This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1922
Page
10
Bridgeport Telegram details subscription rates and publishing details. The notice lists annual mail rates, publication days, and indicates Associated Press content rights. It mentions publishing office in Bridgeport Connecticut and advertising representatives in major cities.
A ragbag of aphorisms and editorials spans topics from economics and gender roles to travel and climate. It quips on Lenin in New York, Americans abroad, and the rough humor of knickerbockers, while noting sugar tariffs and arms, with stray items about a Miami paper and a California broadcast.
The report warns of showers and possible thunder Saturday with fair and cooler conditions Sunday. Temperatures are expected to be higher Friday in the lower Lake region and Atlantic states, then somewhat lower in the Middle Atlantic and north Atlantic areas. Winds north of Sandy Hook and from Sandy Hook to Hatteras will be fresh to strong from the southwest as overcast skies and showers likely through Saturday.
A New Haven era rumor claims John T. King, Frank E. Healy and Isaac M. Ullman seek to wrest Connecticut Republican leadership from J. Merry Roraback. The report notes past cycles where such plots surfaced without result, details intra-party divisions, and potential inner-circle support from King and allies to oust Roraback and divide leadership if successful.
The Topeka State Journal reports its weekly Bible serial, three months in, as the greatest process of any feature printed. Editor Arthur J. Carruth notes the public's shifting tastes and the middle west as the nation's pulse amid declining sensationalism.
In Chicago alcohol manufacturers discuss the potential of alcohol as a fuel. Cuba already runs plants using pure grain alcohol at 2 1/2 cents per gallon versus 44 cents for gasoline. Old knowhow like John Barleycorn could return to power machinery, with Standard Oil seen as having studied a nicotine-like conquest in fuel production.
A garbled historical sketch presents Hugo Breitwisser of Ave trl as a famed master criminal who trained from youth in acids and metals, studied criminology under Dr. Hans Gross, and later shared loot with the poor. He allegedly thrilled Vienna detectives for years before retiring to a small town and being caught due to a concealed clue.
The text describes Mrs Wate finally taking a two week vacation after years of scrubbing and cooking at her home. She plans a day outing titled at the peach while family members handle chores in her absence.
Babel Hugh Howell, editor, asserts unity is possible now as linguistic barriers lessen through English education. He argues that coordinated action by Qiang tribes was blocked by tribal differences and many languages, but now Indian schools have taught the youth English, enabling collaboration.
An archaeologist in Certaldo uncovers bones believed to belong to Giovanni Boccaccio, who died in 1375, with discussions noting his influence on modern storytelling and his enduring fame. The fragment suggests Shakespeare admired his work and critiques his era’s focus on sexual intrigue over broader narratives. The piece envisions Boccaccio impacting future cinema.
Fragmented text discusses a woman's path to career and marriage, citing Charl O. Williams as president of the Nerlon Education Association and vice chair of the Democratic National Committee. It argues that women sacrifice personal success for children, noting numerous offspring and shifting ambition with parenthood.
A fragmentary report describes President Herding visiting Alaska and observing a tall mountain, noted at 318 024 feet high and rising, with earthquakes along its growing path. It claims quakes threaten nearby areas and reference a 1899 event.
A rambled reflective piece mixes literary allusions and inner conflict about reading philosophy and detective fiction. The narrator mentions fear of judgment, the lure of dangerous ideas, and the pull between virtue and curiosity, suggesting an inner debate over intellect and restraint.
A fragmented discussion traces the origin and use of the word kiwi and compares it to the New Zealand flightless bird. The piece notes the bird’s awkward ground-dwelling nature, nonflight, and struggle amid modern hazards, contrasting it with the flying sparrow in the United States.
Two year old Christie Linardo son of Mr and Mrs Louis Linardo of 219 Main Street was brought to emergency hospital after reportedly tumbling over a rear porch banister. Examined by Dr O Brien, the child was found not to be injured.
A reflective verse argues individuals cannot freely pursue personal views without impacting others. It lists neighbors and family members who will oppose an unconstrained lifestyle. The piece suggests fate forbids sole control and highlights social pressure from various relatives and wider circles.
Bechkle, a small brown spaniel, watches over Peter as illness darkens the morning. She follows him to hospital, endures crowds and separation, and wanders fourteen miles with resolve to reach him, until an officer orders her return for safety.
A physician criticizes claims that medication can remove gallstones and argues most cases require operation. The author compares gallstones to shrapnel, notes many patients avoid surgery, and cites studies that most gallstones never cause symptoms. He urges cautious judgment and questions miracle cures while acknowledging potential nonoperative relief.
Reader asks if it is dangerous for a 33 year old to have tonsils removed and notes that a competent specialist can perform the procedure. Dr Capetané and Dr Copeland will answer medical questions in this column and advise on sanitation and general health topics.
In Austin on July 7, Rosalind Stripling, age 19, becomes the youngest UT Austin graduate to receive hon us degrees, earning a master of arts while tutoring freshmen in glamour studies. Her thesis is The Grignata Reaction and she excelled in women’s varsity athletics. her father is Manor schools principal and her mother a teacher.
Washington July 7 The Department of Agriculture urges golf clubs to make grounds bird refuges with nesting boxes and habitats. Short fairways and water hazards provide feeding and nesting spots for robins, bluebirds, swallows, and chickadees, while rough areas harbor insects for hatchlings.
Three doses of the antityphoid vaccine provide protection for one to four years though short-term fevers and headaches may follow each dose. A question about the number of druggist articles notes more than 6.70 items in two departments, totaling about 25 080 articles in the drug trade today.
Fragmentary text mentions a Constitutional Booklet and names such as Nam worcemmeren, implying a historical notice or note about returning or enclosing material. Details are unclear, but references to a booklet and portage suggest archival or civic paperwork context.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.