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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1921

Page

8

Bridgeport Telegram Publication Notice and Local News Note

Fragmented OCR text shows Bridgeport Telegram printing details, association credits, and address. Mentions Post Publishing Co at 140 Middle Street Bridgeport Conn and Associated Press credit. Modern specifics unreadable but indicates daily publication with Sunday off and local news republishing rights.

THE Post Publishing CO Middle Street Bridgeport Conn Audie B Associated Fprss

A LINE 0 CHEER By John Kendrick Bangs

A poem fragment by John Kendrick Bangs reflects on flowers fields rivers and warm memories amid winter. It muses on mother love faith hope charity and the fragility of order in a cold world.

John Kendrick Bangs

Morning Editorial Notes Mixed Bag of Quips and Quirks

Editorial notes poke fun at the world series hype and old memories of grapes while lampooning secrecy in the Ku Klux Klan and political crashes in Bridgeport. The piece muses on forgotten registrations, New York elections, and public scandals with tongue in cheek references to DeValera, Stillman, and Tammany’s campaign tone.

Ku Kius Klan

Connecticut Sees High Rank in Thrift State Study

A report by John J. Pullen of Emigrant National Savings Bank ranks New England states on savings accounts per population. Massachusetts leads with about 2.59 million accounts for 1.0 population, while Connecticut nears that level, and New Hampshire trails closely as the drive to double savings gains momentum across the ten states covered.

John J. Pullen Emigrant National Savings Bank of New York New England Massachusetts Secouste New Hampshire Connecticut

Correct English A Daily Quiz on Boudoir Pronunciation

A column examines the pronunciation of boudoir and related phrases, noting errors in sentence structure and the use of a general adjective. It discusses the misplacement of accent and the origin of terms like consensus, explaining educational language and university power.

Olier Rsity

Safety First Campaign Lacking Permanence In Bridgeport

A long critique argues that recurring safety drives fail to reduce accidents. It urges a lasting, year round program with a real safeguard. The piece questions pedestrian blame and calls for accountability for reckless drivers, suggesting jail imagery to deter risky driving.

Bridgeport

Unemployment Conference Opens With Broad Aims and Ambiguity

President Harding opened the Washington Unemployment Conference with broad assurances that if Americans go to work, unemployment can end. He warned that simply urging work won’t create jobs, and asked for concrete, specific answers on where to work and at what wage.

Harding Washington United States Goldberg

Against Ratification of German Austrian Hungarian Treaties

Senator Borah and irreconcilables oppose the treaties with Germany Austria and Hungary fearing entanglements in Europe. The piece argues isolation is past and urges accepting responsibilities from World War participation, including Reparations Commission work and Versailles obligations, seeking only duties with legitimate benefits.

Borah Germany Austria Hungary United States Europe

Problems get smaller when debt is discussed

The writer minimizes the U S national debt of 24 billion dollars by noting the annual per person interest is 8.65. Comparing other nations like Austria France Germany England the piece argues Europe can recover financially with prudent leadership and effort under a united flag.

Austria Germany France England Europe

Power and Death: The Vyander Machine's Electric Spark

A New York incident with a refrigerating machine blast releases ammonia fumes, knocking 69 unconscious. The piece praises Steinmetz for imprisoning dangerous power, discussing electricity, fire, gas, and chemicals as controllable forces and marveling at long-distance electrical effects.

New York Steinmetz

Climate and people built Los Angeles, says prominent resident

A prominent Los Angeles man argues that climate, not movies, drove the city's growth and that oil, autos, or other factors could equally claim influence. He asserts population will reach about 1,900,000 and Los Angeles may become the nation's third largest city, stressing that its real strength lies in its people.

Los Angeles

France’s Premier Reaffirms Disarmament Conference Stance

Briand of France declares he plans to attend the disarmament conference despite opposition in Parliament. His position may counter the view that France is not committed to the conference and remains aimed at a military policy despite international agreements.

