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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1923
Page
14
Subscription rates and publication details for the Pridzeport Telegram appear, noting in advance payments and a daily schedule excluding Sundays. The notice lists contact avenues, auditing by the Audit Bureau of Circulation, and affiliation with Associated Press and the newspaper’s publishing group.
A garbled editorial page fragment discusses Moonshine liquid, brides, a reckless driver, and relativity. It mentions King Boris of Bulgaria seeking a wife and a possible Democratic presidential candidate Underwood. The text also touches on predictions about women standardizing and US agricultural notes about cows and drills.
Early November brings fierce inland gales as cold air from the north meets warm lake waters. Strong winds raise towering waves, endangering ships despite inland currents and limited drifting space. Ice then halts navigation by December, leaving ports dependent on protective calm.
Frigid trend with a coastal storm moving northeastward settled into a light center near Newfound Bend. High pressure rests over the U S Thursday night, cooler temperatures across New England and the Atlantic states. Generally fair weather expected Friday and Saturday east of the Mesquakie river, with a rise in temperatures Saturday. Winds northwest near Sandy Hook, moderating along the coast.
London reports a clergy committee led by Rishon Walldon plans to seek approval from the church assembly to amend the marriage service next week. The proposal aims to drop the traditional offering and vows, changing the exchange of rings and the declaration of mutual property. The group expects a vote during the session scheduled for December, with party leaders seeking to resolve internal tangles prior to the session.
Dr Anred A Jones retiring Board of Education president delivered a pointed valedictory. He blamed Mayor Atwater City Attorney Cornwell and City Auditor Keating for the school closures last March while praising the boards building program. He warned the Normal school may reopen as political expediency and alleges 11776 Bridgeport citizens voted yes.
United States District Attorney Hayward reports that retailers in Greater New York buy coal by the long ton of 2 240 pounds but sell by the short ton of 2 000 pounds, creating about an 11 percent price discrepancy. The New York World notes this reveals chaotic trade conditions and a long standing practice not unique to New York State.
The report argues elimination of middlemen could curb price hikes and boost distribution efficiency. Domestic coal shipments to New York since April 1 suggest a favorable winter outlook with no near term wholesale or retail price increases expected. Production remains strong despite past miner actions, offering consumer relief though vigilance remains for possible sudden price jumps.
Scientists worldwide discuss a Santa Barbara skull found long ago now dated to about 8,000 years old, shifting the view from 25,000 years. Charcoal traces suggest an Indian kitchen site, offering a new link in Native American history from Asiatic arrival to this continent.
A Stridgeport contemporary misquotes a famous line during local election coverage. The piece notes the error, suggesting the intended quotation attributed to Abraham Lincoln was misremembered as a line about fooling people, while a more cynical "There's 42 sucker born every minute" is cited as the correct version.
The New York Evening World writer Don Seitz is criticized for ignorance about mosses and lichens in Connecticut. The Register notes Seitz misstates topics, laments political influence in judging and prosecuting, and recalls the state’s long history of governance as it defends local editors and the Chronicle’s stance.
Henry Van Dyke discusses the royal law to love God and neighbor, noting its central place in moral life and its difficulty to interpret. He cites Jesus and St. Peter, arguing the rule binds all as servants one to another, urging practical living for harmony and welfare.
The regular Muensterberg Lodge No. 7 O F held a meeting at 164 Saye Street with invitations from Oronoque Lodge of Suatforda to work degrees. Initiatory degrees will be conducted next week for a group of candidates. the monitors and officers will be on duty.
The Missouri should fund a Mark Twain memorial at his birthplace to preserve his legacy. The project must be a statewide effort, backed by contemporaries and citizens, with Missouri's role in the Twain homestead later. The Kansas City Star urges timely action to honor the great Missouri-born author.
A damaged reminiscence recalls the silent apple woman of Chancery Lane, a fixture for about a century outside Lincoln's Inn. The last keeper, Mrs Wise, and her forebears tended the stall known as the “old apple woman,” with no shouting allowed to advertise the wares, a quiet tradition near the law benches.
Philadelphia remains firmly Republican, New York more Democratic. Quakerville posted a 225000 plus majority, Chicago supported Democratic gains, and New Hampshire swung toward old moorings. Kentucky voters rejected restricting betting on horse races, while Ohio rejected a pension bill. McNary seeks Senate bid. Democrats face statewide losses. New York mixed votes with a Republican Socialist alliance in Steuben County.
A humorous meditation on aging as the poet muses that men are no older than they feel while admitting his own joints sag and pride delays retreat. He notes rusty graybeards clinging to youth, the stage, and the stubborn certainty that age remains a feeling rather than a number.
An odd OCR pass recounts Old Mr Yom visiting Betty's house and interacting with Betty four, as children describe scents and plants. The scene depicts playful cradling of herbs, a bee, and Betty testing boundaries while Mr Yom feigns gentleness amid odd dialogue and actions.
The case of Mrs Minnierew versus the New Haven railroad proceeds in Superior Court after a juror is excused for admitting a 15 year old claim against the railroad. The trial stems from injuries Mrs Minnierew sustained from a fall at Saugatuck station on October 27. The jury is expected to deliberate by Tuesday.
The recreation board met for its regular monthly session after two failed attempts to tie up a quorum. Officials reported the meeting ran late but routine business proceeded with only touring warnings transmitted. reports remained behind schedule and no major actions were announced.
Routine discussions dominated the Eleventh District Republican club monthly gathering. Officials refuted rumors that appointment recommendations would be discussed, noting ordinary agenda items and routine procedures.
Readers seek advice on nutrition and ailments as Dr Copeland answers questions about undernourishment, foods that “agree” or not, and home remedies. The piece notes caution against jumping to conclusions and encourages balanced viewing of diet and health in a periodical health column.
The reader asks about circles under the eyes, pickle safety, and eyebrow darkening. Constipation or lack of sleep may cause under eye circles. Pickles in moderation do not harm a healthy person. Yellow oxide of mercury ointment can darken eyebrows.
A reader wonders if moving to a Kerry cottage with Jack O Leary brings danger as a fairy tale patriot dies of tuberculosis nearby. The verse is playful yet hints at local superstition and a wish for cheer.
From the National Leteinxevor of November 1823, noting October 30 as President Adams birthday in his 89th year. It states Jefferson invited John Quincy Adams to Monticello, but Adams declined to visit Washington due to pressing duties and respect for aging Paroah.
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