Barnum Office Advertisement Policies and Rates
The notice lists phone numbers for the business editorial office at Barnum 1208 and 1387, published by The Farmer Publishing Co. at 179 Fairfield Ave Bridgeport CT. It details daily, weekly, and yearly subscription rates and states the Associated Press holds republication rights for all news dispatches and local news.
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PHONO
Barnum
Farmer Publishing Co
Fairfield Ave
Bridgeport
Conn
Associated Press
Connecticut
Senator Newberry's conviction crowns moral election reform
A March 1920 editorial lauds Senator Newberry's two year prison sentence as a milestone in the fight against ballot corruption. It traces the rise of anti bribery laws across states, notes shifting corrupt practices from direct vote buying to manipulation at polls, and warns Connecticut Bridgeport officials that similar prosecutions may follow if reform is not pursued. It highlights moneyed campaigns, indictments, and the need for vigilant enforcement.
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Michigan
America
Republic
Greenwich
Newberry
Yowberry
Mitchell
Newams
Pri
William Hamlin Childs
Senator Newberry
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Oratorio Society Plans Child Chorus Concert
The Bridgeport Oratorio Society will present its second season concert featuring a finely trained chorus of children. The program marks a distinct departure from their usual offerings as the society continues to raise the city’s musical standard with strong support from Elie.
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Bridgeport Oratorio Society
Elie
Fijian Ceremony Reveals Kava Drinking Customs and Grooming
An observer describes a Fijian kava ceremony in a smoke filled hut where guests receive the first bitter drink from a half coconut shell. The chief modestly declines excess, women are excluded from social rites, and men display meticulous hair care and sanitation practices as a form of cultural display.
Sincere support for Lithuanian liberty and clams arrive
The article notes a bridge whist and pinochle event by the Council of Jewish Women in Stratfield sun parlor with Lithuanian refugees. Major Zadeikis attends as bonds pledges reach 25000 to support the provisional Lithuanian government. Separately lovers await steamer Perk City bringing clams from Port Jefferson, amid reports of Norland ferry arrivals and Captain Edwards. A Newfoundland railway train completes a 29 hour run in three weeks snow.
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Council of Jewish Cha
Lithuania
Fieta
Anerica
Erie
Coioniga Co
America
New Lithuanian Republic
Italy
France
Great Britain
United States
Briport
Paul Zadeikis
Port Jefferson
Iip
Norland
Bridgeport Port Jefferner
E. Edwards
Newfoundland Railway
Conditions In Germany Grow More Serious As Strikes Spread
Paris reports note that German officers aid to inform French authorities about Ruhr work in progress. Red army presence appears iron worker based with civil services under communist control. Munich a general strike spreads to Bavaria while negotiations continue. Disorder reported in Leipzig Leipsic Kiel Dusseldorf Elberfeld Essenen.
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Ebert
Ruhr
Paris
Foreign Office
Red Army
Wbert
German National Assembly
Berlin
Stettin
Dusseldorf
Elberfeld
Essn
Kiel
Germany
Pomerania
Mecklenburs
Funeral rites for Spracue and O'Brien noted in town
Obsequies for Russell Spracue from Millins Scott Redgate parlors with interment at Lakeview cemetery. Thomas P. O'Brien’s funeral at St Augustine’s followed mass at 9 a m. with Rev Mathew Judge and choir. Pallbearers listed. committal at Esane’s vault. Pool room proprietor Ebert Fox arrested for allowing minors. bond set at 5 and arraignment imminent. Lee de Forest audio claim described as delicate quality with transmitter impacts on ears.
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Ravel Spracue
Russell Spracue
Flinslins Brothers
Millins Scott & Redgate
Lakeview
Cemeter
Thomas P. O'Brien
Musing, Scott & Reigate
St Augustine's Church
Mathew Judge
R. Bowen
Joseph A. Ganley
Schmidt
Harold Youd
Mae Fisherty
John L. Hanley
Fritz K. Weber
Revival of Luxury Trades in France Described in Manchester Guardian
A Manchester Guardian summary notes France’s prewar luxury trades produced over 70 million dollars in 1908 to 1913. Beehive like networks organized small artisanal luxury goods from artificial flowers to embroidered laces. The Paris sector used entrepreneur systems with home workers and small factories, including jewelry, leather goods, perfumes, hats, and lace, which Cald Calais center had long led.
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France
Manchester
Eng
Guardian
Pets Metiers
Paris
Calais
Provisional Lithuania Seeks Aid for Freedom Fight
The commissioner of the provisional government appeals to Lithuanians in America for funds to support the independence cause. Lithuania, among the oldest nations with a long language history, spans about three million speakers. After long division between Austria and Russia, its freedom comes as a war outcome, and the new government seeks and deserves aid.
