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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1922
Page
10
A collection of wry observations and quips on society, politics, and human behavior. Notes touch on taxes, fame, advertising, fashion, weather, and common sense, with humor about April's uncertainty and the Muscle Shoals debate. References include George, Amundsen, and a Detroit car claim.
The forecast for Bridgeport and vicinity calls for showers and warmer conditions Tuesday, then Wednesday fair and cooler. A disturbance moving from Texas and Oklahoma brought showers and thunderstorms with local wind storms across the Mississippi and Ohio valleys, rumbling toward the Great Lakes region. The storm tracks northeast, bringing more showers Tuesday to the Great Lakes and cooler air to the mid Atlantic New England, with storm warnings along the Atlantic coast north of Cape Hatteras.
The article argues daylight saving is convenient and practical, noting clocks provide a standard reference for society. It contends changing the clock is easier than altering habits, and that most life aligns with human routines rather than solar time. It concludes clocks are man made and adjustable.
The piece argues that violence in Ireland is transient and that progress comes through ballots, not bombs. It compares Ireland’s turmoil to historical European conflicts, noting law and order prevail and the Irish Free State will endure, with lawfulness ultimately subduing the lawless.
The editor notes a Prohibition scheme to attach staff abroad to monitor liquor shipments and capture smugglers as they arrive. It argues the US must use foreign jewelry sites to preempt hidden jewel smuggling and warns of opposition from “personal liberty” advocates. The piece discusses methods to evade law and cites Commissioner Haynes’ adaptation of an old idea to curb liquor smuggling.
Luxury Americans own elzat Umea as many aulos as Canada, United King, Gom, France, Germany, Haty, Rus ia, Japan, China and Argentina combined. Yet these countries have nearly eight times as many people as America. This shows why some foreign markets can under sell us with cheap lithior.
The Siamese twins Tosa and Josefa are cut apart by surgery and cremated, with ashes to be sent to Prague. The fragmentary text reflects on death and the body, noting the twins' fate as similar to others regardless of form.
A fragmentary weather note describes a locally forecast summer, mentioning Big Altman and a woods neighbor near Westlloe Pennsylvania. The text mocks forecasters and implies a law of averages, urging readers to reflect on predictions made 16 years ago.
Fragmented reflections propose a future where diverse European peoples live separately yet in peace, imagining a united United States of Europe and, ultimately, a United States of the World. The text cites Nietzsche as a critic of war and suggests eliminating external foes by global integration.
General Pershing accompanied by an aide rode horseback from Fairfax toward Fort Royal remount station. Starting yesterday, he covered about thirty miles on the first day and was met by friends near Washington. The trip is part of a recuperation program after his recent indisposition.
A satirical critique of writers who chase South Sea tales and tropes. The speaker denounces chroniclers who trail behind every traveler, intruding on readers with empty adventures and glamorous images of the tropics, leaving others bored. The piece names Bully Hayes and tropic scenes, lamenting constant travelogues over real work.
President Harding plans to attend the National Editorial Association convention in Missoula July 19 to 22 if Congress adjourns by July 1. Special trains will run from Chicago July 6 to Montana towns via Yellowstone and Glacier National parks with daily papers aboard. Secretary Fall likely to join, and E B Brodie will send greetings from Siam.
A plea to protect the forest as a sacred temple that calms the world’s clamor and shelters the spirit. The piece laments fire and greed, urging preservation of the tranquil woods, waters, and birds as humanity’s lasting heritage and refuge.
Fritz faces a moral choice about caddying for the French Open title season. He weighs telling Dr Mason of past mistreatment by the caddie master and seeking support from Pete and Pate. The scene, long and dialogue heavy, shows boys debating loyalty, risk, and independence.
Anha Dyna's new daughter ta Denmark impresses Danish audiences with fluent Danish during an interview after arrival. Dr Prince, formerly a Columbia University professor, delivered a lecture on Oriental music and demonstrated skill with various Oriental instruments, fending off language barriers.
A health column discusses safe canning practices and how to judge preserved foods. It explains storage temperature, color, odor, and clarity of juices, notes food poisoning signs, and advises contacting Dr. Copeland for medical inquiries with a self addressed stamped envelope.
A reader asks about bleeding gums and treatment by a surgeon dentist due to a possible pyorrhea. The reply notes bleeding may require dental care. Another reader reports knee and toe calf pains, suggested causes include improper shoes fallen arches or rheumatism, advised to consult a physician and follow guidance.
Chicago reports a broad Midwest disaster as tornadoes and floods killed twelve people, injured many, and left thousands homeless. States from Ohio to Nebraska face widespread damage with demolished homes, crop losses, and power lines downed. Severe storms bring snow, sleet, and hail across several states, amplifying the crisis.
After a Sloomy visit in a dreary cemetery Petar Wirzpatrick of 277 Heten Street leaped over graves seeking spirits. He was taken into custody late last night by Dr A B Margulis at Emergency Hospital. He suffers dementia and was moved to Elliside Home for observation and treatment.
Mrs Maud Fancher died in Newark after fatally harming her infant and then ingesting poison. She had told her husband in custody that she wished to be a spirit guide. She remained unconscious for hours before death.
Madison April 17. Professor Wy Lishty, chair of the University of Wisconsin committee on radi courses for the ex tension department, proposes 10 minute talks by professors and associates within the university sending radius on subjects of interest. The lectures will include musical selections as part of a special court in musical appreciation.
Baltimore reports proposals by the National League of Women Voters at its April convention. The committee on food supply and demand backs federal legislation to remove restrictions on Rochdale plan coops and to study packers under 1921 and 1924 decrees. Other reforms include wage hours, equal guardianship, abolition of common law marriages, and expanded social hygiene enforcement.
In Kiev a divorced university professor sought a moving permit to join his ex-wife living in the same home but the housing bureau refused. He presented documents, pleaded for permission, and endured excuses from clerks and superiors. the case trains attention on Soviet housing and marital policy amid broader concerns.
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