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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1923
Page
8
Bridgeport Telegram announces subscription prices by mail and by carrier, daily publication details, and office contact at 140 Minglia Street with Barnum 6100. It notes Associated Press membership and exclusive republication rights for dispatches.
A fragmented collection of quirky maxims presents humorous but muddled reflections on social behavior fashion communication and effort. The piece relies on wordplay and mixed metaphors to provoke a casual, light tone rather than offer cohesive guidance.
Rain and a storm off the Middle Atlantic coast will strengthen and move northeast with strong winds and rain along the New England coast. Unsettled in New England and New York with rain and cooler Monday, then fair and warmer Tuesday. Southern Florida and south Atlantic states expect fair skies. other regions vary from cloudy to cooler Monday and warming Tuesday. Winds north of Sandy Hook strong east to northeast. Sandy Hook to Hatteras northwesterly and clearing Monday.
Berlin reports that German husbands are required to give one third of their income to their wives to maintain the family table. The rule excludes rent and servants wages, covering only the cost of daily sustenance amidst rising food prices.
The Waterbury Republican and Hartford Times clash over whether Connecticut should retain a single highway commissioner or adopt a three headed commission. They argue the opposition spans the state and types of communities, with the editorial stance backing single leadership and criticizing the party machine’s influence. The piece cites Governor Templeton and Commissioner Bennett, weighing political motives against practical management for the state’s highways.
The piece argues against a political placement, noting Senator MacDonald is not a likely heir and that Deputy Commissioner Saunders, Bennett’s chief assistant, is the probable choice. It claims the Republican organization favors continuity over a partisan candidate and praises the department’s current administration.
The piece recalls early clashes over teaching evolution, noting Kentucky nearly banned it and a Wesleyan College professor faced suspension for denying conflict between Bible and evolution. It cites Zion City where Voliva bans earth roundness, contrasts with ongoing scientific publishing, and critiques anti evolution laws championed by Bill Bryan.
A fragment describes reader letters policies: names and addresses must be provided, confidentiality for names, letters exceeding 300 words will be trimmed, editors may shorten them to 416 words, anonymous submissions are not considered. The text reflects procedural notes from a newsroom or editorial page.
The writer responds to a reader about a spring finding a bolt from a filver and offers to trade a nut at his garage. A second letter defends baby talk with Kingly authority, arguing fears for a child’s mind are unfounded and recalling a respected elder’s upbringing.
The author recalls winter dangers from icy sidewalks and notes police help in clearing ice. As snow melts new hazards appear with loose boards and holes, especially on their street. The writer urges quick repairs to restore safe, pleasant walks for residents.
The feature presents Anna Worth-Marine Green, a renowned American writer with a private life of mystique. It notes her celebrated novels such as The Leavenworth Case and The Filigree Ball and references her influence and literary following across decades.
From scenes of deep abasement the prodigal returned yet in his father’s casement no lamp of welcome burned. His family mocked and cast him out as scandal follows, while uncles and aunts recount fields tilled and tasks done, berating him for idleness and now refusing aid.
The author recalls favorite books that stirred imagination from Pilgrim's Progress to Little Robinson Crusoe of Paris, Shakespeare, Les Misérables, and The Three Musketeers. He credits teachers, mentors, and a wide reading lineage for shaping his view of literature and life, noting how these works sparked study of language, drama, and philosophy.
A compilation of student questions and brief teacher responses on language, proverb meaning, famous figures, theatre plays, sculpture of Lincoln, and science topics. Highlights include definitions of proverbs, a note on Lord Russell’s wisdom, Shakespearean characters, and early 1700s histories along with education on adulteration and plant water uptake.
A fragmentary verse sketch depicts a loner traveler who avoids contact with others on trains and ships. He laments not speaking to anyone and fears undesirable encounters, yet vows to maintain his proper place in society and not engage with those he deems low in rank.
The narrator discovers new wonder at the zoo beyond talking with animals. Tortoises’ centuries, a majestic lion, and a tranquil camel reveal a place where both adults and children learn calm, patience, and gentle joy, turning the zoo into a shared school.
Headless apparition terrorizes farmers nightly near the ring of a monastery close to Windsor. The sighting, reported in London on April 13, unsettles residents as authorities investigate.
A health column offers guidance on child growth, foot health, and early disease signs. Advice covers regular inspections for posture, gait, and shoe fit, plus prompts to monitor paleness, swollen glands, ear discharge, and dental issues. Readers were invited to send questions with stamped envelopes for personalized treatment details.
A reader asks about persistent swelling after surgery for cysts and monthly fever attacks. The column explains readers may submit medical questions for Dr. Copeland to answer in print, with a personal reply possible if a stamped self-addressed envelope is provided.
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