This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1923
Page
8
Substantive text appears garbled but indicates newspaper ownership by Associated Press and billing for subscription rates paid in advance. Published in Bridgeport Connecticut with circulation audit details and republication rights.
A garbled OCR style note compiles scattered phrases about newspapers, Hollywood, sports, and social topics. It mentions Babe Ruth, Williams, fires, trips, marriages, divorces, and a warm spell, with unclear coherence and numerous broken ideas.
A fragmented weather note reports a warm trend for Tuesday and Wednesday in the South and New York area with fair to partly cloudy skies and local showers. It notes a disturbance moving east from the upper valley into the middle Atlantic and New England with scattered showers in eastern New York and near the northern border.
Weather note explains rainfall measured by weight, noting an inch of rain equates to about 7 ounces per square foot, and a single rainfall in India during winter reached around 359,060 seconds of impact as sunheat drives evaporation. It describes how water is drawn into soil and rapidly returned to air.
In Montreal sources, the report notes 2.2 percent figures for the year and annual dividends. The document discusses revenue distributions and October payments as part of the fiscal accounting.
The Bryn Mawr Summer School for Women recently closed its third year after an intensive ten week course in arts and sciences. It recruited working women from industry nationwide. Six students displayed exceptional ability. scholarships will let them study in advanced programs at Barnard College, the Columbia University related schools, and Brookwood College for Workers in New York.
University of Wisconsin reports eight weeks of training left working women inspired to return to jobs and spread workers education. Six students achieved distinction but most cannot immediately apply knowledge. Helen Schuldenkrei, born in Poland, urges continuing study at Barnard and expanding literacy to factories and mills to build labor solidarity.
The passage argues a coming breach between England and France over German reparations and commerce. It cites M. Poincare as rigid, likening him to a prewar German, and notes editors warning that a two sided split could push Britain toward separate peace with Germany, threatening France’s future.
A quotation from President Calvin Coolidge asserts there is no right to strike against public safety anywhere at any time. The note states belief there will be no coal strike.
A garbled century old column recalls a visit to a new elegant location and the dream of a man to predict progress toward Albany. It mentions improvements, private travel by carriage, and philosophical musings on human insight and civilization.
A Genry Van Dyke column mixes quirky dialogue and scattered musings on daily life. It rambles through odd phrases about digestion, company, and famed legends, weaving personal tone with playful asides and speculative reflections.
Dev arrested after being found with stolen bicycle. Detectives say he was arrested on Buh Street and tied to the theft with a wrench and paint. He was arraigned in City Court and to be held until next hearing.
The Washington territory hosts a garden party hosted by the Women's Club this Saturday afternoon at Mia Wi Harty. Bright dresses and flowers will decorate the yard. Chair Miss Palin Tayford leads the event with Miss Vegeh Vases coordinating refreshments and arrangements.
A collision on a street left four cars damaged as drivers exchanged names after the crash. Witnesses described the mess as chaotic with vehicles tumbling into the curb and traffic halted. Detectives investigated the scene while witnesses offered limited details.
The newspaper invites letters to the editor from readers. Letters must be signed with name and address, but names may be confidential if requested. Letters over 360 words will be reduced at editors discretion, and anonymous communications receive less consideration.
A reader condemns Mencken and Nathan for their political propaganda in a pointed letter. The writer accuses the pair of spreading vicious, sardonic anti establishment rhetoric and outlines provocative, if satirical, proposals about monuments and political figures. The letter attacks their alleged patriotism and questions their origins and fitness for office.
A reader quiz covers topics from letter postage to Russia, the Mother of Parliament phrase, Mak Jong meaning, annual government spending in 1922, travel times to Los Angeles by sea, and Glasgow as a leading shipbuilding city. The answers reference international postage, amateur sports rules, and historical notes.
Walt Mason laments old Sabbath horse rides around town with six to four children as horses slow and crowds idle. He contrasts with faster autos, bustling streets, and a morgue less filled with war casualties, noting changing times and gentle humor about past manners.
Angelo Patri argues children must have fun to thrive both mentally and physically, but excessive noise and activity frustrate parents. He notes kids seek play in simple pleasures, then gradually channel fun into social and outward activities as they age, provoking parental suppression and tension.
In a fragmented note the Town Philosopher denounces propaganda as vicious and dangerous. He condemns writers Men exen and Nathan for their perceived attack on tradition and public virtue, warning of sycophantic worship feeding radical optimism.
A 22 year old youth, identified as Chester Wells of Long Island, was held for questioning by Turkish constables last night in Bridgenert after concerns arose in a local case. Investigators plan further inquiries as the matter unfolds.
A famous actress touts a simple method to keep hands soft and white, advising cold-water washing, drying, vaseline, and rubber gloves. The piece warns that hands suffer from daily use and germs, then covers general wound care and medical Q and A with Dr Copeland on age weight norms and sanitation.
A fragmented 19th or early 20th century advice page asks about massaging cocoa butter preparations, tinctures for warts, lemon juice for skin, and treating obesity and a crooked finger. It also touches on hot and cold applications, topical remedies, and medical consultation for possible adhesions.
Dr J Milton Coburn longtime South Norwalk mayor and Norwalk Board of Education member died at Bridgeport Hospital after a week illness Born in Massachusetts he was 18x years old Survived by two sons and his wife Funeral services set for tomorrow in Shrewsbury Massachusetts
A fragmented verse about a golf caddy contrasts with a grim report: 43 tourists killed in a Saint-Souveur Pyrenees motorbus crash. The accident occurred today near the French resort, injuring many and drawing Associated Press coverage.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.