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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1923
Page
12
Bridgeport Telegram details subscription rates by carrier and mail. It lists daily publication with Sunday exceptions, address and contact notes, and credits the Associated Press for news dispatches.
Fragmented text shows disjointed notes and garbled phrases mentioning Conan Daxle spirit pictures, Judge Landis kissing an opera star, a fight in Sease, a starch factory explosion, Hollywood marriages, New York plans, and unclear references to cigarettes and a Detroit woman. The disarray suggests a damaged page with stray names and lines.
Formal announcement by Judge Ralph Beers in City Court outlines court policy and personnel changes. Promotion of Lister from clerk to assistant prosecutor signals sincerity of the new regime, with Shannon set to become prosecutor. Kilpatrick and Price referenced as appointments. Confusing asides critique politics and public service.
The forecast calls for fair conditions Tuesday and Wednesday across New England and East New York with rising winds and unsettled areas noted by a high pressure area east of Newfoundland and a moderate disturbance over the St Lawrence Valley. Temperatures to fall over northern zones with potential rain along the St Lawrence valley and coastal areas, and tides showing high and low water readings for the day.
Reports say gas meter thieves are active again with incidents near 675 Pembroke Street where a cash box was robbed of quarters. A second theft occurred at Hanson Street early yesterday targeting a drawer with money.
The governor urged reporters to take his words at face value and avoid inference, vowing to make any attacks plain to prevent misunderstanding. The piece notes that public figures rarely mean exactly what they say, as many conceal true thoughts behind euphemistic phrasing.
The piece discusses Governor Wenpleton’s cautious political stance and the challenge of aligning truth with public expectation. It notes his reluctance to accept further office, his consistent yet perplexing record, and the public’s confusion over his stated intentions.
A critical editorial argues white sugar price hikes harm public health by increasing dental decay and diabetes. It contrasts ancient nutrition with modern refiners profiting from high prices and cheap sugar, urging awareness of harm to American teeth and welfare.
The Boston Post derides New York critics as unqualified and biased favoring friends. It argues the modern literature is shallow and the writer does minimal work, contrasting it with Mark Twain whose labor produced lasting classics.
A fragment from a Bridgeport newspaper page invites readers to submit letters to the editor, notes letters should align with proper framing and addresses, and mentions confidentiality for names. It requests concise writing under 300 words and warns editors will shorten longer pieces.
In New Hartford on April 10, about 50 striking assemblers at Landers, Fyary and Clark returned to work after the weeklong stoppage. Officials explained the situation to the workforce, marking an end to the dispute and a resumed production period.
A lyrical, fragmentary piece portrays a grocer singing as he sells figs and other goods. The narrator reflects on endurance, community, and the mix of pride and sorrow in daily work, with lines suggesting a broader social backdrop and personal memories.
Special to the Yeliegram reports Judge Newell Jennings granted a motion to set aside a jury verdict of 8,553 in favor of William Dy Raham against Woodruff Seed Co. of Orange. The defense argued the jury trial was improper, and the court may grant a new trial after lengthy proceedings. The case centers on the purchase of a quantity of seeds and related disputes.
The meeting covered proposed widening of Norwalk Streets as local groups and business leaders debated funding. Supporters argued improved traffic flow and economic benefits while opponents warned higher taxes could follow the appropriation.
A skin specialist notes powders cool and soothe by protecting the surface absorbing moisture and creating a separating layer. The Smithsonian says wood alcohol may be used as a preservative but grain alcohol is preferred for small animals with a 75 percent alcohol solution. Determining plant alkali impact requires chemical tests though native vegetation signals risk. sage brush indicates lower risk while shade stale greasewood salt weed and salt grass signal danger. West Point appointment age ranges from 17 to 22. Population estimates for early Indiana vary widely from 11,000 to 64,960 across sources in 1759 1764 1768 and 1776. Newfoundland remains outside Canadian confederation governed by a crown appointed governor and an elective assembly. Rennet is the enzyme from animal stomachs used to curdle milk with commercial tablets most effective when milk is lukewarm and small amounts suffice. A car classed composite means it uses both wood and steel construction.
A fragment poem narrates the idea of a Regular Girl with an irregular twist in thoughts and acts. It contrasts conventional purity and honor with a vivid, captivating mystery that stirs masculine hearts. The piece links a Regular Girl to a Regular Wife and mother, implying traditional roles.
A chaotic classroom scene unfolds with students and a teacher named Miss Marie. Conversation touches on Arthur, Ben Lowe, and Divs Lowrie, while plans for a play, saving people, and theatrical performances mix with memories of a chaotic afternoon and a request to “save the gee.”
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In a health column, Dr. Copeland discusses making health contagious by adopting life giving habits. He urges modeling clean living, avoiding bad associations, and emulating healthy individuals while cautioning against overreliance on anecdote. Readers’ medical questions are addressed with brief guidance on skin conditions birthmarks epilepsy and hair removal.
Harry Houdini lists works he has enjoyed including The Bible and Shakespeare. He mentions Samuel Johnson and Conan Doyle as notable authors, with references to classical literature and adventure tales.
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