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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1922
Page
12
Fragmented OCR text shows a Bridgeport Connecticut paper notice with references to Circulation Audit, Associated Press credit, and advertising representatives. The readable bits mention daily paper operations, open hours, and distribution, but no clear events or dates are present.
A jumble of quips and observations on fashion, politics, and society. The notes joke about pay, bets, tariffs, and photog equipment while touching on gender, age, marriage, and public events with sharp humor and satirical commentary.
Fair conditions across South New England on Wednesday with Thursday showers. Temperature expected to rise Tuesday in the Wake region and Atlantic states with little change anticipated over the next two days. Disturbances shifting from Saskatchewan to the southern Rockies influenced Gulf states and Mississippi and Missouri valleys with general pressure decrease noted Tuesday.
The Telegram copy reports daylight saving time as a highlighted item in the Middlebrack almanac. It notes the annual adjustment and reminds readers of the clock change, reflecting standard practices observed in the era.
The piece argues that recalling Ambassador Jusserand would worsen US-French relations, contending Poincare misreads American sentiment after twenty years of Jusserand’s service. It blames France’s League of Nations stance, notes US rejection of Versailles, and warns of rising French militarism and monarchical impulses, urging American aid for Europe’s reconstruction.
The Bridgeport city fraternal groups urge local residents to donate to the Community Chest assisting twenty social and charitable agencies. Donors are assured funds are spent well without personal investigation. Each agency is close to families and the needy brethren of Bridgeport. Let us all help now.
Dan O Leary, a man famed for long walking feats, visits Bridgeport to honor the mayor and recount a trek through 200 Eastern cities. At about 1 years old he moves at 4.55 miles per hour, claiming vigorous health and a habit of daily walking that inspires others to add activity to daily life.
Dr Royo S Consland recalls childhood toothache and sunlit street agony. He praises modern dentistry’s preventive approach, credits Bridgeport’s Dr Alfred C Jones for school dental clinics, and notes local improvement as children’s teeth outshine peers globally, urging continued health board support.
In 1874 many things mirrored contemporary events. The Siamasa twins died that year, a police report described a communist demonstration in Tompkins Square, New York, a new Atlantic cable landed at Rye Beach New Hampshire, and Western Union planned a vastly more powerful cable system in 1874 with a view toward future generations.
The government notes the last census shows 1 488 948 people in the country aged 19 or older cannot speak English. About 9 percent of foreign born residents are often more proficient than native born speakers.
A garbled, poetry like diary notes feverishly describe illness and sound in a storm of coughing. The speaker references Elms, Kitchex, a piano, and coughing through languages while claiming slow recovery and chaos in a nocturnal urban scene.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce announced the election of eight members as directors under proportional representation. Elected for three, two, and one year terms were K J Gridila HV Absott D C Root RH Sprague C W Cyrus A E Keating Bradford Warner Charles F Stubbs. Retirement of four officers leaves vacancies. The eight, along with C J Bailey H W French A W Hoskins and R Moog Dow, form the Board of Directors. The board will choose officers at the second annual meeting Monday night at the Seaside Club, with Edmund Wolfe of Bridgeport Chamber addressing on youth opportunities.
A reflective piece recalling vintage western tales that idealize the frontier life. It contrasts the brutal, solitary hero with the era’s romance, praising the myth of “100 percent Americans” and the lure of gunfights, peril, and rural justice.
A chaotic tale follows Dorothy as her aunts attempt to care for her at home with a strict schedule. When her mother departs, the child reacts with distress until a magical comforter quiets her. The day outlines meals and routines, ending with a note that crying isn’t addressed in the instructions.
A burglary at Hugh Metre's residence on Nichole Street was discovered yesterday. Stolen items include 300 in cash value records and 2,600 share certificates from several banks and companies. The break in occurred about three weeks ago, with police investigating the case.
Washington May 2 The House adopted the conference report on the immigration bill by a 257 to 6 vote. The measure extends the three cent immigration limit to June 20, 1925, and follows Senate passage of the related bill.
Dr Copeland explains carbuncles as clustered boils caused by staphylococcus infections. He notes entry through skin pores, rubbing, or scratching and covers age impact, diabetes as a risk, and that severe carbuncles may last four to six weeks. He urges healthful living to resist illness and promises reader questions answered.
Jennie Lieberman, a partly twelve year old pupil at the Cleveland Institute of Music, wins a state piano competition amid praise from Mrs. Franklyn B Sanders. She studies at Central Junior High as an honor student and, since her father’s death, assists her mother as housekeeper before and after school. She dedicates hours daily to piano practice despite heavy responsibilities and limited playtime.
A terse note on risk and wealth references a Webster remark and a man striving for high income, reflectively questioning how dodging trouble may worsen the outcome. The observable tone hints at urban commentary on income and reputation without specific events or dates.
The Bureau of Mines explains the flash point is the temperature at which oil emits enough vapor to form an explosive mixture with air. The fire point is higher, the temperature at which vapor continues to burn when a flame is applied.
A compilation of questions and answers on varied topics including U.S. demographics, London subways, the Coliseum, regiments, fish sizes, and coeducational college dates. It references Sarahs and dates from different periods, with numerical facts and figures embedded in a casual FAQ style.
Milwaukee May 1 date for the National Balloon Race scheduled for May 30 and 31 faces cyclonic weather. Aero Club of America spokesmen say the course lies in the path of storms, but officials expect 12 to 14 entrants from Aero Club of Wisconsin. prize money totals 2000 with 100 to cover each starter. First to sixth place awards set from 1000 to 100. The top three teams may represent America in the Gordon Bennett race from Zurich in August.
Frederic J. Haskin of The Bridgeport Telegram Information Bureau in Washington reports receiving a special copy of the book Growin g annual Flowering Plants from Strest rence City, noting the two cent stamp enclosure and the source copy.
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