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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1926
Page
23
An early 20th century style residence described as a beautiful home near Laurel Avenue features a tiled bath, heated spaces, a first floor layout, and a detached garage. The listing highlights a spacious interior with multiple rooms, lush landscaping, and enhancements such as built in fixtures, fireplace, and wood finishes.
Classified ad notes several musical instruments available for sale in good condition. Includes references to brands and types, with contact details omitted in the readable fragment. Potential buyers are advised to inquire for full specifics and pricing.
Local listings advertise furnished rooms for rent in Marion Street and nearby areas. Properties offer single or shared accommodations with heating, access to a kitchen and bath, and varying rents around $1 week to $2 per week. Several entries mention proximity to central streets and transportation, with emphasis on all utilities or partial furnishings.
Several six and seven room homes listed for sale near Moody Avenue and nearby streets. Properties feature modern interiors, steam heat, and fireplaces. Prices range around 7 800 to 8 000 dollars with mentions of near parks and boulevards.
A dense OCR of a 1920s classifieds page shows male and female workers seeking employment and housing. Entries list positions from housework and switchboard duties to piano accompaniment and orchestral connections, with locations tied to city streets and addresses, including 21089 21068 21006 and 21082. Many notices mention furnished rooms, lodgings with improvements, and daily or weekly wages, reflecting midcentury domestic service and labor needs.
A flood of moving and storage offers appears, listing long distance van fleets, packing and crating, piano moves, and affordable hourly or fixed rates. Brands and addresses mix with furniture repair and painting services, with several firms promising nationwide coverage and home calls.
Albany Sept 29 AP Stockholders of the New York Central Railway voted to lease the Michigan Central the Big Four of Chicago Kalumnazoo and Saginaw roads for 99 years and approve a $100000000 increase in capital stock The meeting also approved selling $20900000 of stock to employees The Detroit meeting on Nov 4 and Cincinnati on Oct 27 will decide the lease The three roads have been controlled by NY Central through stock ownership but under separate management The company plans to pay rental equal to 50 percent of Michigan Central stock and 10 percent of the Big Four.
The Court of Probate for the District of Bridgeport warns creditors and claimants of Christan Manson of Eertugepo to present their claims and proof of debt within the required period. All persons having any interest or allegate claims are asked to appear and settle promptly at 819 TL ind Ave.
Funeral and interment details for Frederick C Beach and Josephine Bedell, both listed in Stratford notices. Burial at Union Cemetery and St Michael's Cemetery. Also notices for Clara Foster, Janice Mever, Elizabeth McMullen, Sarah White, and family thanks messages appended.
Reports indicate prices for all grades of steel in the Chicago district trend downward with scrap dipping to 1350 to 14 a ton. Continental Securities reports earnings of 414,076 dollars to Sept 14, a 18 percent return on paid-in capital, while Atlantic Coast Line freight income falls, and Public Services of New Jersey posts a strong surplus.
Washington reports August trade data showing American exports of manufactured goods fell sharply from a year earlier while imports of raw foodstuffs rose, offsetting the decline. Raw materials for manufacturing and foods ready for consumption show varied shifts, with totals expressed in large figures across August 1936.
A scrambled OCR style list shows several quit claim deeds and mortgages across multiple streets including Mountain Grove, Pierce, Capitol, Clinton, Monroe, Fox, Serview, Cleveland, Whitney, and Main. Named parties include William Ro Biptist, John A Eeterson, Joseph Schietinger Jr, Minnia Unger, Hang J Neal, Grace J Neal, Jacob Miller, Ziate Miller, Mike Demko, Andrew Mercy, KK YP Duahigg, John Lakis, John Farkas, Emil MMsmith, Philp Wilkins, Charles P Murray, Dorin J Miller, Jeni and Wels, Bridgeport Savings Bank, and Grace J Neal with various conveyances and warranty deeds noted.
Cotton prices in New York futures firm after market, with gains ranging 26 to 66 points. October steady near 145.68, December around 146.84, March near 164.92. Odd lot trading reported, with May futures showing slight movement.
The report outlines firm to high bid levels with mixes across money market instruments. It cites rates from 6 1/2 to 14 with closing bids near 1 2, mentions Joana firm and mercantile paper at 5 4-6 months, and references Juneary GO G2 trends.
New York Sept 29 capy the annual dividend rate on the emmon stock of the Baltimore and Hio Tatroil company today was assed from $5 to $6 when director d eclared a quarters payment of 160 a share.
Washington Sept 29 AP The Illinois Central Railroad received authority from the Interstate Commerce Commission to issue 35 million dollars in four and a half per cent bonds. Proceeds will repay the railroad's treasury for expenditures already made on new construction.
Hoston APY Tha ieston stock exchange suspended a member today after a contentious vote. The firm faced pressure over its contracts and membership terms. The action followed exchange rules and the member had been with the exchange since April 1923.
A dated New York banking report shows a Fed balance of 76,000,000 dollars and an overall credit balance of 116,000,000 dollars. The fragment references figures 985 and 116 000 000 tied to a September 29 entry.
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