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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1923
Page
12
Fragmentary classified notice from Bridgeport Telegram noting subscriptions and distribution terms. Mentions Bridgeport Conn address, daily publication except Sundays, and references to Associated Press material. Contains garbled OCR style text and irregular formatting.
A jumble of remarks touches on football yards, European recovery, German debts, coal strikes, and speed of mail and travel. It references President Lewis of the United Mine Workers, calls for cures for strikes, and muses on profits and a scientist's weight claim.
A rough weather card notes fair day conditions with partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures. Winds north of Sandy Hook shift variable to west to southwest with generally fair weather and normal to above normal temperatures across central and western regions.
A fragmented report describes a rare bolt of lightning that struck nearby, causing a deafening crash and fatal consequences. The account mentions a large tea end, a store, and a watcher named Mr tstie af Hey miles, with unsure details about victims and surrounding figures.
A fragmented, dated-feel passage contemplates motherhood, learning from experience, and the dynamics of a small town expanding. It references meeting Lewik Smith on January 6, discusses books, wages, and the social impact of growth on community and education.
Publication No 12 of the Connection Forestry association warns that nearly half of Connecticut's land is forested and could fuel economic growth if properly managed. The group cites an 80 percent wood import rate, a yearly freight bill near 5 million dollars, and a pushwestward of timber supplies, urging public reforestation and forest-land acquisition.
An article traces dance from ancient Rome and Greece to modern times, noting shifts away from sacred or military uses toward civil and social forms. The American Society of Teachers of Dancing, meeting in New York, calls for sedate grace and offers a $500 prize for a truly new rhythm not based on existing dances.
The piece notes a winter trend favoring wasteful and varied dance steps and cites ROW Vizay of West Point with forty years teaching dancing. Vijay advocates dancing for relaxation, posture, sociability, and polish for cadets, arguing it is as vital as mathematics for a West Pointer. A prize for a better head and berry spacing device is mentioned, with Rube Goldberg as a potential proposer.
The American Bar association backs a reform program to amend the U S Constitution. John W Davis in Minneapolis outlines four amendments including vetoing specific items in appropriation bills and ratification by simple Senate majority. He favors shifting Congress convening and presidential inauguration dates and direct ratification by people, but warns passage may take years.
Telegram invites reader letters up to 300 words, signed with real name and address. anonymous messages are not considered. Editors may shorten longer submissions at their discretion to fit space constraints.
A London cleric predicts Britain will return to normalcy by May amid court and church statements. He notes plans for public improvement, reconstruction, and broader social programs as authorities refine efforts to ease wartime controls and bolster the economy.
A speeding rumrunner was captured and fined 200 dollars after police traced a chase through east tre, with state inspectors and local officers involved. A 19-gallon grain container was discovered, while charges included liquor violations and registration issues. The afternoon case resulted in a 200 dollar fine.
A fragmented historical column by Henry Van Dyke represented in a readable portion. It references themes of faith, wisdom, and personal conduct set against a poetically reflective tone. The text includes scattered foreign phrases and editorial garble, preserving the gist of a contemplative literary voice.
A mixed Q and A exposes wartime data on enlistment, measurements, and demobilization. It covers recruits weighing 141 to 144 pounds and heights around 67 inches, plus queries on origins of terms, Roosevelt’s vice presidency, auction rules, Rockefeller and fund expenditures, and other historical curiosities.
An imperfectly legible narrative centers on a child named Betty, a three year old with energy, and a busy household. The text sketches daily scenes with her mother and relatives, describing Betty's play, meals, sleep, and small household interactions amid a larger family setting.
A local notices segment indicates a public posting from The Bridgeport newspaper. The notice mentions a $25,000 fund and a required action by readers. It specifies a firm election or public process due on the first Tuesday of the next month.
An auto driven by Joseph Villa of Past Main Street veered off near Waterbury, hitting a fence at the St John Numenavene Re G convent. Two nuns suffered facial cuts but none were seriously injured. The vehicle was en route to Notre Dame convent in Waterbury.
Dr. Copeland cautions about home clinical thermometers and urges testing and standardization of devices sold in New York. He notes readings vary greatly between thermometers, advises readers to compare with a doctor’s device, and explains normal temperature concepts and factors that affect readings. He also invites readers to submit hygiene questions for future columns.
Furene F Wells of Stratford and Frank L Wells of Trumbull, brothers of the late Lewis Wells, retiree clergymen, have an estate share of ST042. J3 Redmond estate inventory valued at $14,898 lists real estate on Mall Avenue and WiViald Avenue. Agnes Reda appointed admin. Estate values include $4,598 shown under a separate listing.
The Recreation Board reports about 19,004 children weekly affected as funds for replacing or repairing playgrounds fall short. With several projects not completed, an estimated 10,000 used facilities remain in limbo amid ongoing cleanup and payouts.
John Fiesry of Marine recruiting office reports that Ant Hemond of 93 Barnum Avenue and Joseph Caron of 582 Buckin Street have passed enlistment examinations and will proceed to Paris for training. Corporal Frederick M. Davis, previously discharged in June, reenlisted at the local office and was granted 60 days furlough.
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