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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1928

Page

12

Short Skirts Stir Debate Across England and U.S. Readers

The piece cites England’s fashion drift toward ultra short skirts and a bishop’s wary remarks on morality while noting American readers question public education costs and naval strength comparisons. It highlights shifting styles, funding pressures, and the public’s reaction to evolving norms and defenses of policy.

England Queen Mary Bishop of Ely Bishop of Ely London

Costly protection on prison labor and welfare views

An opinion piece critiques a congress bill said to destroy prison labor by favoring contraction labor bans. It links welfare reforms to restricting work for inmates, denounces graft worries, and mocks sensational moral policing while noting broader social prejudices and political stances.

Irma Congress Lapor J Legis la Varve

City faces rising expenditures and tax rate concerns

The text notes higher local taxes as expenditures in Bridgeon rise steadily, with the latest budget reflecting a ten percent rate increase. Homeowners expect higher assessments, and despite bonded debt limits, the city payroll and education costs grow yearly, including a 120000 rise in the Board of Education budget and a projected FO91T9 addition for a school plant bond.

Bridgeon Bridget Board of Education Sears

Jinx Faces Trial As Experts Test Mind and Wits

A court scene unfolds where nine experts evaluate Jinx in a case about Bal Johnsons mare. They use devices, tests, and varied opinions to determine if Jinx possesses judgment or is feeble minded, ending with jurors uncertain and the case continuing.

Min Jiry Jinx Jin Jetson

American Colleges Link East Med to Modernization Efforts

The article highlights the role of American colleges in shaping governance and modernization in the Near East. It notes Robert College, Constantinople Womans College, and Athens College as hubs training engineers, educators, and health professionals. Governments of Turkey, Greece, Iraq, Lebanon, and others support these programs and appoint graduates to lead education and public service.

Ametian New East Robert College Enginersing School Constantinople Womans College Constantinople Womens College Angola Athens College New York State College West Greece Athens New College America American University of Beirut Government of Iraq Ethiopia Soudan Transjordania Louden Univesity of Beirut Oder Ministry of Foreign Affairs University of Lyon Montpellier French Ministry of Public Instruction Lycees France Levant Gates Ty Patrick Dmeriti Fieth Dodge Syria Republic of Greater Lebanon Turkey Myor Smyrna New Yor William Dellowes Moray New York

Michigan and Spring by Anse Cavertby Seon

A poetic ode to Michigan and the return of spring. The speaker invites May sun to warm fields while jonquils bloom and violets wake. The verse blends seasonal imagery with affection for Michigan, celebrating winter’s departure and nature’s rebirth.

Anse Caverbiy Seon

Political Pointers From Danbury Norwalk and Hartford News

The Danbury and Hartford regions face political shifts as legislators and local officials contend with tax rates and valuations. Mayor Anthony Suncdeland earns a field artillery commission amid district intrigues. Norwalk expands harbor restrictions to curb sewage concerns. New London City Manager William Holt resigns over traffic policy.

Anthony Suncdeland Danbury George M Cole Connecticut Nations’ Guard 192Nd Field Artillery Segent Lick Sunderland George J Schoen New Londons William Holt Bank Street New London Holt Norwalk New England Fire Exchange Keeler Common Council Eat DW Harford Irving Jennings Horate Nash

Werewolf Legend and Human Nature Explored

A discussion of the old myth that some people become werewolves at night and its reflection on human depravity. The piece links legends to real crimes such as kidnapping and murder, noting both noble and ferocious aspects of humanity and citing Horace Bushnell and ancient figures to contrast dignity with depravity.

Pei Ittlan Ernual Horace Bushnell Karnak Luxor

Three politicians influence Tammany Hall after Murphy death

The piece outlines how Governor Smith Senator Wagner and Surrogate Foley emerge as the three most powerful figures in Tammany Hall fading leadership from Murphy. It notes Smith's electability and broadened horizons, Wagner's ambition, Foley's mind, and the enduring role of Kish while newer city demographics shift.

Washington New York Tammany Hall Charles Murphy New York City Murphy Croker Smith Wagner Foley United States Olney Murphys Tammany Croke Tweed Mrs Mosowicz Weener Supreme Court Tamany Hall Crokets and Wal Steel Na Jonge

Public Censorship Sparks Broadway Debate in New York

A Manhattan column laments censorship and advertising hype on Broadway, noting legal limits on shows at Maya and the shifting role of critics, producers, and publishers. The piece cites George M Cohan, William A Brady, and industry debates over truth in advertising and audience influence.

Hendrik Hudson Maya Batliwick George M Cohan Maten- Ing NASA New York Brady Comeae AL Lens

The Eternal Triangle In Modern Marriage Dilemma

A reader asks how a husband should handle a serious marital crisis involving a suspected affair. Aimed at fair justice for three parties, the guidance emphasizes fidelity, long reflection, and avoiding emotional entanglements. The answer weighs the wife’s moral and legal standing and advises reunifying the marriage rather than pursuing the third party, suggesting a year apart to test domestic happiness.

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Rutgers Freshmen Swim Team Defeats Yale in Close Meet

Rutgers freshmen, aided by George Kojac, defeated Yale 42 20 at Rutgers. Kojac won the 100 yard backstroke and the 180 yard backstroke, also starting the relay. His 100 yard time of 83.6 seconds neared the intercollegiate record by a fifth of a second.

Associated Press Rutgers Feshman George Koja Yale Toda Kojac Rutgers

Weather report for New England and nearby states

The forecast covers Southern New England eastern New York and Northern New England with cloudy skies and colder conditions. Rain possible on the coast. in Vermont snow or rain with added snow flurries and increasing cloudiness. winds shift from southwest to west with coastal variations. The daily almanac note lists sunrises and high water details.

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