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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1924

Page

12

Bridgeport Telegram Entaboished 1291

Bridgeport Telegram subscription rates and publishing details appear. notes open daily at HD Middle St location and a mention of Associated Press material. The text lists mail payment options and general distribution notes with limited legible content.

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Editorial Notes on Power and People in a Quirky Column

A fragmented editorial note features snatches on voting, self made men, watered alcohol, the millennium, Wall Street, and reform ideas. It glances at opium traffic, party dryness, and a coach’s comment while weaving cultural asides about women, cakes, and idle speculation. Strong entities include Wall Street and America.

Sentence Sermons for the Awakened Room

A fragmented reflective piece urging every reader to value deliberate work and shared human tenderness. It names the man who knows to do his work the woman who appreciates romance, the author who loves life, and the scientist who treats no fact as unimportant. The piece hints at music, atmosphere, and art shaping inner hums.

Weather Forecast Update for Northern and Eastern Regions

Fragmentary forecast notes describe snow chances in Northern New Tigard and North Atlantic states, with cloudy to partly sunny periods, warmer temperatures, and possible interior snow in the northeast. Wind trends from the southeast to east over coastal areas, timing around Friday and Saturday, include general fair periods and tides listed for Mid-Atlantic to New England regions.

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Senatorial issues and tariff debates in Connecticut

The piece argues Hamilton Holt is a qualified Connecticut voter and candidate while criticizing his stance on the tariff and urging a fighting senator to protect Connecticut’s industry. It notes President Wilson’s League stance as settled and mentions Ireland’s water power plans on the Shannon, with a quip about future verse on damming rivers.

Hamilton Itolt Connecticut Hns New York City Fairfield Lfolt America Mr. Holt Congress Col. Bingham Timothy Smiddy Ireland Irish Free State Shannon Killarney

One in Seven Children Found With Defects

The health department reports that in November, one of every seven school children examined by the Child Hygiene Division had a defect. The finding highlights gaps in prior understanding of student health and underscores ongoing efforts to identify and address health issues among Bridgeport pupils.

Aso Fat Bridgeport Department

Health investigations lift school child welfare standards

The piece praises expanded health surveillance in schools, noting improved fact-finding and remedies. It emphasizes the responsibility to protect children’s health, the community, and a higher physical and mental state through detection, treatment, and prevention of dangerous sickness.

The New Bridgeport Library Should Be Financed

City must fund the 130000 needed to finish the central public library building and honor its stature as a cultural hub. Bridgeport’s high per capita book circulation shows strong return on library investment, with architecture valued in West End and branches alike. Support the Library Board to craft a standout central library that matches its importance.

Bridgeport West End Branc Boston Post Library Central Library

Clancy Bond Question Raises Taxpayer Revenue Issue

Bridgeport authorities are urged to pursue uncollected bonds from Jeremiah Clancy who was jailed for liquor sales, posted 750 dollars bail, fled, and has not repaid. The plea notes two years of noncollection plus accruing interest, arguing equal treatment for taxpayers and calls for stronger action against lawbreakers.

Clancy Bridgeport Jeremiah Clancy Bord Byrdreport Treasury

The Fun Shop Meanders Through Local Gossip

A fragment filled with quirky dialogue and names, mentioning Pops and a burglar theme, with partial quotes about dogs, pups, and a modern girl. references to Helen Trene Gertrude Marla Moeller and others, plus a Road House Comedian tale and a Clever Duster in Plover Roost setting.

Helen Trene Gertrude Marla Moeller B. Folson Avery Everest Duster Plover

Political Pointers on Dems Tour in Nassau District

A Nassau County Democratic club met to discuss senatorial election plans. Hartnett predicts the party’s candidate will win. Merritt’s nominating strength is noted. Discussed were campaign efforts, worker support, and local committee actions as Republicans face losses in the district.

Wed and Women Co Tourph District Democratic Club Merung Walte J) Hartnett

Readers urged to send signed letters to editor

Telegram readers are invited to submit letters of opinion, signed with real name and address, but names stay confidential. Letters must be under 500 words. editors may trim late submissions. Anonymous messages are discouraged and may receive reduced consideration.

Danbury Normal School debate on city tax burden during 19th century

A reader questions why the state should fund a teacher training school for city work. The piece discusses the State Board recommendations, the distribution of costs between town residents and state authority, and the potential impact on Danbury and Bridgeport communities.

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City Normal School Debate Prompts Funding Question

Debating remarks question the need and funding for a City Normal School in Bridgeport, arguing against relying on state or city treasury, noting teacher supply issues and the stronger fit of trained teachers to city and small town schools, and citing graduates’ placement data and urban education demands. The piece places the discussion in a broader context of state schooling and local budget priorities.

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One Hundred Years Ago Ad Yyvorm in New York Daily

A garbled December 12 1434 clipping recounts a prison reform or event in New York noting a long period of silence and an exertion to ease confinement. It suggests a historic milestone crediting New York with a change in prison conditions lasting 27 years.

New Haven Bucau Sock Island Yowton Lurta Yyvorm New York Daily Tim New York Lalu

Poets Sought for Submissions and Payment Terms

The notice invites original poetry and verse for publication with payment at one cent or two per page, accepts only one side per page, and states accepted works will not be returned. It asks writers to submit via a Telegram channel and notes editor discretion and non return of rejected pieces.

Pigrama

Outdoor life fuels vigor and wisdom in all professions

A reader recalls a judge who loves nature and argues that regular time outdoors strengthens the heart and mind. The piece links health to clear judgment, calm spirit, and strong vitality, urging a physician’s balanced advice and noting the broader impact on clergy, doctors, and professionals.

Cour Willines Ryud Charles Han Cay Wien Hoop

Fragmented Mystery Verse Fragments From Obscure Page

Unclear garbled lines hint at a poetic or editorial fragment with scattered words. The legible bits mention life, an answer, and a wood scene suggesting a reflective piece. No coherent events, names, or dates emerge from the damaged text.

Rabcliffe Students Attempt Death by Own Action

Grace Williams of Worcester and Mary Scroggins of Cambridge reported to be recovering after a suicide attempt by mercury tablets. The two Radcliffe students had left the dormitory after heavy study and said they planned to drown themselves, but one tablet proved fatal in the attempt.

Boston Iiss Grace Willams Elm Street Worcester Mary Scroggins Vserett Street Cambrids Radoffe

Boundary settlement pact between New York and Connecticut reported

A proposed boundary settlement between New York and Connecticut is reported by the joint judiciary committee. The agreement, negotiated by representatives from both states, aims to confirm execution of the boundary line and ends in a formal accord.

Warhingtown New York Ennecticut Emallestonera Tous Jiudiciory Committee

The Straw Man Vid Ben JT Heeswax

A fragmented verse monologue depicts conflict with a person named Ben Heeswax. The speaker vents anger and accusation, claiming resentment, curses, and a desire for peace with all the world despite ongoing strife. The text blends surreal imagery with personal grievance and refrains from clear resolution.

Origin of the phrase sans cerere in Roman contract history

A stenographer explains the Latin term sine cerera meaning without wax and its evolution into a modern commercial phrase. The tale traces old builders using inscribed stone and marble in contracts, the shift to written documents, and the phrase’s transformation into today’s expression in legal and commercial usage.

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