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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1922
Page
12
An OCR fragment shows a historic newspaper page with garbled subscription details from 1891 and references to the Audit Bureau of Circulation and Associated Press. It mentions Bridgeport Connecticut addresses and a period tone, signaling a faded archival slice rather than a current story.
The piece surveys domestic life and labor, noting aging couples and changing vows, work fatigue, strikes, and social shifts. It blends wry aphorisms about marriage, independence, and reform with humorous quips on habits, germs, and moonshine, reflecting a midcentury editorial voice.
The bulletin describes a broad pressure system with high pressure north of Hudson Bay and low pressure spreading from the Missouri Valley to the southern plains. Scattered thunder showers have occurred, with little temperature change expected in the eastern half of the country through Wednesday night. Winds north of Sandy Hook to Hatteras remain generally moderate and variable, with fair weather Tuesday.
Daily weather recap based on stalanac data notes temperatures and sun events. Mentions no Telegram service and references to sunrise and sunset, with garbled phrasing indicating water-related measurements.
The Jenkins Brothers company adopts a five day four week plan by employee vote. Hours per week stay the same, aiming at mutual convenience and potential higher production. Wages remain unchanged. Ford’s five day plan reduced weekly pay, but Jenkins expects no wage cut as productivity rises. Community benefit from comparing old and new arrangements is urged. The piece also notes Bridgeport clergy leadership and touches on Ku Klux Klan activity and local civic issues.
A woman from the Poughkeepsie asylum escapes after walking 40 miles in one day. The piece argues strength lies in confidence, noting a man who can lift 190 pounds and another who can lay 300 pounds with sudden frenzy. It discusses how fear and imagination shape perceived power.
European art circles believe the United States stands on the verge of an artistic revival. William H. Fox, director of the Brooklyn Museum, argues it would develop normally with culture and proper guidance.
Lymn W. Meekins, a foreign-trade scout for American movie majors, reports that Chinese cinema goers favor bold Westerns despite uprisings against bandit war lords. He notes Chinese viewers are peaceful overall and drawn to dramatic adventures, reflecting a unique psychology in Oriental audiences.
A fragmented note argues Ontario province houses a population just slightly larger than Chicago within under 200 square miles of urban area. It claims crowding explains most civilizational problems and warns that swarm behavior breeds troubles.
A garbled excerpt mentions soda fountains and asks about costs as the rush season and hot weather approach. It references crude estimates that the soda business may require a billion dollars and hints at consumer spending and aging trends, though the text is largely unreadable.
Poem muses on loving neighbors despite flaws and nuisances. The speaker recalls encounters with various neighbors, comparing personalities and petty irritations to broader ideals. The tone mixes humor and social reflection as the poet contemplates kindness amid daily annoyances and personal foibles.
In Des Moines May 2 the Czech Slovakian community honors Rev. Kenneth D. Miller an American clergyman. He visited Prague with Rev. Joseph Kranek, lecturing on Legionnaires and National Revival. Miller was cheered as an “Uncle from America” to Czech soldiers and received honorary membership in the Ziskev Lodge.
A wedding notes trend shifts in bridal bouquets with blossoms and ribbons still central but brides increasingly favor broader color palettes. The bouquet design evolves from traditional single hues to vibrant mixes, reflecting modern tastes in weddings and celebrations.
May 25 report details a long running scam involving 87 million dollars of 4 percent Rock Island bonds. Despite widespread warnings, small investors and banks continue to hold and trade these worthless securities. Detectives and authorities cite a city-wide scheme using bonds with fraudulent checks and collateral against liquor loans.
Wall Street Florida Smith assistant secretary of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company said Duckett shops are selling them for 15 dollars each and doing two driving, bumpers. He noted this practice is particularly in the southwest.
In New York on May 23 Lady Nancy Astor urged the United States to enter either the League or an allied pact, urging America to act as a good Samaritan to aid Europe. The dinner, hosted by the League for Political Education, featured speeches by John W. Davis and Alice Robertson as part of the tribute to her six week visit to Britain.
A woman in tights accompanied Frank McCaut as he fled, aiding state police in his arrest. He had lived and worked on a local farm and faced capture after escaping from Litehffleld county jail on October 6, 1279. The events occurred over a long association between them.
A spoken profile outlines a woman who travels to Southern New Jersey with her children to see peach trees in bloom. She funds a laboratory and studio where kids make crafts, perform plays, and learn practical skills. The speaker deems the approach an investment in happiness and usefulness for the next generation.
Roy al S Copeland M D outlines how diarrhoea in the elderly links to intestinal inflammation, constipation, and emaciation. He warns against neglect and emphasizes careful diagnosis, suitable astringents, and internal meds, plus a dietary plan avoiding cellulose rich foods, guiding what to eat and avoid for sustained nourishment.
Questions about diet and medical memory issues appear in a doctor advised column. The text explains leafy vegetables with bacon should be eaten sparingly due to fat content and notes memory issues after nasal or mastoid surgery are unlikely. Dr Copeland will answer general health queries and may respond personally if publishable or by letter.
Abe Attell told Marshal Thomas that the crowd behind the arson and burglary allegations is trying to ruin him after a baseball scandal. Police found an insurances and books linked to his Ming Toy Rootery on Upper Broadway and a rope ladder with cotton gloves as clues.
In Waterbury a bankrupt entrepreneur Morris Berman testified before Referee Foadley describing a volatile business cycle where profits vanished and capital disappeared. He admitted owing 235000, noting daily swings from cash to nothing as his chicken and feathers venture faltered.
A scrambled reader questions page includes trivia on Governor candidates religion, mountain crests, mocha coffee origins, Koh-i-noor diamond facts, artificial hoaxes, pine growth from cones, leather names, sending money to France, ebony color, Harvard student origins, and post-Napoleonic French rulers.
New York on May 22 reports Ethel McGary, a 16 year old New York high school girl, is expected to be recognized as a top contender as she defeats Miss Aileen in a 700 yard trial in 4 minutes 1 3 seconds, beating the previous record by 3 3 seconds. Earlier at the interscholastic championship meet she won the 20 yard event in 3 minutes 3 5 seconds, shaving 3 5 seconds from the record, and she has swum for only a year and a half.
Boston swimmer Charles Toth known as Brownie, a longtime member of the Brownies, intends to attempt the English Channel next August. He has set local records and is supported by admirers who aim to raise funds to cover expenses for the voyage and training.
A free American Red Cross issued booklet from the American School Hygiene Association details height and weight charts for boys and girls, plus home eye care, teeth, adenoids, tonsils, gait, malnutrition, and 49 rare subjects. It warns readers to use the form, and to request the booklet by clearly writing name and address on the coupon.
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