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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1923
Page
10
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled lines and misread phrases about rates and daily operations. Mentions Barnum and Associated Press with references to audits and credits. No coherent events or names clearly establish a readable news item.
Fragmented notes report a mix of names places and events including a golf hole in one a divorce interaction and radio related items. The jumbled lines hint at social and local topics from Keokuk and Fort Worth with references to Benton the editor and a vehicle radiator. The snippet ends with unfinished thoughts on relationships and journalism.
The article argues that telephone service in Fairfield is costly due to cross-district billing with Bridgeport and Milford. It discusses Devon and Brooklawn ties to Milford and Stratford, questioning the value of monthly rentals versus pay-per-call use. It notes Milford Chamber opposes mergers with New Haven or Bridgeport and cites manager Wharry Rauigh on district boundaries.
The East’s opposition to the St Lawrence waterway from the Great Lakes to the ocean centers on jealousy and sectionalism but also cites broader national considerations. The proposal is framed as a national issue rather than a matter for individual states, highlighting its high stakes for the nation and the principal role of federal involvement.
The piece argues the St Lawrence waterway plan risks $1 billion in public funds with dubious payback. It warns of weak demand for wheat shipments, unsuitable depths, and higher costs versus benefit, noting East‑West resentment but stronger regional enthusiasm in the Middle West.
A newspaper summary notes President Coolidge outlines key policy ideas including restricted selective migration, farm aid, use of government machinery, solidarity with coal workers, and support for American reparations relief without US involvement. It highlights the broad popular backing for these positions and the focus of public attention.
Caplan and another fireman file a bond with Attorney Cornell in a wrangling over pay and duties within the fire department. The court may decide disputes on compensation and status as the case proceeds, with a yearlong dispute affecting department morale and operations.
A local Sons of Veterans group schedules a meeting for tonight at the city hall. The notice lists no further details or agenda items available in the readable text.
A garbled 19th century style note discusses national papers and the value of an honest government system. The writer questions who will safeguard the public from confusion and advocates upholding integrity in journalism and governance.
Mayor Atwater today signed an agreement granting the city use of railroad property for widening Water Street. City officials and the railroad company, represented by Engineer Susie, attended the ceremony, outlining project scope and legal details amid questions about lines and property boundaries.
An intercoastal passenger service is to be instituted by an International line. The four-shire route names include Jengolie Manchur Fintan and Kveonland, joining trans Atlantic services between the east and west under the new arrangement.
Henry Van Dyke presents a satirical critique of pride through Biblical proverb and literary allusion. The piece contrasts boastful self image with hidden frailty, referencing characters like Uriah Heep to illustrate humility’s value and the peril of vanity.
A collection of trivia Q and A covering painting finishes for autos, opera trivia, wheat yields per pound, atom trunk size, frigate features, Scott Fitzgerald’s name, Gobelin tapestries in Paris, card techniques in plays and auctions, building size limits, freckles heredity, pre Civil War free Negro status, and bird migration instincts.
The excerpt presents a stream of rural musings and the author’s impressions of travelers and laborers. Images of a wagon, sunlit plains, birds, cows, and fields mix with reflections on speech, manners, and the fatigue of long journeys. The voice questions why workers pause to talk instead of resting their lungs during tides of work.
A jagged, heavily misread passage analyzes self centered children and their social interactions. It sketches pupils as centered on personal desires, teacher influence, and hidden tensions among siblings, with muddled dialogue about behavior, punishment, and perception in a school setting.
New Haven received French certificates in a ceremony where delegates from the city presented originals of cables from abroad. Mayor Wavin I. Witeterald presided as Arthur Slowne, managing editor, accepted the documents. Major Orville AL Petty delivered the presentation and the event honored the American Commission for the renewal city’s ties.
The Hungarian Civic Club launches a relief drive for Hungary, collecting foods and clothes through a collaboration with local societies. Rev Stephen Martialpo of Passaie, NJ, will oversee a special ship to transport aid, building on last autumn’s effort, as the committee coordinates the relief mission.
A health column urges readers to master basic first aid for accidents. It stresses quick, calm action, checking pulse and breathing, stopping further harm, and avoiding unsafe treatments while awaiting professional help.
A fragmented reminiscence of a wedding gown and past comforts blends with a cautionary guide on patient care. The text contrasts sentimental memories with practical instructions for observing injuries, communicating with a doctor, and acting as a prudent, compassionate helper.
Dr Copeland answers readers on peroxide cream effects, arthritis symptoms, milk for the sick, hair care, nose reshaping, swollen ankles causes, and footwear tips. The column invites self addressed stamped envelopes for further questions to Dr R S Copeland at the newspaper office.
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