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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1922
Page
12
Bridgeport Telegram publishes daily except Sunday with Middie Street address in Bridgeport Connecticut. The paper notes subscription rates payable in advance and announces the newspaper’s open exchange connecting all departments. Associated Press content is used as credited.
A rough compilation of editorial musings covers politics culture and society. It references Geog, congress, cost of living, rivalries, a Harvard telescope, an ex-Kaiser lawsuit, and odd bits about fashion strikes and theater. The tone is fragmentary and playful with garbled phrases and assumed names.
Weather forecasts for Southern New England and New Jersey call for partly cloudy skies and moderate temperatures on Friday and Saturday. High pressure remains over the central U.S. with unsettled conditions east of the Mississippi and along the mid-Atlantic coast, while a fresh northeast breeze brings overcast skies and possible showers from Sand Hook to Hatteras.
The piece argues President Harding should renominate William P. G. Harding as governor of the federal reserve system, noting his long service since 1916 and the system's stability through wartime inflation and postwar deflation. It urges continuity, warns against disruption, and emphasizes Harding’s favorable record and the interim care by vice governor E. P. Platt.
American observers criticize a proposed memorial mass for Harry Boland to be held at Lexington Opera House New York. The organizer questions whether the event seeks to back a republic against Ireland's majority, urging sponsors to answer in the public press before Sunday.
The text discusses how parents named seven brothers to honor ancestries and states, noting how first and middle names mirrored regional identities. It argues that later life showed individuals adopting distinct forms of self-presentation through their chosen names, with examples referencing Royster roots across Connecticut, Indiana, and Alabama.
Report describes a recurring marriage incident with Harry fleeing home in the city for the fifty second time. Abe Nghe is sent early to intervene and mediate, while Bowher disseminates the story via telegraphy. Harry’s head injury is noted as possibly affecting sanity, with the country and New York puzzled by the motive.
A fragment argues that girls should remain at home until 18 and boys until 20, criticizing modern industrial pressure and urging protection of youth from early work. It cites concerns about factory conditions and calls for a survey of societal norms affecting young people.
A fragmentary note discusses Ontario prohibition law and implied penalties. The text mentions expectations about using discretion on liquor rules and references related social attitudes. It appears as a garbled historical snippet with unclear names or dates.
Report details rising production notes and industry concerns as pockets of fear arise over shipping and safety. Analysts warn of strained inventories while near constant output shifts hint at broader economic pressures.
A garbled, stream of text paints a bleak scene of toil and crisis. It references weary workers, a wise but fading voice, mournful towns, and a desire for better days amid social unrest and uncertain futures. The passage blends imagery of struggle and stubborn hope.
Minnyalol Minn Aug 14. Associated Press reports a nationwide trunk highways plan to include three large cities per state. The plan, led by the Associated Highways of America, aims to standardize road travel, influence Congress, and gather delegates from states cities and clubs for the annual convention in August. Cyrus Avery of Tulsa is named president of the association.
A satirical sketch portrays the modern wife as meddling ambitious and stylish, pushing her husband toward success while maintaining youth and appearance. It condemns interference, dress, dancing, and social meddling, contrasting her independence with traditional duties. The piece mocks critics and praises influence on her husband’s career and social life.
A fragmented excerpt presents a child’s perspective on a visit with adventures and mischief, recalling chores, games, and questions about safety. The narrative voice hints at family dynamics and early schooling themes as characters discuss plans and boundaries.
A historic health column explains a fungal skin disease called blasto-mycose or blastomycosis. It covers causes such as yeast forms, symptoms like skin lesions and fatigue, and notes Oriental origin theories, with treatment questions directed to Dr Copeland and general guidance on seeking medical advice.
The text advises someone extremely nervous and faint at the sight of blood to practice self-reliance and confidence as a cure. It suggests personal strength as the method to overcome the trouble, presenting a concise remedy.
A reader laments price manipulation by food producers and urges government action. The letter condemns high costs, praises investigative work, and mentions issues affecting unemployed families, including a father of six, as it calls for relief and accountability.
A Swatow seaport report to the American legation places deaths near 60,000 with 190,900 affected by a powerful typhoon. Aid and relief are urgently needed as officials continue to assess the devastation.
Charles F. Bane, a Monon railroad veteran in his sixties, began as a car cleaner in 1863 and rose to locomotive fireman in 1872 before reaching chro t ie. In Lafayette Indiana, 89 health tests show he remains active with many years of railroad work ahead.
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