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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1923
Page
12
Bridgeport Telegram claims establishment in 1851. It lists subscription rates 4 payable in advance, published daily except Sunday by THE POST PUBLISHING CO. Open daily at Briddie St Bridgeport Conn. Notes Associated Press credit and local news by AP dispatches.
A garbled collection of editorial musings touching on behavior, caution, cleanliness, water safety, neighborly tensions, time management, finances, language about England and the United States, porch swings, aging, and humor. The text shows disjointed sentences and incomplete phrases without a single coherent narrative or event.
The report notes fair conditions in Southern New England with a warning Saturday, followed by probable fair and cooler Sunday. Winds from the west and south across Sandy Hook shift to a moderate southwest, with high pressure over the Mid-Atlantic and Lower Mississippi valleys. Temperatures rise Friday in the North and Middle Atlantic states, with continued fair weather expected into the weekend. observation cites a 76 degree reading at New Haven, amid scattered showers and thunder in some regions and a general outlook of fair weather ahead.
The Hartford Times notes Connecticut roads converge on Hartford amid years of planning. It cites earlier trunk highway plans, Bennett and MacDonald’s focus, and maps showing Hartford as the center while Stamford appears as a hub. Concerns rise over unequal improvements and Hartford’s growth drawing resources from other regions.
The piece warns of escalating daily traffic deaths driving demand for drastic action. It compares drivers to a juggernaut and notes rising grade crossing accidents on the Pennsylvania Railroad despite safety campaigns and devices.
Public safety voices urge stronger traffic controls as deaths rise with more cars. Committees, court penalties, license revocation, and impounding are tried in various cities, but experts say real relief lies in stricter driving privileges and better driver screening. Connecticut cited for solid rules, yet cautioned as too lax overall.
The Philadelphia rabbi Joseph Krauskopf, who died June 12, left a legacy of self-reliance. He warned that fortune harms children and urged them to value education and effort, noting he had to earn since age 12. His lasting gift is a strong body, trained mind, and example, not inherited wealth.
The New York telephone directory summer issue is cut with 718000 fittings and 1160000 copies distributed. Management has not yet considered dividing New York into 40 districts of 25000 or fewer to save paper by issuing 40 separate books, hindering New Yorkers calling each other.
A Telegram reader praises Bridgeport cops for their crime busting, cites fear of gas meter threats, and predicts the police board’s motorcycle purchase will further reduce crime and reckless driving. The letter lauds the officers and envisions a future with even less police activity needed.
The Baltimore Sun notes New England’s looming role as the next Senate organizes with Lodge atop Foreign Relations, Brandegee on Judiciary, and McLean heading Banking. It highlights how regional interests in finance, shipping, and railroads shape committee control and potential shifts in power, reflecting the era’s political balance.
A historic flute once owned by the child prodigy Mozart has disappeared from the Brussels museum. The instrument is wooden with ivory keys and dates from Mozart's early years.
A fragmented column recounts Henry Van Dyke's Guide Post style with uncertain lines about public opinion and perception. It critiques haste and prejudice, suggesting meditation on truth and integrity in discourse amid confusing modern chatter.
A visiting traveler praises Pumpkinville for warm hosts and clean rooms. Hus bandmen's Hole is noted as pleasant with generous pies and welcoming locals. The tale extols Pumpkinville as a hospitable, charming village drawing guests and spreading its good name.
Angelo Patr Paddy laments a dry park as rowdy children trash grass and beds, fish the pond, and torment the staff. He recalls past escapes, warns of discipline, and notes the mischief and loyalty of the youngsters amid the summer heat.
Fragmented lyrical verse describes rain reviving a parched field. Imagery of blossoms lifting, green grasses, and a longing soul contrasts with drought and yearning for moisture. The text conveys gratitude to rain and a hopeful renewal amid desolation.
A garbled quiz transcript discusses the Minute Men of the Constitution led by Gaenea! Dawes promoting nonpartisan good government and delegates to conventions. It covers topics from Esperanto, French singing roots, Pilgrims, slate roofs, hummingbirds, and Gulf Stream distance with scattered attributions and dates.
Health columnist urges drastic action against flies rats mosquitoes and other vermin as disease carriers. He cites abdominal impacts of pests and advocates persistent control measures, sanitation and medical guidance to reduce illness and outbreaks.
One hundred years ago a Genetta of July 21 1823 notes Nahum Ward in Greenock guiding rural migrants mainly young farmers toward Ohio lands near Marietta. Ward forecasts a large colonial wave from Scotland to the Ohio River valley beginning April and expanding each year, urging welcoming the virtuous foreigners.
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