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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1922
Page
8
Bridgeport Telegram information shows subscription rates and publishing office details. Includes daily operation notes, circulation audit mentions, and Associated Press republication rights. Office listed as Middle Street Bridgeport Conn with contact Barnum 6190.
A collage of aphorisms and witticisms touching on politics food work fashion and current events. Items joke about brides in June unusual careers the bird slogan reformers trains crime and currency with brief observational quips from a bygone era.
Fair weather expected in South New England on Monday with warmer conditions likely Tuesday. A disturbance in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico and another near Bermuda affect unsettled showery weather in the East Grand and South Atlantic states, with generally fair conditions elsewhere east of the Mississippi through Tuesday night. Winds vary from moderate to fresh southwest and west, with daylight saving times listed.
The Bridgeport Board of Education faces strong objections to abolishing the local Normal school. Proponents argue it raises standards, expands teaching paths for financially constrained women, and secures a steady teacher supply, while critics say the school overproduces graduates for the city or lacks equality with state credentials. They urge careful consideration before ending a long established institution.
A newspaper essay argues wealth does not shield the powerful from court scrutiny. It cites Walter S Ward, son of Ward Baking owners, who shot a man and faces intense public examination despite limited independent evidence. The piece notes financier James Stillman and the broader pattern of high status drawing attention in divorce and court cases.
The article reports William Jennings Bryan criticizing the theory of evolution while Harvard anthropologist Hooton counters with a view that humans and apes share a distant ancestor. Horton notes no proof of descent from apes, suggesting the debate centers on ancient origins and common ancestry.
The public sees the destroyers of history and inventors as legendary heroes. Historians will sort the records, and future writers may obscure or reveal the truth unless a sane history movement succeeds.
The son of a pastor who earned at most $800 yearly rose to railroad king by extending lines 1500 miles inland and spanning from the Atlantic to the Pacific. His vast enterprise touched far fields, rivaled grain markets, and reached toward South America, yet history often omits his tale while fixating on figures like Custer.
A reflective note frames fame as a lesser shadow of notoriety, suggesting public attention often blends esteem with risk and loss of privacy. The piece implies prominence comes with constant judgment and lingering visibility beyond achievement.
Financial writer Barron muses on why the United States rose from wilderness to a great nation in two centuries. He argues it is not land or wheat, but freedom and, above all, hard work, with a note on the change in perception of roamers or vagabonds.
The piece contemplates future space travel and the limits of the universe. It cites astronomers' guesses that travel to stars outside our solar system would require speeds unimaginable to humans. It notes Einstein’s view of space as curved and asks what lies beyond the cosmic boundary.
The Soviet plans to scrap the gold standard and base money on a day's work or goods. The shift would replace gold with labor value, but critics say profits and unequal exchanges prevent it from working now.
A satirical piece ridicules Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution. William J. is portrayed as overturning the scientist's influence, asserting human ancestry remains unshaped by ape links. The verse questions biology, classifies people by race, and ends with a jibe at Darwin’s legacy.
A humorous verse lamenting anglers tales of joy while the speaker endures long waits on fishing trips. The poem contrasts past pickerel and bass lore with the speaker’s own experience of sitting and waiting under the sun, nose blistered, bait useless, until the passion wanes.
Albert B. Storms argues to students that broad college preparation matters more than early specialization. He urges delaying vocational focus to build a foundation in history literature natural sciences sociology economics and ethics, asserting that going to college is more important than merely making a living.
Paris talks report J Pierpont Morgan backed a German loan showing Berlin likely to meet Reparations Commission terms by May 4. If Germany resists, France may push Allies to new sanctions and possibly military steps. May leave cancellations prompt redeployment. Canada? mixed boilerplate on wood, a tale of a mean old lady and a tramp, and a lengthy Q A on various trivia.
The Telegram Information Bureau offers three reader questions for return postage. Q what salary do House of Lords members draw Q how much water does a person consume daily Q what state has most high mountain peaks.
Mary Ellen tends geraniums in a potting shed while learning Decoration Day honors. She exchanges questions with Old William about flowers for dead soldiers and gives the old veteran her geranium so he will be decorated in spirit. The scene ends with Mary Ellen beside the Judge as the procession departs.
A fashion note observes that sleeves are narrowing at the armhole while cuffs gain latitude at the wrist. It comments on wide, flowing cuffs and the evolving style, projecting a trend toward close upper sleeves with generous wrist details.
Royal 5 Copeland discusses infant health focusing on cleaner pasteurized milk, breast feeding benefits, and immune protection. He stresses hygienic preparation and proper feeding, noting infant growth milestones and urging consultation with physicians for the baby’s first year development.
A reader asks about left side bladder pain and how gall stones affect health. Dr Copeland notes gall stones can cause jaundice and upper abdominal discomfort, but cannot diagnose bladder disease from vague symptoms. Readers are advised to send self addressed stamped envelopes for full particulars and to address inquiries to Dr. R B Copeland.
In Hutchinson Kansas Esther M Richardson ends a 47 year teaching span dating to 1876 after starting in Athens Ohio in 1858. Gray haired former pupils recall her long service abroad years and dedication to education as she closes her school career.
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