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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1922
Page
8
Partial and garbled text references Bridgeport news items and publishing notes. Mentions Telephone exchange, open meeting, night edition, and Association press affiliations with local public had news. Unable to extract clear events, parties, or dates from the fragment.
A humorous fragment from a 19th century column blends decor ideas with quips on news items and social foibles. It lists playful lines about colors, spring, and a gag about a deputy, a Swiss son in law, and various odds and ends reflecting editorials and brief jokes from the era.
Weather observations across cities such as Atlantic City Newark New York Norfolk and others show cloudy conditions with snowfall and rain in pockets. Temperature readings range around mid 70s in some stations with pressure trends indicating low pressure along the Alabama coast and a general precipitation pattern east of the Mississippi in the middle and southern regions.
An article extols boosting as a civic duty across Bridgeport and Boston. It argues boosting Commerce adapts to local pride, credits eastern firms, and urges honesty and publicity to attract industries. It cites Boston Mayor Curley promoting port rehabilitation and regional economic welfare as patriotic.
The piece argues Britain will face strong religious sentiment in abolishing the protectorate over Egypt. It notes British public opinion shifting on imperial ties, easing the Irish issue, and pressing for Egyptian independence. Britain gains budget relief yet retains concessions, with Egypt's independence reframing global interests and costs.
The Bridgeport board of apportionment orders taxes at 30.8 mills on assessed property to fund city services and charity work. It notes high delinquency and forecasts 92 percent payment, with 40 percent anticipated to pay the charity levy, warning that nonpayment raises future tax burden.
A fragment from a 1921 column discusses European private loan repayment and US bankers role, noting Morgan Co. figures and total loan retirements. It mentions automobile industry checks after tariff shifts, steel and trade signals, and a lingering economic recovery while referencing humor about Earth shape and Volivas.
The text describes Dr Henry Rust facing ill health while leading an Amazon River expedition. Alon Ne aims eastward toward New York, with Trugby at 84 pondering retirement. It envisions draining jungles, farming, and a future civilization after vast wilderness is conquered. Street claims a vast valuable land near the world’s oldest ocean.
Fragmentary text mentions Voliva Ve Iva and ideas about a conviewon Lal Lae earth la Nal. The passage is garbled and lacks coherent facts, names, dates, or events to describe a definite news item or outcome. Further readable content is needed.
China will complete the largest wireless station in Bhanghi by June 1948. It will feature six towers over 060 feet high and inaugurate a network of similar stations across the country. The piece notes China’s awakening after a long slumber and its rapid adoption of Western marvels.
An unclear snippet discusses six months of rising wages in German readings, a 40 to 51 percent increase, and a narrowing gap with German production and exchange rates. It mentions German manufacturers gaining price advantages, forced downward export prices, and international indemnity questions amid economic shifts.
Fragmented OCR text references steam world, coal, geological survey, and diminishing industry signals. Mentions 1921 coal slumps and a discussion of steam and cannamiats, with vague April references and old steel industry context. No clear events or persons identified.
The narrator laments aging and bodily troubles while strolling the village street. He jokes about repairs, dentistry needs, and medical ads as he encounters delegates and chatterers, mixing light satire with health fears and a cheerfully worn persona.
The newly unveiled platform calls for socialization of industry, nationalized banking, and worker organization by industry with boards representing workers and communities. It supports self government for Australia, elective nationalized industry councils, and tax exemptions up to 209 pounds plus family deductions.
A fragmentary poem by Berton Braley riffs on Helen of Troy Guenevere Katherine imperial and other legendary women. The lines blur mythic figures with modern imagery as old heroines fade yet their magic lingers.
A plea for early education arguing for an infant school to start schooling at age three. The author critiques current practices and advocates a warm, guided program with stories and play to awaken curiosity, teach manners, and relieve mothers. Proposes two hours daily of specialized instruction to sustain interest.
A newspaper advice column discusses common skin and health concerns. It covers acne and seborrhoea causes, symptoms, and general home remedies with emphasis on diet, hygiene, and rest. Readers’ questions cover weight, hair graying, and nasal issues with professional guidance.
A fragment discusses the Shah of Persia and Teheran, quoting a Muslim or Persian scholar, and mentions Khayyam, Mishapur, and Omar predictions. It mixes opinions on constitutional change, Ahmed Shah’s youth, and Wilson’s postwar plans with scattered historical notes and sensational asides.
A reader asks about an itching condition with no rash until scratched. The response hints at a possible eruption and requests a self addressed stamped envelope to provide full particulars, urging the question be restated for more help.
An old notice promotes oranges and lemons as vital in diets, noting vitamins missing in cooked foods and juice prescribed for infants. It highlights a book offering 200 recipes, priced at five shillings, available via the Washington Information Bureau for mail order with a two-cent return postage.
This fragment shows a Q and A feature with questions about historical figures like Ida Lewis and Hakim Ibn Allah, places such as Patagonia, and topics from weights in the Philippines to bridge feasibility. It includes brief facts and clarifications on topics like the rescue boat, the moonmaker, and the Pompeii eruption, with a mix of dates and details.
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