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America
Lithuania
Austria
Russia
Looking Back Fifty Years From The Farmer March 22 1870
Seventy two freemen appeared before the Board of Selectmen taking the electors oath with twenty five from the Third Ward. A fire alarm disturbance occurred due to steam from Howe Sewing Machine Co boilers and a barn fire destroyed property of Munson and Hawley oyster dealers. Notes include a Fairfield harbor repair petition to Congress and annexation resistance plans, a St. Augustine service recount, sickly grains, and the death of John Wilcox son to dropsy of the heart.
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Board of Selectmen
Howe Sewing Machine Co
Munson & Hawley
W. H. Barnum
Charles E.jennings
Fairfield
Congress
Southport
John Gould
Col
O. B. Hall
Brigideport
Chinese forfeits bonds at City Court over Water Street dive
Hong Yenn, alleged proprietor of a Chinese mine house at 53 Water Street, forfeits $25 bonds for failing to appear in City Court. Fourteen Chinese frequenters also miss arrests this morning, losing 35 bonds. Police found domino and fan games during the break in Saturday night. Local Chinese mundrymen are said to be among those arrested. An American soldier is described as an improvisation, noted by the former German Crown Prince.
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Hong Yenn
Water Street
Sims Testifies on Originator of Famous Words
Admiral Sims testifies about Admiral Benson and the origin of a famous phrase. He defends Benson as fair and square and says Benson’s confidence helped him secure his wartime post. Senator Pittman questions anti British sentiment and the London posting, noting an indiscretion in sharing a letter with H F Davison.
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Admiral Benson
Admiral Sims
Pittman
Nevada
Sims
London
H. FP. Davison
New York
Young Braves Oppose 12 Hour Indian Sermons
Oklahoma City March 22. Young Indians oppose long sermons lasting from sunset to sunrise and push for lengths near white standards. They argue elders accumulate years of preachment before speaking, while aging pastors compress lifetimes of talks into single extended sessions.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Automobiles Cut Travel Costs for Salesmen in 1900s Outline
E D Voorhis of H D Lee Mercantile argues in System for March that salesmen save by using cars over rail. He cites lower mileage cost, car depreciation, and time savings. The piece notes Uncle Joe Cannon as a Lincoln-era ballot name.
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E. D. Voorhis
H. D. Lee Mercantile Company
Joe” Cannon
Abraham Lincoln
Claim Made King Raised Wood Money
The New York World lists principal contributors including Edward L. Doheny of Mexican Petroleum and other firms with large capital, Ambrose Monet in nickel and other industries, Harry F. Sinclair of Sinclair Oil, Homer Byllesby in multiple firms, W. B. Thompson copper magnate, Dan Ri Hanna, HM Smathers, and A. A. Sprague. The article notes diverse corporate roles and vast capital involved in the reported funding.
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New York
Edward L. Doheny
Mexican Petroleum Co
Ambrose Monet
Harry FP. Sinclair
Sinclair Oil Refining Co
Hom. Byllesby
Metro
Heat
W. B. Thompson
Federal Reserve Bank
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Dan Ri Hanna
Cleveland
B. HM. Smathers
A. A. Sprague
Chicago
Requiems and Funerals in City Notices
Notices announce March 1920 funerals for Mrs Mary A Burns Christopher Clinch Elizabeth Schultz and a card of thanks from Mr and Mrs James Barrett for support after the death of their son William M Barrett. Services list churches addresses times and cemetery interments, with an automobile cortege noted.
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Burns
Mary A Burns
St Augustine's Church
Clinch
Christopher Clinch
East Washington Avenue
Tusday
St. Mary's Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Schultz
Elizabeth
Frederick J. Schultz
Hancock Avenue
St. Peter's Church
Buris
St Sichael's
William M. Barrett
Harris Post
United States
James Barrett
East Main St
Frankin Car Owners and Local Notices Summary
Notices include a lost bank book for City Savings Bank and a pawn company sale of pledged goods from Sept 12 to 21 1919. Also listed are an automotive electrical service ad for Franklin Car Owners a lost pencil notice and a real estate offer 25 acres with livestock and outbuildings near Bridgeport. James Doolan at 273 Frank St Noble 491 appears in the text.
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Foo
James Doolan
Frank St Noble
Franklin Car Owners
Automotive Electric Service Co
Wairfeld Ave
City Savings Bank
Collateral Loan Co
D. Litwor
Congress St
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Stuttgart
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Workiwemen
Kappresima
Wurttembers
Nuremberg
Leipsic
Glitheary
Fox
Boonds
Ebert Fox
Central Avenue
Pice
Solomon Cheshensky
East Side
Lee de Forest
Father Synnott
St. Augustine’s
Rome
Stratford
John Wilcoxson
Centre Bridgeport
Fred Peterson
Newfield
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