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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1924
Page
13
Bridgeport Telegram published daily except Sunday by Post Publishing Co at 140 Brindle St Bridgeport Canada. Subscription rates include one month six weeks and carrier options with prices listed. Associated Press dispatches credited as news source.
A satirical, clipped collection of quips on wealth, politics, love, and social behavior. The notes lampoon easy money, glass houses, traffic cycles, infant wonder, forgiveness in romance, reform zeal, and the high earnings of lawyers versus modest jobs.
A reflective passage urges democracy through equal education for poor children and high regard for voting rights. It contemplates moral issues guiding society over profits, electing leaders like Lincoln, and freedom of worship, stressing belief over wealth in shaping citizenship.
Showers in northern New England Thursday and Friday with partly cloudy, moderate temperatures. Southern New England to clear Thursday after showers, Friday partly cloudy with moderate temperatures. Eastern New York partly cloudy Thursday with morning showers, Friday partly cloudy and mild. Disturbance over Lake Ontario moves northeast with general light rain east of the Mississippi and in the western Gulf states. Winds variable. sunny times with overcast and showers expected in affected regions. Sunrise 4:36 a.m. Sunset 7:55 p.m. High water 2:55 p.m. Low tide 1:34 a.m.
The article argues that Connecticut’s two senators Drane dge and McLean opposed President Coolidge on the veto of the Bursum pension bill. It laments Republican backsliding, condemns the Senate as Radical dominated, and urges voters to elect senators who will back Coolidge.
In a Washington scene at 2 p.m. Senator James Wadsworth of New York urges a constitutional amendment requiring ratification by the people. Only seven of 96 senators are present, with three writing, two reading, and one preparing to interrupt. After a 15 minute roll call, 70 names are marked present.
The article notes that the Senate often operates with far fewer than a full house, with as few as 15 members present and only about six at the end of roll calls. Lieutenant Governor Thiram Bingham of Connecticut witnessed such scenes from the gallery as he observed daily occurrences in what is called the greatest deliberative body in the world.
The American Legion of Bridgeport appeals for support to fix its Golden Hill street home with the drive Buy a Brick. The piece urges ex servicemen and residents to contribute, praising the Legion's broad public service and urging continued backing to build a strong chapter in a lasting city asset.
The Chautauqua ad touts Senator George Higgins Moses as a speaker for the Connecticut State Chamber of Commerce in Bridgeport next week. It teases his world movement credentials and delivery, then asks who will be Bridgeport’s next postmaster, speculating Moses may reveal it.
Tokio reports a survey of steamship offices showing about 5000 Japanese booked for the United States before July 1 when the exclusion law takes effect. Toy Kissen Kaisha booked nearly 4000, Korea Maru added 809 more, and Yokohama hotels host Japanese awaiting travel back. About 1900 passported Japanese may fail to return due to lack of passage. The liner President Wilson brings 400 men from the Pacific coast, hoping to return with brides before July, though return passage is uncertain.
In DILI TH MINN Ma 14 a cash offer of 650400 for 21% acres of bayfront land plus 8560 for accrued taxes was made by Henry Ford Detroit manufacturer to obtain dock property at the head of the Lakes. Creditors of the Siamyard Coal Co Columbus Ohio, owner of the Superior Coal and Duck Co, reserved the offer weeks ago and met last Saturday in Columbus to consider it. The land was assessed at 207bat.
Election news outlines Ha vens potential district chairmanship under Burdick, with reorganization and outreach to Coolidge club supporters. Sixth District Taxpayers search for club rooms as new anti administration group forms. Fourth district Democrats host card party at Casino building. city clerks cut obsolete council mailing. A Democratic Boston Post shift hints at Woolidge support. Mayfield ballot destruction noted in Texas, affecting Senate inquiry. Waterbury and Stratford Democrats react to state convention losses and capital-city influence. Spellacy and Lonergan potential Hartford contest drift.
New Haven May 14 Connecticut cities spent over 107 thousand dollars in 1928 for public recreation, more than twice 1919. Attendance at summer playgrounds rose from 11 187 to 28 729 and play centers from 78 to 297 over the decade. Development and expansion of existing systems drove gains as two cities added playgrounds while 6 000+ population towns lacking leadership remained. Municipal golf courses appeared in Bridgeport Hartford and Stamford as the state integrated athletic badge tests into physical education.
In Washington May 4 informal talks focused on a charge by Maye Curley of Boston that a Massachusetts campaign organization collected funds on a normal basis. An inquiry, if decided, could expand to cover expenditures by all presidential candidates. Senator Walsh said he would seek an investigation under consideration.
Boston May 14 The Joint Public Institution committee of the Legislature reported out today a recommendation for building a new state prison in Bridgewater on state owned land adjoining the site of the old farm.
Gilbert Hunt and Clar Bert discuss the proverb the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world. William Pelley notes a line about acorns growing into oaks and asks about a selection containing the phrase. The exchange ends with a wary remark on stale chestnuts becoming long speeches.
At the Old Town Hall Prof Dr Stanley Livingston Cook presented an illustrated lecture on My Fifty Years with the Pig mies of Trans Arabia, a lively event with maps and misread slides. Citizens sang The Star Spangled Banner as thanks and support from the Local Boosters Club.
The Bridgeport Telegram joins eighty Amai can newspapers to run The Fun Shop for original humor, epigrams, anecdotes, poetry and satire. Editor Maxson Foxhall Judell, New York, coordinates submissions via The Bridgeport Telegram. From June to One, top contributions will be displayed on screen. returns not accepted.
A century old piece argues for strict inspection and licensing of steamboat engineers, with mandatory oaths and a dedicated scientific board in each state. It blames deferment and negligence for accidents and urges Philadelphia New York and Baltimore to act swiftly to fix a dangerous system.
A long-standing wholesale house, Butler Brothers, announced it will quit selling revolvers and pistols in the public interest. The move follows decades of sales totaling about 1.6 million dollars and reflects a belief that big business should act with conscience.
A promotional piece argues prize babies reflect strict care and medical guidance. It claims contests reveal disciplined feeding, outdoor time, and hygiene, with early detection of health issues through regular doctor visits and Baby Health Stations. It urges mothers to follow guidelines to ensure physical perfection and avoid common habits that hinder beauty and health.
A poetic meditation on motherhood detailing armfuls of babies and daily tasks from morning to night. The piece contrasts happiness and sorrow while affirming hope for tomorrow and joy that grows through care and love.
A humorous poem on wealth and family envy. The speaker laments how riches attract relatives seeking aid and favors, imagining their constant sting for money. He describes nephews nieces aunts and cousins who want his wealth, making life lonely and bitter under the burden of riches.
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