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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1924
Page
12
Bridgeport Telegram lists subscription rates payable in advance with monthly and weekly options. The notice notes daily publication except Sundays and provides contact details for THE POST PUBLISHING CO at 40 Middle Street Bridgeport Conn and Harmoin 6100 exchange. Associated Press membership and Bureau of Circulation are cited.
A collage of humorous aphorisms and social observations reflecting on rumors attitude toward change and marriage. Witty maxims touch on luck work love and daily life with a playful tone. The item captures vintage newspaper style of miscellany.
Cloudy mild conditions in southern New England on Thursday with rain overnight into Friday. North of the border expect rain or snow as temperatures drop Friday. A steamship report from Bov dain and Refugee Harbor notes very cold wind and clear skies at North Greenland.
Weather Bureau warns of sleet pellets from a cold air layer due to a fall of precipitation. Sleet rattles on roofs and windows, with reports of pellets smaller or larger than hail. Officials urge attention to conditions as sleet may occur in current towns and travel disruptions noted.
A discussion of graphology features quotes Herr Schermann and David N. Carvallo challenging handwriting as a predictor of character. It notes handwriting is largely mind driven, with experts disputing its reliability for revealing temperament or destiny.
Professor George Herman Debry of Union College urges election of laws guided by the mother at home. Speaking at a Bridgeport high school event, he calls the mother’s influence a guardian against decay and the nation’s salvation, while condemning a noisy minority he says promotes corruption.
A Noroton kidnapping case prompts a highway robbery alarm as bandits seize two truck drivers after loading in New York and driving toward Hartford and Springfield. State Police say full protection will be provided to life and property and resources coordinated to stamp out the lawlessness, urging motorists to aid in spotting and reporting events.
Aged officials in New York state finance a new color scheme for 1924 automobile plates a white numeral on pearl gray background. Critics call it hard to read even with clean conditions. Police note higher chances of escapes as plates fade and dust builds.
Rumor says Mayor Behrens heard city funds covered a hula dancer at a downtown alderman dinner. Critics suggest aldermen may try to dodge responsibility if the expense is questioned.
One hundred years ago the National Intelligencer dated January 10 1824 reports Charles F Mercer presenting General Andrew Jackson with George Washingtons pistols used in the Revolutionary War. Accompanied by General Van Renseler and Senator Jon, Mercer described the arms as once worn by Washington and linked to Lafayette and Liberty in the cause of American independence.
The report shows slightly larger payments to widows from the Widows and Orphans fund over a six month period. Amounts rose to about 8.84 thousand dollars in the six months, with monthly dispersals and adjustments noted.
A New Britain man believed to be Doridniel Kunieke, 48, was found wandering and brought to the police. The city officer described the case as a wandering episode with unclear intent and ongoing follow up expected.
Attorney General Daugherty told reporters the Justice Department has abundant evidence supporting the State Department’s probe into Communist propaganda in the United States. He said the department’s information collection is handled by the Bureau of Investigation under William J. Burns, not the criminal division.
Ian Pourington and Naviekoss con pled guilty in Superior Court at Gitebfeld to a charge of robbery. Judge William M. Malthia sentenced them to reformatory confinement in Che shire but suspended part of the sentence. Oakville storekeeper testified about the incident on October. Edward Teeper and others charged with breaking and entering in connection with the same case. Bonds were set at Latwis I. Lacon and Vasu, Met Paroneath Corben listed among those charged.
The fragment offers advice on curbing envy and regret warning against chasing fleeting pleasures. It emphasizes not letting setbacks embitter you and avoiding excessive worry about others while urging focus on personal growth and resilience.
Governor Albert Whitehire, a Maryland Democrat, urged tax reform in a drawn address defending Mellon plan. The gala, attended by Ankavoles and others, highlighted fairer taxes and government spending while defending national economic policy amid questions of cost.
A dramatic, archaic lament from a jail warden about crowded cells and the fallen, mixing moral preached with vivid imagery. The verse contrasts the swollen convict population with a call to repentance, concluding with a farewell to freedom and crime.
Shelton rumor centers on Leroy Moulthrop of Crescent Street as a potential successor to Donald Shea as street commissioner. Moulthrop is a former warden and Shelton representative. Shea’s resignation linked to health concerns. officials note he may have contemplated stepping down prior to controversy. Town Clerk Palmer announces tax books available for taxpayer examination. First board of relief meeting set for Monday with two more meetings planned this week.
Angelo Patri argues against stifling children's spirit with harsh utilitarianism. He insists youth crave color and joy, warns against overdosing on budgeted flats of fashion, and urges a measured balance between pursuing pleasure and saving for the future to nurture healthy character.
George Schrade and Ifenry Dadseh filed an estate inventory showing assets valued at 84 units for Lawrence Wypy with court records referencing Pro-Dit and Satie Daul in the proceeding yesterday.
A stream of political rumors unfolds in Bridgeport with B Holden promising disclosures to Senate investigators into Conn Cibnesa and F C Pen of New York probing Connors' appointment. John T Kings influence seeks to mollify disgruntled appointees as towns committees meet amid highway and road chatter. Philadelphia mayor and La Follette figures appear in national debates while 1928 campaigning looms after January 21 Middletown votes and successive city elections.
The article discusses acne known as blackheads, its typical onset at ages ten to twelve, and how it varies by skin type. It links acne to dandruff and suggests lifestyle changes, diet, exercise, hygiene, and medical care to improve skin health, including cleansing, baths, and mild remedies.
Advice column offers tips for reducing visible lines around the mouth with gentle massage and cold cream. Suggests nightly application, modest weekly facial steaming, and avoiding overuse of facial oils. notes some questions on hygiene will be answered in future issues.
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