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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1923
Page
10
Bridgeport Telegram est 1891 lists subscription rates payable in advance, monthly and weekly carrier options, and address at 34 Middle St Bridgeport Conn with Barnum 6100 phone. The paper notes open every day and night and credits The Associated Press for news dispatches.
A collage of humorous vignettes and blunt observations spans inflation taxes and hobbies. Notes poke at youth, labor, fashion, animals, politicians, sports and spring price shocks with quick quips and localscapes. Diverse snippets map social quirks across regions and eras.
The weather notes show unsettled conditions in South New England with probable light snow from Thursday into Friday. Temperatures hover near normal for the next two to three days as disturbances progress from Minnesota toward the lake region and over North Dakota, Montana, and the Canadian Northwest. East of the Mississippi expect continued cloudiness and light local snow in the North, with moderate northeast winds along Sandy Hook and a damp, overcast pattern across the Atlantic coast.
The article critiques Lieutenant Governor Bingham for opposing State Board of Education reforms favoring central, well-equipped country schools. It suggests his stance seeks anti highbrow favor among rural Connecticut voters, while noting his Yale background and questionable grasp of history. It argues modern towns prefer better schools near cities and that his position may be unpopular among educated voters.
The piece cites Roosevelt on the boy enjoying himself and compares life to a national pastime. It argues play reveals character and that life offers a field of opportunity, warning against the belief that goodness comes easily.
The text argues that play shapes character as much as education, citing sports on outdoor fields and the need for public playgrounds in crowded cities. Supervised play teaches obedience and responsibility, ensuring safe, constructive activity for children with limited space.
A Connecticut editorial criticizes calls to tighten liquor laws, arguing the real issue is enforcement by judges who ignore or ignore parts of the law. It urges removing such judges rather than changing statutes, asserting the laws themselves are sound.
The Providence Journal argues strikes will persist in the coal field while miners and operators gain from them and the public remains complacent. It warns that past coal famines and public wrath show strikes recur unless neither side nor government acts to end the pattern.
A Telegram reader argues against denying hunting licenses to aliens in Connecticut, criticizing the idea as a harsh, irresponsible stance. He questions the basis for a wide ban and calls for fair treatment of immigrant hunters while noting potential safety and sportsmanship concerns.
A jumble of reader letters discusses fashion columns, household habits, and marital quirks. Annabel Worthington praises Tele teram patterns as affordable and satisfying, while a wife laments a habit of closing doors and slippers left about. Mothers are urged to train sons as well as daughters.
Citizens protest Fran Fally, arguing she deserves fair treatment for a foreign-born status. Activists urge government action and equal rights amid ongoing demonstrations.
Tracy Melkow of Butler, a third year student at the Naval Academy, elected captain of a Navy team. He competes in football basketball and baseball, balancing multiple athletic duties while pursuing military studies.
A fragmentary poem style note by Walt Mason laments modern night life and fallen morals. It contrasts past guardians and home safety with contemporary kids chasing false pleasures. The piece evokes a sleepy household, closed doors, and a warning to parents and watchers.
In Leipzig in 1813 Napoleon left a traveling carriage, later claimed by Field Marshal Blucher’s heirs. The German Supreme Court ruled the vehicle belongs to the English Bluecher family, ignoring Versailles treaty claims. The English owner will transport it to Blucher’s residence and place it in municipal custody while retaining ownership. German papers celebrate that France did not obtain the carriage.
A London official predicts universal gliding will erase earthly limits. He envisions gliders moving people between cities and homes, with households shopping and traveling by air as societies enter an era of proper flying. The speaker asserts a future where aviation becomes common.
A Syracuse university senior council discussion centered on an informal recommendation regarding Jewish admissions. Officials stated no discrimination occurred and that recent changes were not aimed at excluding Jewish students.
Questions reveal Lincoln favored songs like Rank Laurie Mary of Argyle and Robin Gray with Twenty Years Ago as a noted favorite. Stefanson cites Arctic extremes, noting North Pole regions colder than Verkhoyansk and lows near sixty below zero.
A reflective ballad argues that appearances mislead and people and food alike often disguise reality. It cautions that one cannot judge by looks or front, and insists true quality comes from what is tasted or tried, not the tempting display.
Angelo Patri argues against parents who belittle children for freckles, hair, feet, or growth. He urges adults to defend a child’s dignity, resist judgmental labels, and avoid shaming. The piece calls for empathy, support, and constructive guidance to foster self worth.
Officials report a surge of license issuances amid a 1923 licensing push. Officials note a high workload as many permits were processed in the last days of the week, with totals appearing uncertain in the chaotic records.
Dr Copeland discusses intestinal obstruction signs and urgent care, stressing that not all illnesses yield to faith alone. He urges patient education, prudent medical action, and avoiding self treatment, with column Q and A on diverse health questions and proper care guidance.
A partial note advises sending a self addressed stamped envelope for details and restating questions. It discusses blood pressure and the need for moderation in exercise as essential in treatment, suggesting careful activity levels under medical guidance.
The Bridgeport Telegram Information Bureau in Washington, D C, promotes a free illustrated booklet on dental hygiene written by Dr. T Hyatt. It explains tooth structure, care and preservation and requests two cents for return postage. Send name address and stamps for return postage.
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