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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1923
Page
12
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A fragmentary editorial discusses wage inequities and women's roles, criticizing gender assumptions and noting women's influence in domestic matters. It shifts to a long critique of railroad valuations, contrasting Interstate Commerce Commission estimates with a committee view that railroads merit a higher, more conservative appraisal, arguing deflation is widespread in official figures. The piece cites E. Loovnis and analyzes track and highway cost estimates.
Dr Harry Toulmin argues for annual physical exams as the true measure of health. He contends that feelings and daily task performance are fallacious indicators, noting life insurance exams often reveal hidden defects despite apparent fitness. The movement toward regular checkups, he says, will spread despite public skepticism.
A late winter forecast describes fair conditions in the Middle Atlantic while the Southwest rain area spreads eastward. Northerly winds and moderating temperatures are noted with a disturbance moving from the lower Lake region toward Newfoundland. The text also discusses Gulf of Mexico warmth and a rare north wind event impacting fruit crops in Florida and the Gulf states.
Albany dispatch reports gold has been reportedly found in seven sites across New York in the last eleven months with four mining claims filed in the Secretary of State office. Experts question whether the rich deposits will pan out as exploration continues.
Howard Selby of the Eastern States Farmers' Exchange urged New England to bolster agriculture to counter Midwest industrial gains. The event detailed fundraising for Springfield Exposition improvements, with plans to expand exhibition facilities and support farming groups. speakers stressed cooperative buying, youth agricultural clubs, and continued state cooperation to sustain both farming and industry.
The passage argues that determining railroad valuations could fuel political trickery, yet suggests that prudent leaders can reach a workable agreement without major difficulty. It frames the issue as a potential test of cooler heads guiding policy rather than partisan manipulation.
Secretary of Labor James J. Davis argues at Buffalo that the dignity of labor comes from hands on work and skilled craft. He notes a shift toward vocational training, warns against an all white collar workforce, and envisions a future where American workers in manual trades lead global competition and prosperity.
New York authorities plan a coordinated drive to target alleged diploma mill operators in New York City and Brooklyn. The state attorney general and district attorneys will seek warrants for Dr Maxwell Steinberg and others linked to unlicensed dentistry and fraudulent medical practices amid ongoing probes into diploma mill networks spanning Delaware and New Jersey.
Washington reports the Dutch schooner Zeehond was seized by ward officers beyond the three mile limit while suspected of communicating with shore. The Treasury noted the ship was pursued and taken outside American territorial waters, and coast guard warnings outlined seizure authority.
In Frankfort Kentucky on December 11 William Fields took the oath as governor restoring the Republican party to power after four years. Edwin P Mari retired as governor and Fields pledged to lead state and national policy efforts.
A Bridgport dealers association delegation will attend the funeral of E Magner in South Norwalk tomorrow morning. Magner was known in Bridgeport and was successor to former Mayor Jeremiah Donovan in liquor business and cabinet. Delegation members include T J Murphy John Fi t C Adame P J McQuire Ralph Johnaten.
Poem reflecting on social pretensions and the lure of wealth in a rural setting. The narrator recalls striving for status while resisting pushy salesmen and flashy material goods, critiquing the hollow chase of gold and status symbols.
A reflective piece on Peggy who falls and is consoled by her mother and peers. It argues against pity and urges lifting the child’s spirits, patience, and practical support to overcome hardship. The narrator advocates replacing sympathy with confident guidance to foster resilience and independent coping.
Canadian customs officers captured two small launches the Dawn and the Nora near the Staten coast. Each boat carried 250 cases of Canadian beer bound for Havana via Cleveland. The craft fled upriver to evade coast guard after a failed attempt to slip past.
Minister Mulcahy refused to agree to release all united Republican prisoners before Christmas and to permit the men at work to return home without interference. The appeal from the opposition benches was rejected amid the Dáil session today.
A bill aims to lease Muscle Shoals to Henry Ford with a proviso to manufacture Cor ulmer under a conditional water power act. Introduced by Republican rep Dickanson of Iowa, the measure provides a rebate and is under study for presidential presentation.
A letter from New York Health Commissioner Dr Copeland urges parents and guardians to educate themselves on child welfare and hygiene. He links underweight in children not only to food but to improper breathing, gaps in health knowledge, and lack of public guidance. He cites a national effort and stresses practical steps over mere feeding to combat undernutrition.
A fragment from a poem showing a parent’s ache for a sick child. The speaker notes the world’s beauty now fades to four walls and a still room. The parent longs for sleep for the child and hopes for ease tonight.
A December 79 1623 note from New York Daily Acr reports a light wagon by Mr Ji ater of New Haven Co using newly invented springs. The writer praises its important improvement in carriage construction, comfort, and stability, noting it rides smoother than steel models and may lower carriage costs, aiding travelers especially the elderly or infirm.
Reader queries cover skincare and cleansing. Use cold cream rather than zinc salve at night for complexion care. Lemon juice does not improve the complexion. A reader asks about comfortable temperatures for warm clothing and protection from frost bite.
London dispatch reports Premier Baldwin planned an interview with Rameau McDonald, opposition leader, as part of arranging a courtesy meeting in Parliament. The exchange aimed to set a tone for upcoming discussions and formal proceedings.
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