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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1922
Page
13
Fragmented OCR text from Bridgeport Telegram page shows publication details, address lines, and credits. It includes mentions of Post Publishing Co, association affiliations, and circulation notes with limited readable content.
A jumble of editorial quips on modern life, politics, and radio sermons mixes with stray weather forecasts for Bridgeport and surrounding regions. The piece riffs on public figures, cultural references, and a brief almanac note, ending with a garbled weather outlook and stray lines.
Telegraphic note from April 27 reports forest fires sweeping 1400 acres in Burkhamsted as high winds drove the flames through Campiecl Mountain. 200 men fought the blaze under Warden Bronzon with sparks and scattered reports of a stray spark reaching Hayy.
The Veterans bureau announces centralization to New York and New Haven, aiming for efficiency in distributing medical care and funds from a billion-dollar annual budget. Bridgeport officials oppose moving the local office, arguing it must remain for accessible aid, amid appeals to Senators Brandegee and McLean and Congressman Merritt.
In a Yankee Athletics clash, a late inning substitution named Dewormer for Baker shifts momentum. The bench newcomer draws a base on balls and scores Wally Pipp, sealing the game with a home run in a drama likened to a modern tragedy.
A discussion on the decline of suggestive cinema as jazz fades and audiences seek healthier entertainment. The piece argues that adults are influenced by cultural shifts but that children favor wholesome fun and animal features, urging juvenile films to blend education with engaging entertainment.
A fragmented excerpt discusses Eli Whitney of New Haven and his role in freeing slaves, referencing editor credit and public perception. It mentions early American industry and the notion of virtue as reward, with stray notes on prints, lectures, and cast prices in a late nineteenth century tone.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a prince named Aoinee Molnemed, nephew of someone referred to as Rept, as sole heir to an estate of 200 Arerariusts with annual income of F200 or similar. Mentions a sign impression and a country context, likely incomplete biographical or legal notice.
Fragmented OCR brief hints at wealth and status of figures Weary Ford and Andrew W Mstisn, described as drensgry seeror tery, with references to immense fortunes and envy from others. The text is garbled and unclear, but suggests a social elite linked to money and influence in a chaotic context.
A distressed narrator pleads for someone to listen to his ailments describing fever headaches, boils and other pains. He recalls police finding wounded bystanders and a crippled man denied relief. He offers money to anyone who will calmly listen to his medical grievances and gossip.
Washington April 27 A naval hydrographic report describes a powerful ground swell off the North Carolina coast on April 26 with seas smooth and NW wind before waves rose to about 30 feet. The disturbance lasted two hours and no bottom was found at 189 fathoms during five minute soundings. Thousands of porpoises leaped as conditions shifted. Some officers suggested subterranean activity or an earthquake may have caused the event.
William Stroka found his automobile parked at 2871 Fairfield Avenue with all four tires flat after returning from a short absence. Police reported the incident occurred Wednesday night when burglars broke into a garage on the Jennings estate in Greens Farms.
An excerpt describes parents demanding genius from their children, criticizing good records as insufficient. The dialogue notes pressure to push for exceptional talent, with a harsh view of mediocrity and a provocative stance on what constitutes worthy achievement.
Odd Fellows bowling league concludes season at 21 Broad Street attended by Fidelity Rebekah Todi and other officers. Winners were Arca fon Woodee first and Wopanrne Ladee Milford second. Easterly participants included Harris Teen Raole Adelonian Moniter Layali evigener and Orowdiue Tadeo. Grand Waterbury Philips and Grand Secretary William Hote nos presided. season officers were Winity Thomas president and Ilorey Forte secretary.
Two petty thefts were reported yesterday. At the Nizh Olaa Lunch room in We Aychte Waa Tobbed of 4.50 and a quantity of cigars and tobacco. Edging house at 4a High Street broken into with two hankooks shoes and several articles of clothing stolen.
Health columns discuss pruritus itching causes from skin irritation vermin plants foods and nervous issues. Advice covers cleansing, protective creams zinc oxide tar preparations and avoiding irritants with emphasis on consulting a doctor for persistent itching and general health.
Moscow reports a widening rift between wages and living costs as the ruble devalues. Government rationing feeds millions, while prices surge. a 2,000,000 ruble monthly pay buys far less, with bread, chicken, and fares rising quickly, leaving housewives struggling to stretch budgets.
Meriden police raided the Matis hotel drawing a crowd as water was flooded and a warrant served on Farry Israel one of the proprietors. He was held on $200 bond.
A reader requests plain, brief questions for the Telegram Information Bureau on topics from cranberries and coal to coal weights and political figures. The article presents a quiz style exchange with concise answers about agriculture, history, astronomy, and biographies, citing sources and dates.
Plan for a large American pilgrimage to Ireland under the Ancient Order of Hibernians moves forward with participants departing New York July 13. Led by James E. Deery, national president, the group will land in Queenstown on July 24, with welcome demonstrations arranged at Cork and Queenstown. A detailed arrangements committee, representing many states and cities, is coordinating the trip with contact through National Hibernian headquarters.
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