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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1923
Page
12
Bridgeport Telegram published daily at 140 Middle Street Bridgeport Conn claims association with The Associated Press and offers round the clock service Open every day and night Subscription rates and circulation practices noted Audit Bureau member status and republication rights referenced.
A collage of quips and jests references to golf luck hot weather and sports events. Mentions a Thursday Willard-Firpo fight and a Friday the thirteenth note with bettors. Mentions bathing suits camping rent and summer hints with playful observations and slang.
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions in New England with a cooler inland on Wednesday. Winds will be southwest to west, moderate to fresh off Sandy Hook, partly cloudy skies. A trough of low pressure was noted from Newfoundland toward the Lower Mississippi Valley, with thunderstorms observed in parts of the central and eastern U.S. through Tuesday. Highs will be cooler Wednesday in portions of the north and middle Atlantic states, with showers likely in the middle Atlantic and southern New England over the next 42 hours.
Readers express opinions on theatre solicitations and safety in Connecticut accidents while praising Bible schools for their useful role. The letter highlights issues with paying for unsought candy in theatres and urges cooperation to prevent accidents, noting Connecticut’s progress but room for improvement.
A rough account notes Connecticut city comparisons on birth rates and infant mortality. It cites Hartford leading in births and deaths while Bridgeport shows lower mortality and death rates, highlighting health officials’ ongoing efforts to reduce infant fatalities.
Storytelling sessions draw crowds at Bridgeport playgrounds with charming scenes of young women in period costumes recounting tales in rich language. Teens and children attend, some foregoing swimming to enjoy the sessions and hear stories from multilingual narrators.
A youth storytelling scene unfolds as children seek nourishment of imagination. Story sellers entertain and gently train listeners, while many lack homes or steady guardians. Girls in the storyteller corps curate tales to spark friendship and broaden access through public library branches.
Firefighters in New York used a new six outlet nozzle designed to throw a heavy sheet of water and reach smoke layers during a six story building blaze. Though early results show promise, full effectiveness remains to be tested in tougher conditions.
A damaged page fragment appears to be a personal note or dedication to a daughter with many garbled words. The legible parts resemble a letter style and possible name references but lack clear context or complete sentences.
A body was found drifting in New London harbor. Medical examiner notes the victim may have been in water about a week. Authorities seek identification and corroborating details from the public.
John P Kellogg reports a bequest to Middlesex Hospital was refused by the hospital officials. Judge Wellage notes probate may require appointment of a trustee to manage the estate as the will directs. The testatrix, Ohman, resided on Cerecone Street and intended a home for graduates.
Police search for a man connected to the attack on Pastor John J Boer of the Arigaves Presbyterian church in Nimy York. Authorities say capturing the suspect could solve several robberies reported along the coast and related to the same period and area.
Fragmented prose discusses guidance from a father to his children and the responsibilities of youth. It stresses maturity, duty, and the role of family in shaping character within a religious or moral framework. The piece uses exhortative tone to envision children growing into honor and protection to their father.
Miners and operators clashed as talks stalled with no new contract. Union reps insist on terms before returning to work while Arlantic City area mines face ongoing labor tension and potential stoppages.
General Chas Mangin greets U S volunteers in Paris in a dispatch noting Allied coordination and ongoing cooperation with American forces. The report highlights Mangin's role in rallying troops and praising joint efforts as battles continue across European fronts.
Report states inmates including Lamas peioners Leben Hherry walked out amid claims jail privileges were insufficient. Mentioned are Milly, Charlie, and Mirah Facets Walrep with unclear roles. Atlanta and Wis communities cited in fragmented OCR text.
A reader quiz item discusses how a bird stays aloft through wing motion, the origin of the term drinking a toast, the use of antiseptic in surgery, the rock inscription known as Inscription Rock or El Morro, and the meaning of Leviathan. It cites C Franris Jenkins’s rapid camera work on pigeons, old toast practices, and early Spanish explorations.
A compact list by novelist and short story writer Wadsworth Camp citing The Bible and Shakespeare as enduring works. He references The House of Pears and The Last Warping, The Way of All Flesh, Tom Jones, Renaissance, and Oxford Book of English Verse among favorites, with notes on authors and editions.
The text decries massive losses from stock schemes and glorified quick riches. It cites confused rhetoric, bank fears, and calls out scams while warning readers about folly and costly parades of wealth.
Readable portion hints at a literary line about children and struggle, contrasting ease with danger. The fragment mentions flowery beds of ease and fighting to win a prize, suggesting a wartime or moralistic poem context with references to seas and sacrifice. No clear names or dates are identifiable.
A garbled diary-like passage shows a student and mother discussing a report, study effort, and the cost of time. Amid tangled lines, it hints at exams, rising stress, and parental expectations shaping a youth’s path. The fragment notes work as the key to progress and a better grade.
Joe Lynch 70 faces Burman in a title bout amid unclear venue and date details. The long battle line suggests a rematch or repeat challenge as organizers and names appear obscured.
Leonard faces a high-stake challenge as Australian champion targets the title in a Yankee Stadium confrontation. The bout centers on a potential 20,000 pound purse and the involvement of top contenders, with plans to fuel the rivalry through a major showdown offer and a decisive test.
A reprinted health column presents Dr Copeland on cold prevention and home remedies. It covers symptoms, hot water treatments, rest, and hygiene, plus eye wash guidance with boracic acid and dietary questions for children. The piece also notes readers may send questions for personal replies.
A distressed reader reports difficulty speaking and swallowing after an accident and seeks medical help. An advisor cites paralysis of static muscles and urges consultation with a neurologist or hospital clinic for treatment. A separate clothing description describes a chiff on negligee with delicate lines and flaws in fabric and seam.
An 1824 style editorial laments street filth and heap sweeping failures. It praises London and New York sewers as essential, urging immediate improvements using water and sewer networks to carry waste away. Mention of a joint stock company hints at funding.
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