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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1927
Page
12
A scrambled OCR page from Bridgeport Telegram includes copyright notes and garbled editorial text criticizing tariff policy. It mentions Associated Press content, local circulation details, and a rant arguing against tariff greed. The fragment references a hypothetical $100 exaction from a national hero and urges tempering tariff law with sense.
An essay argues that forests substantially reduce flood risk by slowing rainfall runoff. It notes historic floods in the Connecticut River and Mississippi Valley, questions limits of reforestation, and concludes that planting trees is a self paying flood control measure with long term benefits even in extreme weather.
A New Britain Herald discussion notes glare from oncoming headlights as a bidirectional problem. Law limits and requires minimum headlight intensity, but many cars misalign their beams. Experts warn misadjusted lights blind other drivers while empowering some with brighter sight. no simple fix exists.
A report notes Clarence Chamberlin, famed trans Atlantic flyer, received many medals abroad. Upon return to the United States a duty of 100 was charged at the customs house, provoking public frustration at what is described as flawed American regulations and frustrations over importing scientific instruments for education purposes.
Milford objects to calling the road Milford turnpike though it passes Milford Orange and West Haven. The name was given when widened to a 40 foot highway, and officials fear many accidents may haunt the legacy. The piece hints at immortality for Milford if the name endures.
A Danbury News critique labels the so called dead beat credit crook as a threat to local prosperity. It cites the National Association of Credit Men on aggressive anti fraud efforts and urges merchants to pursue those who run up and refuse to pay debts.
A humorous monologue about a constant planner who dreams of fame and medals yet is repeatedly outpaced by others. It pokes fun at endless schemes and late attempts to seize glory, ending with the image of others winning while he stays a tail ender.
A reflective piece urges steady duty and humility. It praises a man who accepts responsibility without complaint and asks what he can give to the world rather than what it owes him. The tone stresses honesty, grace in defeat, and unshowy honor.
The Daily Mirror notes Governor Smith of New York faces pressure from Southern and Northern factions to overturn the two thirds rule for Democratic nominations. Supporters fear a steamroller outcome, while some Southern leaders prefer a rule change to avoid deadlock and blame for any disruption. The balance hinges on delegates and potential cross state splits.
Herbert Corey recounts a New York hotel scene where a "Big Chief" buys a $89,000 bracelet to boost his wife's mood and impress a hotel lobby vendor. A diamond salesman boasts selling vast amounts of jewelry daily, touting visitors' susceptibility to luxury and vanity. The narrative mixes humor and sharp commentary on high society commerce.
A crowded budget scene unfolds as surplus demands exceed funds with 800 requisitions over contingent means. Mayor Weld blocks airport land purchase, while Republican club probes vote abstentions and party loyalties. Hartford and New Haven notices touch city plans, salaries, and public service integrity amid local political maneuvering.
Dr Fron appeals on Thanksgiving for five million to support the Red Cross praising planned, intelligent giving. He notes Brent wealth as a duty, lauds John Barton Payne’s nonpaying leadership, and cites government backing and prudent use of contributions.
A reflective piece urges music teachers to plant a dream in students, guiding young minds toward excellence. It suggests teaching as lighting a lamp that brightens a pathway, with the gift of inspiration driving future achievement.
A reader asks how a sixteen year old should approach life in New York City and the odds of temptation there. Cadman argues that youth must develop inner character and self-control to resist harmful pressures. He urges staying home if weak, or registering with the YMCA if moving. He also comforts a bereaved teen, affirming God’s care and the mother’s rightful place in heaven.
William Lyon Phelps of Yale University lectured at United Church on Thomas Gray and named Booth Tarkington as the greatest American writer, with Edith Wharton among the foremost. He praised Tarkington’s growing beauty and noted other women writers like Dorothy Canfield and Edna Ferber as peers.
Wilton Nov 21 A camp owned by John Knapp at Great Marsh burned to the ground with origin undetermined. Miss Frederique Meyer visited Wilton at Graynest with Mr and Mrs B Scheuch. North Wilton Methodist church and Sunday school held a combined service with children leading part of the program. They chose to send the Thanksgiving Offering to Vermont flood sufferers via Red Cross, totaling 65. A Thanksgiving prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at the North Wilton parsonage. Reverend Stowe to bring guests. Morning service at Zion Hill church Cannondale featured sermon by Reverend Chaton.
Thanksgiving events centered on Cannondale grange with an evening talk on Japan and stereopticon views. Rev and Mrs Clinton will host the coming holiday as Mr and Mrs Fred Clinton visit from Hartford. About 30 friends from New York surprised Mrs Rose Winton at Sugar House Farm in South Wilton for a wooden wedding anniversary. They brought mahogany gifts and other trinkets and planned a large spread. Thanksgiving service is set for Matthews Episcopal Church Wilton on Thursday at 10 am.
Southern New England sees cloudy then warmer conditions with Tuesday into Wednesday showers and mild temps. Eastern New York expect cloud cover with warmer southeast, light rain possible, followed by warmer temps then rain midweek. Northern New England remains cloudy and warmer with possible light rain Tuesday, rain Wednesday, colder by week’s end. A two‑center western disturbance moves southeast with rising temps Tuesday in the Washington forecast district, bringing showers Wednesday and turning colder late in the period. Winds vary from moderate to fresh southerly to southwest across the coast, with overcast skies.
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