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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1923

Page

14

Bridgeport Telegram Publisher and Circulation Note

Bridgeport Telegram established 1891 with subscription terms in advance. Open daily and night, published by Publishing Co in Bridgeport Connecticut. Members Audit Bureau of Circulation and Associated Press content used for republication of news dispatches.

Peyabin Garter Pebisnea Galte Eres Publishing CO Bridgeport Conn Barnim Withange Grenectine Mepartmente Audit Bureau of Circulation THE Associated Press Dleo

Editorial Notes On Wit and Warnings In Busy Times

A collage of quips on manners, money, love, and society. jokes about literature film and fashion. observations on drinking, policing, and everyday life. Noted lines include remarks on speech, gender, and etiquette, with satirical takes on technology and social trends.

Weather Summary for South New England and Regions

The forecast notes fair conditions in South New England and moderate temperatures with westerly winds. Disturbances over Lake Ontario move northwest bringing rain to the middle Atlantic and New England on Thursday night with unsettled conditions and rain possible Friday into New Foundland. Saturday will be fair in New England with Sunday turning unsettled and cooler in the north. Middle Atlantic remains fair and mild Saturday, with Sunday cloudy and likely showers. South Atlantic states expect fair and warmer Saturday and Sunday. Observations taken at 8 p.m. from New Haven Weather Bureau as part of the Daily Almanac for Telegram.

New England Sandy Hook Hatteras Lake Ontario Middle Atlantic New Foundland South Atlantic

Vessel Sinks Off Cuttyhunk Coast Guard Searches

Coast guards from Cuttyhunk report a 156 foot trawler sank near Vineyard Haven Massachusetts after heavy fogs. a search found no trace of the crew in the waters. The vessel, described as a fishing or trawler, disappeared with its crew unaccounted for amid the fog and rough seas.

Vineyard Haven Mass Guy Cuttyhunk Coast Guards Meg

Buckley and a rotten Connecticut voting system

John Buckley leads the Flouse in backing daylight saving repeal for cities and wields power beyond the House. The piece labels Connecticut's system a rotten borough, where small towns gain two thirds of the legislature with only about one sixth of the population, while larger towns lose influence as they grow. It argues Buckley aligns with Union's interests, not the cities he represents, and calls for reform.

John Buckley Flouse On Representatives Flouse General Assembly Senate Luckley Joe Connecticut Buckley England Old Sarum Bridgeport Westport Unio Major Buckley Union Colebrook Hebron Gosh Major Buckidy

Fragmented Query About Language and Representation

A garbled user message requests clarification on why there is confusion around representation and participation in a certain context. The text appears to be jumbled and lacks clear subjects or a coherent event to summarize.

Settling the Highway Problem

Governor Templeton faces opposition to a proposed three headed highway commission. Supporters back Commissioner Bennett and oppose splitting control, arguing the current system efficiently handles road policy. Critics say the extra $4,000 for three salaries should instead boost the chief engineer’s $8,000 pay.

Templeton Charles J. Bennett Committee On Wills Waterbury Howard F. Jdrnham Wethersfield Bennett Assembly Commonwealth Ennett Ile Highway Department

Radio Tax Proposal Sparks Music Industry Debate

J C Rosenthal urges a $3 national radio tax to fund concerts and compensate songwriters, but critics warn it would politicize radio and degrade concerts. The music industry says radio undercuts sheet music and records, while radio makers and advertisers should bear the cost. Nine tenths of music broadcast on radio is copyrighted.

RADIO J. C. Rosenthal Rosenthal

Right to Medical Freedom in Vaccination Debate

A letter argues against compulsory vaccination citing historical cases and calling vaccines a medical freedom issue. The writer contrasts past abuses with modern practice and questions why vaccination remains mandatory, urging individuals to decide treatment methods and warning against harm to children.

The Great Blessing of Health and Hard Labor

A satirical lament on health and vigor, contrasting vitality with frailty. The narrator muses on a person blessed with strength yet mocked for wasteful living, noting the paradox of power and pain. The piece features humorous reflections on perseverance, labor, and the stubborn glow of resilience despite age and hardship.

Freedom and Representation in Connecticut Critique

The letter argues Connecticut’s antiquated system silences most residents. It claims one sixth of the people elects two thirds of lawmakers, undermining Republican governance. The writer urges population-based representation over land area for issues from daylight saving to trolley fares. LIWARD M STROUT.

Hartford Connecticut Bridgeport House of Representatives Union United States Ino Acres Liward M

Early Indian Skeleton Found Near Hartford

Archaeologist Norris L. Bull investigated a discovery at Warehouse Paint about a mile south of Hartford center. Workers found what is believed to be an Algonquin Indian skeleton dating from pre-Columbian times, in a steep sandbank along a road cut. The site was examined after the find was reported Thursday, with the skeleton described as still evident in the bank.

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Fire extinguished after party on Whinley Avenue

A fire at Whinley avenue extension party in the evening was contained with authorities extinguishing flames. No injuries reported as responders worked to dampen the blaze and prevent spread.

Whinley Avenue

Heartrending or heartrendering question quiz

Answers to questions cover heartrending word choice earth movement in coastlines and artificial fibers wood sources. It lists Q A pairs on heartrending usage plate tectonics coast subsidence, cotton code pulp fiber production, Ford plant employment figures, pipelines for air transport, carbon removal in car engines, Chilean potato and Chilean Chile plant growth, distilled water, and balsa wood import sources and prices.

They Cannot Get Away With It Forever Parover

It ribbing warns that clever schemers, plotters, and gaffers who attempt graft on hard working tellers will not endure. The piece laments harshly that right and justice prevail, though malfeasance may thrive briefly. The moral stresses accountability and eventual reckoning.

Buying the Right Book for a Child Today

Aunt Martha argues for giving children good books suited to their reading level, noting many books are written for adults’ memories of childhood. The discussion contrasts selecting a present that the child can read now versus delaying access to masterpieces, stressing tailored choices over age matches.

Donald Martha Donalay David Copperfield Marie Auvi Aunt Martha Lfe Sys Stevenson Childs Garden Thad Hetter Nelde

Helicopter Rises 20 Feet in Air During New Experiments

Dayton April 6 Associated Press reports flights of more than 20 feet at Meouk Field with the Debu thezat helicopter. Dr George De Rothzal, inventor, says a new engine will enable heavier lifts and shorter flights. Earlier test on December 18 lasted one minute 15 seconds, lifting six to eight feet. The report also notes growing helicopter success as power and reliability improve.

Dayton Associated Press Meouk Field Heorge de Rothzal Dr. Dehotherst

The Teacher as Pillar of Society and Health

A long, earnest reflection on teachers as parent substitutes and state allies, stressing their role in health, discipline, and moral formation. The piece warns early detection of nervous or mental issues in students, urges medical or family doctor involvement, and notes factors like vision, home life, and environment shaping a child’s development. It also includes reader questions on weight gain, nervous breakdowns, dental health, breath issues, colon conditions, and heart concerns with medical guidance and requests for follow up inquiries.

America Willle

Free United States map offered to schoolchildren

The Information Bureau in Washington promotes a free 21 by 28 inch five color map of the United States for students. On the reverse are educational data to aid study. Teachers and learners at primary to high school levels can obtain a copy by mailing the coupon with two cents for return postage.

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Reader asks health tips and weight query in old column

The letter responds with a home remedy suggesting peroxide for fading lip discoloration and asks for medical clarification on daytime swelling of the foot and ankle. The writer also requests guidance on an appropriate target weight for a one year old child with listed height and weight.

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