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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1923
Page
10
Bridgeport Telegram presents subscription rates payable in advance with weekly options. The paper operated by The Rost Publishing Co at 140 Middie 8 Bridgeport Conn offers daily service except Sunday and provides 24 hour open exchange to connect all departments. The Associated Press distributes news to the paper and A. Klein handles foreign advertising representation.
A collection of quirky items from a bygone era includes remarks on housing in Aussta cheap at 40 cents, Russian neighborhoods, aDuck hunter in disguise as a cow, and Manila horse races. It notes rate cuts on mileage books, doctors and farmers opinions, and a Detroit cop anecdote. Various street jokes and social observations surface about women in sports, a speech on clothing, dog teams, and a Michigan rifle club. The tone is a collage of witty quotes, curiosities, and social quirks from the era.
A reflection on dull students who struggle in certain courses, arguing the classroom standard differs from the wider world. It urges seeking adviser guidance and notes diverse talents beyond academic grades, warning against self-destruction and praising practical, all‑around merit.
The forecast indicates fair and warmer conditions in South New England Thursday and Friday, with unsettled pockets in New York and higher tomorrow. A broad pressure drop from the lake region to Texas implies rapid movement of disturbances, with a noted low over western Ontario and high pressure in the east and south.
The Board of Aldermen moves to buy Soldiers Field for 42000, but critics say the price is excessive, the land costly to develop, and the sale tainted by political patronage. They warn condemnation could save money and accuse officials of misusing public funds.
Residents in Lake Humphreys area urge approval of a legislative move to rename the water body created by Stevenson dam. The pond currently known as Lake Zoar or Stevenson pond would receive a formal new name as proposed.
The New Haven chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution urges restoring the original Lake Humphreys for the proposed name in a pamphlet backing the measure. The legislature’s bill twisted it to Humphreys Lake, a change the group says misleads as it sounds like a place and not a person.
Opinion critiques Bridgeport parking rules for after seven p m. proposes easing hours, cites conflicts with state law and police limits. Warns against absurd misreadings like a child in backyards violating rules while urging sensible limits for public safety and fire access.
Readers are invited to send signed letters with full address, limited to 800 words, for Telegram editor review. The policy warns against sensational content and political chatter while praising the mayor for decisive leadership amid public voices.
Lions club members push for a showy welcome to visiting orgs with a brass band and a drum major mayor, hoping to curry favor and boost civic pride while risking public perception of spectacle over policy. Mayor Atwater was elected for his focus on promises and civic duties.
A prayer on inauguration day pleads for wisdom to steer Arizona through fiscal peril and extravagance. It asks for patience with critics, broad support from all regions, and harmony across diverse communities as the new governor begins his term.
A narrator recalls nights in a dim town where a buttoned wall light failed, an old kerosene lamp smoked and exploded, and neighbors heard harsh oaths as the modern electric glow replaced the dim glow. He reflects on progress and counts his blessings amid mishaps with outdated lighting.
A survey of Prohibition sentiment notes a growing push to enforce the Volstead Act amid rum running and organized crime. Dr. Riley Blythe cites a drop in drunkenness as a cause of aid requests while New York charities report temperance improving family welfare. Rome lends $160 million at three percent to civil services projects and home building.
A compact Q and A set answers queries on D F in Mexico, subscription renewals, military instructors, when dentistry began, quail diet, English church naves, white gold, copyright versus patent, Atlantic crossing boats, and common legal abbreviations. It notes district federal, subscription nonpayment rules, naval and army corps composition, ancient dental practices, quail stomach findings, church orientation norms, gold alloy composition, and legal phrases.
A humorous ballad recalls a young man in a theatre who coughs loudly and is told to leave. The refrain urges always wearing rubbers to avoid catching cold, echoing a mother’s warning and linking fashion to health with playful verses about a maiden and a suitor.
Angela Patri argues against standardizing children and pressing a single mold. Parents, teachers, and schools should honor each child's unique personality, guiding development while allowing individuality to unfold. The message advocates fostering gifts rather than conforming to a rigid ideal. Marcus Aurelius is cited as a tomorrow reminder.
A health column by Royal S. Copeland M D NYCHealth Commissioner discusses boils common in Lent, causes germ entry via skin injuries and dirty hands. It covers prevention through washing, avoiding scratching, and treatment steps from hot compresses to incision if needed, plus dietary and lifestyle tips to reduce recurrence.
A reader asks about artificial ear drums and hearing restoration. An expert confirms such instruments exist and are generally helpful when properly fitted by a knowledgeable fitter.
Natick freshman Joe McGlone named successor to Charley Buell at Harvard football. He hails from Exeter background, shares hometown with Ned Mahan and Billie Murray, and is viewed as a versatile athlete likely to fill shoes left by George Owen in the spring.
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