Bridgeport Telegram History and Publishing Details
Bridgeport Telegram established 1891 notes subscription rates payable in advance. Published daily except Sunday by The Post Publishing Co. Telephone Karnum 6100. Open daily and nightly at 40 Main Street Bridgeport Conn. Member Audit Bureau of Circulation and Associated Press.
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Editorial Notes: Morning Brief and Political Gaffes
A collection of editorial notes railing at wartime shortages and political odds. Items mock banana scarcity and speculate on Debs, Davis, Shipstead, Ford, and La Follette as potential candidates. Observations include a traffic-law nab as a warning and light satire on postmastership races. A Virginia bluing incident amuses readers as well.
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John Davis
American Bar Sesociation
Senator Shipstead
Minnesota
Henry Ford
Robert la Follette
Weather drift and wind science in Atlantic forecast
A weather summary describes a high pressure area over the Middle Atlantic moving east, with Atlantic disturbances intensifying northeast toward Newfoundland. It forecasts unsettled cooler to warmer conditions through Tuesday into Wednesday with possible showers, and notes winds turning generally right in the Northern Hemisphere as explained by earth rotation and air deflection.
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Middle Atlantic States
Alberta
Canada
Atlante
Newfoundland
Atlantic
Atlanti
North Atlantic
New England
Sandy Hook
Hemisghers
Prohibition Progress Under Aggressive U S Enforcement
The Attorney General reports stronger federal action against liquor violations since 1920. Since then more than 90 000 cases ended with 72 489 convictions and criminal penalties exceeding 12 million dollars. Prosecutions rose to an average of 111 daily after orders to intensify enforcement, making bootlegging riskier and less profitable.
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Coolidge
Anon
Judiciary
Daugherty
United States
Union
White House
Harding
Road reconstruction completes on Boston Post Road Westport to Bridgeport
The busy Boston Post Road reconstruction from Westport to Bridgeport is finished. A straight stretch is now open improving fall motoring for football crowds to New Haven and general travel. Some rough spots remain between Warren and Stamford near the Soldiers' home and the Stamford Greenwich line.
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Westport
Bridgeport
Darien
Norwalk
New Haven
Warren
Stamford
Greenwich
Fairfield County
Post road paving tested as winter nears in Westport
MacDonald guards real progress on the Post road with repairs focused on two reinforced concrete plus asphalt sections. Westport center east and west stretches now feature six inches concrete and three inches asphalt with rolling, while officials claim this mix outperforms reinforced concrete alone. Citizens and taxpayers watch the trial as frost and heavy loads threaten older patched sections.
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Post Road
Westport
Fairfield’ County
Old Blood and Thunder Stories Tour Attracts Readers
A New York collector Dr. Frank P. O'Brien has gathered over 2400 1860s to 1890s thrillers including Bald Eagle and Black Dick and his fellow associates. The exhibition tours multiple cities across the United States ending in California, reviving tales of right triumph and rugged frontier daring from a bygone era.
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Frank Merriwell
Diamond Dick
Fred Fearnot
Aud
Old King Brady
Nick Carter
Frank P. O'Brien
New York City
United States
California
Dr. O’brien
Bald Eagle
Elizabeth Oakes Smith
Georges
Black Dick
Gran'pa
General Lalemand of Napoleonic fame dies in Bordentown
One hundred years ago, Henry Lalemand, emigrant from France and former general under Napoleon, died in Bordentown New Jersey after a stomach illness. He refused to swear allegiance to the Bourbons, remained grateful to Americans, and leaves a widow and daughter. Also noted is Charles Vaughn, insolvent Philadelphia dealer, with bankruptcy proceedings set for September 48.
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Piney Henry Latemand
France
Bordentown
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South Third Street
Philadelphia
Napoleon
Lefebvre
Charles Latemand
Louis XVI
Boubon
Elba
Lochia
Frances
Charles J. Vaughn
Wpulrfield Avenue
Debra
Forgetting It and the Curious Wordplay
A fragmented reminiscence sketches a speaker recalling a long-ago figure who used a playful rhyme about sting and memory. It juxtaposes odd lines about bells, bees, and a band inviting mischief, ending with a warning not to send money after trouble.
Selling the House Tired Neighbor Still Holds Fast
A torn and garbled reminiscence describes a house for sale with lingering attachment. The narrator recalls neighbors visiting, friendly chatter, and the wish to move on conflicting with a stubborn pull to stay. The old home remains unsold as the sign comes down and passes by.
Rotarians to Discuss Annual Meeting Today
Fresh from the wilds of Vermont Hoek Kouwhlins reviews impressions at the Bath Disurtat Conference. The club plans to enter the winter season with a meeting today. A venture for the coming season includes a live audience marked activity. A member will speak on commerce past and the right calibra comes.
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Hoek Kouwhlins
Ohio
James M. Cox
Answers to Questions and Definitions From a Quiz
A long quiz excerpt covers topics from Roosevelt volunteers for France over 170000 men above draft age seeking places, to Hindu terms maund and lakh meanings, Jefferson Davis and Capitol connections, compressed air use in diving, cigar wrapping not indicating strength, federation of women clubs membership at 2 200 000, and mercury surface tension causing breakup into semi spherical masses.
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Roosevelt
Cal Coolidge and Amherst ties shape Massachusetts ascent
A fragmentary reminiscence traces Cal Coolidge’s rise from Northampton to Massachusetts politics. Influential Amherst connections and alumni networks with Stearns Field and Crane propelled his early career, culminating in support that linked local merchants, judges, and political figures to his Governor bid and Senate leadership.
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Maasichusetts
Coolidge
Field
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W. Murray Crane
Stearns
Amherst
Marcy
Jamey
Rimouth
Harvard
Piaavtiord
Massaghastta
Aluayal
Senate
Cal Goundge
Nochat
Lord Jeffrey Amherst
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Common Causes of Child Ill Health and Diet Advice
An article advises that vague child complaints often stem from dental issues, eyestrain, or improper diet. It stresses checking teeth for decay, considering vision problems with glasses, and adjusting meals to include whole grains and vegetables while reducing refined foods. Readers are invited to send questions to Dr. R. S. Copeland for medical guidance.
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OUR CHILDREN THE PREACHER BY ANGELO PATRI
Angleo Patri recounts a family's struggle with a temperamental child nicknamed Preacher. The tale centers on the boy's explosive fits, punishment by peers and teachers, and a decisive moment when the preacher girl calls him aside to speak. The story blends humor with cautionary insight into child behavior and family dynamics.
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Bridgeport Actor to Appear on Poli Bill
Bridgeport actor Johnnie Ross of the Ross and Rome vaudeville team will perform as Pall's shostil during the last three days of this week at Pall's theatre Tele yoke Mass. Ross is well known in Bridgeport on stage and was part of Neary Bliss and Tusa. He also wrote the comedy song Two Dudes from Michigan and has appeared with Royal Wagebong in New York. He now partners with Ruth Roma and the act will present a singing and dancing sketch during the engagement.
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What Are You Going To Do When You Grow Up
The Guide Post essay discusses youth restlessness and the need to define the real object of work before choosing a vocation. It argues that choosing a trade or profession without a clear end leads to employment without vocation and urges determining what purpose labor should serve.
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