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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1923
Page
8
Fragmented notes critique public policy and media coverage with sarcasm about solar unions, war, and polling. The text references Britain, London, and general observations on society, journalism, and viewer interests. It mentions Santa Claus imagery, drinking coffee, and reflections on future readership.
Bridgeport Telegram page text from 1993 shows a masthead layout with contact lines for THE POST PUBLISHING CO. and the Mumbai Audit Bureau of Circulation note. It references the Associated Press and republication rights, with no clear news event readable from the fragment.
The column notes cooler Monday with probable fair and warmer Tuesday. It describes generally fair conditions across the Midwest and East, with high pressure over the Plains and Mississippi Valley. Forecasters say no strong winter prediction is warranted. temperatures have been above normal nationwide and the pattern shows alternating cool snaps and sunny periods into autumn.
Aged about 90 Tug Putnam, brigadier general brevet at close of Revolution, later brigadier under Wayne in Western army, formerly of Rutland Massachusetts. The Marquis de Lafayette now the military jury of the American Revolution.
A Danbury official announces a session to refund licenses with local authorities and merchants preparing for the event. The notice cites district procedures and a projected monetary amount amid a regional administrative context.
A St Louis Star reporter bought a diploma to be an M D with no study or exam, and the school also certified him as a chiropractor. The correspondence shows Connecticut’s Eclectic Examining board laxity, prompting a governor’s probe. The piece calls for tighter medical standards to protect the public from sham physicians and diploma mills.
The piece recalls schoolyard jokes used to scorn visitors, noting Americans pay big for vitriolic lectures from Israel Zangwill and J. G. Wells. It argues crowds invite sharp outsiders and reward their vitriol, increasing pompousness as payment rises.
Milton S Hershey, founder and head of the Hershey chocolate empire, gave sixty million dollars to the Industrial school for orphans he established. The magnitude of the gift astounds, and many notable colleges would envy the obscure institution for its generosity and impact.
The article honors Milton Hershey, noting his rise from a candy dipper to a multimillionaire who built a large chocolate empire after selling an earlier business. It highlights his return to business, founding the Hershey company, and his commitment to the Hershey Industrial School opened in 1910, now enrolling 120 orphan boys who learn trades, with potential national impact.
Sermons across America on Armistice Day capture patriotism and faith. The piece highlights a 1918 book excerpt urging courage, duty, and life as part of a larger common good, asserting that true adventure requires risking personal safety and dying for a noble cause.
The piece notes President Wilson’s vigorous Armistice Day address claiming Versailles peace is being wrecked. It questions his conclusion that the United States must intervene to fix Europe, suggesting reasons for staying out of the European imbroglio despite his sincerity and aspirations.
The report by New York officials criticized textbook authors for downplaying American birth and heroes while elevating English figures. Joseph Devlin's draft praised truthfulness in history, criticizing pro English bias, and urging balance in teaching the Revolution to avoid fueling bigotry and distrust among Anglophone nations.
A provincial essay on the elegance and precision of English diction. The author laments modern pretentious phrasing and favors simple Anglo Saxon roots over Latinate terms, praising concise, vivid language and single syllable words from classic sources.
A board study reveals that property representing one fifth of national wealth escapes taxation. Taxable value may be far short of real worth, driving per capita taxes up from 375 in 1913 to 4083 in 1923. The report argues inequities burden creators of wealth and urges congressional action to adjust tax laws.
Democrats hold governorships in 27 states while Republicans control legislatures in 21. In New York 43 cities voting Tuesday split 29 for Republicans and three nonpartisan, with Democrats taking the rest. Meriden’s Republican primary looms November 13. New Jersey’s legislature remains Republican, narrowing the margin. Salt Lake City backed Mormon candidates, while Philadelphia’s W Vreeland Kendricks won mayor by a record margin. Pennsylvania amendments eyed railroad clergy tax favors. states funded highway bonds. Tammany Hall and Hearst split leaves fate of Hughes treaty with Britain uncertain, needing Senate two-thirds.
A loquacious older man threatens exposure to ruin a neighbor’s reputation unless paid. He claims to hold damning papers about a "widow's birds" crime from years ago and warns that disclosure will ruin social standing unless a ransom is paid. The speaker vows stern punishment if payment is refused.
Angelo Patri laments the trials of raising children from infancy to adolescence. He likens pests such as cutworms and pimples to everyday childhood challenges, noting how growth brings constant trouble and fatigue. The piece reflects on the enduring struggle of guiding a child’s development while managing personal weariness.
A historical Red Cross report outlines its mission to protect life and assist emergency relief through trained volunteers, public health nursing, and disaster response. It notes 176,900 people have completed courses, 11,000 volunteers are in service, and 30441 certificates issued for Home Hygiene and care courses.
A long health Q and A column discusses the link between health and success, urging straight thinking, proper nutrition, sleep, and exercise. It covers dental health, digestion, and illness guidance, with readers’ questions about heart treatment, facial surgery, weight for height, and tuberculosis. Dr Copeland answers medical hygiene and sanitation queries for readers.
Q Will you strictly tell me what to do for my fingernails as they are growing ward into my flag? A The condition you mention requires attention of a competent supervisor. RO RO With you kindly advise me where to go to have an UV shaped nose corrected? A Apply at any course hospital clinic for advice and treatment of the condition, a constant header. Q Will you kindly tell me what causes my ankles to swell? A Consult a competent physician for an examination including fur analysis.
Fragments from a humorous anecdote and reader queries discuss a city trip and street talk about Tuberculosis contagion. A reader asks about contagiousness and prevention through shared items, while other fragments mention a shave, a bearcat-like husband, and a Princeton convict film.
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