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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1923
Page
19
A clipped excerpt shows Kasper expressing a desire to find a place to be cut off from the world while seated near a telephone booth. The line conveys alienation and yearning for detachment.
A historical Buenos Aires scene describes a shift from street flirtations to organized outdoor sports among the young. Wealthy men and women embrace golf tennis swimming track and polo while social norms move toward athletic clubs and organized tournaments. British influence and President Alvear’s promotion of sport shape a growing movement.
A professor confronted noisy or inattentive students during a class, noting some answered questions with nonsense or failed to respond. The old gentleman paced the platform, then singled out a student in front, asking for a direct answer while the rest watched.
The New York Larchmont and Indian Plant harbor yacht clubs prepare for the triangular inter club honors in New London. Races feature full sail events with the second leg near Duck's Hill and Black Rock harbor. Local crews including Reid and Seeley are noted, with plans for a new fuel end yacht club costing $1,000 to be proposed.
Daniel B. E. Johnson explains transfers shift younger firefighters to active posts with lighter duties. Captains Nicholas Floran and Sidney Tivay move within Engine Co 1 and Engine Co 7, Ladderman Leo Shaughnessy to No 2 Truck Co, and others reassigned across Truck No 2, Engine Nos 4 1 18, and Hose No 1. The changes affect multiple members including Ward, Killeen, and Therlon. The aim is to balance duties and reward seniority while maintaining operational readiness.
A historic event marked the founding of the first Normal School in America, with exercises under the State Board of Education. Rev Samuel Read Hall and A L Winship of Boston spoke on placing a child’s personality above mere mechanical training as the program highlighted education’s development.
A black minister confronted two parishioners found playing cards for money on a Sunday. The exchange revealed tension as one man, quoted in fragmented dialect, protests the action while another speaker answers, highlighting moral concerns within the pews. The report captures a moment of church discipline and social friction.
An advertising campaign invites entries for best ad about a Spalding sweater with prizes from Al de Hilereth Co and Dost Pub Co. Winners receive substantial awards including cash and apparel across multiple local stores. Contest runs within 50 days with certificates and discounts.
A fragment notes that prars are offered by contest advertisers and should be sent to advertisers rather than the paper. It mentions judges will pass them on, with all articles destined for beat ads writers.
Advertisers prize the best copy for Hatchway Union Suits Lady M Catherine silk hose Kyame enamel motor Kum A Part calf Unks Minerva Yarn Phrosto milk and Mothers Bread with prizes from Rockwell Conlin Miner Read Comstock Mantler Botchell Adams Pantries and American Thermos bottle, offering one prize per category for standout ads across multiple products.
Mallory Hat advertised by Jown Pl Keane and Company with a six dollar price tag. The promo asks for the best ad copy about the Mallory hat, inviting submissions and competition details.
Bridgeport Post Telegram outlines a public advertising contest open to all, excluding professionals. Contestants may submit multiple entries, each on a separate card with advertiser name and entrant details. Prizes emphasize ideas over grammar, with weekly prize notices and winner ads published. entries become advertisers’ property.
A fragmented listing of merchants participating in a contest includes The Arthur L. Clark Co at 1710 Main, Barnum. The First National Bank at state and male streets. Adams Bakery line. and many others across Main, Fairfield, and nearby avenues.
Milford Chamber of Commerce votes against annexation to New Haven or Bridgeport telephones citing higher rates for Milford subscribers and preserving lower local rates. The group also backs arbitration for coal industry disputes and approves yacht club improvements and annual outing plans. A resident report on reservoir area safety was referred to the civil committee.
Fragmentary dialogue shows Mary and Mis Glifime discussing Mary’s progress and a Beinhber recommendation. Mis Glifime praises the employer’s kindness and Mary’s efforts, while Mary resists overstatement of her actions amid informal banter from Monnesputis Tribe.
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