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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1925
Page
12
A plate of editorial fragments satirizes marriage, education, and modern life. Jokes about divorces, "Old Detour" signage, balloon tires, dialects, and algebra echo a light humor column. Witty asides about Presbyterians golf and flannel pants close with marriage timing ironies.
Bridgeport Telegram details subscription by mail and by carrier, with prices in advance. The post emphasizes daily publication except Sundays, 140 Middle Street, Bridgeport Conn and notes Associated Press use and Bureau of Circulation membership.
A compact reflection on learning old habits and new ideas. The speaker contrasts a learner open with enthusiasm and conviction against a closed mind ruled by prejudices and untested beliefs. The passage highlights the tension between experience and growth.
The forecast calls for cloudy conditions in Southern New England and eastern New York with likely showers and cooler temperatures on Thursday and Friday. Northern New England may see unsettled skies with occasional showers Thursday and Friday. Across the region pressure remains low, with scattered showers and thunderstorms in New England over the past 24 hours and little temperature change overall. Winds at Sandy Hook expected fresh west and northwest, with fair weather in other areas. High and low tides listed, almanac notes included.
The Hartford Times disputes Bridgeport’s lead, noting Bridgeport’s school census shows more children, while Hartford argues its district includes East Hartford South Windsor Bloomfield West Hartford Newington and Wethersfield giving Hartford more telephones than Bridgeport Stratford.
Major-General Sir Frederick Maurice argues Europe’s armed forces are near 1913 levels with France the dominant power, warning Britain to stay prepared. He notes France’s army growth in Africa and Syria, and asserts the United States arms are comparatively small, suggesting militarism risks persist.
The piece argues the United States must be ready for war with stronger air forces and a larger standing army aligned to national growth. It notes contention over defense size and wonders if another European war may be twenty years away while noting global powers seek influence.
A critique of numerology calls it a mysterious system lacking scientific basis. It claims letters map to digits and name changes alter destiny, with examples of altered names promising fortune or misfortune. The piece likens numerology to astrology phrenology and alchemy and urges skepticism.
In New England a dispute over pie fillings grows as blueberry and huckleberry varieties compete for popularity. The debate touches national pride and culinary tradition, with playful jabs at political figures and a jury of small boys proposed as the ultimate arbiters.
The Twelfth district braces for a hard Democratic primary as anti organization factions gear up for a stiff fight led by Police Commissioner Frank J D Anderson. The piece notes Republican club outings, local political rifts, and mentions Wilton Bryan’s death shaping national partisan shifts through Roosevelt and Wilson.
In Hadnnhill Massachusetts on July 29, AP reports Pentucket mills employing 5970 workers and Groveland mills with 250 workers announced a 10 percent wage cut effective Monday. Pentucket runs full time while Groveland goes to part time as textile plants in New England follow a regional program. Time never hangs heavy on a boy with his first batch.
A lyrical commentary portrays China as skittish and ready for dire action against Britain, forecasting war and bloodshed. The piece contrasts Western readers’ views with Chinese sentiment, noting pride, provocation, and a looming clash amid threats and political strains.
In Tampa on July 29, Lady Grace Mackenzie filed a lawsuit seeking $50,000 against G. B. Bray, a local real estate operator. She contends she was falsely imprisoned after being held in jail for three days on Bray's charges.
A column of light verse and sketches opens with jokes on summer schooling and a critique of teaching humor, followed by a satirical diary of a mosquito noting daily mischief and tastings. Features include a Q and A Mystic Wally spoof, a bridal shower joke, and reader submission notes inviting humorous material.
W P Cresson analyzes Abd el Krim’s diplomacy amid Franco Spanish rivalry in Morocco. He explains French Spain Britain interests, highlighting defense of Gibraltar, Protectorate tensions, and the Moorish leader’s demand for autonomy under French protection. The piece weighs risks to European peace and France’s wartime diplomacy.
An editorial argues lasting success hinges on steady effort after dramatic moments pass. It compares rising to a presidency within a company to maintaining work ethic once headlines fade, noting routine drudgery tests true ambition and character.
The estate of the late William J. Riker is appraised at $607,882 with Andrew L. Riker of Fairfield named as sole heir to $587,042 after bequests to Edith Ainsworth, Charlotte Perry, Andrew Riker Jr., Edith Riker, Johanna Cumminga, Mary Fallon, and the residue to Andrew L. Riker.
Norwich July 28 AP says police hold a man who gave the name Yuttz or Yzzo with no first name on arson charges after a second fire at a property he occupied. The building roof burned early today and a shed insured for 4600 burned July 3.
Ottawa July 29 AP The monthly Canadian production of newsprint in May exceeded that of the United States with Canada producing 130 013 tons to the U S 129 126 tons For the first five months of the year Canadian production was 822 235 tons compared with 632 384 tons in the United States
Havana July 29. Issuance of a title of ownership with each automobile license kept the republic practically free of auto thefts until recently when several machines disappeared. A police checkup demanding titles failed to recover the stolen vehicles.
A brief verse lyric about awaiting a loved one and feeling life on hold while the speaker marks time along life’s track until reunion. The speaker contrasts others arriving with the absence of the beloved and wonders if the loved one also finds themselves just marking time.
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