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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1923
Page
25
Bridgeport Telegram announces subscription options by mail with annual and quarterly plans. The ad lists address on Middle Street Bridgeport Conn and a telephone exchange for all departments. It notes Associated Press affiliation and foreign advertising representation details.
A tangle of remarks on politics discipline and daily life highlights a chaotic collection of opinions. It touches on wartime losses in the home, thefts in New Oxford, landlord worries, and quirky quips about Poland Russia and America. The column riffs on media figures and celebrities, cows and singing, California politics, and odd domestic musings.
Forecast cloudy in South New England and East New York Tuesday. Unsettled and warmer midweek with snow. North winds shift from northwest to northeast off Sandy Hook with fair weather Tuesday. Overall, unsettled weather returns Tuesday night into Wednesday with rain and snow, as high pressure sits east of the Mississippi and cooler air dominates New England and New York.
Kansas City officials seek drastic spending cuts amid a national trend toward prudent municipal finance. The Kansas City Star cites Cleveland turning a million-dollar deficit into a surplus and St. Joseph, Missouri living within income, reducing payrolls and trimming departments. The piece argues that high expenditure taxes fall on both rich and poor, urging cities to curb graft and waste to avoid ever higher taxes.
A Bridgeport listener hears a Portland Oregon broadcasting station, illustrating radio’s growing reach. The piece argues broadcasting should be centralized to a single sending station with thousands as receivers, noting regulatory needs and contrasts with Britain’s licensing and government monopoly approach.
An editorial argues the true battle is against deceit and narcotics peddlers, not only bootleggers. It cites alarming addiction figures, weak enforcement, and the need for drastic steps to curb the flood of drugs crossing borders, warning drugs turn addicts into desperate criminals.
The piece critiques perpetual complainers likening them to camels who grunt and grumble through work. It argues some people perform duties yet sap joy by constant protest, urging readers to drop the camel mindset and avoid chronic grumbling. It treats the camel as a symbol of unhelpful grumbling.
Readers discuss political machine influence in Connecticut towns. A letter laments Roraback control over elections and praises Prof Ayres as a wise, capable representative. It suggests Westport’s chance to gain good committee placements is threatened by entrenched influence and allegiances. A second letter urges anger management after a crowded city car incident demonstrating loss of temper.
A rustic verse describes Aunt Bridget washing with cheer and song while Aunt Julia frets over wealth and leisure. Bridget sings through soap suds and wringer, keeping joy despite hard toil. Julia longs for rest from parties and idle gossip, facing fading fortune and weariness.
A reader letters page discusses a proposed five cent transit fare, noting some say ten cents or more is needed. The author rejects paying a dime and jokes about walking longer to save a nickel. The exchange references another writer signing as Me loc Me Also.
The Colored Republican women of Connecticut plan their second executive meeting at Walters Memorial A M E Zion Church in Bridgeport. The event opens at 10 30 with devotion led by Mrs. Rebecca Tanner of Stamford, followed by club reports and luncheon. A public meeting at 8 features Mrs H Willard Fleck and many guests. dinner ends with a concert and talks on politics and the Negro future salvation.
President Harding announced Kingston New York official Philn piting was selected to be collector of customs at New York City. The nomination was presented at Washington on January tu.
Boston Jan 29 The House of Representatives unanimously adopted a resolution endorsing passage of John J Rogers of Lowell proposed embargo bill. The measure would relieve distress in New England by restricting coal shipments and easing shortages in the region.
The page presents Q and A items with answers on weights in troy ounces, pendulum lengths, Yukon national park area, Kansas Industrial Court purpose, gravel roads, Pearl Harbor dredging, reasons for covered bridges, soda water invention, Brazil centennial stamp picture, and Supreme Court rulings on unconstitutional statutes.
A poem notes mortals are vain and briefly flatter to gain credit. It advises using a light touch, avoiding overkill, and suggests a little praise pleases both ladies and gentlemen. The verse blends playful admonition with a cheeky charm about social tact.
Angelo Patri argues that private schools embody ideal education by providing light air space play and broad study, urging public schools to adopt these virtues. He praises private schools as pioneers, claims democracy depends on embracing their best practices, and asks what parents want for their children.
The Board of Charities commissioners met yesterday but found no business to discuss. Superintendent Angus P. Thorne called the session to order, a motion to adjourn was made and seconded. Members present were Mrs. J. B. Klein, W. Rehrens, and William Clark, with none absent.
State police arrested Howard Derigibus of this city in Westport on a liquor transportation case involving about 30000 dollars in contraband seized November 3. Five other men, Frank Aurillio, Harry Delacea, Edward Romano, Tony Rovello, and Joseph Conforto, are jailed awaiting trial. the seized liquor allegedly destroyed.
Royal S. Copeland explains heredity risk for eye diseases, retina anatomy, and causes of detachment. He notes detachments often require surgical approaches, cautery or fluid drainage, and that preventive worry is common but detachment is rare. He invites readers to mail questions for editorial answers.
Readers ask about burning sensation in feet and heel pain when bearing weight. Advice: wash feet with sulphur soap and ensure properly fitted shoes. The query notes a young respondent aged around sixteen.
City officials discussed preliminary plans for a nurses' home at Englewood hospital. Mayor Fred Atwater and Health Board President William L. Zepp noted the facility would address conditions forcing nurses to sleep in the hospital cellar. The same meeting considered a modern city horse stable funded by a $30,000 bond issue to replace the current rented stable. London flower show highlights chrysanthemums up to 13 inches across and smaller blooms.
The Washington Information Bureau offers readers free calendars despite scarce supply. Due to rising printing costs, calendars are not distributed as freely as before, so readers are urged to request a copy by sending two cents for return postage and writing name and address clearly.
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