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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1921
Page
6
The Bridgeport Telegram traces its origins to 1497 under The Post Publishing Co. in Bridgeport Connecticut. Advertising and subscription details are listed with offices in New York and Chicago. The paper notes Associated Press ownership rights for republication of local news and material.
Poem fragment by John Kendrick Bangs praising the sun's constant work. It hints at the sun spreading radiance and a generous spirit, though lines are incomplete and unclear. The speaker reflects on effort, radiance, and the idea that generosity flows from the sunlight and benevolent acts.
An assortment of garbled lines mentions abolishing secret societies admitting women and exposing ears, African girls learning dressmaking in Amer deg, divorce over unread reading, and various mis-spellings. It references a missing Colorado cashier, a claim of catching 100 fish, and notes on memory loss and politics, all in a fractured, newsy voice.
London report presents striking divorce statistics and social progress notes. It cites rising divorce cases since 1923, fewer county court actions, and a sharp fall in imprisonment for debt, with many cases involving mothers and varying ages at divorce.
Pig iron makers in Chicago cut prices to 18 dollars a ton, only four dollars above 1913 levels and down twenty eight dollars from the wartime peak. Makers swallow losses to spur demand, hoping sales revive as prices reach a sane level.
Arcanum Lodge hosts its annual park outing with members gathering for a day of activities. The event features a band and social gatherings, though some plan details were delayed or altered by weather and attendance.
The Sheppard-Towner bill to fund federal maternal and infant care passed the Senate weeks ago and now lingers in House committee. Proponents argue it will save mothers and babies, noting high death tolls in childbirth and infancy, urging prompt final action and accountability for delaying members.
The American toy industry has grown from 14 million to 5190 million by 1921, as German toys were largely barred for seven years. U.S. manufacturers urge Congress to raise tariffs to exclude German toys indefinitely, arguing German government support harms American competition. The debate weighs manufacturer profits against American consumers and even the cost to Santa Claus.
The Mexican government bans free gasoline tires repairs and garage services for public employees at all levels. It expects savings surpassing one million dollars annually. The move signals a model for U.S. federal state county and municipal governments to cut public waste and abuse of official automobiles.
Ira Shapira of Boston, who controls fifty apartments, urges Bridgeport landlords to reduce rents to pre war levels. He warns that landlords who stay high will face a crash and that reasonable profit is the limit. He calls those who gouge tenants robbers who deserve consequences.
Quadrilles and minuets were voted down by French dance masters who preferred a new version of the skimeny. They say only grandparents remember the old dances and question whether the modern invention matches the grace and swing of the quadrille.
A world wide rise in divorce is noted by sociological experts. Germany reports one divorce for every eight marriages, citing infidelity as a key factor. The German government adds a nine year prison penalty for marital infidelity to its penal code as a deterrent and to protect birth rates.
A misread scene titled Atlantic City drew approval for censorship as the film’s swimsuit moment was deemed improper. The censors ruled the one piece sealskin bathing suit scene violated local Atlantic City guidelines for proper decor in educational cinema.
Connecticut bakers from across the state plan to attend the New England Master Bakers Convention in Springfield Massachusetts August 24 and 25 to press for legal changes. They want loaves of any weight sold with weights marked on wrappers and argue current Connecticut rules are unjust to bakers producing extra quality bread.
An obscure fragment reports Izaak Walton's cottage at Sawley near Guildford at risk of tumbling, with notes about damaged roof timbers and the need for complete repairs and ownership clarification amid unstable conditions.
A dated clipping reports a long courtship between Miss Ward of Vallejo California and a Brookist groom, detailing the letters and a requested photograph. The narrative covers engagement rumors, a controversial appeal from soldiers at the front, and a photographer’s involvement amid social scrutiny.
Bridgeport events span sports, festivals, and notices. A baseball game between local anchors and rivals shadows a busy Saturday at Whatting Park while the fifth annual State Trier festival draws Bridgeport Turn Verein members to New Britain. Community notices include a life insurance policy payout, rail and excursion delays, and a gate installation for Sunerier Court elections. Dated references mix with memorials and local society updates, reflecting a bustling 19th century urban scene.
A midwinter dust storm carried an estimated 153 million tons of dust from New Mexico and Arizona across 1000 miles to the Midwest and Northeast. Scientists from the U.S. Weather Bureau collected samples, traced organic matter and plant fibers in the colored snow, and concluded the storm displaced vast soil across more than 100000 square miles, with implications for wind transport and weather understanding.
Fragmented OCR fragment shows a marching troop mood with children walking to school, drums, and doors swinging open. It hints at an army and a bleak civic scene, mentioning misheard lines and shuffled phrases, lacking clear events or names.
Partial OCR text shows a stream of disjointed phrases and names, with scattered proper nouns and places. The readable content hints at a political or ceremonial tirade, but the fragmentary quality limits clear events, dates, or actors. The piece resembles a damaged newspaper excerpt lacking coherent narrative.
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