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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1925
Page
8
Bridgeport Telegram founded 1891 publishes daily except Sunday by The Post Publishing Co. at 140 Middle St Bridgeport Conn. Subscription rates appear in the issue. Open every day for all departments via telephone Barnum 100 and carrier delivery. Associated Press news is republished locally.
A jumble of editorial quips covers topics from dogs and highways to music and politics. The piece wryly muses on societal norms, American power, courting trends, and the cost of living, ending with remarks on religion and prosperity.
The text urges that conversations dwell on troubles only to a point, warning against despair and borrowing from tomorrow. It portrays troubles as stepping stones rather than walls, cautioning that a heavy conscience weighs more than opportunity and should be used constructively.
Eastern New York and New England expect fair weather Monday and Tuesday with a slow temperature rise. A southern disturbance tracks east-northeastward from northern California to Florida, bringing rains in the south Atlantic and East Gulf states and a tornado near Miami injuring and killing several people and causing property losses. Another disturbance lies east of Newfoundland, with high pressure over the eastern half of the country and cooler temperatures in the Atlantic states.
A delay in selecting fire captains leaves questions unresolved during interim hearings on sewer issues. Hartford visits by City officials delayed business as Governor Trumbull and Delaney discussed political ties. Nationally, thirty four states acted on a child labor amendment with few approvals. An Orange West Haven rep scene discusses town representation changes and a 1922 amendment needing two-thirds approval and public referendum.
Mery David Geubl of Norwalk will speak to the Bridgeport Psychology club this evening in the Eratfie A Osnn parlor on the Suas Geet. The Greatest Thing In The Veord may be discussed at a Seven Munay with derple Nal yeratonun 1.
The piece argues that many so called accidents result from negligence or reckless driving. It contrasts cautious drivers with road hogs who speed from side streets into busy roads. It warns that mislabeling such incidents as accidents hides culpable behavior and essential facts.
A state police led central bureau of criminal investigation and identification is urged as a step for better law enforcement. It cites Riccitelli the Post Road bandit as a case where earlier identification might have stopped his crimes sooner, sparing victims.
The 1925 reflection portrays youth in science with a radio as an emblem. It argues man’s intellect is a new tool and that, despite vast material achievement, spiritual understanding lags. The piece likens humanity to Franklin’s baby and urges the race to grow up emotionally and morally.
An editorial critiques Will Hays new department for improving the screen arguing current morals may be overstated and cites a Chicago actress who refused a contract as evidence of deeper industry issues. It urges including inside voices from actors to influence cleaner productions and reduce salacious content.
A collage of playful poems and light humor pieces from The Fun Shop page. Items include verse about spring bosky dell, Wally the Mystic advice, Puzzled Shrek jokes, Easter eggs satire, and readers invited to submit favorites while editor’s gossip weighs features in a bustling, period-voiced snippet.
Dr Frederick Henry Baetjer of Johns Hopkins Hospital and Medical School Baltimore has undergone his seventh operation after severe burns from roentgenology. He has lost a finger and thumb an eye and sustained other injuries yet vows to press on with important work. His sacrifices helped roentgenologists adopt X-rays for wide practical uses and safer applications, though the public rarely considers the price paid by these scientists.
Neighbors accuse Jasper Jinks of drinking and foul breath while defending his right to drink. Police raid his cottage amid claims of forty drops of synthetic ale reported by Chester Chee and others.
In a chaotic scene, groups clash and alarms ring through the area. Jinks supporters are troubled, Chee's faction mobilizes, and Balmy Peace loses its appeal amid mounting tension and distrust. Community leaders call for calm as tensions flare.
A nostalgic fragment reflects on changing times in a homespun voice. It contrasts old parlor life with modern comforts while weaving in family memories and social shifts, noting warmth, boredom, opportunity, and evolving proprieties. The piece weaves eras and sentiments with vivid, if imperfect, reminiscence.
Readers may contribute original humorous mottoes anecdotes and poems with accent marks for payment ranging from 35 cents to 10 dollars per piece depending on merit. Unaccepted manuscripts are not returned and submissions must be on one side of plain paper with sender’s address.
Senator Arthur Capper argues farmers must rely on self improvement and cooperative marketing to prosper. He recalls farm bloc aims and notes diversified farming, debt reduction, and rising co operative marketing as steps toward prosperity, citing Kansas and Cleveland Chamber insights and urging city farmers to support rural buying power.
Stamford April 6 The Stamford branch of the Southern New England Telephone Company plans to spend about 106000 to upgrade and extend its Greyrock Place exchange. An 80000 addition is under construction, with completion aimed for June 1. The work will add 1800 more subscribers and expand entries and other exchanges.
A 1924 reflection defines conservatism as valuing growth tied to tradition while condemning extremes. It contrasts Conservativism with Radicalism, urging balance, warning that both extremes are destructive. The ideal voter blends caution with openness to progress.
George H Townsend of Bronxville New York a Yale graduate announces a gift to Yale Law School for an endowment in memory of his father the late Judge William K Townsend Yale 1871. The funds will create a professorship at the law school.
Greenfield Grange hosts a Tuesday night meeting in Grange hall led by Clarence Banks. Farm Bureau plans to send two speakers on farming returns as part of a year’s notable programs. Restoration of the Green Neld Congregational church is a major week’s event ahead of summer anniversary. Easter chapel service and Lenten meetings are noted, with community gatherings and youth group activities mentioned.
Ansonia city court heard Henry Benassi charged with reckless driving after injuring Michael Warehank on February 5. Judge Munger dismissed for lack of evidence, with discussions about reopening. Warnings were issued to W. Laforge for reckless driving with fines totaling 178.40 dollars. Other cases included charges against Norman and Marenge, then later noted as nol pros. Police attention and a lecture from the judge followed.
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