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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1920
Page
8
A fragment from the Bridgeport Telegram notes publication details and advertising text from a historical period. It references subscription rates, circulation audits, and notices of the Associated Press, with boilerplate and a John Kendrick Bauzy line.
The article notes preserved prehistoric teeth in New York's American Museum of Natural History and argues modern dental decay stems from underuse and soft foods. It links tooth health to chewing exercise, bread refinement, sugar, and even chewing gum driven by speaking needs.
Editorial comments discuss party politics and social issues with garbled wording. It notes rumors of debt, price trends, a Hobo Convention in Cleveland, Gov. Holcomb’s stance, and marriage remarks from London. Also mentions meat industry changes, voting inquiries, and leather shortages affecting shoes.
The affidavit presented during the Cronan suspension trial appears to contradict established law procedure. Critics say it was staged to justify action, as affidavits cannot be cross examined and the document seeming to have lingered unseen undermined the trial. Public impression sees an elaborate setup aimed at sustaining the suspension.
A fragmented verse recounts youth, a shilling, and Christmas economies in a rustic voice. It contrasts past frugality with present ease and forewarns about financial strain as holidays approach, noting how fortunes shift with the Fourth of July and winter hardships.
The piece contrasts fishermen and anglers through Izaak Walton’s quiet wisdom. It notes a shift toward reflective, nature oriented fishing, where success is measured by enjoyment and observation, not just catch quantity, and praises calmness as a cure for stressed nerves.
A humorous survey notes suspenders fading from fashion as belts rise in popularity. Farmers, busy at work, prefer sturdy support, while galluses are mocked as impractical for meals and movement.
The extract notes a quirky calendar puzzle counting magic numbers 1 5 15 22 29 and flags Saturdays. It hints at a cheerful weekly ritual for a reader who tracks by the week and keeps a light, humorous tone about dates and gatherings.
The Cuban American Sugar Co says it earned 200 percent on its 1919 20 sugar crop from a 10 000 100 central charle stock issue. A market writer notes a large portion of the crop will be used in refinements to boost earnings further, a factor for investors to consider against four years ago.
Bridgeport and surrounding items from May 12 1889 cover a Seaside Range event with the American Band of New Haven hiring John Jones and Gould. The Connecticut Valley Dental Association plans a June 11 12 meeting at Seaview House New Haven. The Howe Band of Bridgeport prepares a major concert on New Haven Green. Surveyor George Beghworth and local figures discuss weather, roads, quarry activity near Burrville and Nauyerock road materials. The United Temple of Honor installs roll ring elders. Connecticut Ec al Medical Association reports officers elected in New Haven and a donor dinner. Edwin Hoyt murder case details and legal proceedings noted. Bridgeport marriage announcement May 9 confirms Charles Sackers and Mary B Clough.
Hartford may 11 the twenty second annual convocation of the grand chapter of Royal Arch Masons met at Magonis temple with most chapters in the states reported healthy and prosperous. Deputy Grand High Priest Henry B Nixdale of New London and Grand Scribe Arthur Noah of Westerly announced officers elected including Henry B as Grand High Priest and George Kies as Grand King with Winsted and Bridgeport voices. Appointments named Cand Chaplain Rev Strivel But left Man Tarheed grand master of ceremonies Herbert Riva Norwich and others. The meeting outlined year plans and governing details for the order.
May 11 24 mayor of a city resigns after a hostile board of aldermen undermined his authority. Charles Rankin, who handed in his resignation, said the board had taken over all his functions and operations.
The funeral for Lieutenant James O'Neill will be held this morning at 9 o'clock from his home on North Main Street. A solemn mass follows at SS Patrick's Church, with burial at St. Michael's Cemetery. Local fraternal and police groups join a police platoon procession from the home to the church and cemetery, with a roster of named officers and pallbearers.
Wolltam A Barnes defends the Bridgeport Serialitic society’s public lectures and asks if Hiram Maxim should have been highlighted first due to his priorBridgeport presence and his brother Hudson.H Barnes credits Hiram for enabling Hudson’s early experiments and public demonstrations in the city.
The Marshall Field estate faces three claimants led by Captain reitiall Field UT seeking immediate possession. Nanny Perking Field Tree widow filed a dower claim after Henry Melts estate. A third claim comes from Elenite Anthony Marsh and two other minor heirs.
New York May 11 Trial of King George of Great Britain against Ernvat Harrah steel broker began in the Supreme court over a $175,090 breach of contract claim. The king alleges Harrah refused to ship 5,000 tons of scrap steel under a Feb 15 1917 contract at 28.50 a ton.
During a work argument at West Ent Gas House on Fravach Ave early yesterday Christopher Hose of Le ington Ave was struck on the head and arm with an iron bar by Pasquale Boagque of J. Madison Ave. Hose received treatment from the factory physician and returned home. His condition was not serious as police search for Boagqui.
Donovan of Springfield Mass an International Association of Machinists official arrived in Bridgeport to arrange the restoration of Local 29 7 A of M charter which was revoked during a split in Bridgeport machinists.
New Haven May 11 Word reached relatives that the body of Lt James L. Gorgins an aviator killed in combat with Austrian planes on August 11 1938 is being brought here for interment He had lain in a cemetery in Ravenna Italy
A series of clinics will be conducted by the Birdleat association, announced today by the Visiting Nurse association. Headquarters are set at the Memorial chapter hotel. Clinics will be held daily and to commence within a few weeks.
Instructions for readers to state questions briefly and send a 2 cent stamp for return postage. The Telegram Information Bureau in Washington DC offers prompt, confidential factual replies with no charge beyond postage.
Q&A style notes explain deep initial cultivation of corn at three to four inches, then shallow to two to two and a half inches to protect shallow surface roots. It notes deep cultivation can tear roots and cut yields to about 20 bushels per acre.
A garbled promotional item from The Bridgeport Telegram promises a free receipt book and hints at a canned goods guide for making 216 fishes. It claims to bring kitchen inspiration, summer sunshine, and food ideas to homes with a coupon, though the text is garbled and unclear.
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