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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1923
Page
25
Bridgeport Telegram tabloid pricing lists Mall advance rates of 3.00 for 3 months and 1.00 for weekly carrier delivery. The Post Publishing Co. at 146 Middle St Bridgeport Conn operates daily except Sunday with night openings and an AP affiliation for credited dispatches and local news.
A collage of odd notes on banking hours political chatter and a string of misplaced phrases. The fragment mentions Nile length and Britain, insurance, and gossip, interspersed with remarks on halibut gender and money. The piece reads like a warped editorial page with stray observations and aphorisms.
The Bridgeport Telegram rumor that Dr. Stephen Maher may be chosen for the state tuberculosis commission is dismissed as unfounded. The editor credits Maher with building Connecticut’s effective disease-fighting system and notes Governor Templesen’s impressed view, asserting the governor will recognize the credit due to Maher and the commission’s leadership.
The Waterbury American notes Governor Templeton disputes a report that he will not reappoint Dr. Stephen J. Maher as head of the State Tuberculosis Commission. The governor says such reports are propaganda and that Maher will be chosen for the state’s best interests.
A patriotic reflection on wartime sacrifice and economic strength as sacred duties. The author cites Lincoln calling America the last best hope of earth, arguing that material wealth can be a spiritual asset if used rightly to illuminate freedom for the world.
A Seymour citizen protests restraining acts while The Telegram debates civilization and liberty. Quoting Hampshire Constitution Article Three, the piece argues people surrender some natural rights to secure protection, a century and a half old instruction worth repeating to temper loose talk about personal liberty.
The forecast calls for showers in Southern New England on Monday with cooler air on the mainland. Tuesday should be fair but cool, with fresh winds offshore and variable gusts along the coast. A disturbance moving from Minnesota affects the lower Great Lakes region and the Mississippi River area, bringing showers east of the Mississippi and cooler conditions into Monday night, then improving Tuesday.
A concise notice notes 15th meridian temperature observations at New Haven by the Weather Bureau. It mentions chemists at the municipal laboratory of the Board of Hearth performing more examinations in April this year than previously. various kinds were made, with some carding entries noted.
A reflection on America starting with modest means and building wealth through faith and service. It cautions that prosperity can erode spirit if wealth is not dedicated to spiritual ends, noting America faces a pivotal moment as wealth and morale are tested.
A contemplative piece extols youth as a guiding force for the era’s storms. It contrasts youthful vision with aging experience, invoking Pershing and legendary knights to argue that young people, emerging from schools, factories, and labs, represent tomorrow’s hope or threat in peace, war, and social reform.
Letters discuss early money education for children, sharing a mother’s method to teach saving by giving a child a set amount weekly and rewarding savings. The writer notes the challenge of instilling thrift amid lavish surroundings and stresses parental guidance over material wealth.
A reader describes marital strain from selfishness and changed social life after marriage. She notes lack of discussion about reading material, avoidance of outings, and tension over partner’s social activities. The piece suggests partnership requires effort and communication to avoid drifting apart.
Fragments describe a chaotic scene at a crossing with scattered names and jumbled phrases. The speaker mentions people like Teantig, Joe, and Urenty, while references to undertakers, shreuds, and chanting officials create a surreal, rumor-filled tableau of a crowded roadside moment.
The author shares a quirky guide to digestion and happiness. He notes fear of public opinion and the yearning for companionship while offering simple habits to ease indigestion. Avoid anger and hurry, eat slowly, and talk about pleasant daily experiences to digest any meal.
Eight hundred scientists from two dozen nations will travel to Ensenada Baja California to observe the solar eclipse on September 10. They will also visit La Jolla Coronado Island and San Clemente Island while astronomers plan to record photographs. Ensenada may not accommodate all visitors.
At Hamburg authorities report a menagerie of Indian wild animals including elephants and leopards, with crowds swelling at a public exhibit. A woman was taken into custody after soliciting Fred Stevens, 40, who was later charged with breach of the peace and released on bail.
Historical note describes Chicago’s early grading when the city raised the street level by several feet to create dry cellars and enable sewerage. Buildings were rebuilt with foundations raised eight to ten feet, large structures relocated, and a comprehensive drainage system installed at the cost of property owners. The transformation spanned years and altered pedestrian streets.
In a lively tale a meek Peter Jones is mocked at the office for a dull wallpaper scheme. After a dramatic paper color dispute he asserts control, moving from subordinate to manager as bright yellows and pinks redefine the workspace.
A garbled transcript depicts a chaotic dawn monologue full of disjointed names and phrases. It references pursuit, a Moor, a mysterious man, animals, and restless figures, conveying a dreamlike narrative with shifting focus and unclear action.
Police on the pier at the Lent Street area detained several individuals in a series of alcohol related incidents. The arrests involved five or six persons described as intoxicated and disruptive, tying up officers with repeated checks and detentions.
A brief item lists names Anderw Prey Taney Kominski Frank Dern len and Heney Gilmore in connection with a tasting note. The fragment suggests a social or local event but provides no clear action or outcome. Further details are unreadable in the surviving text.
Labore Indiana report describes a man in his 20s with alleged unusual facial features resembling a pig, prompting warnings about farm safety and bio sample staging amid unclear details and OCR garble.
A lay explanation of myasthenia gravis describing muscle weakness from brain stem regions, bulbar paralysis signs such as drooping eyelids and difficulty in breathing, with notes on age of onset and the uncertain efficacy of remedies. The piece includes reader questions about complexion, eyelashes, skin bleaching, outdoor exercise, and general health guidance from Dr. Copeland.
The text describes a person walking feeling 7 feet tall and shoulder effects, asking for guidance on uniform information. It mentions managing the shoulder with a “tiger” and asks if turbinates are very large and whether they are present. The fragment is garbled and lacks coherent medical details or identifiable names.
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