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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1920
Page
12
The Bridgeport Telegram entry notes subscription details and offices at 10 Middle Street Bridgeport. It lists advertising representatives in New York and Chicago and references open hours and circulation auditing. The text reflects early 20th century newspaper boilerplate and Associated Press rights.
Fragmentary poem fragment shows a VALTABLE INSTITUTION theme with a desire to endow minds and cure the world of distress through a teaching choir. Names and phrases are garbled, but the piece centers on education, happiness, and collective improvement.
Judge John W. Banks of the Superior Court granted a habeas corpus release in the Ashley Ward case, freeing Ward, head of the War Baking Company in New Yank, from custody at 6 o'clock last night after arrest by City Sheriff John Ty. Maloney amid allegations that Ward induced a man to invest $14,500 in the banking company under false representations.
The Chamber of Commerce hosts the second annual neighborhood improvement campaign and fire prevention exhibit. Prize distribution will honor 50 winners, with opening remarks by Mir Lavery and speakers including Chief Johnson and Henry C. M. superintendent of parks. A choir and monologue entertain, concluding with local performances.
Cambridge, Sept. 28. Harvard College enrolled a prodigy in the freshman class today. A 48 year old from Waywallopen, Pa registered as a member, boasting strong math skills and mastery in arithmetic topics beyond his year’s curriculum.
The article celebrates summer woods giving way to autumn bird life led by warblers. It describes a Redstart with orange and black plumage, a Blackburnian Warbler, Maryland Yellowthroat, the Teacherbird, and Ovenbird, plus the Yellow-breasted Chat. It ends with a robin greeting from a elm as the observer returns home.
The piece contrasts Cox and Harding as campaigners, noting Cox’s words fail to land with facts and appeal while Harding stays steady on the porch, seeking normalcy. It mentions Franklin Roosevelt as likeable but not his feasting cousin and comments on the absence of Roosevelt in the contest.
Direct action by tenants in Albany last week pressured the Assembly to address harsh rent conditions. The New York Evening World notes the Legislature heard blunt talk from a furious public, with landlords predicted to face penalties if tenants’ needs are ignored.
A fragmented story paints a morning on Broad and Main with a brass badge guardian, a gleaming electric car, and a Leading Citizen guiding a one way street moment. The scene blends satire with social bustle as passersby and vehicles mingle under city light.
A fragmented diary style note discusses a beauty contest winner and a photo session. The quoted lines describe a vivid, sophisticated look with hair styled up, emphasizing artistry over glamour as a self reflecting moment in winter light. The piece references a photographer and a dramatic, adventurous persona.
Bridgeport notes in September issues report local campaigns normal for the time. W. D. Watson resigns as Danbury Rousatonie road station agent. DeForest and Loughwood addressed a Shelton Democratic meeting. The William H. Barnum battalion to aid the Sixth Ward in uniform. Garf eld and Arthur club elects officers. Actor Sol Smith Russell appears at the Opera House in Ragewood Folks. Republican meeting planned at Opera House with Elian Barbour speaking. The Molly P ickers and Affle Zouaves march to Colonel Dray's on State Street. City Court adjourned and a court-related dispute over a paper described as a curious affair. Grand Lodge of Good Templars reports strong attendance and finances.
Washington D C September 28 War Hero Taylor is nominated again by the Whigs as their presidential candidate. The piece notes his Mexico War fame and political aloofness, with criticism of his slaveholding stance and Henry Clay’s bid. Also included is a local incident of a man attempting to drown himself after drinking, his rescue, and subsequent brief confinement. A. & Beers of Geneva issue campaign orders for Bridgeport Republican clubs. Died notices: Mary A Whalen, age 3 months 10 days.
The piece depicts Walt Mason condemning malice as Jinks spreads baseless gossip about J Adolphus Barnes. It notes how gossip grows, harms reputations, and leads to personal ruin and social backlash as the injured party bears the consequences of slander.
The poem echoes Wordsworth’s lament that modern life of money and emotion, material pursuit, and detachment from nature lifelessly drains the soul. It contrasts nature’s power with human neglect, yearning for pagan reverie and mythic sea images to restore harmony.
A collage of Q and A items covering science topics weather aviation and chemistry. Questions ask about mountain cooling air absorption of solar radiation balloon car parts and pineapple syrup. Answers reference dust humidity concrete and historical facts about Alaska Hammond refrigeration and the SID list of medals and insignia.
Frederic Haskin of the Budgetport Telegram Information Bureau in Washington sends two-cent stamps for return along with a request for a copy of the booklet The School Childs Health. Address and bureau details appear with city and state notation.
In Paris on September 2 special trunks for perfumery are introduced for fashionable women who travel. The morocco leather cases, flat and compact, hold numerous bottles and adapt for home use or travel. Separately, in New London on September 26 State Senator William C. Fox was renominated at the Democratic 18th district Senate convention.
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