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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1922
Page
9
A garbled collage of stray phrases and social reflections. It touches on rent, foreigners, spending, vacations, politics, weather, humor, and public figures, with scattered names and nonsensical bits. The text reads like a jumble of clipped observations from a newspaper page.
The forecast shows Thursday and Friday with possible local thunder showers and rising temperatures in the northern plains and lake regions. Uplift and cloudiness expected over the Mississippi River basin, with scattered showers in the upper Mississippi and Tennessee valleys. Winds north of Sandy Hook shifting to southerly, overall fair weather across most regions with some Pacific state changes. Temperature readings and barometric data are cited for New Haven and nearby areas.
The Bridgeport Telegram announces its establishment in 1991 and notes circulation and publishing rights. It lists publishing co details, audit bureau membership and AP news usage restrictions, with foreign advertising reps in major cities.
A letter argues that a $85,000 tax collector shortage in Bridgeport points to systemic failures. It urges regular state audits of municipal accounts by independent experts, citing past warnings by Thomas R. Lill and noting similar issues in other Connecticut towns.
George M. Eames, president of Bridgeport's Board of Park Commissioners, rounds two decades of service with six appointments and yearly chairing since 1906. The piece praises his selfless public spirit, notes there is no pay or job perks, and urges broader citizen engagement to strengthen municipal government.
The quick apprehension of Connecticut payroll bandits saved money and prevented crimes in Bridgeport and Stratford. The $12,000 recovery highlights police alertness and employee presence of mind. The incident warns New York gunmen and those transporting large sums, noting careless payroll handling could invite repeat attempts.
Here and There with the Editor notes Antares in Scorpio as the largest star yet observed, about 36 billion miles across three times the Earth, with light from 1772 reaching Earth today. The piece ponders time as a mystery and questions purpose in the universe amid farm buying as a spring business clock.
Farmers expand purchases of crops while mail order firms report May sales up to 15 percent higher than a year ago. The article notes inflation effects and real purchasing power, with Sears Roebuck orders averaging about $2 per item versus $1 a year earlier.
The new rent law in Berlin sets four year term controls on housing akin to food rations. Tenants pay for all repairs and rents amount to about 21.80 from a typical 190 income. The measure targets housing as essential during wartime.
Freshman Ralph H. Seaman at New Hampshire college attempted hypnotism on his roommate and reportedly could not end the trance. Experts warn hypnotism and psychic phenomena are dangerous for amateurs and should be treated with caution.
A fragmented early 20th century style tirade condemns bore attitudes and noisy talk. The piece mocks loud neighbors, outdated fashions, and public discourse, urging restraint and quiet reflection while criticizing showy displays and verbose public figures. It references social behavior, language, and community harmony. It names no clear individuals or events.
Bids opened for Milford highway project under the jostengive Righway program with plans for 40 Dy of work this year. Selectmen will not announce the winning bidder until tomorrow. Submissions include CW Blakeslee and Son 5610, Natt Payvement 45,277, Yred L. Ford Co 47,183.40, Silliman and Godfrey Co 47,485, Bridgeport Construction Co 59,355. Roadwork spans Milford boulevard from Trumbull Beach to Cedar Street, Martin Beach, West Liver Street, and Hil'sidy Avenue to Farview Beach. portion from Cedar Street to Broderick's corner not planned due to property owners.
Hartford May 24 Commissioner of Domestic Animals Whittlesey told the State Board of Control that selectmen in several towns shift responsibility to his department regarding dog licensing and quarantine laws. He asked for authority to hire two extra deputy dog wardens and to set up a third in his office, at a salary of 2400, to handle dog law enforcement records.
May Stampford report states Antonio Telesto, a coal peddler, was fined 400 dollars and costs for selling flasks of whiskey from his cart. Alex Kurezantak, charged with making liquor, was fined a similar amount.
The poem honors dead soldiers who fought to secure liberty and justice. It laments the unpayable debt they left and pledges to safeguard the nation they helped create, with the dead mourned beneath the flag and their sacrifices remembered.
A mother and aunt discuss strategies to manage a energetic girl named Mary. The elder advises setting structured play, supervised activities, and quiet time to soothe behavior, using toys, art supplies, and simple tasks to channel energy while keeping boundaries. The dialogue emphasizes consistent training and patient guidance.
A seaplane arrived too late to save a drowning girl off Atlantic City on May 4. The child was carried ashore but did not survive before rescuers could reach the scene. Roger McKenna, of the begcheunri, bore the body to shore, while three men who aided in the effort were aided by Nicholas Chiara, the sermon beret gia.
Dr Royal S Copeland argues open windows improve health and longevity. He cites letters from elderly readers praising fresh air and sun in winter, notes tuberculosis crusade progress, and warns against airless, closed rooms. Open windows renew nervous energy and prevent colds.
A page of questions about rubber garments for slimming asthma cures and other conditions. Answers discuss dieting, exercise, climate effects on asthma, joint stiffness remedies, heart and nerve concerns, milk safety for babies, scar removal after laser treatment, and instruction on sending self addressed stamped envelopes for personalized replies.
A reader queries topics from religious pageantry to US autos and diets. Anton Lang portrayed Christus in the Oberammergau Passion Play, enduring severe physical strain during a 20 minute crucifixion scene. Other questions cover US car counts, league games, minerals versus vitamins, poultry figures, and Frank Gotch’s trainer Tem Jenleing.
At Bridgeport hospital Training school for Nurses graduation tonight at United Congregational church, Broad and Gilbert, a program of organ music will be played by church organist Mrs. Ejmery Beardsley. Selections include Pilgrims Chorus, Liebestraum, Finlandia, Berneuse, Nightingale and the Rose, plus pieces by Saint Saens. Mme Florence Legere will sing Tomorrow Comes the Song, Mornin on the Old Bayou, and Dreaming Time.
May 24 Hartford reports Dr. Walter C. Wood of New Canaan president of the state federation of farm bureaus was appointed a member of the board of trustees of the Connecticut agricultural college He will succeed Representative Chimord C. Stoddard of Waved Bridge who resigned
Federal Judge Augustus N Hand canceled the naturalization papers of Bela Kohn now in Budapest, believed to be the former Hungarian Bolanevise dictator. Proceedings were ordered by Attorney General Daugherty. Kohn was once a resident of this city.
May 24 report notes Sam Johnson, dubbed the human recemp érpite, traveling from New York after delivering a letter from Mayor Hylan to President Harding. He aims to reach Washington by Friday noon, while Paris endures a sweltering heat wave with 94 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit readings and bustling cafe life amid a European heat wave.
London May 34 A tale from Unusual Stories about unusual people details Basil Moreton Earl of Ducie as the younger son who sailed to Australia sixty seven years ago to seek fortune He raised sheep and prospered entering politics in Queensland cabinet His father died and elder brother inherited title only to die recently leaving no heirs Berkeley era Morton now fourth heir in line but with unclear prospects.
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