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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1925
Page
12
Bridgeport Telegram announces subscription rates and publishing routine. The paper, published daily except Sunday by The Post Publishing Co, operates from Bridgeport Conn with 48 Middle and J, Barnum 6100, and is a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulation and The Associated Press.
A fragmentary editorial note page presents a string of quips and maxims about life, speed, manners, ads, and public figures. It includes jabs at war, consumerism, and social behavior, with fables and playful anecdotes about parents, amateurs, and trivial pretenses, all in a dated newspaper tone.
A day without humor is a room without light and a moment missing joy. A single thoughtful effort becomes a bridge during difficult times, and small acts of love brighten life like a garden in bloom. Helping others is steady work even when momentum stalls. Finding beauty is a path through doubt. A prayer without faith feels incomplete yet hopeful.
Northern New England sees fair Friday with colder north portions. Saturday brings unsettled rain or snow at night. Southern New England remains fair Friday with Saturday unsettled and likely rain or snow. A secondary disturbance tracked from Western to Eastern regions, bringing increased intensity. past 24 hours snow covered extreme north Middle and Northern Atlantic State. Winds from the northwest stay fresh to strong north of Sandy Hook. lighter west and northwest elsewhere.
The Telegram salutes Governor Bingham for highlighting the Seaside sanatorium at Niantic and the need to enlarge it to help bone and glandular tuberculosis patients. It notes the 1923 appropriation and land battles, urging action to secure 200 feet of land and better facilities for sixty current patients and many more in need. The piece gestures toward corruption concerns and the potential impact on future health of Connecticut children.
A remark notes that even a single day in office can yield momentum surpassing what others achieve in a full term, suggesting brief incumbency can spark notable results. The quote emphasizes the impact of quick actions and decisive leadership within a short time frame.
The piece highlights how health science advances inspire hope for cures and longer life, yet warns against overconfidence in medicine. It stresses enduring basics like fresh air, plain food, adequate sleep, mental peace, and moderation as time-honored remedies alongside insulin and other breakthroughs.
A Bridgeporter recalls attempting to fight a home blaze and failing as water damage spread. He credits calling the fire department early, noting quick response saved lives and property and advocates treating fire squads as the first safety step. He urges decisive action for small blazes while still aiding responders.
Governor Bingham proposes amending motor vehicle laws to allow any accredited officer to demand a driver's license at any time. Current law requires showing only after an accident, plus registration, name and address, and signature for name matching. The change aims to curb automobile theft and unlicensed driving by extending on demand license checks.
The Town committee meets tonight with much on its plate including a key seat in the Board of Contract and Supply and questions about a City court Joba. Republicans hope to name a candidate acceptable to upstate and local factions while administration workers weigh state prospects.
Admonition poem shows Peter Doubt break a northwest collarbone while moving a hedge of stone. Neighbors bring aid but mock reliance on coins, insisting he save money in banks for future reverse. Pete resents lecturing visitors as he laments lack of funds and support while recovering.
A short verse praising a steadfast friend through rain or shine. The speaker affirms support and harmony despite occasional missteps, stressing loyalty and companionship in all weather.
Died at New Haven yesterday Kill Whitney Hsg aged 49 with Christian sentiments. The obituary notes his vast impact on American industry and commerce after pioneering the gin for cleaning cotton fibers, elevating a staple to national prominence and employment for many ships. A humorous Boston Transcript quip about a child asking why a kitten is given to the milkman closes the piece.
A playful, satirical column recounts Esau bartering his birthright for noodle soup. The verse mocks hunger over love, with social jabs at marriage and cooking, ending in a warning about poor meals spoiling a man’s chances.
The Bridgeport Telegram invites readers to submit Tricky Triolets and original humorous verses. Accepted pieces pay from five to ten dollars for prose and from one to ten cents per line for poetry, with manuscripts to be single sided and addressed to Fun Shop headquarters.
Dr. Frank Crane argues courage is the universal virtue inspiring bravery across history and cultures. He cites heroes from Bible and myth, notes courage spreads when embraced, and warns fear drains life. He concludes with the creed I am the master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul.
An anxious mother seeks medical guidance on managing a young child’s diabetes diet. The column discusses whether to avoid red meat and honey, the role of various foods, and when to consult a physician, with Dr. Copeland offering general medical advice and inviting inquiries.
In a London Telegraph fragment the scene describes a minister’s wife tearful during a sermon and the crowd reacting with sympathy as a new hat is noted among the observers. The wording is fragmented and difficult to verify as a full report.
Editor's note condemns get rich quick promoters who defraud hundreds of millions. It urges investors to use the Associated Advertising Clubs Vigilance Committee network and local business bureaus to investigate before investing, offering free guidance via telephone, telegraph, or mail to avoid losses in 1925.
The article reports hundreds of Anve breeding establishments in Northern China and Manchuria. It describes the killing of seven month old dogs for edible flesh and the production of wine tasting treats. The piece notes heavy ear traits and the practice is linked to Oriental consumption.
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