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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1921
Page
12
The noisy fragment outlines a Bridgeport Telegram page with misread typesetting, subscription rates in ad form, and a poetic aside about Caesar and a statue. It notes the Bridgeport post office filing, Associated Press credit, and a stray poem line about crossing the Rubicon and a beer specter.
A fragmented editorial from a historical newspaper reflects public sentiment on taxes, debt, and social behavior. It critiques complacency, praises resilience, and muses on pessimism and optimism amid economic change. The piece references cynicism, underdog sympathy, and the idea of gradual improvement through common effort.
Weather forecast from 1921 outlines cooler Friday and generally fair conditions in the north Atlantic states through Saturday night. Temperature trends show above normal readings and a 5 p.m. observation list covers multiple coastal stations with cloudiness at several locations. The piece includes Almanac style data and high and low water times for Bridgenort vicinity.
A Hoboken astrologer based on sky charts predicts Dempsey will win at the Avé grounds while Carpentier misreads the comet Pons-Winnecke approaching fight time. The piece mocks astrology’s reach, citing the Nautical Almanac and Shakespeare to urge skepticism about star fate guiding human events.
The article debates experimental warfare methods mixing air and sea powers. It notes bombers versus submarines and considers camouflage, towed high speed targets, and whether aerial attacks can threaten battleships. It frames the submarine as hardest to attack and asks if planes can sink a battleship.
Forrest F. Dryden, president of Prad Life Insurance, faces contempt charges for refusing to provide data to the New York investigating committee. His stance casts the mutual company as private property of the Dryden family, prompting a harsh impression of improper conduct and ethics in the insurance business.
The article notes Congress considering a navy with 6 00 active sailors, 3099 more than Britain. It recalls past US army levels and mocks a firm forecast of 106000 naval personnel in peace. Senator Borah backs an amendment to the appropriations bill as calls grow for diplomacy over arms.
A poetic vignette portrays farmers gloomy over changing weather and delayed rain while praising eventual autumn gains. The rustic speaker notes crops suffer under dry winds and miserliness of dew, yet anticipates sturdy hay and corn as the season concludes with resilient livelihoods.
The piece discusses opposition to a proposed cash bonus for World War I veterans, arguing it would burden taxpayers with an estimated one to several billion dollars. It notes support for veteran medical care while doubting the bill’s broader value, referencing proposed measures and political dynamics shaping the debate. It also covers a New York music funding proposal and commentary on federal involvement in business.
Washington bureau advises readers to submit questions via Fred Haskin. The piece compiles Q and A on memory, education, streetcar power, cotton culture, DC representation, Temple of Karnak, evolution theory, the Black Watch, abracadabra, Pelorus Jack, and the Irish language.
Answers to Thursday's queries explain common mispronunciations and vowel usage. The discussion covers pronunciation of Vega, the word Germany, and accents in vowels. it notes identical syllables in German and English and clarifies letter sounds and stress patterns.
Bridgeport news notes include bar proceedings with W C Wildman charges and committee details, a St Augustine Band concert at Gouverneur Hill, Captain William A White a Fulton Ferry pilot once from the city, and local civic items. Also mentions state pharmacy licenses, an Olée Wheel Co assignment, park rules distribution, Connecticut Humane Society meeting, a fire damaging an awning, Sterling House improvements, and a June bride from Bridgeport.
The article describes early loudspeaker experiments in New York and the Catskills, showing how eight tall horns and amplifiers wired to telegraph lines could project a voice over a vast area. It notes 1,200,000 potential listeners around a tower, with engineers explaining air transmission limits and the impracticality of transatlantic broadcasts.
A letter urges Georges to reveal his boxing training to fans. It argues the public deserves to see his workouts, criticizes secrecy, and suggests a semi public spar to satisfy the Yankee crowd. The note references Dempsey's outfit and the need for transparency in preparations.
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