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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1923
Page
9
Bridgeport Telegram established 1891 lists subscription rates and publication details. It notes in advance payment terms, daily and Sunday publication by The Post and News Company, contact at 440 Aldlie Street Bridgeport Conn, Barnum reference, and AP rights and circulation memberships.
A jumble of maxims and social observations critiques politics markets and marriage notions. It riffs on reform fear bachelors and vanity with fragmented quips and faded humor from an earlier era.
A messy weather notice shows Monday rain for Southern New England and Eastern New York with Tuesday turning fair and cooler. Fresh easterly winds affect Sandy Hook and the Massachusetts coast, while a low pressure center moves from the Ohio valley toward Bermuda. General rainfall has declined east of the Mississippi with continued rain likely in northern New England on Tuesday.
A large October air surge from the western plateau and tropical regions altered regional conditions. Dense moist warm air moved northward while cold dry air flowed south, producing frost in the Gulf states and heavy rainfall across the West and East. A powerful storm center formed over the Gulf Stream and moved north along the mid-Atlantic coast.
The Nature 15 Cook discusses indoor and outdoor fireplaces provided by the Department of the Interior in National Parks for campers. It notes ground placement in a park, proximity to water, and the convenience of heated air and clean meals. The text describes benefits of the fire features and safety considerations for visitors.
Opinion endorses Fred Atwater for re election citing a clean record and tough stance against corruption. The piece praises his honesty and leadership, argues voters should back him decisively despite opposition smears, recalling his victory over a powerful city machine.
Horace J. Donnelly at the Investment Bankers Association of America warned of large scale mail and investment frauds that prey on gullible savers. He cited victims mortgaging homes and surrendering savings to crooks, while promoters thrive on endless supply of hopeful investors. The Post Office Department fights schemes from simple ploys to multi million dollar frauds.
The piece notes widespread investment swindles in rye grain and oil stocks, citing thousands fooled into buying fake Canadian rye and the ongoing efforts to curb fraud. Bankers pledge cooperation with government to divert funds into legitimate business, warning that gullible investors help swindlers.
The article argues that U S Mexican relations are improving under Obregon and suggests treating the southern border as undefended like the Canadian line. It proposes removing Mexican forts and replacing them with a border patrol to demonstrate goodwill and ease regional suspicion.
An overweight truck weighing 27,000 pounds was stopped at Willimantic on its way to Providence. The load exceeded legal limits by 2,800 pounds and the vehicle’s stated weight by 5,000. The Springfield firm faces court action, underscoring how jumbo trucks drain road funds and damage infrastructure.
The piece praises F W Behrens as a good citizen and business leader while noting he faces defeat due to circumstances surrounding his nomination. It argues the opposing candidate deserves re election and suggests Behrens would have more honor if he had declined the nomination like Bartlett.
A brief, formal quotation discusses the right of the people to alter their government and the sacred obligatio n of the current Constitution. It notes General Washington's opinion as worthy of serious consideration and ends with a suggestion that no further justification is needed.
A fragmentary historical note argues for modifying a century old conservation policy. Joan, leader of the Nations Association of Audubon Societies, supports changes as human expansion and urbanization boost hunting and habitat alteration. The piece cites more efficient suns, apartment-like game farms, and wholesale license hunters as factors shaping bird populations and landscapes.
Mr Pearson voices concern over birds and cats as hunters threaten the avian population. The town debates law measures and protection progress, insisting action is needed to safeguard the birds and the ecosystem. Ansonia synth reports ongoing worry and a call for investigation and policy steps.
State Tax commissioner notes a $500,000 cut from the prior year, highlighting a broad reduction achieved by the General Assembly. The four largest population centers New Haven, Bridgeport, Hartford, and Waterbury receive more than half the benefit, though they account for about 39 percent of the population. The piece argues the reform disproves claims of city oppression and warns taxpayers that the overall tax burden will still rise as rates adjust per the lower state levy.
The Middletown Press notes that county management brought a lower state levy benefiting Ames through prudent budgeting. It emphasizes that the reduction reflects careful fiscal policy and underscores the county's ongoing efforts to ease financial burdens for residents.
Henry Van Dyke urges that true Christianity rests on core doctrines and personal belief in God Christ and immortality. He argues that doctrine must illuminate life and happiness and that disbelief harms optimism and purpose in modern readers.
The article surveys campaigns across New Haven and Vermont with mayoral and gubernatorial ambitions, noting FitzGerald seeks a fourth bid and Park Pollard as a Democratic cousin of Coolidge. It highlights Republican internal tensions, shifting majorities in Waterbury, and potential ambitions of Broderick Salmon, William Hatley, and James Walsh amid probes of party unity and temper.
A fragmentary verse study contrasts a vain step-niece with the diligent Kate, praising the latter’s home skills and usefulness for a working man. The speaker defends Kate as the superior match, while the step-niece is mocked for distractions and social flattery. The text ends amid winding lines about suitors and calling cards.
A fragment from Angelo Patri on moodiness in children labeled the moody child. It urges patience and tact, suggests letting a distressed child be, and advises diet and routine for overexcited or despondent youngsters. It cautions against punishment and recommends calm, practical limits and seeking a specialist if needed.
The address delivered yesterday by Staten Attorney Homer 3 Wemmings at New Fauven argues for enforcement of liquor laws while noting the broader failure of prohibition measures prior to the Eighteenth Amendment. He cautions against overloading federal power and critiques narcotics, bootlegging, and the consequences of the Volstead Act, citing cross-border and state concerns and referencing Governor Senter Waidsworth's remarks.
A reader seeks medical advice for fatigue after 3 or 4 pm, digestive issues, and brain function, while multiple Qs address dental pain, nail care, and wrinkle treatment. Responses emphasize overall health, digestion, circulation, sleep, and consulting a dentist or dermatologist for specific concerns.
Readers may send questions on medical hygiene and sanitation for Dr Copeland to answer in this column. If a question cannot be published publicly the doctor will reply personally if a self addressed stamped envelope is provided. Address inquiries to or RK Copeland in care of this paper.
A reader reports abdominal pain years after an appendix operation and asks for medical advice. The text suggests consulting the original physician, sending details in a stamped envelope, and notes possible causes from exami nations to re treatment. It also mentions headaches, blood pressure, and cold symptoms as possible factors, urging professional evaluation.
The speaker recalls a mother figure and speaks of giving oneself rather than luxuries. Vivid memories unfold of a youthful bond, shared stories, and the enduring comfort of a mother's love as the speaker reflects on dependence and gratitude. The verse contrasts traditional roles with personal affection and guidance from a mother’s care.
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