 25 lessons, with diplomas awarded at tuition’s end and no employment guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lewis
Brooklyn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bridgeport Telegran
Tered
Onice Ny
St Onice Ny
Metropolita
Ower
X.Y
Peoples Gax Ride
Tengo
Elephone Barnum
Openssivary
Way and Aight
John Kendrick Bangs
Hr. Debs
Serbia
Yopacco
Sk Wew
Sidgovets
Alusiian
Washington
Jom
Mr. Dempsey
Uhan St
Babe Ruth
Aakes
Republis Kcan
Xen
Canaan
Raagone
Isaac T. Banks
By Briggs
WLL
Barry Nichols
Woodbridge
North Manchester
New Haven
Gorda
George FP. Wildmine
Bass
Samuel Clarke Lankton
F. Rawlins
Samuel Criswell
Jonathan Robinson
St. Pauls Churchyard
Barbizan Almyer
Co. i
John Jones
Elijah Middlebrook
Wildman
Aesto
Thle City
Elon
Wm. H.barnum
Congress
St Tenge
der Ay Hlon
John D. Candee
Congressional Committee
Frederick Miles
Salisbury
M. H. Payson
First Baptist Church
Ais Peente
Board of Education
BE. F. Strong
Peter Warren
W. R. Briggs
Mo Fied
BhAl
Adil
Briggs
Grew Hill
Wm. FH. Barnum
Mr.Barnum
Mr. Sarnum
Turkey
Frederick I. Sanzin
Washington, D. G
Vardon
Ray
United Stats
Abraham Lincoln
Stephen A. Dougls
Theodore Roosevelt
Alton B. Parker
Depdiriment of Agriculture
Alaska
E. A
Royal House of
England
Great Britain
Windsor
Aleso
George
Wert
Gucilpa
Vigtora
Mormon Tabernacle
Salt Lake City
Y. B.D
Arctic
Orson
Bin
Great Western Desert
W.Y
Thi
Uga
W. AG
Tressary Department
United States
Jones
Common Pleas
Probe Moving Picture
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!