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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1922
Page
12
Fragmented OCR from Bridgeport Telegram shows publication details, 1881 establishment, and copyright-like notices. Mentions Associated Press, circulation audit, and print department notes.
A collage of quirky phrases and aphorisms on topics from brains and necessity to New Year practice and fashion. Snippets touch on Thanksgiving, radio opera, name abbreviations, and everyday foibles with no clear central event.
Friday and Saturday expect cloudy periods and warmer conditions with fresh westerly winds. Temperatures rise in the Middle Atlantic and New England regions, while western states show variable conditions. Light showers noted in Atlantic areas and the north Pacific coast.
Bridgeport nears a year of the five cent trolley fare, with the Public Utilities Commission’s shift from a 90 day test to a longer trial. The article notes increased ridership and public goodwill, while questioning profitability and long term viability, urging continued public support and service improvements.
A proposal argues for combining jitney and motor bus routes under one management in Bridgeport. It calls for Connecticut company control of the current jitney line, operation of both trolleys and buses, and regulation by the Public Utility Commission at a five cent fare to reduce danger and confusion from overcrowded, unregulated jitney travel.
The piece discusses President Harding and Mrs. Robinson's letter on prohibition, noting the public mood shifting but not abolishing the Eighteenth Amendment. It cites lawmakers like Andrew Volstead and predicts Campbell will not liberalize the Volstead law, framing the minority as a smaller but persistent force.
Bridgeport Demolay chapter outlines Parents Night events with a program including a reel photo display, singing, and speeches. Members and leaders are preparing activities, refreshments, and a subsequent meeting.
Milford news reports a draft charter change process led by J. Fred Varim president of the Milford Chamber of Commerce. A meeting is expected next week to begin drafting a proposed charter aimed at voter submission. The item reflects local government reform discussions sparked by recent committee resolutions.
An eccentric survey of names and phrases surfaces in a muddled text, mixing potential reviewer notes with stray letters. It hints at a broader cultural jumble where identities and places blur into a playful but unclear mosaic.
A garbled OCR note mentions Frank Schwab and his upcoming first collegiate game at Sabton Virginia. The fragment references Betsy or Bathers and a line of nonstandard text, but indicates Schwab will make his debut in college play this season.
A scrambled Q A page lists questions on belief in God, atheism in Britain, languages spoken, a Philippine flag description, a new chicken breed, a British country name, Victoria Cross origins, levees and sediment, and Henry VIII wives. Many items mix trivia with incomplete or garbled OCR, naming diverse topics and people such as Mick, Horsiey, Lemon, Catherine Parr, and Indian Army veterans.
A garbled OCR piece discusses aging, gender roles, and social expectations. It references downhill and hillside imagery, youth to adulthood, and pressures on individuals, with unclear names or dates. The fragment hints at generational views and changing identities without clear narrative.
The text presents a chaotic, garbled account of a father figure and children in a tense, domestic scene. It references discipline, respect, and family dynamics, with stray lines suggesting meal demands and parental authority amid confusion and emotional strain.
Royal 5 Copeland M D Your Health Health Commissioner N City cautions that palpitation and fainting sensations can occur with heart action. He notes stress and anxiety can trigger symptoms though life may not be in danger. provide reassurance and seek medical evaluation if persistent.
A reader asks about healthy weight for a teen, sleep and exercise advice, and one asks about dizziness and vision concerns. Dr. Copeland offers general guidance on nutrition, activity, and when to seek a heart check, noting space for personal letters and self-addressed envelopes.
The text cites the National Board of Fire Underwriters noting about e47 000 in fires caused by carelessness last year. It urges public awareness, quotes loss estimates, and mentions a free booklet from the Home Against Fires with prevention tips. It invites readers to mail their name and address for a copy and return postage.
Fragmentary OCR note from The Geidgeport Telegram Information Bureau Washington contains garbled names and an incomplete description of a booklet. No coherent events or facts to summarize beyond a misplaced address fragment and a reference to a booklet.
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