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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1924
Page
10
Bridgeport Telegram announces publication details, pricing by mail and carrier, daily edition with Sunday exceptions, contact information, and affiliations with Audit Bureau of Circulation and The Associated Press.
A miscellany of snippets and editorials discuss volunteer efforts for street cleaning, praise for past Public Works leadership, and the daily city grind. Remarks question traffic safety, street conditions, and local governance while noting skids, fashion, and varied social tidbits from a bustling urban scene.
A compact reflection on how easy it is to squander time through idle talk and reliance on luck. It contrasts dreaming of opportunities with envy of others success and laments the urge to shortcut effort or save work through shortcuts.
The storm system has moved northeast with intensified precipitation from the Missouri Valley to the Atlantic coast. Temperatures rose in the Middle and North Atlantic states while winds along the coast reach gale force. Farther south and east, conditions vary from fair to overcast with lingering storm activity expected into Thursday and Friday.
A Bridgeport editorial denounces the city snow response after a severe storm. It accuses the Department of Public Works of neglect and late action, contrasts with state plows, and urges Mayor Behrens to take personal control to ensure prompt street clearance in future storms.
The German ambassador’s failure to display the flag at half staff during mourning for ex President Wilson sparked resentment among Americans. Major General Henry T. Allen notes donors and workers paused gifts and some halted operations, threatening relief for hungry German children. Mrs. Woodrow Wilson expressed distress but urged continued support for the fund aiding helpless German children, while warning against letting resentment harm innocent lives.
A charge urges immediate, widespread backing for the fund aiding children not involved in the affair. The appeal emphasizes responsible oversight and insists the public should give unqualified support to meet urgent needs.
Thomas A Moison urged motion picture industry leaders to serve the public with the best possible work. He warned against chasing money, stressing quality over quantity and predicting artistic and educational progress through mechanical efficiency and vigorous effort.
The editorial argues Denby's resignation would simplify matters for President Coolidge and hints that Attorney General Daugherty might follow. It states neither man is accused of wrongdoing, and withdrawal could reduce pressure during the oil investigation while preserving the possibility of later vindication.
Jenny Ford performs by the Wayside Inn fire reciting Longfellow era tunes while reflecting on Ole Bull’s violin and its influence on The Saga of King Hrothgar. The piece traces the inn’s history from a Sudbury house to a famed literary muse, noting Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s connection and the modest admission price to read about the romantic site.
The Water Ditty Republican notes an exchange between Dr A D Mere dith commissioner of education and Fairfield county grange showing an attempt to involve the state department in daylight saving controversy. It condemns the grangers letter for falsity and warns of propaganda affecting children and public trust.
Pranklin Bartlett camp No Jr. Sons of Veterans holds its regular meeting this evening at Broad street club rooms. They will discuss Piang in relation to the Piviston encampment set for Stamford in early April. Chicago's excursionist Bue Thompson plans to explore the South Sea Islands.
James Burnham of 59¢ weed venue is among 13 motorists to be heard Thursday at 10:50 a.m. before Robbins Br. Staeckel, Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, in the County courthouse. Other violators include John Cabrel, Jane Whalen, James Wolseley, and a list of drivers cited for reckless driving, driving while license suspended, overloading, or accidents.
A letter questions when and how the crooks who plundered the Veterans' Bureau will be brought to justice. It criticizes the dismission of the chief conspirator Colonel Porbox and urges the American Legion to back prosecutions. The writer ties delayed rehabilitation of veterans to the alleged betrayals by officials and calls for active pursuit of the perpetrators.
Bridgeport faced dire street conditions as rain and snow clogged main and aide streets. Public Works Director Northey and Streets Superintendent O'Brien failed to deploy snow plows timely, with shovelers delaying progress. Critics note last year saw two plows only, and many sewer openings remained blocked by snow piles.
One hundred years ago a fire in Ohio destroyed the Cincinnati steam mill valued at about $50,000. The national Republican reports the Whig legislature grants relief bonds for Oliver Ormsby of Pittsburgh and Herman Long of Cincinnati, lifting $2,000 and $5,000 respectively, with bonds totaling $60,000 to rebuild the mill and ensure proper use of lottery profits.
An essay arguing democracy is learned, not natural, and must be taught in schools. It contrasts classroom education with conventions and officials, urging extensive investment in public education to foster cooperation, restraint, and shared civic values. The piece cites Dallas Love Sharp and stresses education as a class leveler and safeguard for democracy.
The piece discusses sleepwalking, its causes, and effects, noting dreams may be acted out and suggesting conditions that provoke sleepwalking. It offers practical tips such as avoiding heavy meals and excessive warmth, sleeping with a lighter cover, and guiding a sleepwalker back to bed without awakening them. It also includes Q and A on causes of leg pain and weight gain guidance.
A mixed column presents Anne Campbell poetry about fire and enduring light, a health Q&A with home remedies for skin, hair, and facial care, shoe advice from a podiatrist, and requests for full details via self addressed stamped envelopes. Dr. Copeland’s hygiene Q&A notes end with publishing guidelines.
A satirical verse condemns unsafe driving and mocks the idea that impaired drivers should still be allowed behind the wheel. It imagines a future where only perfectly sound drivers, proven by exams and doctors, may operate vehicles, warning of a dangerous town if licensure fails.
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