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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1922
Page
12
Bridgeport Telegram announces its daily publication, exclusive circulation bureau, and advertising terms. The notice lists rates in advance, operating hours, and contact details at Hiddig Street, Bridgeport, with a national press association and auditing acknowledgement.
Fragmented editorial notes tease jokes and social curiosities from the era. Topics touch on human traits and scandals, wedding gifts, a new pipe organ, and cultural quips about marriage, fashion, and daily life in a drifting, miscellaneous cloth.
The forecast calls for showers Friday and cooler highs on the mainland. Eastern states report 67 degrees from Boston to Portland and 30 degrees in Albany and New Haven with a mix of other readings. Warmer 90 degree ranges appear in the central plains and southern Rocky Mountain regions. Winds along the Atlantic coast from Sandy Hook to Hatteras shift to southwest and west with partly cloudy skies and passing showers Friday.
The Bridgeport Times counters the Bridgeport Teachers Association by arguing that education experts and officials oppose discontinuing the City Normal school. It notes the acting superintendent and state board secretary advise against closure, while teachers back continued operation. only some Board of Education members are cited as proponents.
In a quiet session the House addressed a serious issue as former service members in the gallery, many blind from war injuries, heard Representative Schall of Minnesota reflect on life after blindness and the value of resilience. He and others spoke of courage, while noting recent achievements by blind individuals, including a student winning Phi Beta Kappa.
Mayor Atwater commends Connecticut company employee William Dunn for aiding in stopping a payroll robbery last month. The act is highlighted as proof that civic service can be extraordinary and timely, not just routine, showing any citizen may perform a genuine service to the community.
London news reports Mrs George Hervey will present twenty one American women and girls at the Court of James amid pro war pomp. The event, likened to a circus, features feathered court dress and fashion edict compliance, while England’s social scene remains largely absorbed in its own affairs. Firewater taster Robert Guibert moves to Paris as Quebec liquor official, testing imports to Canada.
Ambiguous figures circulate about JStock and F4s firms offering deals above 100 million monthly while armistice signing looms. Reported totals around 8.5 billion surface as floated values though market pricing may set different actuals.
A fragmented letter criticizes reformers for moral crusades against smoking and vice. It argues for a friendly flexible program that avoids criminalizing smokers, claims to resist harsh crackdowns, and calls for tolerance amid social change, expressing fatigue with noisy reformers.
Mary O Wikler, principal of Timois Training School For Nurses, argues nursing uniquely links to many professions and serves two aims: preserve home health and aid sick restoration. She outlines selective admission, strong practice theory, hospital facilities, supervision, and the rewards of responsibility and independence for young women pursuing a nursing career.
The Woman's League of the First Presbyterian Church met at the home of Carl Foster 2440 North Avenue yesterday afternoon. Harry Rand Mrs H C Feicht and Mrs A Thornbury discussed the Philippine Islands including its history origin of the church and missionary work. Miss Marjorie Bartow spoke on the history of needlework there and displayed pieces over 100 years old. After refreshments were served on the lawn.
A lyric fragment recalls a small boy with Ups a pneaer Ang Pearl bringing aid and courage. The speaker cherishes a simple boy’s whistle as solace amid life’s woes, contrasting grand music with the comforting sound of a child’s tune.
A parent discusses a fifteen year old boy who plans a solitary summer camping trip and compares his mood swings to Robinson Crusoe. The piece counsels gentle handling, patience, and steadying guidance as the boy exhibits emotional unrest and rebellious behavior.
New York Fyne SrEntry Blanks Cov che thirty seventh inter solegiate law Leamis championship has been sent to the funding colleges and universities by the Intercollegiate Committee of the United States Lasen Teams Association Wilson West burn of Washington D C is the chairman The tournament will be at Haverford Pa on June 26 and conducted by the Intercollegiate L T A under the National Association Philip TB Hawk veterans singles champion of the United States Tefferyon Marlow College has been chosen to referedt the tournament Howard W Tawssly in charge Merlon Clubc Philip Neer of Leland Stamford University the present Intercollegiate sitgres champion expects week another Unelling of the titia
A New York City health official recalls a young man seeking a physical and blood test before marriage. He argues voluntary screening protects the future wife and children, noting heart and blood health, digestion, and overall fitness as foundations for a sound union.
A fragmented local account notes attendance shifts after a morning gathering and Sunday school push. It mentions Sunday school associations, basketball leagues, baseball beginnings, and a rise in attendance by up to 190 percent, with later track, fishing, and football activities mentioned in a casual reminiscence.
Government expert nutritionists have prepared a booklet on economical meat use at home. It explains meat value per portion, waste, and nourishment, with tips on affordable meals and proper preparation. Readers are urged to request a copy by mail with a stamped return envelope.
Frederic J. Markin of the Bridgeport Information Bureau wires two return postage stamps for a copy of a Meat Booklet. The message includes an address on State Street in a distant city and mentions Washington.
A reader prompts the Telegram Information Bureau for brief legal medical and financial guidance. Items cover hay fever pollen relief, a Manhattan sandwich claim, treason versus prosperity, weight and measure systems, a Joshua tree, Kelty Cross origin, letter w usage, and U.S. wartime volunteer rates.
A historical clipping argues for a square deal for retailers, defending their honesty and essential role in American commerce. It questions pricing, wages, freight charges, and overhead, urging mutual sympathy across classes and warning against protectionist or hostile policies that could harm prosperity.
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