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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1923
Page
13
Bridgeport Telegram advertises subscription rates and billing terms for 1991. It mentions prepayment requirements and publication details including the paper’s address and Associated Press affiliation. The notice references weekly and Sunday editions and notes the paper’s offices at 140 Middis Street in Bridgeport Connecticut.
A fragmented editorial notes debate over Russia, walling, wireless politics, and Versailles, with critiques of public policy and international diplomacy. It references Magnus Johnson, U.S. Congress, college football professionalism, and amateur status, plus scattered remarks on Massachusetts politics and a confused remark about the White House and an election.
The report outlines a disturbance moving east from the St Lawrence area, bringing increased cloudiness and a gradual cooling trend. Northwest gales affect the north Atlantic coast with local snows in northern New England and the St Lawrence Valley. Temperatures fall in the lower Lake region and across the middle Atlantic and north Atlantic states, with a generally unsettled pattern through midweek.
The text discusses moisture, precipitation, and weather concepts across multiple locations. It notes higher rainfall in moist southern regions and contrasts with drier northern or western areas. Seasonal patterns, dates, and sample city mentions appear, though text is fragmented and partially unclear.
The Weather Bureau, praised by Secretary Wallace, has grown over fifty years into a vital public service. It forecasts severe weather, protects crops and livestock, saves shipping time on the Great Lakes, and helps protect industries nationwide.
A pastiche of editorial prose claims that Congress and the President have saturated the nation with propaganda about western farmers. It argues wheat growers are portrayed as distressed due to low crop prices, though commentators note intermittent admissions of reality.
An observer notes optimism from Carl R. Gray, president of Union Pacific, about Western and Northwest agricultural areas. He asserts car movement hints at better times and criticizes doomful portrayals from other commentators.
The New England Burner Manufacturers Association heard Henry L. Doherty push non volatile oils for home heating claiming oil outvalues gas and coal despite fears of high cost and supply uncertainty. He argued hidden costs of coal include labor and ash removal, and predicted no oil scarcity as producers adapt while price rises are modest.
Harbormaster and Board of Charities commissioners discuss fiscal needs for the coming year. Total requested appropriation reaches 277,898 dollars, with prior year expenditures around 27 thousand. Additional funds are sought for office rental near the harbor Welfare Building and for aging services, plus about 500 dollars for related building needs.
Jippeny A. Mitchell, charged with operating an automobile while under the influence, was held on $200 bond by the Berlin Town court Wednesday night. Bail was set as the case advances, with venue pending further action.
Bandit threats a cashier during a bank robbery. No injuries reported. The incident occurred near a west of nore area with the suspect escaping after obtaining $1,804. Police request tips identifying the lone attacker.
A fragment from December 18 1623 recalls Andrew Jackson meeting a Virginia boy named for him. The child, about eight, receives a coin and words of courage, promising he will go to Washington and stand before the President when Jackson resides there.
A whimsical exchange among children about Santa Claus near a Toyland Store. Dick proudly claims to have seen Santa there, while others question reality and recount recent memory, reflecting holiday lore and family dialogue.
Debated appropriation of 6 000 000 to expand U S Navy ships prompts British reactions. Editorial notes legal views on treaty uses and potential meetings of signatories in Washington. Observers cite American plans to strengthen naval power and Japan's matching modernizations as context.
An alternate voice recalls comrades lost in battle, noting graves and the sorrow of those who died under fire. The speaker laments cruelty of war, recalls scenes of mourning along roads and by rivers, and reflects on the futility of conflict as he speaks to a companion about past losses and calls for restraint.
The piece discusses a proposed amendment to the United States Constitution addressing wartime powers and the appropriation of property in event of dual evasion. It notes public doubt about adopting such a proposal, references late President Mirdhvy, and argues for explaining the merit of the objective amid war and peace pressures. The Stamford Advocate framing emphasizes caution and potential broad effects on production and national security.
Whitting will convene at 2 o clock Thursday to consider various claims, credits, adjustments, and abatements. Cornell is scheduled to attend discussions on income and related matters.
Captain Hurley of the 385th Company, 242d Coast Artillery Connecticut National Guard, finished a three month course in Battery commander duties at Fort Monroe Virginia. He is expected to resume command at the next drill. Officers from across the United States attended the program to raise reserve standards.
The article reviews 28 nominations sent to the Senate by President Coutlage, noting Connecticut appointments to the mastership and the role of women in the Republican ranks. It highlights Tennessee Senator Shields and other minority committee dynamics, mentions Jacobians in Massachusetts and New York City politics, and discusses the 1924 Republican National Convention and Coolidge’s nomination strength amidst Democratic challenges.
A STE Lever raises in price signaling increased value and effort. The text contrasts muscular toil with moral outcomes, urging resilience and positive thoughts. It implies religious or ethical framing around breaking threats and selling more merchandise.
A health bulletin explains rheumatism is not only an old-age disease, stressing it can affect children. It links scarlet fever and tonsillitis to rheumatic heart trouble, notes strep germs, cautions on monitoring after infections, and warns about St Vitus dance and related muscle loss while urging cautious observation.
Reader questions cover anemia symptoms and cure, dandruff scalp care, and snapping knee joints after sitting. Answers advise nourishing diet and tonic, brushing to stimulate scalp oil, and synovial fluid deficiency treated by massage. The column invites self addressed stamped envelopes for further medical hygiene questions to Dr Copeland.
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