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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1924
Page
10
Bridgeport Telegram Established 1891 is published daily except Sunday by The Post Publishing Co. Subscription rates by mail payable in advance. Offices at 40 Biddle Street Bridgeport Conn. Barnum 6106 telephone. Associated Press news is used with rights reserved.
A fragmented column parodies public figures with riffs on Hiram Johnson’s promised remarks at every Ross Road and Dawes’s reparations draft. It notes a hot weather spike in Greenland near Death Valley and mocks a Philadelph ia bankers’ stance while joking about jazz origins credited to France.
A compact critique framed as a sermon condemns frivolous spending and risky behavior. It warns that quick spends like a car or moonshine lead to ruin, while urging restraint and traditional prudence in public and private life.
Fair and colder conditions are expected in Southern New England on Thursday with Friday turning unsettled and rain or snow. A low pressure system over the Canadian maritimes and plain states, with high pressure east of the Mississippi, will bring fair weather in New England and New York Thursday, followed by rain from Friday, especially along the northern border. In the Middle Atlantic, the pattern stays fair through Thursday night with a Thursday cool down, then rain late Thursday night into Friday. Winds vary from north of Sandy Hook to southeast near the coast, with westerly to easterly shifts and continued fair conditions Thursday.
The governor picks Ever it G. Hill of Hartford, former president of the Connecticut Editorial Association, as newspaper secretary. The move pleases most papers, except the Hartford Courant, which is accused of misrepresenting the governor to aid the state Republican machine. Templeton seeks to ensure accurate reports and curb misinformation as he tours the state.
The governor of Connecticut argues for a press agent and advance copies of speeches drawing sharp response. The Telegram notes misquotes and asks how public figures confuse what they say with what they mean. It defends calling the president by name vs title and argues that famous figures require no subtitles.
The New Haven Times Leader argues the trolley properties should be returned to the New Haven road, claiming it would cut expenses as the properties belong there. The editorial questions why they have not been returned despite the obvious logic.
The piece argues for returning trolley lines in Connecticut to the New Haven road, noting the shift from railroad busting to consolidation. It claims trustees have failed to find buyers, separation has outlived its purpose, and public costs rise from maintaining separate operations while fares climb.
Dean Greenough denotes cribbing as intellectual bootlegging and argues that cheating on exams is as fraudulent as plagiarism in sports. He notes Harvard's critique and cites expulsion of twenty students under an honor system, urging a new classroom standard aligned with fair play on the field.
The New York Times argues that Democratic chances in 1924 hinge on a strong nominee and backs John W. Davis. Davis, praised for his legal skill, diplomacy, and public service, is praised as a unifying, liberal standard bearer who could mobilize broad support and offer a principled foreign and domestic agenda.
A Brooklyn Wagle column argues radio should sell poetry to the masses. It notes listeners crave poems read aloud, cites Whitman as example, and calls for publishing his poem and a short bio alongside a portrait to broaden access and foster literary taste.
Ansonia Sentinel notes that mild southern Connecticut weather this winter defies the usual hard New England image. It cites records showing a low death rate in December and argues open-air activity helps health, despite fears that warmth breeds germs.
Worcester Telegram argues that in 23 years England logged 74 passenger deaths versus over 7,400 in the United States, noting the US has far more miles but warns against praising efficiency without context. It questions comparability of 1922 1923 figures and highlights differing railway scopes.
A November city council probe sparks questions about tax abatement practices while a secretive witness list shields investigators. Republican leaders face illness delays, a smoker night features City Attorney Henry Greenstein, and McAdoo gains Democratic backing in California. Mellon tax debate splits Ways and Means, New Britain mayoral politics shift, Maine Democrats set delegate plan, and Bryan’s enduring White House ambitions loom over party maneuvers.
A poem recounts Jinks who gambled with bootleg liquor at Bat wine's Bootleg Store. The speaker warns of danger as Jinks drinks daily, boasts of copperlined works, and ultimately dies in a drunken act. The piece laments bootlegging and its deadly consequences on the young and society.
One hundred years ago the House passed a resolution requesting the President to assure Marquis de la Wayette of grateful US sentiment and prepare a ship of the line to receive him on his intended visit. North Carolina is noted as to be called upon for a naval vessel.
The Worcester Telegram highlights the 110 census showing Worcester’s term products value near one million dollars, calling Worcester a leading agricultural port nation wide. It urges greater support for agriculture and local growers, noting urban development and New England self-sufficiency.
A peculiar piece argues Professor Pickering’s claim of vegetation and human life on the Moon, depicting moonscapes once lush with forests and rivers, now rock and cinders after a great war. The text blends speculative science with satirical takes on empire and progress, reflecting early 20th century pulp opinion.
Obstructions disrupt body functions and bowel discharge, with severe, midline abdominal pain and evolving vomiting. Key signs include complete constipation, abdominal distention, and rapid faint pulse with cold sweat. treatment emphasizes careful medical attention and avoiding self care.
A reader asks about removing wrinkles under the eye and improving skin condition with cold cream. A gentle remedy is suggested, noting the moody child-like health but inadequate strength to sit upright without support. The text reflects unclear OCR but centers on care and development concerns.
The poem fragment speaks of a lonely heart and a crowded day. It contemplates pain and longing as a two lovers age, suggesting a contrast between youth and maturity in their shared emotion.
The Hartford plan to run a one man trolley car faces criticism over principle and intent. Proponents argue it enables more cars, faster service, and lower fares, while concerns about safety and reliability persist despite fewer delays. Some outlets note potential cost savings and increased capacity for a large population center.
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