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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1922
Page
12
Morning notes reflect scattered odds and trivia from sports, travel, and society. Mentions include amateur squash champion Tom forward, Eddie Rickenbacker aircraft plans at a price, and a six day bicycle race. Paris rabbit skin fashions disgust rabbits, and Rome fashion trends tease. A Minnesota story notes a man receiving $1000 for a phone-number mix up.
Bridgeport Telecramps 1882 edition outlines subscription rates payable in advance and city delivery by carrier with daily and Sunday delivery options. The notice lists publishing office details at Bridgeport and notes telephone service, circulation audits, and Associated Press credit guidelines for republication.
The forecast calls for cleaving and a slight warm up Saturday followed by cooler conditions. East New York shows generally fair but colder Saturday with possible new flurries in the far north. Sunday will be fair and colder. Disturbances moved northeast, bringing most precipitation to the central Mississippi valley. High pressure moves in with colder air over the plains and upper Mississippi valley, with abnormally low temperatures. Warmer conditions in the Atlantic states on Friday except Maine. Most of the region should see fair weather Saturday and Sunday, with much lower temperatures west of the Mississippi. Winds from the west and northwest, overcast skies, likely rain or snow showers in the lower Atlantic area Saturday. Observations taken at 8 p.m. local time.
Professor A Fischer, a Trinity College mathematics professor since 1919 and a Wheaton College graduate, died in Hartford today from appendicitis. He contributed to math periodicals and was a fellow of the AAAS. He leaves a wife and three children.
The article lauds President Harding for a comprehensive joint session message stressing prohibition enforcement, transportation unification, and urgent social policies. It argues decisive leadership is needed to push reform on liquor law adherence, labor, immigration, and infrastructure as Congress remains difficult to move.
Analysis of 1928 first-half census data shows higher death rate and lower birth rate than prior year. Connecticut’s death rise likely from accidents, not disease, as state health reports note disease declined. Maine and several states surpass Connecticut's mortality, challenging open-places longevity notion. An IQ test query from Yale sparks debate on intelligence measures and problem framing.
A recent study notes higher death risk along the Atlantic coast where populations concentrate. Researchers warn dense beachgoer areas require enhanced safety measures to prevent accidents and reduce fatalities.
The piece denounces the Irish Free State for executing four republicans in reprisal for an assassination. It argues such reprisals violate civilized governance and will harden hatred, warning that targeted justice, not collective punishment, is needed to resolve Ireland's crisis. The author contends the Free State’s method is a dangerous error with lasting negative consequences.
Readers critique a homemaking book shelf for young couples and argue for a modern male oriented guide. The letter cites Homemaking Simplified and The Home and Team Management as suited for women, while calling for a vigorous contemporary male author to inspire action beyond traditional roles.
Worn by age and frailty, the old year slips away with laments about hardships and a legacy of dark days. The speaker muses on past boasts and present doubts, hoping the coming year offers renewed hope, dulcet joys, and calmer days ahead.
A fragment from a 1960s style exhortation urges a man to prove himself and embrace partnership with his wife. It champions perseverance, strength, and mutual support, contrasting public life with personal devotion and warning against quitting when facing challenges.
Readers vent about a political party and media coverage. The letter writer questions why issues are not addressed in the paper and suggests electing a new editor with a real plan. The fragment hints at a call for accountability and timely reporting.
The text states the Rhode Island Red originated similarly to the Butt Orpington in England, a local race poultry from uncertain stock. It mixes claims about breeds and stock origins with questions on blue laws, Christian Endeavor, and various historical trivia, including rail and aviation facts, all presented in a fragmented quiz form with inconsistent sourcing.
Brisk crowds fill shops as Christmas shoppers seek the best gifts and decorations. Consumers plan purchases for tree trimming and festive prizes, aiming to avoid last minute rushes and ensure a cheerful holiday season.
A distorted, OCR-like rant argues school leaders and teachers push for changes in education funding and policies. It rails at political meddling, calls for better resources, and questions responsibility for student welfare and library upkeep.
The Apnolare Tivigion of thy Supreme court decided today that Valentino must remain bound by the contract with the Famans Players-Lasky Comvpiung. An injunction prevents Valentino from appealing, with the mia corporation referenced in the ruling and related parties named in the brief order.
A health commissioner outlines sinus anatomy and how chronic nasal discharge from polluted water can indicate sinusitis. The guide explains nasal access, maxillary sinuses, drainage, and common symptoms such as headaches eye tearing and facial pain, plus the role of transillumination in diagnosis.
A 16 year old seeks height guidance and asks about goitre cure with radium. Answers advise gym activity, proper diet, fresh air, regular exercise, and cautious use of radium or X-ray depending on goitre type. The column notes radium questions may be published after editorial review.
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