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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1923

Page

12

Bridgeport Telegram Establishment 1481 Subscription Rates

Bridgeport Telegram publishes its establishment data and subscription pricing while noting bureau affiliations. The notice credits The Associated Press for dispatches and clarifies republication rights and local news attribution.

Pos Poscishing. Co Eather Barnum Bachengs Bridgeport Cone Associated Press Rewa Shereise Pierein

Editorial Notes From A Buried Page

A collage of brief items notes Chicago improvement and TV shows, coffeehouse gossip, and oddities. It mentions a popular novel Through the Wheat, a radio expansion in China, and visits by the Prince of Wales and a U S minister to Stockholm. Miscellany covers Prohibition era cautions, motorless aviation near Cherbourg, and long-married couples in Wayne and Philomont, with stray quips about boxing, skating, and Deauville.

Weather Outlook for South New England and New York

Fair conditions in South New England with Friday clear and Saturday cloudy with possible showers. East New York expected fair Friday, then cloudy Saturday with possible showers in the north. Temperatures moderate. winds gentle to variable. Global note on rising minimum pressures across the U S and lower boiling temperatures with altitude. cooking times extend on mountains like Mt Washington.

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Dempsey Fight Bank Failure in Shelby Triggers Debate in Bridgeport

The last bank in Shelby Montana failed after funding Dempsey Gibbons bout. Dempsey and entourage seek large purses while locals face losses from the town pool. Connecticut authorities permit boxing under state athletic commission with bond and tax conditions. A Bridgeport promoter eyes a match with Governor sanction to stage the bout locally, but residents weigh the risk versus prestige.

Bridgeport NC Shelby Shelby Montana Rocky Mountain Dempsey Firpo Harry Wills New Orleans Athletic Commission Connecticut

Westport Reform Push and Bridgeport Political Change

The infant Westport Standard champions reform as Bridgeport moves past boss rule. Politicians adjust to a new environment while citizens urge level headed cooperation in upcoming primaries and caucuses for choosing a mayor.

Westport Standard Westport Bridgeport Jong

JAS AT THE POLLS INSURES RESPECT ACROSS STATE

The statement asserts Jas will secure a choice that commands respect in every thinking community in the state. It emphasizes broad support and confidence in the forthcoming selection across political and civic groups.

Jas

Distribution of the Motor Vehicle Code Handbook

The article argues applicants rarely read the motor vehicle code and advocates distributing the newly published handbook to all drivers. It notes the code changes every two years, cites a $3 operator license fee and a $2 examination fee, and suggests printing costs could be covered from these revenues.

Connecticut Motor Vehicle Department

Reasonable Attitude on War Prison Clemency Discussed

Washington dispatches report President Harding may adopt a reasonable attitude toward clemency for war law violators. Some prisoners still imprisoned deserve punishment, while others framed as political prisoners are argued to deserve consideration. The piece warns that releasing deserters or traitors would set a dangerous precedent and calls for restraint.

Calvin Coolidge Harding Washington White House

Letters to the Editor from Teharam Readers

The letter argues keeping children busy prevents mischief and teaches money value. The writer recalls a boy who found a job after school, initially hesitant but now earns and feels more mature.

Vasht Jbos Childress

Avoiding Accidents on a Speeding Street

A resident notes efforts by drivers to reduce wrecks on a famously dangerous street. Since moving in, they consider not buying a car due to speeding and frequent police activity, hoping safety improves soon.

Nove

Picnic Tables Vanish At Seaside Park Mystery

In a warm day lingered at Seaside Park the narrator found one picnic table moved to the shade under a tree, while no others appeared. The writer wonders why someone moved the table and laments the absence of more seating for a pleasant outing.

Seaside Park

W H Marshall Former Locomotive Company Head Dies

Barnstable Mass August news reports former American Locomotive president W H Marshall died at his summer home after about a week of illness. His wife died recently. A son and daughter survive. Marshall had maintained a summer residence here for years.

Barnstable Mass Weido H. Marshall Comerany

Public Service Railway plan to merge trolleys and buses

A New Jersey public transit proposal seeks a 20 percent wage hike for workers and fare changes to seven or eight cents, while merging trolley and bus lines under public supervision. The plan, opposed by some, would curb competing buses and raise questions about monopolies and highway cost sharing. The public service commission’s role is pivotal to ensure value for money and improved service.

Public Service Railway Company of New Jersey New Jersay Hylan New Jersey Public Service Commission Publc New Yorks N. Y. Sun

Two more duels claim lives near St Louis

One Hundred Years Ago reports two more murders in duels near St Louis naming Mr Waddie and Mr Crow. The piece moralizes on pistol warfare and notes prices for transatlantic travel, ship luxuries, and aging horses amid varied colonial era imagery.

Poulson Advertiser St. Louis Waddie Crow

The Guide Post by Henry Van Dyke

A reflective piece argues that virtuous living is not passive obedience but joyful, wholehearted obedience. It stresses guiding love as core to character and faith, praising cheerful virtue and the nobility of willingly choosing right over reluctant compliance.

Henry van Dyke

Answered Questions From Early 20th Century Test Sheet

The text records corrections and Q A items about penalties for murder in Florida, gender language in English and Spanish, oil cracking processes, Mayor Gaynor’s assassination attempt, birds versus game species, presidential succession timing, Central Soviet jurisdiction, and the official name of the country including Bohemia and Slovakia.

The Vow of a Dying Hope and Lost Courage

The speaker recalls Jay and Mason, once bold, now fading. They confront hollow self promises of recovery while wandering alleys and clinging to irrelevant remedies. A friend sheds a crutch, another clings to pills and tavern songs, as illness and despair deepen.

Jay Walt Mason Tade Uri Jans Tim Jin Bunssteatt

Dogs and owners must guard against heat in summer

Very hot weather endangers dogs like Rover Rex and Raga. Dogs cannot drink, bathe, or stay cool, so owners should provide plentiful water basins and bath opportunities. Watch for signs of overheating, keep them shaded, and avoid teasing or rough handling. children should be protected as well.

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Ancient skull shows evidence of Aboriginal cranial surgery

New York reports the discovery of a prehistoric skull from Mt. New Mexico that bears a two inch long frontal trepanation opening above the right eye. The preserved upper skull shows knobbed, pitted areas suggesting prior injury and a possible unsuccessful surgical effort. Archaeologists note absence of healing and discuss cultural context of San Juan valley inhabitants before Pueblo civilization.

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Baby feeding rules and cleanliness guidance

General rules for preparing baby food emphasize proper formula preparation, cleanliness, and careful handling. Readers are advised to consult a doctor or hospital clinic if a baby does not thrive, as illness or improper feeding is often the cause. The column covers safe feeding temperatures, sterilization of bottles, and the need for precise mixing with preserved quantities.

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Questions on arthritis treatment and early symptoms

The reader asks about finger joint pain and possible arthritis and whether a certain treatment could help. The response begins with guidance on seeking examination and evaluation for joint issues.

Tom O Rourke resigns as polo grounds head

New York Aug 33 Tom O Rourke resigns as matchmaker for Polo Grounds A C after a clash with a Boxing Commission deputy over weighing in Johnny Dundes and Busene Criqui. He was suspended then stepped down, with a future story hinted that could harm boxing.

New York Tom O'Rourke Polo Grounds A.C State Athletic Commission O'Rourke Johnny Dundes Busene Criqui O'Rurke Boxing Commission O O 'Rourke

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