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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1923
Page
12
Publication details for Bridgeport Telegram issued by The Post Publishing Co. list subscription options and rates. The paper notes open daily including nights, advertising exchanges, and its Bureau of Circulation membership with Associated Press dispatch credits.
A jumble of editorial notes and aphorisms on politics, manners, and daily life. It blends reflections on the American West, voices praise for Hamlin Garland and Horace Hough, and scattered maxims about ignorance, vacation, and civility, all delivered in a rambly early 20th century editorial voice.
Bridgeport enforces liquor laws under a new city court that will continue the strict stance of the previous court. Judge Ralph V. Beers declares bootleggers a threat to institutions and government, promising the new court will uphold the law with firmness. The bootleggers face uncompromising enforcement and no leniency.
A reviewer notes that the work titled Covered Wagon echoes the author’s 25 year old novels, retaining the undying quality readers associate with his early storytelling. The piece emphasizes continuity of voice and spirit across decades.
In a New York divorce case Judge Tierney extols a Russian-born veteran who defended the country and, after revealing tuberculosis, faced hospital care. He appeals to the wife to withdraw her petition, praising the husband’s sacrifice and urging nobility over separation. The wife remains noncommittal as the judge suspends ruling.
The Rhode Island Senate’s Democratic minority wrapped a ten week filibuster leaving a calendar crowded with hundreds of bills. Republicans surrendered and pledged votes on Democratic platform measures before adjournment, highlighting perceived legislative manipulation.
A weather summary notes Wednesday and Thursday will be largely unchanged with moderate north and northwest winds. Fair conditions expected across Sandy Hook to Hatteras with northerly flow, while the upper Mississippi and Ohio valleys see high pressures moving from Hudson Bay southward. Overall, mild temperatures with limited precipitation and no major changes anticipated in the near term.
Readers urged Swift measures to curb speeding and prevent collisions on crowded roads. The letter warns that as traffic increases later in summer, accidents will rise unless authorities act to stop reckless driving and protect pedestrians.
A citizen urges neighbors to report prowlers to the police promptly to uphold order. The statement emphasizes community duty and warns that delays can lead to theft and crime, urging vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement.
Housekeepers urge united action against sugar profiteers as price rises spark fears. They argue sugar is not scarce and by stockpiling buyers can force prices down, warning dealers and speculators to lower costs.
A major automobile firm weighs Fairfield for a new factory site. Secretary R A Weight announced the matter at the Fairfield luncheon, with J Dillstin to explain the benefits of Fairfield’s location.
The readable portions describe a jumble of names, places, and odd reminiscences, mentioning overshoes, famous figures, and scattered conversations. The text seems garbled, lacking coherent events, dates, or a single clear subject.
Commander Charles I Soraigur of the Ame Legion announces at a meeting that members in Bridgeport will recount their World War experiences from enlistment to discharge. The plan follows a Round Robin roster with five members per meeting beginning May 2, each sharing memories and possibly demonstrating duties.
A fragmented notice reports the Lions Club meeting in Springfield with delegates and officers named. It notes a convention session, nominations for vice president, and lists several attendees and officers, including Major T. Mewlen and others.
Vague meeting notice outlines a conference for credit men in the area scheduled for May 17. Readable text references chairmen and delegates, with unclear names and organizations due to OCR damage. The fragment mentions about 200 delegates and a Brady or Brida association context, but specifics remain unclear.
A scanned Q and A page covers diverse topics. It lists long-winded scientific estimates, egg yolk preservation tips, tulip propagation, Japanese birds and wildlife, and political primary nomination histories. It notes a Crawford County system in Pennsylvania and state adoption timelines, plus canal navigation from the Pacific to the Atlantic via a northern route.
The poem urges steadfast labor amid a troubled world, blending song and jazz to sustain effort. It proclaims a cheerful resilience, urging focus on rebuilding and progress over despair, with humor and discipline guiding daily toil.
Fragmented poetic prose depicts children in a sunlit field among blossoms and growing crops. The text interweaves imagery of flowers, birds, and duty while referencing school life and a sense of orderly labor and freedom.
Fragmentary testimony recounts Goethal's statements and government documents. The narrative notes identification of papers and a court’s scrutiny of evidence as the Morse case proceedings faced delays and inconsistencies.
A Stamford man, Hpaphris AL Wildman, asks for a divorce decree from Mary Louise Post Wildman of New York. The petition states they married on April 19, and the defendant resides elsewhere, with claims of marital fault and requested relief.
The piece presents medical hygiene guidance from Dr. Copeland, addressing measles in children, quarantine, and reader questions. It explains ulcer of the stomach symptoms, causes, and basic care, emphasizing hygiene and avoiding irritants, plus notes on indigestion and abdominal discomfort.
A fragmented catalog lists favorite authors and works including Shaw Nietzsche Shakespeare and Shaw. interleaved ads claim savings on home ownership with a free booklet offer. The piece mixes literary mentions with an insurance-like pitch for building a home and a two cent postage request.
A fragmented Q and A discussing natural versus run-down conditions, measles recurrence in a child, and guidance on separation while a child suffers. It references Miss M RK and Q I Nave White, with unclear context and several garbled phrases. The readable gist covers health questions about illness duration and contagiousness.
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