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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1923
Page
12
Fragment ofBridgeport Telegram masthead and legal boilerplate with subscription rates and publishing details. The readable lines reference Bridgeport Conn circulation, postal terms, and Associated Press copyright while indicating normal newspaper operations and multi-department publication.
A fragmented column mocks politics, culture, and everyday life from Mexico to Europe. It lampoons presidential talk, fashion, markets, and odd habits while sprinkling whims, jokes, and stray observations about education, technology, and social trends.
A weather summary notes showers likely in Southern New England on Saturday with a tendency for interior areas to see the rain extend into the day. Expect mostly moderate southerly winds and overcast skies with cooler temperatures in the Middle Atlantic states and a trend toward fair conditions by Sunday.
The Springfield Republican argues coal dependence harms consumers and urges New England to shift from coal to oil. It cites past state efforts, calls for a permanent US Coal Commission solution, and notes oil heating as a depoliticized alternative to ease winter energy needs. The piece stresses regional unity to counter monopoly and ensure warmer factories and homes.
State police uncovered an automadie theft ring amid riots in Connecticut. Principals pleaded guilty to modified charges. one youth killed himself in jail rather than face years in prison, another was released on parole after two months, sparking concern over parole compliance and possible escapes to New York. Citizens question state crime reporting and justice handling.
The excerpt raises questions about the severity of an automobile theft case and whether justice has been served. It asks if the case was as bad as portrayed and, if not, by what means a person named Leconte could evade accountability, implying uncertainty about the instrumentality or privilege used.
A stylishly dressed woman duped staff at a Newark department store to obtain twelve hundred dollars worth of silks by arranging delivery to a car and a barber shop ruse. Barbers seized the store rep, police and detectives intervened as the man fought free, ending the scheme. The incident illustrates crime rewards vs. effort and the risks involved.
Readers discuss widening Padfield Avenue and its impact on traffic and the cityscape. A letter cites Grand Boulevard teardown for airfield access, while another asks about women work and social limits amid local changes.
The Morse case proceeds with a not guilty plea denied by the court. Defense challenges appear, while prosecutors push ahead, highlighting anticipated motions and upcoming dates as the trial timeline unfolds.
The Bridgeport Post urges readers citywide to form a vigilante committee to report motor violators and help enforce the law. The paper notes reader interest, compares Bridgeport to Hartford and New Haven, and argues public demand for enforcement outweighs bureaucratic delays.
Fragmented OCR of a Henry Van Dyke essay page includes garbled text and stray phrases about war, science, and personal reflections. Readable segments mention The Guide Post and The Source, with scattered words suggesting critique of war and modern life, but few coherent facts or clear events are present.
A scrambled Q and A page covers language use in Bal mianitz Jewi with French Flemish and German, population language shares, and multilingual speakers. It also asks about bird peats, judgments from Jeremy Taylor, copper mining claims, the Statue of Liberty's arrival timeline, a biblical quote misattribution, and early syp sies in the United States with scattered dates and figures.
A humorous, dated meditation on changing social norms. The piece contrasts old time protections for young women with modern street life and crime, lamenting the loss of auntly guardianship while noting dangers to girls. It references a shift from quiet home evenings to roamers and hoodlums on the street.
A fragmented cautionary tale describes children seeking tan outdoors, suffering severe sunburns and blistering. A doctor prescribes bandages, sedatives, and rest, warning about lasting skin damage and heightened heat sensitivity. The piece stresses sun safety and avoidance of direct sun for weeks.
Disjointed OCR text suggests a group of ram truck drivers are detained for a U S court proceeding. Names, places, and events are garbled, but references to a raid, a guest term, and multiple locations imply a legal action or investigation connected to a coordinated incident.
A fragmented recap mentions editors, deputies, and figures in New York and Washington papers from last winter. It references a Republican candidate, political commentary, and aging phrases about duty and public life amid faded names and places.
A guide on managing sunburn and sensitive skin. Differences in skin types affect burn risk and treatment steps include cold cream cleansing, drying with palms, stearate of zinc, baking soda solutions, and boric acid ointment for pain. Avoid irritants, keep area dry, and prevent further infection.
A reader asks if singeing hair injures it and dries it making it brittle. Replies advise avoiding lime scale on joints and suggest dietary changes and hydration. a doctor notes some questions may be answered by mail if a stamped envelope is provided.
Nathaniel Wright Steph, professor of hind economics at the College of Charleston, lists his favored works. Included are Hamlet, Twelfth Night, Vanity Fair, Old Mortality, and Modern Painters, with references to Shakespeare, Thackeray, Scott, Meredith, and Pater.
A playful poem follows a boy at the beach who uses a spoon and toy to shape sand into castles and trenches. He imagines cities rising to his bidding as he digs coal and gold and builds a bridge. When the baby arrives, he must wait for another chance to dream and construct. The verse ends with a grown up sigh and a future invitation to imagination.
Dr Dayn Newall rector of the North Dark college Carcage will deliver an address at the Swedish Congregational Church Laurel avenue and One street at 7 30 pm tomorrow in Bridgeport. He is among the most prominent Swedish educators in the United States and will share an important message with the community.
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