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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1926
Page
13
The fragment laments teaching babies to read and advocates spending time on music rhythm and bodily training. It mentions a trained mind and a sense of sadness when hearing such educational aims, reflecting a philosophical view on development.
The Stamford Republican town committee met to organize the upcoming primary and convention slate. After adjournment, three Lincoln Club members opposed the meeting, expressing surprise and intent to discuss ballot forms, while the chair affirmed the ballot will follow party rules.
Richard Truly an eighteen year old Lexington Avenue youth was given a suspended sentence after court learned he wished to join the police Benevolent Association battle royal at Pleasure Beach yesterday. He would have served five days for gambling had the fact not been known. Police had seized five cents in change and a pack of cards from Truly and two other boys ages fifteen and thirteen who were arrested in a doorway near his home while playing cards Tuesday.
Herbert E. Cronnenweth, a Hollywood motion picture producer, seeks a divorce on desertion grounds after a prior 1924 divorce and alimony case. His former wife Harriet Cronnenweth had alleged affairs with Elaine Goodale Motagor and named a Hollywood correspondent. a settlement rumored to be $400,000 preceded their reconciliation.
Ridgefield August 11 Senator Hiram Bingham of Connecticut says he has seven sons all over six feet tall and none married yet. He quips that he will have grand children once one son marries. He notes farm life is best for raising children and that he was raised on a farm.
The text argues against teaching reading before age five or six, urging parents to focus on physical development and daily habits. It claims babies learn best when ripe, warns against forcing reading, and praises relaxation, posture, and coordinated movement as the foundation for later literacy and health. It mentions experts Stanley Lee and Mrs Noyes promoting body relaxation training.
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