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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1922
Page
12
Bridgeport Telegram Estedilstell 3822 contains subscription and mailing details. The notice lists address Middey Street Bridgeport and phone numbers Barnum 6160, with an open policy for daily publication except Sunday. It notes association with the Audit Bureau of Circulation and the Associated Press for content and republication rights.
Fragmentary lines advise not to worry about time and to seize each hour. The voice suggests luck in days allotted and urges action without delay, noting that even an hour offers opportunity for effort and misgive.
A fragmented, satirical collage of world events and local banter. It jumbles treaties, shortages, fashion, and politics with quirky misprints and sly humor, noting Volstead, Eastern Europe, and Canadian shooting season headlines.
Weather outlook shows increasing clouds on Saturday with rain or snow likely on Sunday. Temperatures rise Friday in Atlantic states while far western disturbance shifts eastward. Northern New England remains fair Saturday. Colder in Southern New England and the Middle Atlantic Saturday.
Fragmentary weather note from New Haven Weather Bureau Daily Almanac. Mentions an observation time and a temperature reading amid garbled OCR text. Indicates historical publication context rather than a complete forecast or record.
The Davis Cup invites fifteen nations including the United States, British Isles, Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Czecho Slovakia, India, Italy, Japan, Hawaii, Romania, Spain, and the Philippines. The trophy, first offered in 1900 by Owight F. Davis, symbolizes international good will as America hosts a galaxy of challengers at Forest Hills.
The Bridgeport board of Education aims to thoroughly select a new superintendent. It forms a special committee and seeks input from teachers, the state commissioner, and the U.S. Education commissioner to ensure the most capable candidate is chosen while avoiding undue influence from any single group.
Alderman Kelley of the Third district introduces regular office hours, a move praised as a model for accessible public service. The piece argues aldermen should remain close to voters, warning that many officials drift from contact after taking office and that Kelley’s approach could inspire others if successful.
The piece argues John D. Rockefeller funded education via his board Charity to fight ignorance and disease. It questions whether wealth could be spent more wisely to tackle poverty’s roots and suggests Rockefeller’s money should support broader social cures beyond schools and teachers.
A fragmented excerpt attributes a Richard Gubdenian view on peace and trade, noting that wars are not caused by governments or the people. It discusses Cobden era ideas and hints at evolving mature intellects recognizing shifts in policy. The piece mentions values like $17 and mentions Kee and Undrupe in unclear context.
Straphangers confront a disrupted New York City transit plan as crowds flood elevated lines and subway routes. Officials warn of possible fare hikes while seating allocations, ticket numbers, and seat sales mechanics face delays, delaying access for riders and impairing patron comfort.
Report claims a red haired person can have about 90 000 hairs growing from the scalp with Brunets about 114 099 and blondes 140 009. Scientists at a conven tion note balding and thin hair may signal age or health trends. The piece discusses future implications for baldness and hair density across groups.
Canal Goethals declares the proposed Great Lakes to sea waterway salary and impractical. He notes insufficient water to carry ocean vessels to the head of the Great Lakes and the costly deepening and river improvements. He joins opponents of the St. Lawrence project urging thorough hearings before Congress approves vast spending.
A fragmented stream of consciousness describes rain, roaming phrases, and bleak mood. The narrator laments gloom, seeks respite, and contemplates hope as the weather sours and a sense of life’s value flickers amid wandering thoughts.
Washington reports indicate President Harding may seek Congress approval to appoint an American to the Reparations Commission or to nominate an American and gain congressional approval. Officials say the move aims to better guard U S interests amid wage and payment issues tied to Germany and the Army of Occupation. Senate leaders may not oppose the request, with an indirect approach possible in the near term.
A fragmentary poem appreciates a vivid world with seasonal imagery and cheerful tone. It notes people as mostly decent and pleasant, suggesting a simple, optimistic view of life and humanity.
A dialogue emphasizes education values and the debate over funding a child’s college. One parent argues for helping Bert financially while the other supports earning through work, highlighting the tension between aid and self-reliance in education.
A 1920s column by Dr. Copeland discusses sanitation changes, scarlet fever practices, and public health beliefs. It includes reader questions on eyestrain uterine trouble ear discharge and a young height weight guide, plus notes on disease transmission and evolving medical ethics.
A chaotic report describes a grass fire started and quickly fleeing from officials. Fragmentary text mentions police, a man named Cuurge Yesalex, a potential asylum issue, and unclear references to buildings and a district, with tenuous ties to a brewing confrontation and legal actions.
Annie Salagtok an eighteen month old girl suffered facial neck and shoulder burns when soup spilled at a table night. The child was taken to Bridgeport Hospital for treatment and comfort.
General alarm issued for John Moyers a 59 year old resident of Belle Island who left for Long Island last Saturday to collect clams for Bridgeport and has not been heard from since. Authorities fear he and his 30 foot power boat may be stranded off Northport Long Island sound amid coastal search efforts.
Colorado Springs reports a tale of James Feunger who bought land in Texas at $805 an acre after a military move. A mining company offered him $100000 for the land and he accepted. Returning to his destination, he found five men waiting for money and changed rooms to avoid interference. Feunger claims no interest in Maigumen or a relationship.
A reader asks about soreness under the left shoulder aggravated by heavy work. The response suggests the pain may stem from strain, overuse, or neuritis and recommends a medical examination for accurate diagnosis and care.
A long reader Q and A piece presents elevator speeds in the Washington Monument and other buildings, with notes from the Office of Public Buildings and Grounds. It also surveys trivia about Census figures, brick roads, and historical curiosities, including Medal of Honor payments and ancient architecture.
Enclose herewith to cents in gapme for Teluen Boats and the copy of the late Recipes for Canned Foods. Nate an et al.
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