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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1922
Page
8
The fragment shows a Bridgeport newspaper masthead and notice about daily publication except Sunday. It cites The Associated Press dispatches and a local news note. No clear events, dates, or names beyond media disclaimers.
A fragmented verse piece feigns conversation on virtue and poetry. It cites pale winter imagery and sentimental praise, mentioning a whimsical figure and a poetically distant speaker. The text reads as a stylized archaic meditation on love and art.
Morning notes reflect on Christmas shopping costs, social advice, and public figures. Fragments mention the Arbuckle trial, a university dance dispute, and a conference outcome, with stray lines on manners, power, and daily life. The piece reads as a collage of brief observations and quotations from various sources.
High pressure over the eastern half of the country dominates the pattern with a western disturbance bringing a two day rain risk. Temperatures rise along the lakes and plains, fall in the plateau region, and a northwest disturbance moves northeast with widespread rain east of the Mississippi. Fair weather continues in the Sado AUSENIG and North Atlantic states. Temperatures rise in Atlantic regions Thursday.
Lions Club members will meet this afternoon at 12 15 in the Strafield hotel. Although no speaker is planned, important matters for discussion will be presented to the group.
The former German crown prince now in exile in Weimar, in a letter to a retired schoolteacher, argues against class war and urges peace, noting that only a government rooted in national conviction can aid the people. He acknowledges others’ rights and questions past wartime aims, but reform may come too late to change global views.
The article notes Will Hays may be replaced by Dr Hubert Work of Colorado in Harding's cabinet. It lauds the Dawes budget victory and suggests Dawes could oversee the Post Office if appointed postmaster general, a move praised as wise for national prestige and proven capacity.
Francis M. Hugo of a major bonding company warns that trusted employees commit theft on a vast scale. He cites annual losses from robbery embezzlement and burglary totaling about 550 million dollars, with crooks taking roughly 3.6 dollars per year from every American.
In a fragmentary account leading detectives contend unemployment drives crime with stylish young men and armed gangs blamed for bank holds ups. A smartly dressed gang reportedly escapes in a touring car amid claims most thefts are by habitual criminals, many unemployed and hungry.
A misread report hints at snow benefiting the wheat crop and mild winter conditions aiding deciduous fruit orchards in California. It references general stock conditions and signals ongoing nature trends, though the text contains garbled lines and partial ideas about agriculture and online access.
The Ford Motor Company reported production near 1,019,000 passenger models with American plants contributing the majority. A record day hit July 34 during a year with about 1.5 million cars and trucks produced in total, reflecting on Henry Ford's early shop days and noting the American manufacturing strength.
Unusual account recalls wool shorn at dawn from two sheep in England 119 years ago. In 14 years the wool became cloth and a coat and Throckmorton hat. The tale notes ancestors valued deliberate pace, while modern times prize speed, driven by 10. No necessity for rapid production.
Fragmented lines imagine wood as life from cradle to grave. The piece laments dependence on wood from cradle to coffin, notes scarce forests, and claims four fifths of timber land is destroyed while railroads and ties illustrate ongoing consumption.
A fragmented historical poem laments tax burdens and wartime finance. The speaker argues Uncle Sam drains income to fund past and future wars, cites figures like John D. and Henry Ford, and criticizes red tape and corrupt governance while demanding relief for workers. The piece blends satire with a plea for fiscal accountability.
Hawaii officials seek federal aid to rehabilitate the vanishing Hawaiian race on Molokai. The plan calls for a large irrigation project costing nearly 3.9 million dollars, tunneling through volcanic rock, and possible Japanese labor under a Homes Act exemption. University of Hawaii faculty and California experts will study marketing and crops to aid settlers. Professor Elwood Mead will advise in May.
A fragmented verse laments harsh winter and the craving for spring. The speaker describes shivering, icy feet, chest and head colds, and the burden of shoveling coal and snow. The longing for warmth and new season persists through disjointed lines and partial phrases.
An excerpted dialogue shows a student defying class routines and a parent questioning standard pacing. The teacher defends grouping for equal pace while claiming it aids growth, arguing no child should be kept behind. The discussion touches on education reform and equity.
In Detroit fifty children were found underweight. parents protested but school officials formed a class of instruction. Mothers resisted at first, then participated as meetings grew in size. The program aims to educate parents and guardians on nutrition and child health in a city effort.
Dr Copeland explains normal kidney placement, how displacement occurs, and the concept of an abnormal or floating kidney. He notes risk factors such as abdominal wall laxity from multiple pregnancies, abdominal pressure, and physical trauma, plus potential symptoms and simple remedies like supportive pads and posture.
A government bulletin explains common mistakes in chimney and fireplace design and construction. It emphasizes that faulty design and construction threaten safety and efficiency, and offers a practical guide for homeowners and prospective builders. The Washington Bureau can supply a free copy on request with two cents for return postage.
Frederick J. Haskin of the Information Bureau in Washington DC announces a true concise booklet on chimneys and waterplaces. The notice invites readers to obtain the publication, outlining its focus and accessibility for the public.
Reader questions cover weights of infantry gear by country, Pompeii age and destruction, ocean depth measurement methods, cold water paint differences, earliest candy use, the sun versus electricity, history of the Felestie school of Medicine, the meaning of dowager, elephant taming time, and Drake's flagship. Answers reference English, German, French, Japanese data and historic timelines.
In Bulgaria, officials urge American locomotive makers and railroad suppliers to explore business opportunities as the country expands its rail network. With about 100 locomotives and thousands of freight cars needing repairs, Bulgarian authorities seek foreign expertise to rebuild and extend more than 500 miles of new track, preferring American contractors for their technical skill and leadership.
Mysterious visitors browse Ryerson Library shelves revealing romantic presences. A roaming Spanish collector Cobman sends rare books from place to place and a wealthy man buys a veneered dresser illustration for a long search. After his departure eight or ten men inquire about the same image.
The Bridgeport Unit of the Connecticut Council of Catholic Women plans a business meeting at the Community Hall tonight, followed by an address on Vocational Guidance by Miss Katharine Bronaas.
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