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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1922
Page
11
Bridgeport Telegram lists subscription rates and terms for advance payments and daily issues except Sunday. The notice references publishing houses, distribution details, and connections to the Associated Press for credited news.
A garbled early 20th century collage notes politics and society with stray lines about Russia Germany broadcasting a gallon for the people and a monkey at the New York zoo. It weaves jokes on fashion and pride while referencing elections and a stalled war era mood.
The forecast calls for fair and warmer conditions across South New England followed by a cooler day and clouds. Tuesday is expected to be generally fair and slightly warmer with unsettled conditions and light rain possible Wednesday.
The speaker rambles through a haunted scene near churchyard walls, recalling rot and ruin, muffled cries, and eerie visions. A restless, obscure monologue paints a grim image of decay and memory, with scattered names and distant sounds echoing the living and dead.
The Providence Journal cites ex Judge Carrington and others who, after reaching seventy, continued contributing to public life. It notes Baldwin and Holcomb, former chief justice and governor, respectively, who have led major state efforts. The piece discusses calls to raise the retirement age for judges and the expanded roles retirees take as referees and leaders.
The piece discusses Senator Borah’s persona as amused by critics while maintaining opposition to the bonus bill. It notes his past stances on Versailles, the four power treaty, and reservationists, framing him as principled yet in a shrinking minority against the current measure.
A new undersea cable will be laid between New York and Germany, Carlston predicts. Wireless radio will soon eclipse cables as the dominant communication method, bringing rapid, textless broadcasts and transforming global news and messaging.
A New York welfare association discusses aiding vagrants with employment. The plan aims to reduce the number of wanderers by providing work, though practical hurdles persist amid a grim view of social need and unsteady labor markets.
A garbled report hints at seals, Misra, and a journey to a Pacific island. The text mentions spring trips, questions about singing, and costs tied to a voyage. No coherent events, dates, or names emerge clearly.
A fragmented report notes Tobacco Hall and related farms focus on staple crops amid price swings. Officials flag rising costs in tobacco and Lobecca, while households trim daily spending and merchants rail against speculative demand.
An OCR fragment discusses economic shifts in agriculture, noting large figures for farm spending and debt. It references farm incomes, unemployment among farmers, and rising prices affecting workers in cities as production fluctuates. The text is garbled but centers on financial strain and labor impacts.
A Soviet government publication in Moscow outlines 75 treaties, agreements, and conventions since the 1917 revolution. It groups accords with independent republics, border states, and Western powers including Britain France and the United States. It notes a 1920s treaty with Persia allowing Russian armed aid and mentions trade, prisoner, and military arrangements.
Readable fragments describe golfers and crowds in a spring setting as they chant Fore and pursue Colonel Bogie imagery. The piece references twosomes and foursomes, locker rooms, and ladies in suits, with a festive, competitive mood across the course under arching skies.
A fragment from a broadcast or essay argues that real morality in children arises from building character through action rather than preached ideals. It stresses the educator’s role in guiding daily behavior and meaningful activities, using vivid imagery of making a house for a bird to illustrate moral development.
Fire at Breadkeidge road destroyed a barn owned by William Earl. strong winds spread flames, two men helped fight the blaze. Several barrels or containers were damaged, with nearby straw and hay affected. authorities reported the scene under investigation and the fire likely started in the chemical storage area.
Anetta Lehane, 4 i3arden Jatreet, showed a cheap watch found on the street to friends when Alex Nichala from South avenue snatched it away. Sergeant George More charged Nichols with theft and he was released on bail as the case proceeds in court.
The Telegram Information Bureau directed by Haskin provides non advice on legal medical or financial matters. Readers send questions with name address and two cents for return postage. The sample Q A covers salmon jumping falls cow feed hedge plants Latin inscriptions and other aging topics, presented in an era tone with neutral factual explanations.
Reader asks if swelling from adenoids persists after removal and whether enlarged pores can be made less noticeable. Dr. Copeland replies that adenoids require specialist evaluation and treatment, while for pores use hot and cold compresses, gentle massage, and good cold cream twice daily.
Tulsa high school senior Mary McIntyre aces all ten Princeton tests in 35 minutes and scores near perfect on a 90 class. The article lists varied questions from geography to science with surprising answers, noting McIntyre’s exceptional speed and accuracy.
In Long Island City on April 24 an unconscious man was found on 14th Avenue near Astoria Avenue. He was identified as Thomas Nelson, 58, of Bridgeport Connecticut, a former Bridgeport Telegram employee who had recently returned to Allentown. Police took him to a hospital and the Missing Persons bureau was notified.
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