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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1924
Page
8
Bridgeport Telegram announces its publication, rates, and contact details. The notice confirms open daily operations at 146 Middle Street Bridgeport Connecticut and lists affiliations with the Audit Bureau of Circulation and The Associated Press.
A collage of quips on class, dialect, and culture from critics and writers. It cites views on pay equity, opera, young listeners, militia, stock wealth, and self made men with ironic, pointed humor. The piece weaves social satire with references to Mencken and common phrases about breakfast tables.
A speaker urges a city government to favor childhood over business. A church that restricts belief is criticized while a candidate is praised for brains and honesty. A restaurant with notable food and an author who sees everyday glory is praised. A college that trains students to economize is lamented. A party is urged to recognize merit in opposing candidates.
Northern New England sees rain or snow on Monday with rain and colder air by Tuesday night. Southern New England experiences rain Monday or Tuesday with mild temperatures before a colder snap by Tuesday afternoon or night. Eastern New York expected rain Monday into Tuesday, possibly changing to interior snow with much colder air by Tuesday night. A disturbance over eastern Kansas drives widespread precipitation with thunderstorms in the lower Ohio and middle Mississippi valleys. Temperatures trend colder across the eastern half of the country through Tuesday with a shift to much colder conditions and offshore high pressure.
Ansonia Sentinel urges Connecticut Republicans to overcome apathy ahead of the upcoming senatorial election on the 16th, arguing the national party agenda remains strong and voters should support Hiram Bingham to affirm the president's policies and preserve the party’s momentum. The piece notes past large majorities and warns against complacency or abstention as dangerous to party unity.
Mary Boeheme of Putnam Avenue faced arrest after taking a loaf of bread and a bottle of milk to feed her starving family. The milkman declined to press charges, funds gathered to help, and the magistrate dismissed the case as the community rallied with donations totaling about $45. The episode challenges claims of a brutal world.
Public reaction to income tax publicity frames it as a snooping over private rights while backing President Coolidge in pushing Congress to end the intrusion. The publicity yet proves one point by showing that large income holders can avoid high surtaxes, while squeezing salaried and professional classes remains a targeted aim.
The article argues that high income tax rates drive capital into tax exempt securities, shifting the burden to moderate earners. It criticizes the slogan Make the Rich Pay as demagogic and notes the ongoing dodging of taxes by high earners. The piece warns that confiscatory rates force greater taxation on the masses and delay any broad tax relief.
The page assembles light pieces from readers including playful verse about love and dancing, a humorous exchange about a film actor father, and recurring features like Wally the Mystic and The Editor’s Gossip. It blends fiction and humor with playful captions and reader contributions.
Democratic candidate Hamilton Holt accuses the Senate of blocking major presidential initiatives from Cleveland to Harding and lauds Coolidge. He asserts future Connecticut senator must back the president’s policies, highlighting Moses of New Hampshire as an example of opposition to Coolidge.
William TeRoy Emmett of General Electric describes mercury vapor boilers to the Society of Mechanical Engineers in New York, claiming a 40 percent power gain over steam. He predicts boilers will replace steam, noting coal power may be matched by water power where dams and transmission lines are costly. The Wartford Electric Light plant in Connecticut is cited as the first successful application, highlighting Connecticut's role in innovation.
Voters faces a compact ballot with three columns Republican Democrat Socialist and one plank column. Machines will use the first three rows. Major Louis Ullman, Republican leader in New Haven, explains party alignment and how convention choices affect Washington. The piece notes tensions over local party organization and potential shifts in strategy.
About thirty thousand Bulgarian bachelors protest a government decree under Stambolisky aiming to reduce female presence and force Benedictine marriages. The government defends the policy, claiming no objection to wives joining and noting similar restraints in neighboring states. International coverage notes U.S. Senate votes and political dynamics in Washington.
At the national capital it is noted that the administration now stands in a vastly different position with Congress than before November 4. Democrats acknowledge the shift as well.
A colorful verse extols Lizzie Lizzie as the go to girl for work in the home. It praises her energy, reliability, and skill in cooking sewing mending and taking care of children. The piece highlights her busy nature and willingness to help with any task.
The piece argues voters stay home because party politics block clear issue choices. It urges dropping parties or voting on real issues, citing costs of elections and calls for issue focused campaigns. It reflects 1924 views on party systems and representative government.
A column discusses erysipelas deaths linked to underlying disease such as diabetes, stressing early health checks, avoiding chronic ailments, and the value of physical exams. It includes Q and A on skin bleaching, eye conditions, salt hardness, cracking joints, hair removal, eye jerks, and general health guidance.
A humorous verse reflects on neighbors railing at a man’s exotic pet, a kangaroo. The speaker defends keeping a vivid, lively animal at home despite social scorn and calls for restraint, suggesting the creature’s antics delight yet disturb the community.
A New York Evening era item from December 8, 1824 notes President’s message will be delivered to the crest on Tuesday at noon. An express rider from Washington will transport it to the mall, leaving early Tuesday morning for arrival by midday.
An indie mannequin makes a debut in London, showcasing latest fashions with male and female figures. The article notes the mannequin’s knowledge of materials, their wear qualities, and a distinctive approach differing from women’s mannequins.
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