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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1923
Page
12
Subscription rates and payment terms published by The Bridgeport Telegram establish a monthly plan payable in advance. The notice lists contact details for The Associated Press and the publishing office at 341 Middle St Bridgeport Conn with the usual telephone line.
A garbled editorial collage jokes about March Fridays, political hints, and spring signs in Pittsburgh and other places. It mentions a Ford coupe, a marriage rebirth, spoof weather takes, beer theft, a Los Angeles driver, a New York cop case, Boston phone limits, and two full moons in April signaling June weddings.
Cloudy warmer in parts with possible rain. Friday to Sunday: continued cool with rising winds from the Atlantic, colder conditions returning by Sunday. Disturbances move east from North Dakota toward the Northeast with gale warnings along the coast from Delaware breakwater to Portland Maine. Strong southeast winds near Sandy Hook ease westward by Friday night into Saturday.
The article argues for making the Bridgeport mayor an ex officio member of the Board of Education to improve liaison with city government, curb insularity, and align school policy with community needs while preserving the board’s state-mpecified independence. It notes state law keeps the board distinct yet local ties are essential.
The mayor expresses surprise and disappointment as the Public Utilities commission orders the 7 12 cent fare for Bridgeport, contrasting it with his five cent proposal. He argued the five cent fare benefits most residents, citing commission and Manufacturers' Association data, and believed the commission favored his view before learning otherwise.
The district was influenced by private letters from unknown residents. The remark suggests the mayor should stay away and write a letter instead, implying it would be equally effective.
Editorial argues against joy riders using firm cars, notes a Bridgeport Gas Light Co wagon wreck caused by a six by two foot road hole at Skidmore Hill near Pine Rock Park. Calls for highway engineers to be held responsible, opposes more state spending except for permanent concrete.
Anent the new street car fare order in Bridgeport suburban riders gain relief as the same city fare covers longer suburban trips while city riders face higher costs. Jitneys offer an alternative for shorter distances and walking remains possible for some residents.
A collection of reader letters inviting signed submissions to The Telegram. Topics include bridge openings causing traffic delays, trolley fares and health via walking, spring activities, and encouragement for youth earning their own money. The writers discuss ash collection, garbage, and general city life on Bridgeport’s East Side and across the center.
To the Editor: uy Charter. The foibles and faiiades of tha t human mind are among the unknownable things. In the last dozen years politics ethics and economins have upheaval. The piece argues for upholding the charter rule no board shall contract debts in excess of its appropriation and condemns profiteers criminals and disorder. It defends civil authority law justice free schools and church as foundations of civilization.
A Middletown Press editorial rebukes critics who call the General Assembly “that gang” and notes Ansonia's manufacturing strength and near-perfection of local governance. It argues many towns in the state exemplify government by the people and cautions against judging Ansonia by isolated remarks.
London streetcars and underground railways carried a record 1,172,000,009 passengers in the past year, 72,100,000 more than 1921. The total distance traveled by buses and railways reached 189,990,008 miles, up 7,590,006 miles from the previous year.
A murky verse critique portrays crime and punishment with satire. It mocks crafty criminals and laments justice’s rigor while hinting at moral and social consequences.
London March 29 The item notes census figures show 11 percent of 1008 employed in domestic service and 125 in clerical work with clerical work and clothing manufacture cited. It highlights the Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation and U S Constitution as essential readings, promoted via a pamphlet by the American Mensa society and a coupon offer for two cents.
Brief Washington notice from Brederle Ft Haskin director encloses two cents and a line of address text. unclear reference to a street name and a retail store appears in the fragment. no definite event or outcome can be determined from the readable portion.
A garbled historical quiz list mentions birds in a region, root decay checks, star lore for Arizona, and a discussion of contracts under Congress. It includes questions on the first national convention, corn production comparisons, Halsted Street length, and the invention of pencils, all in a fragmentary OCR style.
A narrator describes riding with another driver and imagining steering every move. The speaker stays tense and focused on the imagined brakes and gears as they ride in a Packard or a Flivver. The piece conveys the urge to control the car despite trusting the real driver’s experience.
The piece argues that moral guidance must be action oriented not negative. Mothers should redirect mischief into useful tasks, encouraging creation and doing rather than simply forbidding. Positive, concrete activities foster healthy, proactive behavior in children.
Brooklyn man Ferman Gerkhansky, 24 Cedar arrest, was injured yesterday when his motor truck collided with a parked vehicle on Water Street. He received medical treatment and continued his Brooklyn trip. A second item notes the schooner Dorothy Palmer ran aground off Stone Edge and was towed to port by Coast Guard, with a full of water and likely total loss.
A health column by Dr Royal S Copeland discusses cracks and fissures in the skin caused by poor circulation and dry skin, urging heart and blood health, clean skin care, and careful treatment. It advises washing with soap and alcohol cloth, using cold cream, and seeking specialist care for stubborn fissures or eye issues.
The text suggests gum boils may stem from intestinal disorders or defective teeth. It advises identifying the root cause to prescribe proper treatment and offers further particulars on the treatment. It reflects a Q and A style seeking medical guidance.
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