Jreancd France Mwe Sshe

Wolf warns of winter danger and thrift

Narrator explains how harsher winters drive people to save more while the Treasury Department notes a $270 average saving. The piece emphasizes American prosperity can dull vigilance and urges prudent budgeting to endure tough times.

America Treasury Department Vwolf

Barriers Strong y Barriers Strong y

Cecelia and Kathy discuss revenge and love as Cecelia resists forgiving Templeton Vanstone. He visits Cecelia after years, seeking reconciliation, while Cecelia battles anger and memory of her vanished mother. The scene hints at wealth, social rise, and complicated family ties.

Templeton Vanstone Kathy Cecelie Vanstone Kacy Ner Tle Cecelle Chelie Nintwell London Simen Vanal Jim Templeton Wanstone de- Vante Tan Bh Cormice Lilin Horself

Reluctant Escort Recalled In A Fortnight Of Tips

A bustling scene unfolds as a visiting patron exits, leaving generous tips over the past two weeks. Abs and Kathy exchange quips about the driver and two attendants as the visitor departs in a car, while the woman prepares to continue once more.

Wrigley Kathy Roady

Tahitians Fall into Gambling Ways Reported

From Papeete Tahiti and New Haven Sept 26 reports describe gambling wheel of fortune tar get shooting and movies shifting native fete days in the South Seas colony. New Haven hospital festival funds radium purchase valued at 13 060 for cancer treatment linked to France.

Papeete France South Seas New Haven Tahiti New Haven Hospital

Revival of Picture Native Customs Festival

The festival has become perfunctory with singing and progressing contests. Only local districts participate, and events run for a single day. The remaining days resemble an American county fair with broad entertainment and activities.

Gion

Netherlands Princess Begins First Sea Trip

In The Hague on September 20 the young Princess Tuliana shared a sea voyage with her mother Queen Wilhelmina as they embarked on a two week journey to northern Norway. Jett Holland joined for the maiden voyage, marking a notable royal maritime excursion.

Hague Tuliana Holland Wilhelmina

Scientists Wage War on Japanese Beetle Menace

Researchers report the Japanese beetle has spread across New Jersey and Pennsylvania and is among the nation’s largest eradication projects. The insect spends most of its life underground and feeds on many plants. The Bureau of Entomology catalogs 117 destroyed plants and relies on hand collection, netting, fuel fires, and 600 gallon cyanide sprays to curb a generation of grubs. Clearing roadsides and natural predators like poultry are employed to combat the pest.

New Jersey Pennsylvania United States Bureau of Entomology Bureau of Waktomology Bureau Kansas

Remembering a War and a Once Glorious Time

A reflective plea urges recalling a past war when soldiers fought to save the world. The piece laments modern focus on stocks and bonds and money, warning that national sacrifice and unity have faded, urging a return to a more vigilant, united stance.

France Munmunon

Busy Day Speech Warns Of Speeding Perils In Verse

Poet Walt Mason ribbed a crash scene and the dangers of racing as he describes a faulty vision and a wrecked car. The piece notes a broken collarbone and lost ears, with grim humor on speed records and the toll on drivers, passengers, and vehicles alike.

Toymay Spelnters Ol. Waly Alaal md Niy

Question column answers from The Telegram Information Bureau

A jumble of Q and A items covers hair care, athlete heights, Brooklyn Bridge wire, printing in the New World, sponge biology, quotation sources, and private soldier pay. It presents a series of concise answers and historical notes attributed to The Telegram Information Bureau, Frederick J. Haskin, Director, Washington. D.C.

Telegram Information Bureau Vrederick J. Haskin Washington, D Inquirer

Readers vent over straw votes on liquor in Bridgeport

A Bridgeport reader argues that straw polls on light wines and beer are meaningless when conducted in bars and advocate for a real election. The letter defends independence while noting Prohibition remains law under the Volstead Act, urging Congress to alter or repeal it.

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Different Experience for Paris Bus Passengers

A chaotic snapshot describes Paris bus service with first come, first served lines. Passengers tear numbered slips from a post machine. only one ticket issued at a time, and arrivals follow numeric order at each stop.

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