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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1922
Page
8
The Bridgeport Telegram lists subscription rates payable in advance and details on its publication schedule. It notes open daily except Sunday, with advertising and circulation departments handling inquiries.
A playful collection of clipped observations and wry jests touching on winter chores boat travel rail strikes romance and daily life. The items reference plumbers in winter pornoTy politics and travel gossip offering a snapshot of social trivia and light editorial musings.
Unsettled conditions persist through Wednesday and Thursday with moderate temperatures. Showers have occurred recently in New England and northern New York. cloudiness and a continuation of unsettled weather expected southward. Winds shift from moderate southwest north of Sandy Hook to variable southerly winds along the coast.
The piece argues high voter participation reduces political manipulation. It favors removing party labels so candidates run on merit, noting the city manager plan removes party designation and ward-backed backing, challenging blind party voting as easy fodder for professional politicians.
Critics hail Yale Universitys Harkness Memorial Quadrangle as a architectural triumph. William Lyon Phelps calls it the finest American structures and visitors from across the country repeatedly view the outside beauty and seek guided tours to appreciate its full scope.
The British Prime Minister plans to donate all profits from his forthcoming war and peace book to those harmed by the conflict. The New York Times questions whether a similar move would be made by another famed author whose memoirs are under contract. The paper recalls its own role in backing the Kaiser memoir bid and notes some readers’ anger at funding the arch-traitor with American money.
A tribute to William Jennings a Bridgeport weather observer who for 29 years kept a meteorological observatory and supplied monthly reports. His precise records aided government forecasts and inspired pride in the science, though his work went largely unremarked until his death, leaving a void hard to fill.
Bridgeport poised to become a gateway for traffic from the west as the Housatonic Valley highway nears completion from New Milford to Canaan. The route will connect Berkshire and Western Connecticut farming and industrial areas to New York, with Bridgeport as the last major stop before the Berkshires. Construction reaches Boardman's Bridge. completion expected late next summer.
A first person piece recalls fear of violence in city and on farms driven by murder and defense. The narrator renounces weapons after years of carrying lethal tools and witnessing attacks. He vows to face the world peacefully, noting threats persist yet choosing nonviolence and restraint.
John Syme, once a polite London inspector, faced dismissal after conflicts over alleged injustices. He launched protests via speeches and pamphlets, prompting authorities to detain him outside Buckingham Palace. The king’s request led to his release, with promises to abandon aims of influencing the monarch.
The Postmaster General issues a universal order requiring mail receptacles at every dwelling and business with mail delivery. Those failing to provide a letter box or slot will face denial of mail delivery at central or general delivery windows and at their main office.
A compiled Q A session covers diverse topics from coinage and real estate to baseball and geography. It discusses 120 million minted items, 220 million replacement estimates, definitions of home, wall building measures, and trivia about bunt invention, liberty as a former name, and seed production in the Buc Bermuda onion region.
A garbled manifesto of affection praising Frances and Charlie. The speaker extends wishes for happiness, wealth, and peace, urging cheer and resilience while avoiding gloom. The text reads as a playful jubilant tribute with many misspellings and entangled phrases.
A faded memoir style scene follows Sister as she charms a wary man at a table and then sweetly commands a porter to carry her. The narrator recalls the vivid child’s gaze, mischievous smiles, and the lively breakfast tableau shared with siblings and their mother.
Building permits totaling 10175 were issued yesterday for multiple projects across the city. Addresses include 181-197 Easy Main Street, 80 Alping Street, 15? Argent Lane, 146 Main Street, 32 Highland Avenue, 165 Fairfield Avenue, and 1446 Main Street. Claimants include Mrs Ida Nashi, John Bins, Louis Sagal, T Del Vento, and J Donovan with various storefront and garage additions or repairs.
The All-American Shelpurne team defeated all opponents today, resolving the threat of a foreign alien claiming the Herbert Memorial cup, the first prize offered in the competition, with a decisive victory.
Dr. Copeland urges annual general physical surveys to prevent infections like pyelitis. He explains how seemingly minor organ issues can seed serious kidney problems, symptoms range from backache to fever, and notes X ray and urine tests aid diagnosis while dietary tweaks like milk and buttermilk may help.
The advice says if the cow barn and farmer are clean and milk kept cool and used within 12 hours it should be fine. Otherwise heat milk to 140 degrees for 20 minutes to pasteurize and ensure safety.
The user reports two months of facial swelling and numbness and fears a medical issue. They mention possible eczema and request advice. They also suggest consulting a doctor for examination and potential tests. If symptoms worsen, seek urgent care.
A 48 page booklet from the State Relations service offers fresh methods to prepare vegetables. The free government publication promises new ideas to help housewives make the table more attractive. Readers may obtain a copy by mailing the coupon with two cents postage.
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