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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1922
Page
10
Bridgeport Telegram newspaper details including subscription rates by mail and daily publication except Sundays. notes misprints and publishing office at 140 Midaly Street Bridgeport Connecticut with contact and circulation credits. mentions Associated Press news use rights and advertising reps in New York and Chicago.
A jumble of observations on profiteers politics crime and culture from a historical column. It references a battleship purchase foreign affairs and social trends while noting economics worker behavior and Anglo American relations. The tone is skeptical and satirical with multiple fragmented ideas about society.
The forecast for Bridgeport and vicinity calls for cloudy and warmer conditions with a chance of showers Friday and Saturday. A high pressure system was situated east of the Mississippi with a disturbance over the Plains and Western regions. Unsettled weather continues in New England and New York with warmer spells and occasional showers.
Sig Haugeal of Norway in a specially constructed motor car reached 189.47 miles per hour and completed 4 miles on the Atlantic beach in 19.97 seconds during an event by the International Motor Contest association, conducted under electric timing. The American Automobile Association lists Tammy Milton as current world record holder at 83.07.
Citizens led by Frank Cheney Jr seek mandamus to force Manchester officials to raise the tax rate by about three mills to cover deficits. The dispute centers on whether deficits qualify as current expenses and whether the selectmen can use taxation to cover them, with Judge Maltbie awaiting decision. Similar Bridgeport clashes prompted legislative action to validate deficit claims. The Manchester case may presage broader limits on incurring deficits and personal responsibility for illegally spent city funds.
In Torrington the warden and burgesses vote to exclude newspaper representatives from board meetings. The board favors clerk–only news while promising to release all business through the clerk. The move draws fire as voters demand real facts not official spin. Bridgeport council also keeps meetings secret then reveals actions publicly.
Bridgeport records show 3,149 visitors in a year to the Barnum Museum at Main and Gilbert streets. The piece laments civic spirit due to thefts and urges gifts of antiques, art, and historical items to enrich the collection and public value. It notes Barnum’s seaside park as a more appreciated legacy and calls for greater appreciation of the museum.
The Park City Building and Loan Association held its annual meeting on April 4 1930 marking 12 years since its formation. Stockholders received 200 for each 100 invested as another 12 year cycle matures. The cooperative efforts have funded mortgages for home building and community growth, with profits reinvested to expand lending and ownership.
A torn passage discusses Boston education leaders and football funding. It notes some schools warn against football while others see value in the sport for student life and funding. Professors once opposed sport now sway with practical gains and campus reputation.
A fragmented piece observes rising home pressures and panic as deflation fuels fear, with federal banks reducing commercial loans from 1.4246 billion to ??. The text links high consumer costs, closeness of home life, and economic distress to widespread family strain and financial instability amid a deflationary era.
A fragmentary item speculates on global tensions between nations, noting public disbelief in imminent war and referencing democratic influence in the East. It mentions fears of mass extermination and a survey of public sentiment on international conflict.
A jumble of distorted phrases and garbled names suggests a damaged page fragment. The text mentions objects like poison and a serpent and includes unclear references to a druid and a fitful journey.
New York April 6 A campaign by the Maternity Center Association launches a nationwide effort to reduce maternal and infant deaths. The program targets tenement districts guiding 4,000 births in 1322 with nurse visits and home care. Miss Mabel Choate emphasizes distributing 1,920,000 pamphlets and reaching 200,000 mothers annually.
Under Mrs Pryor direction original pantomimes will be presented tonight at the Barnum recreation Center at 8 o'clock by Bridgeport High dramatic club.
A lyrical piece in old style describes Sadie O Grady and Simothy Brady with radio telephony motifs. The lines evoke longing and playful requests to be reached by radio and calls, reflecting a nostalgic rural communication culture.
A writer describes the morning routine of dressing a young child, noting delays and difficulties as the child learns to dress himself. Practical tips include laying out clothes the night before, guiding the sequence of steps, and supervising until a routine forms. The piece emphasizes consistent practice, patience, and using structured order to develop independence.
Readable fragments describe a ceremonial oath tied to a male figure named Joseph C Pelletier and a promise or pledge. The text hints at a news item about a community or school event, with emphasis on an oath and a forthcoming presentation or performance.
A court injunction was served in Charleston to restrain the United Mine Workers of America. President Keeney of Medistrie and other leaders urged action while miners in Minko county faced eviction and a strike threat. Authorities prepared to enforce the order, with union leaders calling for compliance and further action.
In dense fog the boats City of Brockton and others ran aground near New London Sound. Rough seas and wrecking efforts freed the vessels as crews evacuated about 100 passengers. Police reported one fatality and multiple injuries as the ships were towed to safety with limited commissions aboard.
Dear reader asks about watery eyes and the need for glasses. Copeland explains tear production drainage, causes of excessive tearing, and signs to seek an eye examination. He suggests a nose specialist for nasal ulcers and cautions on proper glasses.
A fragmented plea questions daily intake of cereal additives and bran. It suggests dissolving tastas in water for constipation and asks for medical instruction, offering a stamped envelope for a reply. The text reflects muddled guidance and archaic phrasing.
An editor letter decries the muddled state of psychology while praising its progress and relevance. The writer argues psychology evolved from speculative soul studies to a disciplined science and claims increased public interest driven by facts and business efficiency efforts.
A historical Q and A style piece surveys 1917 alcohol fatalities, radiograph origins, russet orange terms, Bull Durham branding, Santa Fe meaning, and older questions on chess, Wall Street, dove meat color, singing mice, and related trivia. It presents brief expert answers with names and places tied to each query.
A Washington Information Bureau note highlights Francis Victor DuPont and T. Coleman DuPont as prominent Delaware figures and national figures. It also discusses the enduring rat and mice problem, its costly damage, and a government pest control publication available by mail with a small payment and proof of address.
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