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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1923
Page
12
Bridgeport Telegram announces subscription rates and daily operation details. The notice lists contact at 160 Middle St Bridgeport Conn and notes affiliation with The Associated Press and Audit Bureau of Circulation.
A jumble of humor and odd observations notes cologne gossip, travel quirks, and stray facts. It mentions soft drink dealers, June graduates, bathing beauty culture, Ovid, strawberries, air travel, July Fourth, laundry care, Canadian size, a Madrid swindling charge, German radio, and a royal skylight incident. The piece reads like a rapid-fire column of miscellany with no single news anchor.
Weather reports show fair and cooler conditions for Wednesday with a Thursday fair, moderate temperatures, and fresh westerly to southwest winds from Sandy Hook to Hatteras. A disturbance moving from Lake Superior toward the St. Lawrence valley brings showers and thunderstorms to the Middle Atlantic States, with warm, improving conditions into Wednesday and Thursday.
A fragment from the Daily Almanac notes a nine o'clock observation at the 75th meridian New Haven Weather Bureau with remarks on thermometer exposure causing divergent readings The piece includes commentary on weather instruments and practical tips for accurate measurement and displays various almanac related data from The Telegram derived Middlebrook Almanac
Bridgeport earns top national ranking for infant health with the American Chill Health association reporting the city has the lowest infant mortality rate east of the Mississippi among cities 100000 to 250000 in population and the second lowest rate for cities of that size in the United States for the second time in two years, with a rate of 64.
A Connecticut health comparison highlights Bridgeport spending more per capita on public health than Hartford and New Haven. Ward work and strong appropriations lift Bridgeport from obscurity to a leading health community, with authorities educating parents and linking nurses with the public in ongoing efforts to reduce infant illness.
A city garage expansion prompts concerns over theft of public funds via private use of city cars. Debate centers on uniform lettering of vehicles with City of Bridgeport and department names. Critics call current practice uneven and shabby, urging full enforcement or full withdrawal of the policy.
Fairfield June 26 special to the Telegram reports the Fairfield Luncheon Club outing date moved to Wednesday July 11 to suit members unable to attend on weekend days. The meal will be at Teefi and the Lions plan a drive to raise funds for convalescent homes, with proceeds benefiting the Visiting Nurse Service.
Philip Stoe l ayweishts author of Mine surveys a list of favorite works including Moliere Greek tragedies Whitman Cellini Chekhov and various poems, reflecting broad literary tastes and personal readings.
Letters to the Editor lament children settling conflicts alone and avoiding tales to adults. Authors argue self-reliance builds resilience, while reliance on elders breeds trouble and social failure. A separate note celebrates education for girls post high school as a chance to advance locally.
A fragmentary poem praises prosperity and employment, contrasting busy workers from carpenter to farmer with idle hours. It recalls past fiscal tales, mentions money growth and future hope, and laments bleak December giving way to May’s light. The piece weaves a nostalgic tone about work, industry, and communal optimism.
Citizens express impatience with delays in ash collection and praise a new plan to improve city services. The writer urges steady support for the new program, quicker handling of inspections, and regular trash disposal to aid workers and ensure progress.
A neighborhood quarrel led to a woman being injured and opponents arrested. Nellie Delile sustained injuries claimed to be caused by Antoni Sovaes, who faced assault charges. The fight occurred during an evening disturbance.
In Warsaw on June 27 the Associated Press reports Marshal Foch selected a veteran from a 1802 revolutionary group to receive the Legion of Honor. The veteran, part of pensioned Polish citizens, was surprised as Foch pinned the medal at a Warsaw Municipal Council reception after a ceremony honoring Polish veterans.
A collage of trivia prompts and answers on topics from botany and religion to geography and U.S. history. It blends questions about seasons bark growth Peter the Apostle Canada’s name origin industrial tribunals during the French era and color psychology with notes on Washington Monument lore and Southern gentry initials.
Poem fragment describing a woman as changeful and unpredictable yet beloved. The speaker notes mood swings from flighty to shy and sweet, claiming the sole reason for her behavior is “because.” The piece circles around affection despite instability.
Angelo Patri discusses reasons children disobey and how parents must start obedience early. He urges clear aims, consistent limits, and thoughtful commands to earn a child’s respect, citing a mother guiding Grace down stairs and enforcing rules with calm firmness. Grace resists but learns boundaries through steady guidance.
One hundred years ago the New York Evening Post notes a male hippo about 22 months old, four feet tall and eight feet long, imported from South Africa and displayed at Connelly's hotel. The beast has tough skin used by South Americans in battle, is surprisingly docile, and draws curious crowds despite limited time. Also mentioned are film censorship cuts to The Ten Commandments and a Florida shoplifter arrest.
Dr Royal S Copeland discusses how untreated nasal issues in infancy lead to adenoids and eustachian tube blockages, causing chronic ear infections and deafness. He urges early treatment, cautions against nasal douches, and explains remedies and when to seek an ear specialist. Climate changes rarely cure deafness. overall health matters.
A public health Q and A column presents questions on weight for a 16 year old, sleep with mouth open, salt and lemon juice health claim, back pain in women, aging joints, nails, pyorrhea, lip thickness, morphine purchase, facial oil for scars, knock knees in a 25 year old, and notes on cultural attitudes. Doctors Copeland and others respond with advice, examinations, and referrals to specialists as needed.
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