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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1923
Page
8
Bridgeport Telegram details mail subscription rates payable in advance with daily delivery except Sundays by EPOST Publishing Co Bridgeport Conn Open daily. Includes notice of circulation audit by Audit Bureau and AP news dispatches usage terms.
A jumble of satirical quips and trivial items: wrong numbers in phone lines raise tax returns, a Rockford firm ships horse meat to Europe, two aviators plan a world flight, a police auto theft during a patrol, 100 million stockings fade monthly, March winds, senators chattering in Congress, two men imprisoned in Rome for a drink castor oil, Romans and boys wit, Mexican election casualties, Dr Bun's rebound, Irish stew critiqued, Sir Bryan on wealth as a disease, a sandbagged boxer mocked, the song Home Sweet Home 100 years old, a California professor on marriage, autos downtown at rush hour, deficits and growth, and wives bonnet sign of fuss.
A weather synopsis notes Monday rain in Southern New England followed by a cold wave Monday night. Strong winds reach gale force from Sandy Hook to Hatteras, shifting NW as a disturbance moves northeast from Indiana. Temperatures fall to or below freezing by Tuesday morning across the region, with frost possible in central Florida and generally fair but cold weather elsewhere in the Southeast and Ohio Valley.
Daily almanac data for the Telegram includes sun rise and set times, tide and water levels, and a weather report by observer William J. Mella Rar. 30.12. It records high and low temperatures, wind direction, velocity, humidity and precipitation.
A popular Bridgeport Police Department booklet offers road rules, parking laws, and driving tips with no title on the cover. The volume, praised as best seller, warns that if motorists studied it and followed the rules driving incidents would drop significantly. The department gives it away free to applicants and the public.
The article argues that adding two higher court judges in Connecticut raises only expense concerns. It contends the new judges may be capable, but won’t necessarily speed justice due to delays caused by attorneys. It notes recent steps to use referees and retired judges to clear backlogs, highlighting current strain on the docket.
The New York Times notes approval by the Connecticut Senate of a bill inspired by Judge of Probate Paul L. Miller. The proposed statute treats the death of a husband and wife as equal rights within probate, reflecting on how simultaneous death could be handled.
The Times describes a new bill as a curiosity of legislation that abrogates the common law rule presuming a wife dies first when a husband and wife die together. Judges and commentators note it prevents confusion and improper inheritance claims, aligning law with practical expediency in shared disasters.
Former Connecticut governor Marcus H. Holcomb has been thanked by the superior court and Shelton residents for skillful handling of the Shelton Bank and Trust Company receivership. He sought 100 dollars in compensation, with Judge Banks praising his work in stabilizing the bank after the crash.
Police record three break ins over the weekend including a theft of a 1922 license-plate car. Victims include Michael Van Gelder whose car was stolen from Trumbull road. burglars failed to pry open a plumbing shop door at 262 Noble avenue. items stolen from John Sterzon restaurant at 307 Fairfield avenue and Hobson's confectionery at 348 Wewfield avenue.
About 50 members from 15 state posts of the Connecticut Council of Ladies Auxiliaries of the Veterans of Foreign Wars met at the Raymond W. Harris Post in Hartford for their first session after organizing. Emma K. Williams was named president and Percy Johnson of Waterbury junior vice president Anna Cona of Middletown was also elected. Lunch followed. The next meeting will be in Middletown in April.
An Old Folks concert will be held Thursday in lodge rooms at 1089 Broadstreet. Director and soloist Miss Jennie Fitzroy, Beardsley school principal, leads a chorus of 25 in old fashioned costumes. Reading numbers by Miss Marguerite Kir man and Miss Grace Jepson. Soloists include Miss Ruth Kirkby, Miss Grace Tiddle, Miss Elsa Lawson, Miss Nellie Fox, with Arthur Chilford and others. Mrs Edna Clark and Mrs Daisy Van Tassel to accompany.
Plans for a spring vegetable garden emphasize advance organization and space efficiency. The Agriculture Department offers garden books tailored to regions. readers are urged to mail a coupon with two cents for postage and provide full name and address to receive a copy, avoiding incomplete submissions.
Walt Mason writes that the flu is a steady winter foe, not a joke, with doctors and druggists rushing about and undertakers readying for lean times. He warns the ailment lingers into spring, turning daily life into weariness and fear for communities.
Free expressions of opinion from Telegram readers are invited with correct name and address. Names may be kept confidential if desired. Letters over 300 words may be shortened by the editors. Anonymous communications will not be considered.
A reader argues against changing ash collection by the Department of Public Works citing winter difficulties and satisfactory service. A second letter discusses income tax deductibility for a burned automobile and depreciation. A note condemns a proposed coal seizure and its likely worsening effect on the coal problem. The piece ends with a quip about musicians wanting haircuts to reach near-barber shop tenors.
A compiled Q and A on topics from railways in the United States to Pike’s Peak distance, San Bernardino County size, chicken head moves, phonograph records, and Atlantic cable thickness. It lists 1921 railways numbers, coon hunter crossbreeds, bells for soldiers, Pike’s Peak distance, largest county area, chicken balance mechanism, record erasure limits, and cable fittings with varied specifics.
A traveler defends the desert crossing of Salome and Aria, praising clear skies and sturdy camps. They recount a rough journey yet insist the desert is navigable with courage, noting safe nights, starry skies, and warnings to visitors not to fear the harsh terrain.
An eloquent plea for reforestation urges planting diverse trees to heal wounded forests. The speaker laments past wasteful practices that killed birch, balsam, poplar, and pines, warning of barren valleys and fire-blasted hills. It calls readers to dedicate growing seasons to plant oaks, pines, maples, and other species for beauty, shade, rain storage, and lasting memory for future generations.
A critique of Russian interest in Maine agr icultural science from Orono. It argues Maine farming is apolitical and resistant to reform, casting doubt on the viability of Maine methods in Russia while noting Maine's rare political shifts have reduced potato yields. The piece contrasts Maine and Soviet farming approaches, urging caution.
Royal S Copeland M D NY Health Commissioner warns that eye neglect leads to discomfort headaches and disease. He urges eye testing for glasses if needed, notes many suffer eyestrain without realizing it and stresses regular checks and proper correction for long term eye health.
Readers ask if cod liver oil is a good tonic and which form is better the pure oil or emulsion. An answer confirms benefits of both forms. A question about a blocked nose seeks advice on possible nasal catarrh and offers treatment details by mail. Another reader asks typical growth metrics for an 18 year old boy and hair oil recommendations.
An alleged disturbance occurred when Aniegeq insisted on entering a place where his presence was unwelcome. Steve W Pittey of 01 Shipton Street was arrested Saturday in front of 17 Drowe attach.
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