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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1922
Page
8
The Bridgeport Telegram publication page lists subscription rates and office locations with references to New York Chicago and Bridgeport addresses. It notes daily publication, night issues, and Associated Press membership for republication of news dispatches.
A fragmentary verse notes that a transplanted chill winter cannot kill the rose, but moves it from the garden and plants it in cold soil where it may bloom again. The couplet envisions summer's return and famed warmth.
Fragmentary notes mix social commentary and quips. Mentions of H. C. of L and the Big Coat of Loating appear with parodied lines about Russians, shoe trends, crop forecasts, and jokes about clothing, trains, and water quality in New York.
The piece titled The Ups and Downs ponders luck and changing fortunes in a reflective verse. It contrasts surprise of good times with dull periods and the feeling of slow, uncertain progress.
Cloudy became warmer in the South and New England with rain or snow chances Tuesday night into Wednesday. Areas of high and low pressure move across the United States from the Middle Atlantic to the Pacific, with snow in southern Virginia, western North Carolina, eastern Tennessee, and northern states. Temperatures fall in the interior South and Northwest then rise in the Middle Atlantic and New England. The Daly Almanac notes daily tax calculations and copyright details.
The piece argues Postmaster General Will H. Hays should not be censured for quitting the Cabinet to steer the film industry. It notes the loss of an able, inspiring official and the challenge of drawing top talent to government. It calls for cultivating a governing class through broad education.
Secretary Hoover, after a White House meeting, urges immediate federal public works to relieve unemployment. Congress debates economy cuts while Bridgeport seeks a new federal post office and building, with Congressman Merritt pressed to push action and secure timely federal support.
In Melbourne’s Pentridge Prison inmates staged a violent protest over library offerings, demanding more works by Robert W. Chambers, Rex Beach, and O. Henry. Seventeen prisoners ended up in straight jackets as guards quelled the disturbance.
Fragmentary text mentions investments and Russia with scattered terms. No identifiable persons, organizations, places, dates, or events to form a factual card. Summary cannot capture a coherent news item from the provided content.
The town clock keeper in Staple, England, who tended the clock for 325 years, quits his job after prices and wages rise. He earned 24 cents a week, a rate unchanged through the years, while others get pay raises. The public rarely flags the quiet workers who underpin daily comforts.
The latest report shows 453,280,889 cigarettes produced in one month by American factories, roughly 40 per person. Output exceeds the same month last year by 699,825,367 cigars equivalent, with speculation that women smoking may not fully explain the rise.
Fragmentary lines reflect a somber view of the era with hints of government programs and public sentiment. The text suggests gratitude for time and caution about national morale amid evolving policies.
A fragmented UCal professor argues age fourty four is ideal for a wife and mother. He claims business training makes women economical and improves independence. The piece hints at benefits of education for women and social expectations of marriage.
A fragmented reminiscence portraits a lordly head of hair fading after a magical sale of a beauty tonic. The tale recalls a famed hair expert who promises restoration with a dangerous potion, warning of hidden doom and urging caution against mysterious cures.
A proposed Senate resolution would cap campaign spending in U S Senate races at ten thousand dollars and limit donations by others to that amount. Senator Permere, Democrat of Ohio, introduced the measure meant to curb large campaign outlays seen in the Newberry election.
Sulu of Stratford, formerly a Milford resident, was fined 5 dollars and 21.60 court costs in Town Court by Judge Brown for violating state game laws by shooting a rabbit out of season. The arrest was made by County Game Warden Wildman of New Haven.
Answers to Monday's questions discuss capitalization rules for A M and A. M. and explain pronunciation of French words. The piece notes spelling debates and grammatical guidance, including pronoun agreement with singular nouns and historical dress terms like antique watered silk from French origin.
Milford January 16 Mrs Mantey J Cheney was reelected president of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Milford Memorial at the annual meeting. Other officers reelected include vice president Miss Sara Feehan secretary and treasurer Mrs Malcolm Buell supervisor of sewing Mrs Nelson and assistant supervisor of surgical dressing Mrs Jessie Burwell. Reports of the chairwoman for the past year were read.
The passage extols well trained cooks, modern kitchen practices, and refined techniques. It argues that skilled chefs elevate rations with smooth flavor and quality while sloppy cooks ruin meals. It urges collective effort to advance cooking knowledge and standards.
A nostalgic piece celebrates Benjamin Franklin on his birthday, praising his rise from poverty to influence. It highlights his role in shaping liberty and the nation, from founding institutions to supporting independence, and elevates his example as a model of American character and civic virtue.
In Boston Massachusetts lawmakers move to ban stock gambling by legislators amid a pending amendment to the new rules. Senate President Frank G. Anna and House Speaker B Leruga Young oversaw adoption and committee review as legislators faced investigations into stock dealings and potential conflicts. The action aims to curb influence risks and tighten ethical standards for state officials.
A garbled report notes federal control worth two hundred million dollars directed to roads. The text references Railroads of the United States, government involvement, and an investigative committee chaired by Clifford Thorne, with attorneys presenting unclear figures and payments.
Roy las Copeland offers guidance on caring for the sick at home in New York City. He urges converting a sick room into a near hospital environment, urging cleanliness, minimal furnishings, dust-free beds, and airflow control for speedy recovery. The piece stresses patient comfort, privacy, and attentive feeding, mentioning a planned approach to meals and hygiene.
In a letter to the editor a reader argues that coal price cuts are uneven and that only a few companies truly drop prices. He defends retailers while noting freight, labor costs, and quality standards, urging customers to choose reliable yards and stressing fair returns on investment.
A public inquiry service offers to answer questions but warns against legal medical or vital advice. It requests full name and return stamps. The document includes Q A pairs on topics from corn tassels to Prince of Wales, inventions, literacy, bread, Harvard, and geography, with many historical references and numbers.
A fragment discusses public speaking myths and gestures, noting three standard gestures and how emphasis and audience reach hinge on delivery. Pictured are exaggerated motions and phrases like We are trembling on the brink, with references to forefathers and heritage.
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