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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1922
Page
8
A garbled excerpt from an AP style credit note appears, indicating republication rights and attribution rules for material not otherwise credited, with references to local publication and distribution constraints.
A fragmentary editorial column surveys social woes and witty observations. It references unemployment, shifting markets, travel costs, and romantic opinions, with eccentric spellings and garbled lines painting a snapshot of a busy early 20th century newspaper page.
A wartime pacifist poem fragment laments the seductive pull of war and mocks jingoism while urging the pursuit of peace and the end of violence. The speaker critiques warrior pride and champions tranquil resolve against aggression.
The report notes clear to partly cloudy conditions with warmer Monday and colder Tuesday. Temperature rise across districts east of the Mississippi River with rains and snows in the western states from New England to Minnesota and Iowa. General forecast calls for fair weather Monday and Tuesday east of the Mississippi, with colder nights in the Middle Atlantic and New England regions.
Connecticut state finances show savings of 342,282 in the first quarter of the new fiscal year, with an expected 2.5 million surplus over the two-year 1923-1933 period. The Board of Control governs funds, and an election looms, prompting questions whether savings will continue beyond the early months.
European writer Phillips Oppenheim appears among arrivals noted for his prolific output and sharp mysteries. The piece quotes his advice not to write unless you have something to say, and that writing comes naturally rather than taught, as he visits rather than lectures in America.
A bill in Albany aims to install voting machines in 15 percent of New York City polling places this fall, with remaining sites to follow in subsequent years. Opposition from upstate-aligned Tammy lawmakers is seen, but support notes machines offer instant, error-free results and reduced fraud compared with the current ballot process.
Chicago residents form a committee to urge legislation banning pistol manufacture and sale after rising crime. The group cites widespread pistol availability and cites police chief Mel Hughes in backing action.
The speaker argues that films, jazz, and other diversions numb reality but do not fix entrenched economic problems. We drift from concerns, seeking escape in entertainment, yet the core issues remain unresolved.
A scrambled text discusses a convict's life, prison release, and public interest in reform. It mentions personal history, echoes questions about repeated offenses, and hints at advancements in medicine and brain function to influence behavior. It also refers to adrenal influence and future control over power and health.
A fragmented reflective piece discusses wage labor and industry through Walter Mason like a social commentary. It contrasts diligent workers earning weekly pay with schemes around dope and bricks, hinting at ethical concerns and daily struggles in sustaining homes.
War veterans from Raymond W. Harris Post 148 and Spanish American War veterans marked the Maine sinking anniversary at a VFW home gathering. Captain Arthur C. Bennett led prayers and memorials while Carl Foster spoke on Remember the Maine, recalling events from 1898 and world conflicts that shaped American resolve.
A historical Q and A from the Bureau of Mines includes world and US coal seam data, West and East London districts, Fiji Islanders’ modern status, and a Glockenspiel definition. It cites thick coal seams in Forluna Mine near Cologne and Mammoth Seam near Wilkes-Barre, plus notes on Fiji literacy and an instrument description.
In a health column by Dr. Copeland, readers wrestle with fears of anesthesia. The discussion includes reassurance from experienced surgeons, notes on historical crude methods, and guidance on preparing for procedures, exercising, and gaining weight, with answers to reader questions about worrying, room plants, and personal inquiries.
A letter fragment asks about constipation and self treatment for related symptoms. It mentions irritable conditions, dietary triggers, and seeking guidance on remedies including baths and possible home recommendations. The text is garbled but centers on health advice seeking for digestive discomfort.
Paris reports the French Foreign Office instructed Minister Atheny to press Greece for the immediate release of the steamer Espaty and its cargo, seized by a Greek torpedo boat destroyer off Asia Minor and interned at Sataming Harbor on February 15. France says the cargo is coal for Anatolian railways, not war ammunition, and awaits a Greek reply by Monday evening.
Scientist and anchor Hereword Carrington reports on a heated ether debate sparked by Professor Hinstein and Dr Marion Erwin. Erwin proposes a definite physical ether structure woven from interlacing light rays, with mathematical proofs and star-light evidence. The piece notes other views from Huecke and Lodge, and the ongoing uncertainty about ether's existence.
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