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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1922
Page
8
A fragment from the Bridgeport Telegram shows subscription rates and distribution notes. It references The Associated Press and the Publisher's offices in Bridgeport Connecticut with mentions of circulation audits and bureau affiliations.
A collage of humorous phrases and social vignettes reflecting modern life and conduct. Notes touch on shopping seasons, machines, etiquette, cleanliness, and youth behavior, pairing quips about conscience, consumerism, and family dynamics with oblique references to local norms and attitudes.
The 75th meridian New Haven report notes Sunday night cool air from the Atlantic coast across Northern states and Western Plateau with warmth over Great Central valleys and Great Lakes. Expect clearing, warmer weather Monday and Tuesday, with moderate to fresh north winds shifting northwest. Rain expected before clearing, as Atlantic and East Gulf states see a temperature drop.
In Connecticut Democratic circles delegates in several towns are pledged to support Mayor David E. B. FitzGerald of New Haven for the governor nomination. Unpledged New Haven delegates and Hartford‘s delegation align with FitzGerald, while overall primary timing remains unsettled as party leaders weigh the impact of the GOP convention and statewide sentiment.
A director writes to women listed in directories asking if bobbed hair will fade or endure, arguing American artists seek exact views on feminine beauty. He wonders if sculpted head coverings define fashion and whether forthcoming events will resolve the bobbed hair question. The piece notes no forecast can guarantee the hairstyle's end.
The mock hearing features a senator as “Ux port” for the people while questioning Midcontinent crude oil pricing and corporate backers. A professor notes limited gains from investigations, arguing social reform may be needed but remains contested by others. The exchange touches on production, distribution, and potential economic divides.
A noisy rumor from New Orleans alleges James A. Stillman aims to buy Prevost Island a four mile long lonely spot. It says he may retire to think things over and seek companionship, though the writer notes the saying misery loves company is bunk.
Velguth of Spokane reports walking five miles in a day while golfing and dancing in the evening. He is 44 and notes a simple diet of rye bread sandwiches supports his stamina, reflecting a hardy lifestyle for his age.
A Swedish plan proposed by a go-getter aims to equalize pay by leveling skilled workmen wages down to unskilled levels. The note mentions 30 claims.
A Wall Street Journal joke features a banker with one glass eye and Ap picant arguing over a loan. The banker asks for a “sporting proposition” involving telling which eye is Rass, and the borrower replies with a pun about the eye.
An Alaska traveler formerly chasing gold along the rails now rides a steam heated Pullman in a quieter life. He hunts timber and crops, trading romance for comfort as old routes give way to steady work and lasting residence. The journey remains restless, yet the North proves enduring.
Doctors in New York report Lena Stein regaining hearing and speech after decades of silence, a baffling miracle linked to January changes and a series of chances. The case prompts questions about hidden factors and potential long-term implications for the patient’s prognosis.
A reader laments constant neighbors noise as phonograph music intrudes day and night. The speaker recalls past cheerfulness and music lovers while describing the current grinding, rattling, and shrieking sounds that erode happiness and peace at home.
Representatives from 96 fraternal societies with about 10 million members gather in Montreal for the ninth annual National Fraternal Congress of America. The event runs from Monday through Thursday with welcomes, business meetings, and officer elections. The movement traces to a Pennsylvania machinist Upchurch who founded the Ancient Order of United Workmen to aid families of wage earners. Speakers stress Americanization through fraternal bonds and the role of women and children in member families. Officers: President Henri Rex, Vice President Harry Wade, Secretary W. E. Futch, Treasurer A. E. King.
The Indians prepare a farm team full of rookies to join the club next month. Manager Speaker will review the prospects alongside infielders Conally Benard Befsey Clan tom Sorrels Kahbout and Isaac Hahbout. Coffeyville standout Isaac Kahbout is highlighted as a promising Indian prospect in the Southwestern League.
A rustic speaker laments cooking for rude diners who waste food and show disdain. The chef takes pride in feeding those who enjoy the meal, finding joy and energy in satisfied appetites and compliments.
A short story about Dan dealing with family duties and a bout of measles. Dan, bored at home during vacation, tacitly rebels until he polishes an old kettle to perfection, earning his mother’s praise for a job well done. The tale captures a child’s awakening pride and kitchen-table chores.
San Francisco records show Agnes Risberg filing for divorce from former Chicago White Sox infielder Swede Risberg. The complaint alleges cruelty and estrangement after his move from the Pacific Coast League to the majors, with Risberg reportedly using aliases while reportedly in Chicago.
Dr Copeland notes backache often signals pelvic or systemic issues. Poor footwear and flat feet contribute to spinal alignment problems and muscle strain. Constipation dental infections and kidney or abdominal diseases can trigger back pain. Seek diagnosis and treat underlying causes rather than endure pain.
Readers write in with medical queries about coughs kidney disease skin rashes and facial color. Dr Copeland suggests serun treatments change of diet avoiding red meat and hydration, plus sun exposure and proper physician care for chronic conditions.
An August 27 plan proposes an unemployed workers colony in northern Queensland. It aims to show workers can manage industry, seeking free land grants, cash subsidies, and collective farm work, with labor quota rules and a committee assigning roles. Initial funds planned via weekly shilling contributions.
Milford Aug 27 Church affairs in Milford and Devon may split their combined parishes. Rev Peter McClean and Bishop John J. Nilan discussed a possible division as Devon seeks a separate parish with a new church attracting followers. Parishioners favor their own parish due to long travel to Milford for services.
The excerpt covers historical miner strikes, noting the rarity of large coal industry clashes in the past 30 to 40 years, with key events in 1897 and 1902-03. It also provides a trivia Q&A segment on terms like pyramaniac, Mah Jongg, Salaam, engrossed bill, and deg days, alongside explanations of Burns, Sherman, and British Thermal Units.
An Ann Arbor note highlights Miss For cher heiress to a substantial fortune and social prominence. Irish Miss Schiaicher is seen driving a high powered car, riding a hunter, and pursuing Holiness religious work after studying at Asbury College.
An unsigned era pamphlet extols Liberty equality and freedom of religion as core American values. It urges readers to request a copy for a better understanding of the founders and government, offering a two cent stamp return coupon and space for name and address.
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