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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1922
Page
12
A fragmentary poetic line describes the rainbow as light stored within the soul and hope rising after storms. It evokes confidence despite chilling tempests, urging cheer as the blue returns and wreckage fades away.
A garbled column of historical newspaper curios includes quips about bootleg whiskey censorship, movie stunts, tax day comments, Rhine army moves, housing forecasts for 2925, and assorted aphorisms. The piece mixes social commentary with witty lines and stray observations on science, dentistry, and optimism.
Southern New England experiences fair and warmer conditions with high pressure over the east. A moderate disturbance near Nova Scotia and colder air moving into the North Atlantic are noted. Expect largely fair weather Friday and Saturday east of the Mississippi with warmer readings, while colder influence reaches the North Atlantic coast.
The War department reports that regular officer examinations reveal clear physical deterioration from wartime strain. Symptoms include nervous instability, fatigue, low blood pressure, and increased introspection, suggesting veterans face lasting handicaps in civilian life.
The Board of fire commissioners requests an emergency hospital physician and ambulance for two alarm fires and the Welfare Building board plans to discuss this on April 6. A second proposal urges all firemen to be trained in first aid, with policemen also considered for instruction for disaster response.
The piece discusses Paris fashion, radical postwar reactions, and American women favoring short skirts versus a possible swing back to long skirts as a conservative response to war. It notes Paris traditions, Western trends, and the allure of freedom and comfort in attire.
Swiss physical culture expert Dr Karl Heinstadt praises the fox trot as the finest exercise. He estimates a fox trotter can cover about 1.25 miles in 20 minutes, equating to 15 miles in four hours of dancing, arguing that work becomes easier when one enjoys it.
A fragment discusses the traditional trowel’s unchanged design since ancient times and highlights an Indianapolis innovator marketing a new trowel claiming superior efficiency. The piece suggests progress in tools could boost wealth and urges seeking better devices and methods for growth.
An eerie editorial compares the business world to a hungry bear waking from a long hibernation. It warns of sharp teeth and cut throat competition across industries as companies seek survival and savings amid economic pressures.
The speaker argues Germany dominates trade and sells on credit, noting four months to a year to pay. He claims the US is the world’s richest nation with immense gold reserves to back credits and asserts the foreign trade issue will be solved.
The piece notes ivory sales through Antwerp and London likely dropped since 1915, reflecting hard times globally. It questions personal ownership of ivory and hints at disrupted supply chains from elephant killers to consumers as governments push limits.
The text notes that even in the best year two bituminous miners worked 262 days and were idle about two months, urging a solution to stabilize production. It suggests two paths: encourage public demand for coal during off-peak times or enable storage without spontaneous combustion, to ensure year-round employment for miners.
Department of Agriculture agents conduct 230,319 demonstrations to teach scientists methods to increase yield per acre. The piece argues modern farming is scientific, transforming from hit or miss methods to chemical farming, and underscores agriculture as a vital national enterprise led by a key government department.
In Germany more than 140 newspapers have halted publication due to soaring paper prices. The piece argues the press underpins civilization and laments the rise of misprints and censorship while warning that losing the press could resemble a regression of centuries.
In Negishi Japan Ford branch plant boosts output to fifteen finished units daily as tiny goods flood in from many foreign nations. American manufacturers position for vast overseas growth with engineers salesmen and trade scouts active abroad. Diplomatic limits hamper efforts.
A narrator recalls being drawn into a scam promising wealth through Napoleonic schemes and luxurious temptations. The piece warns readers how con artists use glitzy promises and smooth talk to lure victims, noting personal loss and the value of learning from deception.
Washington reports a dramatic deficit in expected receipts for the year due to a slump in income tax returns. Officials warn that budget allotments, new appropriations, and debt management plans must be revised to address a projected $200 million shortfall, with June quarter deficits and lower annual totals risking treasury strain.
A fragmented critique of cooks who spice apple dishes with lemon cinnamon and nutmeg, expressing extreme hostility toward them. The text complains that lemon in apple sauce and clove filled pies ruin flavor and even calls for violence against the cooks.
A father walks with his twins, one boy one girl, identical at first glance. They split at a corner toward a Salvation Army man and a flower vendor, proving they may share looks but not choices. The dad reflects on predicting children’s futures and the unpredictable nature of twins.
Moscow reports a Soviet foreign affairs minister who maintains only four hours of sleep nightly. He fills long workdays with brief naps during gaps, often at his desk, while clerks struggle to adjust schedules. His physician notes occasional illness from sleep deprivation as he continues to push for efficiency.
Royal S. Copeland outlines that spinal vertebrae joints can be inflamed causing arthritis like back pain. He warns against over reliance on spinal manipulation and urges thorough evaluation with X rays and tests to find the underlying cause. He notes conditions from injury to tuberculosis or cancer and stresses proper diagnosis over quick fixes.
The two sisters of the Bulgarian king, Princess dia doxic and Nadejda, will be obliged under a new compulsory labor law to contribute 16 days a year to community work. Premier Stamboulisky touts the volunteer labor army as a success, citing road, bridge, and schoolhouse construction and swampland drainage.
A confusing text states sooting is caused by a nasal deformity with possible adenoids, suggesting consult a nose specialist to determine the exact condition and follow their advice.
A 1919 style Q&A feature lists brief inquiries and concise answers on diverse topics. Questions cover first concrete whip launched in 1918, dollar a year men, dynamite explosions, grading of china tableware, conscientious objectors, and miscellaneous terms. Answers provide short factual explanations, dates, and definitions with several named entities.
Seattle report notes Paul Fung, a Chinese American, as possibly the only TM TM member of his race employed as a cartoonist on a major American daily. Born in the United States, Fung is a U.S. citizen who studied at the University of Washington. His work shows Western influence, winning honors at art exhibitions and defining many title pages for sheet music.
A Washington Information Bureau notice touts canned foods as time and worry savers for households. It claims hundreds of uses from soups to entrees and promises a booklet with scores of recipes, available to readers who mail in for it.
Fragmentary OCR item notes a street name or address sequence with unclear context. No clear person organization event or date is readable. The readable portion mentions a street and numbers but lacks a coherent incident or action to summarize.
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