Bridgeport Telegram Establishing 1851 News Rates
Fragmented OCR shows the Bridgeport Telegram printing details from its 1851 era, including subscription rates, publishing schedule, mail and print offices, advertising reps, and circulation bureau notes. Readable parts reference The Post Publishing Co, Middle Street, Bridgeport Connecticut, with Barnum contact and press affiliations.
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the Post Publishing CO
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Editorial Notes From A Morning Page
Morning notes discuss fashion and morality with quips about skirts, pillow use in church, old maid stereotypes, harvest moon, Palm Beach style, and a lyric about the last rose of summer. It mentions price issues and a light jab at social norms, ending noting seven months left in a strike.
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Palm Beach
HERE AND NOW CONGRESSIONAL SERENADE FOR VETERANS
Fragmentary sensational mock tribute to veterans praising a bill that allegedly grants four to five billion dollars that does not exist. The piece mocks promises and veto threats, urging service members to accept hollow rewards amid political satire.
Snow and cool spell, South New England forecast
Weather forecast shows snowers and cooler conditions Tuesday, followed by fair and cool Wednesday. Monday night low pressure system unsettles Atlantic states with showers, rising to colder temps Tuesday and moderate temps Wednesday. Winds shift from southeast to north, overcast with lingering showers Tuesday.
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South New England
Atlantic States
Bandy Hoox— Modérata
Iden
De Valera’s Way to Peace Interview Analyzed
The Evening News reports De Valera backs possible treaty revision if good will champions address it. It notes Irish Free State leaders Cosgrave and Griffith supporters reinforce current treaty, while Irish polls reject De Valera as alien and outlaws. De Valera’s bid appears unlikely to succeed.
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DE Valera
Manchester
England
Eamon de Valera
Ireland
Irish Republic
Great Britain
Free State
William T. Cosgrave
Arthur Griffith
Griffith
Auto industry boom and bust in early 20s market recap
New York banker Leroy W. Campbell told a convention of used car dealers that 31,000 auto businesses failed last year costing 233 million dollars. He cited poor pricing, trading courage, and selling ability as causes while noting US auto output surged to 2.4 million vehicles yearly in 1922 and future tech like airplanes could match autos in two decades.
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Leroy W. Campbell
New York
Campbell
Germany
United States
America
Message to Garcia Hero Receives Distinguished Service Cross
In San Francisco a retired army officer receives the Distinguished Service Cross for heroism shown nearly 25 years ago. Andrew Rowan, famed for carrying a message to Garcia during the Spanish American War, faced immense obstacles and delivered. His tale, praised worldwide, embodies the go-getter creed and the price of success.
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Garcia
San Francisco
Andrew 5
Rowzan
America
Spain
McKinley
Rowan
Two Waterbury Candidates Compete For State Gov Post
The piece notes two Waterbury men may head each party ticket for governor and attorney general, highlighting unusual town-wide parity and a shift toward city voter influence over small towns while Democrats seek multiple contenders and Republicans focus on party control rather than the governor’s race.
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Waterbury
Templeton
William F. Thoms
David E. FitzGerald
New Haven
Connecticut
Republican State Central Committee
Tender Hearted Burglars in Manuel New York Note
A thief broke into Morris Kohn, a picture producer in Manuel New York, stole private stock from his cellar and five weeks later returned seven bottles with a contrite note. The letter laments raiding and contrasts liquor prices between New York and Manuel while warning of harm from excess drinking.
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Morris Kohn
Manuel, N. Yvin
Good Old
New York
Manuel
Elys
Federal plan consolidates liquor stock in 30 warehouses
Internal Revenue Commissioner Blair announces the move to concentrate 10,000,000 gallons of hard liquor into 30 bonded warehouses nationwide. The aim is to hinder forgers, counterfeiters, burglars, and murderers while simplifying protection. Each American would have access to about a quart and a half.
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Internal Revenue
Blair
Brilliant engineers sail to Ecuador island seeking new world
A dozen engineering students from Loughborough College plan to depart September 1 for an uninhabited Ecuadorian island in the South Pacific. The expedition, funded largely by the men themselves and about $25,000, includes ex-officers and a son of a titled man. A ninety ton boat will carry supplies for farming, cattle, and resource development, with goals of lignite, crops, and potential exports. The party promises absolute equality on the island where all must work, and secrecy surrounds the voyage as the venture prepares to leave the United Kingdom for distant unknowns.
