Bridgeport Telegram Published Daily with Advertisements
Bridgeport Telegram established 1891 prints daily except Sunday under The Post Publishing Co. in Bridgeport Connecticut. Advertising and circulation details appear, with Associated Press news and local items.
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Editorial Notes From a Morning Page
A jumble of quips, social powder kegs, and satirical lines on reform, marriage, debt, early rising, and flappers. It parodies trends, politics, and daily life with digressions on optimistic versus pessimistic views, an Arctic expedition, and a stray note about Amundsen’s voyage and a dog named Sally.
Weather Forecast for Bridgeport and Vicinity
The forecast calls for cloudy conditions with showers Tuesday and Wednesday. Mild temperatures persist overall with pressure systems shifting from Minnesota toward the Rio Grande valley. Showers have been reported along the New England and South Atlantic coasts, with overcast skies and moderate to variable winds from Sandy Hook southward through Tuesday.
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Connecticut Wooden Nutmeg Jibe Sparks Dismissive Critique
Assistant Secretary Henning at Stamford Loyal Order of Moose event joked Connecticut’s fame for wooden nutmegs. The critique laments the stale quip, urging opponents to drop the trope and praise Connecticut’s real traits such as child labor levels, intelligence, and government sturdiness.
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Waterbury Press Urges Hartford to Save Mark Twain Home
In a regional editorial the Waterbury Republican urges Connecticut residents to finance preserving the Mark Twain homestead in Hartford. The piece mocks Hartford’s reluctance while praising its libraries, insurance wealth, and literary heritage, arguing funds and patronage are needed to safeguard the site.
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Editor's View on Government Control of Wine and Beer
The writer argues for government exclusive manufacturing and dispensing of wine and beer to curb excesses. He suggests private breweries and saloons profit motive fuels public drinking. Removing profits could force wet advocates to back away and dry up their campaigns.
Radio Marconi Predicts Future of Senses and Tech
The article speculates that today’s radio gear will be obsolete in a decade and imagines wireless extending human senses. It notes hearing via wireless already possible and foresees future smell and sight telecommunication, while warning civilized man has largely lost smell.
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Railroads Hold 424000 Freight Cars and 13128 Locomotives
Work Frank McManamy, a traffic expert, reports that railroads have 424000 freight cars and 13128 locomotives in road order awaiting repair. Restoring this crippled stock would provide jobs for thousands. Every breach of the economic system is tied to bad orders needing fixing, and repairs are essential for prosperity.
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Vitamins and the search for a sixth nutrient
Dr Casimir Funk recalls a decade of work isolating five vitamins and hints at a sixth essential to prevent pellagra. He notes animals instinctively seek nutrients, while humans have lost this instinct and must rely on food sources like whole wheat to obtain vitamins.
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Railroads report freight gains in week ending June 10
In the week ended June 10 railroads moved 46,002 freight cars, an increase of 88,797 cars over the prior expanding week. The rise suggests a strong boom across industries, though some figures are uncertain due to reporting issues.
Fragmentary student labor callout from an old school report
A garbled passage describes students seeking work during vacation and questions about their preparation. The text reflects concern over practical education and the readiness of high schoolers to find employment, with fragmented quotes like What have you been trained to do.
Fragmented vows and wedding tale in eerie prose
A distorted vocal sketch recalls a troubled wedding vow, fading love, and a failing marriage. The piece laments a bride and groom, their vows, a perilous future, and looming divorce while a town paper future hides behind bleak headlines.
City Manager's Own Obit Becomes Achievement Tale
H. S. Gilbertson profiles Wheeling city manager W. Nagle and the impact of his administration. Wages rose yet city finances improved, new fire apparatus built, sanitary and electrical contracts reduced costs, and lawsuits and fines cut. A mechanical filtration plan and public service reforms saved millions for residents. The piece argues the manager reshaped municipal practice and earned broader recognition for the profession.
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A Confession By Berton Braley
A garbled diary style confession voice appears with patriotic pride and optimism. The speaker asserts love of country, family, and a cheerful view of life, while admitting flaws and shifting attitudes in a breezy ironic tone.
Take Him Along By Angelo Patri A Father Son Camping Essay
A reminiscence style piece urges taking a young son on a fishing trip to share daily life and storytelling. The narrator speaks to the dad reader, praising attentive, playful guidance and the joy of answering a child’s questions. The tone feels affectionate and instructional, urging involvement through simple adventures.
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Stamp Envelopes Outlook Affects Post Office Contracts
Washington reports daily production of about 40 005 000 stamped envelopes far exceeding prior forecasts. The Postal Service plans to seek government orders to meet demand, with potential rework of contracts if the surge continues. A May 26 peak near twelve million stamped envelopes was reached.
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Hartford Mayor Hears Utilities Hearing on Iron Co Plan
The Hartford mayor attended a hearing on proposals by the Eastern Mal Veable Iron company to extend a standard gauge track across South avenue linking to plant yards. He argued before company reps and, upon returning home, believed permission would be granted. City Attorney Joseph Deveaccom accompanied the mayor.
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How to Live to Be a Hundred The Home of Long Life
Dr Royall S Copeland argues that long life hinges on daily routine and five essential rooms of a home: living, dining, kitchen, sleeping, and bathing with cleanliness and exercise. He compares healthy living to building a well designed cottage, urges mindful eating, thorough chewing, regular baths, and constant air and light to sustain vitality.
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Unusual Wisconsin teen overcomes paralysis to graduate
A Lavayette student, struck by a mysterious paralysis, spent years in bed and a wheel chair. Despite the illness he completed a four year high school program and earned a diploma with help from family and teachers. He now attends college and plans recovery.
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Medical Q and A Column With Dr Copeland Advice
Readers submit health questions on dentistry hygiene and sanitation. Dr Copeland offers guidance and invites stamped envelopes for personal replies. The column notes some questions cannot be published but readers can send inquiries for expert responses.
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Ask Questions The Telegram Information Bureau Answers
Readers submit questions to The Telegram Information Bureau directed by Frederic J. Heakta in Washington DC. The bureau offers information only not advice on legal medical or personal matters. Questions should be plain brief include full name and address and a self addressed stamped return envelope.
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Reader Questions to Haskin at The Bridgeport Telegram
Befores you ask your questions to Frederic J. Haskin director of the Information Bureau Washington readers encourage sending two self addressed stamps for a reply. The notice invites readers to mail questions and notes that Haskin will answer many queries from those who supply details.
Osteopaths to Occupy Pulpits in Los Angeles Churches
Visiting osteopaths will occupy pulpits at 108 Los Angeles area churches on May 3 as part of the American Osteopathic Association events. The annual convention opens with remarks by Gove Stephen of California, addressing public health, nervous and mental diseases, and dentistry. Dr C Swope of Washington, D C chairs the program committee as sessions cover health topics and a women’s osteopathic association gathers. A health conference, clinics, and tours included with special train and private car parties traveling from Chicago, Santa Fe, and other points to Los Angeles for the weeklong event.
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