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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1922
Page
12
The Bridgeport Telegram lists mail rates in advance and publication details. It notes the paper’s publishing schedule daily including Sundays and mentions circulation bureau affiliation with the Associated Press.
A garbled passage depicts a fierce beast described as a lion with crual fangs and a temper. The text blends jumbled names and phrases, mentioning roaring and gnashing teeth, a hungry spring, and an odd supper scene with mint-sauce.
A jumble of witty quips and social squibs range from roads and pedestrians to marriages and politics. The notes mock trends, advertise candidly, and reference personalities and events in a breezy, old time newspaper voice.
Mayor Atwater signs ordinance giving Health Board control of public school dental clinics in Bridgeport. Officials argue the move signals boards of health gaining footholds, while law and precedent favor the Board of Education which runs and funds the clinics. Dr. Alfred C. Fores originated the program and remains linked to its supervision amid possible renewed legal dispute.
The report notes rising temperatures by Friday with mild warming into Saturday. Disturbances of considerable intensity were tracked over the Atlantic and Gulf regions with rain and snow possible in New England and the Middle Atlantic. Observations at 5 p.m. from New Haven show high temperatures and low water times on the daily almanac.
A publicity stunt book titled God or Gorilla aims to force readers to choose between creation and descent from apes. The piece argues many critics misunderstand evolution and warns that the real conflict lies with those who misrepresent the theory. It notes evolution can coexist with belief in God and calls for accurately understanding the theory.
An editorials warns on prohibition voting patterns across regions Canada Ontario Yukon and states. It notes dry and wet shifts, early female votes in 1937 and cites limited aquifer end open sale, concluding with cautious optimism for creditors in the East.
Fragmentary report cites massive casualties with figures like 1,808,646 dexg and 4,24077 wounded amid a world event. Iissh announces after General You Al trock's checkup. Future generations may see cures of insanity as Germin Indemnity is recognized.
Germany slow to pay damages as war wounds and costs mount. After a rare favorable trade balance last December, authorities seek renewed credit to cover gold imports and repair needs. Crediting pressures rise as exports edge ahead of imports, shaping a cautious financial stance amid conflict.
A peculiar psychology in Germany shows a growing tendency to spend quickly as money depreciates. Citizens pass losses to others, contradicting thrift ideals. While thrift is sensible, the text argues that only spending can generate general prosperity.
Distillery operators in Ontario report hooch smuggling across the border into Bury Tale. Consumers pay from 7 to 22 per quarter in a factory operating along the canal. Rent prohibition is feared as authorities face a growing illicit liquor concern.
A large merger valued at about 1100 00 000 seeks to end redundant theatre projects and duplicate productions. The move targets efficient scheduling and resource sharing as part of broader modernization efforts in regional entertainment.
Fragmented verses depict a community chasing cures in drink and pills, with doctors and healers blamed for hollow promises. The narrator laments reliance on intoxicants and quack remedies, yearning for genuine relief amid hopelessness and skepticism toward medical knowledge.
Indianapolis March 20. Suspension of work in the coal industry will directly affect more than twenty thousand workers in twenty states. About twenty thousand Canadian miners belong to the United Mine Workers of America, with districts spanning Nova Scotia and western provinces. The anthracite and bituminous fields show large union strength, with district numbers assigned across many states, including Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, and beyond.
A critical look at depictions of wives who nag and husbands who neglect, tracing a recurring moral frame in periodicals. The piece contrasts harsh portraits of neglect with the pursuit of balanced viewpoints, noting biased coverage and calls for fair treatment of both spouses.
An advisory piece on patient encouragement for children learning through experience. It argues effort, repetition, and personal exploration build growth and education, noting small failures teach resilience and eventual accomplishment. The article emphasizes supportive guidance over scolding and promotes learning through hands on activity.
Albany reports Connecticut passes a boundary survey bill authorizing the state engineer and surveyor to pre survey the boundary line between New York and Connecticut. The act requires copy delivery to the Connecticut governor and coordination with New York officials, with notice to invite the governor of Connecticut and a representative to the survey site.
A health feature urges consumers to rely on pure unadulterated foods and warns against artificial colorings and bleaching. It notes government standards, calls for proper labeling in interstate commerce, and advocates clear safety messaging from manufacturers. Dr Copeland answers readers on medical questions, stressing diet, constipation treatment, corge use, and child nutrition.
A reader asks what to use for a wet rubdown and whether stuttering can be cured. The response suggests witch hazel for the rubdown and states that stuttering can be cured.
The West End Improvement Association voices strong opposition to a proposed gasoline station at Fairfield avenue and Grove street. Secretary T. W. Smith states members, including prominent business leaders and professionals, favor keeping the residential district pristine and will resist any development harming the area. The group will cooperate with Elmwood Improvement company and others to maintain residential character.
A reader questions archive covers topics from left handedness and rouge plants to Sir Harry Lauder, World War casualties, and the Molly Maguires. It includes replies from experts, clarifying terms, dates, and biographical notes on figures like Lauder and the Prince of Wales, with brief notes on ore origins and early minimum wage laws.
Mrs Anna Kendall, 72, of Deer Fare, is the only woman road supervisor in the south, overseeing a section of the Mississippi Valley Highway. Appointed by the Alabama Highway Commission, she earned the nickname grandmother of southern roads for her success. Her husband studied goods in Europe and America, and she later pursued a degree in modern road engineering while her granddaughter attended the University of Wisconsin.
This item promotes an American School Hystris Association booklet on recognizing and preventing childhood health conditions. It urges early identification before serious damage and offers free copies via a coupon, requesting name and address and a stamp for return postage.
A note offers postage for a free copy of the Orange and Lemon and a copy of the School Child Health Roollot. The text indicates a request for two cents postage for return delivery. It appears as a small circular or notice in a period newspaper.
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