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Leicester
Andg
England
Ecuador
South America
Loush- Sorough College
London
United States
Pacific
Republic of
Bcnuador
Jordan
Daland
South Sea Islands
Persistent salesman tale of a frustrates buyer
A narrator recounts a persistent traveling car salesman who pressures him to buy a motor car. After dodging the seller and resisting endless pitches, the narrator finally resolves to purchase a horn with a car attached, expressing fatigue with pushy sales tactics and the salesman’s relentless chatter.
Flanagan and Ryan to Attend Conference in New York
Officials Flanagan and Ryan will travel today to New York for the National Police Heads conference. They will remain in attendance for the rest of the week to participate in sessions and meetings.
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Flanagan
Ryan
Willian
Unusual Stories about Unusual People
Barra N J Sext reports Mrs Frelinghuysen of Belay xentor United States nenintor has become president of the Women Coneren alent club at Washington. She joins the wives of congress as a prominent social figure in the national capital. Mrs Frelinghuysen succeeds Mrs Irvine Lenroot, wife of Wisconsin senator, continuing a legacy of social prominence from Barrington.
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Barra N. J
Frelinghuysen
United States
Washtu
Boaldes
A Harding
Coollige
Mil
Mra Frolighagoon
Irvine Lenroot
Wisconsin
Dean
Rarltun
Body politic defined in state preamble and questions
A condensed excerpt presents a definition of the body politic as a voluntary social compact for government and common good. It cites Massachusetts and U S preambles, outlines government aims, and includes a series of Q A about deltas, longitude, Scotland Yard, and a motto for a mothers club.
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Massachusetts
United States
United Shri
The Worst Is Yet to Come in Mock Cheer
A poem mocks glib optimism from public cheerers who tell the sad or unlucky to “cheer up.” It contrasts cheerful proverbs like “Grin and bear it” with a speaker’s growing rage at such platitudes. The piece ends with a violent fantasy toward the mockers, fleeing toward darker resolve.
OUR CHILDREN By Angelo Patri on playgrounds and schools
Angelo Patri argues that a school must prioritize a generous playground before building classrooms and facilities. He envisions play spaces and a crude shop where children mend items, arguing play drives learning and future work skills. He urges support for playgrounds to shape tomorrow’s workers and citizens.
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Toola
Hetter
Porthia
Converts Club Holds Sixth Annual Meeting in Bridgeport
The Converts' club gathered for its sixth annual meeting in the Bridgeport Christian Union auditorium with about 190 attendees. Rev. Hurley D. Rheldon of New York gave the address, followed by song selections by the club chorus led by J. W. MacDonald on piano.
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Converts’ Club
Bridgeport Christian Union
Stalin Street
Hurley D. Rheldon
New Yor
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Mesars
McDonald
Atcal Young
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Drummond
McCarfertt
McNall
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J. W. MacDonald
George H. Allea
Bfung Wbort
Medical advice on persistent waist pain and anemia inquiry
Reader asks about chronic waist pain radiating to the abdomen and whether anemia or valvular heart disease causes such symptoms. The response urges a thorough medical examination to determine the exact condition, followed by appropriate treatment after diagnosis. It notes anemia can cause heart murmur and anemia treatment may affect valve stress, and advises against self prescription for a child’s health.
Tabes dorsalis overview by Dr Copeland
Dr Copeland explains tabes dorsalis a form of logomotor ataxia with nervous disturbances. He describes pupil reactions Argyll Robertson sign eye muscle issues and the ataxic stage. He advises modern treatments baths electricity and training to regain function and urges family physicians to lead care. He also answers reader questions on related health topics.
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Antesa
Thors
Quter
Nelptel
Wome Laundering Made Easier Bulletin
Clean clothes are essential to Renth and comfort as food. Proper supplies and equipment cut drudgery in laundry work. The bureau offers a booklet with a model laundry room layout and guidance on washing, rinsing, starching, ironing, and folding. Send coupon with two cents for return postage.
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Wrenington
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