Plea for the Happy Perfect Savage in Editorial Talk
A reader critiques calls for civilization with satirical points on savages and longevity. He cites Russia, Marquesan Islanders, toothless futures, and quotes Paine, Malthus, Johnson, and Gallant while lampooning modern civilization as exploitation. Old TRRITA.
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Thomas Paine
Thomas Robert Msithus
Samuel Johnson
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Connecticut industry ends October at 62.6 percent normal
The Manufacturers' Association of Connecticut reports October industrial activity at 62.6 percent of normal, with wide district variation from 96 percent in Danbury to 45 percent elsewhere. The measure uses plant specific normal hours and employment to compute man-hours, highlighting need for adjustments and shared effort to boost production and reduce costs.
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Connecticut
Connectcut
Danbury
New Times Better Than Ancient Times Reflects on Civilization
A reader named Old Irritability critiques a Times Editorial arguing Americans live longer than Russians. The letter defends scientific thinking, condemns preconceptions, and praises modern civilization's gains while noting faults like short lunches. It asserts U S times are best globally.
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City Leaders Back Nonpartisan Plan For Good Government
Republican aldermen join a Common Council group to enact the 4,000 voter mandate for change led by Fred Atwater. The move aims to align city governance with private business efficiency, reducing partisan conflict and supporting Veness for board president.
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Veness
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Atwater
Paying the Teachers Cuy Attorney Comley Justification
The piece argues that the Republican majority on the Board of Education should approve paying teachers before Christmas, dismissing Democratic threats of injunctions and warning of personal responsibility for illegal actions tied to charter and parliamentary violations. The editorial urges timely, lawful payment and criticizes Republican conduct.
French Premier Briand returns home from Washington
Havre reports Premier Briand arrived from the Washington conference and said he was glad to return to France. A special train carried ministers, deputies and senators, met by a tug at the three mile limit. Briand toured the municipal building amid cheering crowds and city decorations after a champagne luncheon.
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Dean Brown to Speak on Why I Believe in Religion
Yale University Divinity Dean Charles R Brown, renowned religious and educational leader, will address the United Congregational church forum next Sunday evening on Why I Believe in Religion. The lecture previously drew a crowded audience at the Hyperion theatre in New Haven and highlights Dean Brown's noted influence on Yale’s growing, capable ministry enrollment and leadership.
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Yale University
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Hyperion Theatre
New Haven
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Yale
Dean Brown
No Change in Size of Loaf Contemplated in Bridgeport
Bridgeport bakers weigh the fight over a state law for a 24 ounce standard loaf. Ernest B H Melpass of Soderholm Baking Co and State Bakers Association says current 23 ounce loaves violate law enforced by the local sealer of weights and measures. If enforced, bakers would raise prices to cover material costs. public impact uncertain. Meanwhile Bridgeport High School SA club hosts a Varuna Hall dance with old’s orchestra tonight.
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Widow of Hon. John D Candee Dies in New Haven
Mrs. Sarah Candee widow of Hon. John Dutton Candee died at her daughter’s home in New Haven this morning. She was widely known in the city and will be buried at Mountain Grove cemetery after services at Read Memorial chapel. The late J D Candee previously edited the Bridgeport Standard, later merged with the Bridgeport Telegram.
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Frederick H. Stevens
Lafwrence Street
New Haven
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Read Memorial Chapel
Mountain Grove
J. D. Candee
Bridgeport Standard
Bridgeport Morning Telegram
Obituaries and funeral notices from Bridgport area 1921
Local death notices list Bartholomew Callahan Freeman D. Roberson and Sarah Bryant Smith Candee with funeral details. Callahan to be buried at St Michael’s Cemetery after services at St Peter’s church. Roberson to be buried in Park Cemetery. Candee funeral at Reed Memorial Chapel Mountain Grove Cemetery after prayers at 245 Lawrence Street.
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Candee
New Haven
Sarah Bryant Smith
John Dutton Candes
Bridgeport
Frederick H. Stevens
Lawrence Street
Reed Memorial Chapel
Mountain Grove Cemetery
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