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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1923
Page
12
Bridgeport Telegram outlines subscription rates and publication details for The Post-Publishing Co. It notes daily publication except Sunday, contact at 349 State Street Bridgeport Connecticut, and mentions audit bureau and Associated Press rights.
An eclectic collage notes the era’s quirks from politics and fashion to travel and memory. It cites stubborn congressionals, New Year wishes, snow delays, cider prices, and a claim of an Argentine ant threat to weevils, ending with two former reporters now mayors reconnecting after years apart.
Cloudy conditions with light rain possible in Southern New England and eastern New York on Friday and Saturday. Temperature expected to rise slowly with mild, unsettled weather and chances of occasional rain across the Atlantic region. Winds from the north around Sandy Hook and mixed western flow, with high water levels noted at times.
An archaic report explains refraction lengthening daylight in polar regions and its eccentric effects near 67 degrees latitude. It notes how the sun stays below the horizon longer, bending rays to reveal weak light on ice, penguins, and ships during Antarctic winter.
Community mourns Mrs. Emily Fuller after a Wilton grade crossing collision. The piece urges Connecticut, the railroad, and towns to abolish unsafe crossings and prevent future deaths. It laments lack of protection at busy crossings and calls for coordinated action to honor her service with safer streets.
On January 24 1925 Bridgeport will witness a total solar eclipse the first in nearly 400 years for the city or nearby North American land. It will occur about nine in the morning and is unlikely to aid photography or stellar work but promises a historic public spectacle across the densely populated eastern United States, rain or shine.
The article notes a total eclipse in California that year spoiled by heavy clouds, undermining costly expeditions and ads. It cites Native Sons defending the day as the only cloudy stretch in six months while warning that 1925 totality may favor New England as Vassar and Yale lie in the path of totality, in Shapley’s quip about dark times.
The Waterbury Republican weighs Henry Ford's stance against running in 1924. It notes Ford would not seek the presidency against Calvin Coolidge and hints at Ford’s strong support for Coolidge’s re election. The piece argues Ford’s statement signals the enduring public interest in his political choices.
A fragmented verse about a door and Santa Claus mixed with a long unclearly related biographical sketch of Juan Revelstoke Rathom. The piece blends childlike fantasy with a harsh obituary-style passage on Rathom, referencing his work and personality.
The resignation of Second Lieutenant Haren Siilelés of the 170th Infantry from the National Guard has been accepted, as announced by the adjutant general.
A patriotic verse extols America as a guiding sister to the world, praising aid to humanity, universal love, and providential guidance. It proclaims blessing and protection across oceans and lands, invoking divine backing and steadfast hope.
The passage critiques the income tax system as expanded for war, noting limited government knowledge of incomes and weak checks. It argues many avoid paying, with estimates that over half subject to the tax do not file returns. It condemns evasion, and highlights personal reflections on a girl who makes her own heartache and fails to learn from her mother.
A fragmented column mocks the choice of Republican committeeman Roraback for the Cleveland convention arrangements. It criticizes delays and busy leadership, noting local approval of Roraback while lampooning national tax and policy debates that echo taxpayer burdens and corporate costs.
An 1853 notice from Phollinton and Son offers bushels of superior potatoes at about price 47 1-2 per bushel and specialty goods including Connecticut sweet corn dried by a quick process. It notes better quality than imports and promises value for families along with related preparations and prices.
In Sydney on November 23, 1922, Earl Chriathin of Bridgeport filed a $400 damage suit in Common Pleas Court against Jam AL Weirner, alleging his automobile was damaged in a collision.
Deedie, a six year old girl, erupts in anger over wet rubbers and defies her mother. After a violent outburst she is carried to her room, quiets, then sleeps. Grandmother explains anger is a poisonous emotion, and teaches calm, love, and patient guidance to help Deedie learn not to get angry.
Fragment from a reflective monologue where the speaker contemplates unpaid debts and looming creditors. The scene blends insomnia with imagined legal pressure, a jagged stream of personal imagery including a wombat companion, a jasmine night, and the distant threat of court penalties.
A veteran Washington columnist suggests Bryan needs a new slogan to rally support amid factional politics. The piece critiques past attempts and urges a clear, catchy line to unite allies and overcome party divisions.
Angua P. Thorns, superintendent of Charities, said Mayor Bihrens will donate a turkey for Christmas dinner at the city charity institution. The event will include a special noon meal and an entertainment program for inmates.
Niagara Falls New York December 20 Twenty to forty dollars a head are paid by aliens seeking illegal entry into the United States. Smugglers along the Niagara frontier report brisk business as hundreds stranded by immigration quotas seek passage. Fees are paid in advance and refunds are not offered if caught. Authorities report close proximity to Youngstown and the riverfront transport routes aiding the operation.
The piece surveys Republican and Democratic maneuvers in early 1920s politics with figures like Congressman John Q. Tila, J M Nelson, and William Jennings Bryan shaping debates on party unity. It notes senate deadlock hints, regional battles in Connecticut, and anticipated candidate names including Roosevelt and Underwood, while mentioning immigration controls and border concerns.
A health article explains the order of tooth eruption in infants, detailing the development of teeth from incisors to canines and molars. It stresses proper teething progression, timing variability, and the importance of caring for both baby and eventual permanent teeth to prevent decay and ensure proper dental health.
A reader asks about weight norms for women at various ages and the fattening of certain foods. Advice covers exercise, facial scarring, stammering, sunburn remedies, and eye strain. Dr Copelang invites readers to submit questions for personal responses via mail.
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