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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1922
Page
11
Fragmented OCR shows subscription terms and notices from the Telegraph Port, including subscription rates and generic publication boilerplate. Mentions metropolitan advertising reps and date-internal references, with no clear event or person named.
Fragmented notes reflect concerns about business activity, April’s arrival, and technology shifts. Mentions Edison aspirations, aviation, crime incidents, and international events with scattered reflections on money, education, and social change.
A weather summary reports showers and cool Thursday with rising temperatures by Friday. A disturbance over Lake Huron moves toward the St Lawrence valley while a secondary disturbance tracks off the Virginia Capes, bringing lake region winds and Atlantic disturbances. Storm warnings are issued for the Great Lakes and Atlantic coast north of Guyot Hook, with temperatures noting 32 m observations and mixed regional impacts across the upper Mississippi valley and Dakotas.
An editorial lauds General William Gorgas for eradicating yellow fever and typhoid, arguing his work made the Panama Canal possible. It compares Gorgas to figures like Wells and Hale, asserting Panama and the wider Americas owe him a debt equal to Columbus for opening the continent to civilization.
A report notes the Lisbon to Rio flight by Portuguese aviators as a benchmark for American transatlantic missions. It compares the feat with Commander Read, Alcock, and other flights, urging U.S. renewed zeal for aircraft development to boost relations with Portugal and South American nations.
An AP report from Bucharest notes village children near Bucharest saved three dollars from their small allowances to aid families ruined by the Knickerbocker Theatre collapse in Washington. The gesture is described as genuine yet cited as potent propaganda for Balkan relief, illustrating simple kindness touching broader sympathy.
A clipped feature discusses Hugo Stinnes the German industrial wizard and his Rhein-Bibre-Siemens Schuckert Union. It weighs potential to rival John D. Rockefeller, notes expansion plans, and questions profits versus high dividend expectations amid capital needs and industry burdens.
New American companies formed after 1919 report combined authorized capital exceeding 75 billion dollars. Since the armistice, oil and gas firms have drawn about 16 billion. Since entering the war the public purchased roughly 12.0 billion in new bonds, excluding government bonds.
In 1914 an investor held 5000 of stock paying 20 percent dividends. Wartime boom raised value to 20000 but future profits dropped. later inflation left 30000 worth stock with only 5 percent dividends, vs 20 percent earlier. Total dividends end at 1000, prompting questions about deflation and capitalization.
Percy Tetzlow, director of the Ohio State Department of Industrial Relations, says unmined coal will run out in about 200 years under current mining methods. The Geological Survey counters with a vastly larger figure of 3 trillion tons, claiming supplies could last more than a thousand years unless mining accelerates, a claim experts dispute with unclear supporting proof.
In Atlantic City on April 19, a man killed his sister-in-law during a quarrel over her refusal to work and then killed himself in a room near a restaurant. Detectives say the suspect George Paul, brother-in-law of Mrs. Stephen Paul, had recently served time for highway robbery in Philadelphia. A child witness placed the events at the family home late last night.
The town endures a harsh flu outbreak with many stricken and undertakers busy. Citizens report relentless coughing sneezing and aches while medicines seem ineffective. Local druggists and doctors offer dubious cures as fear grows. The piece laments the toll on peace and health without clear remedy.
Stratford faces recall weeks as judge Wolfe weighs a four day decision. Four council members Chair Robert Turney Vice Chair Ben edot Councilor Relph Sherwood and Mills Tompson face recall petitions filed by supporters. Signatures from about 40 to 50 per cent of voters already gathered in several districts with recalls also aimed at Richard Stanton and W A Mealing.
The Bubver Tea Cream Company branch held a general plant banquet at Lehmann's Shore House with Stamford plant representatives present. Speakers included Huber, Harold Lewis, Edward Coffey, A Weir, and A Colonari. William Erndran led the organizing committee amid some resistance from Lewis and Colonari.
A narrator urges gentle motion and travel to explore places and faces. The piece muses on limited funds and time, then promotes small adventures by foot, car, bike, or trainer as a way to refresh the mind and widen perspective.
A portrait of a retired grandmother in a quiet room, rocking and mending while children gather. She shares stories of childhood, keeps secrets, and offers calm, faithful memory that anchors family life. The piece explores the gentle influence of grandmothers across a child’s growing years.
Washington April 19 The Navy anticipates playing a major football game in Washington to boost revenue with the Penn game in Philadelphia listed as the sole financially productive contest. Potentially Georgia Tech or Notre Dame State may be scheduled in the capital if suitable arrangements are made for grounds. Admiral Henry W Whiting supports playing Navy games in Washington to fund athletic field expansion.
Dr. Copeland urges universal vaccination in New York City noting smallpox scars were common among 18th century revolutionaries and that modern immunity saves lives. He stresses that many adults in the city have never been vaccinated and warns cases often appear at the same address without vaccination history. He answers reader questions on medical concerns and explains precautions and measures for prevention.
Joseph Saukaastig, 30, of 198 Clover Street, was found dead at 9 30 PM behind 87 Railroad Street. Medical Examiner W A Grane ruled death caused by excessive use of moonshine in Waterbury.
A fragmented Q and A page from The Telegram era covers pardons from the President, baseball home plate dimensions, London vs New York telephone counts, automobile travel to Florida, civil service meaning, Lincoln’s comments on office seekers, Civil War battles count, Clarendon Press, and the House of Governors. It presents a string of questions with brief answers or notes, reflecting period trivia and governance topics.
A fragmentary piece discusses Robert Andergeon’s travels and oil ambitions with Whitehall Petroleum, noting South America as a rising oil source. It blends travel impressions with a promotional insert urging concrete home projects and a coupon offer for a DIY booklet.
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