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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1923
Page
13
Bridgeport Telegram, daily except Sunday, published by The Pogt Publishing Co. at 440 Middle St Bridgeport Conn, with Associated Press membership and circulation audit. Contains local news and subscription details.
A collage of editorial quips and social asides presents humorous glimpses of politics, fashion, and common sense. The piece riffs on Gov Walton, Santa Claus memories, weather, love, and notes about Washington’s coinage, wrapping in pointed musings on neighborly fondness and youth bravado.
A weather summary notes cooler conditions recently with unsettled skies across eastern New York. It forecasts Wednesday to be fair on the coast with increasing clouds and possible snow or rain inland by Thursday night, while winds shift from northwest to north and temperatures vary little.
An aged weather explanation details how cold air near the surface and warmer air aloft can create a freezing layer leading to an ice storm. It notes how snow and rain may drop below freezing while upper levels stay warm, producing a dangerous mix that affects shops, power, and transportation.
A weekly morbidity report from the State Board of Health notes a notable increase in diphtheria and scarlet fever cases, with Meriden and Puucatuck reporting epidemics. The report cites 12 cases of scarlet fever and six diphtheria cases, plus outbreaks of whooping cough and measles in several areas.
A Connecticut Eclectic Medical association meeting in New Haven passed resolutions denying a slush fund wrongdoing and asserting responsibility for licensed Eclectic doctors. The group criticizes press coverage and notes difficulties reaching President Dr. James A. Perry by phone as Telegram reporters seek official comment.
A discussion on budgeting in homes, government, and business stresses the growing need for clear revenue and expenditure statements. Charles J. Crockett of Detroit notes how lack of budgeting can lead to personal crises for businesspeople and households alike as financial planning gains prominence.
Speakers at the New York advertising exhibit emphasize eliminating guesswork through a budget plan to reduce failures in retail and wholesale. Mr. Crockett cites life spans of sectors from clothing to hardware, urging data driven purchasing, selling, and cost management to lower consumer prices and boost profits.
The Near East Relief Commission designates Sunday December 2 as Golden Rule Sunday urging Americans to share a meagre dinner and donate the difference to Armenian relief. Leaders worldwide including President Coolidge endorse the day, urging simple meals to simulate Armenian hardships and raise funds.
A nostalgic verse on Sunday nights contrasts with a report noting the federal talk of an order to curb dumping of sewage into the Connecticut River. The piece cites concerns from Hartford to New Haven about river pollution and public health, alongside commentary on sugar taxes and economic impacts.
Three people object to a 4 sale tax on Us dollar oil transactions claiming it drains their funds. They urge a closer look at the import duty on sugar, noting the tax is about 1 percent and affects simple purchases.
A reflective piece on Thanksgiving tracing its origins from Plymouth in 1641 and its spread coast to coast. It celebrates gratitude as a central human joy and invites readers to share a heartfelt feast with friends, emphasizing thanksgiving to God.
An elderly narrator recalls a service station where young workers in spotless uniforms tend to tires and fuel with cheerful care. The scene blends nostalgia with playful vanity as the speaker imagines admiration from the young attendants and a brighter life tied to driving and fresh petrol. The tone is lyrical and faintly ironic.
A fragmentary excerpt urges changing a child’s routine after failure to boost morale. It discusses guiding youths to adapt to new environments, avoiding despair, and using extended family support to reestablish a positive pattern. The text notes parental and teacher roles in rebuilding confidence through structured shifts.
Letters and commentary discuss Connecticut politicians backing Secretary Mellon’s plan for tax reduction. O Sullivan signals possible alignment with party leaders as public opinion shifts toward tax relief benefiting lower income and small payers, while broader gains may affect capital and business.
A medical note discusses how various factors affect health and immunity, emphasizing autumn and winter vulnerability to bronchitis. It explains the spread from nasal to bronchial membranes, the progression to purulent inflammation, and the risk of complications if acute throat and chest infections are neglected.
A reader asks about diagnosing underlying causes for dry hands and sweating glands. The response suggests an examination to determine cause, then treatment, and recommends nightly protective cream until results. Dr. Copelang will answer medical hygiene questions in this paper.
The New York Tribune excerpt critiques a faction of politicians led by Senator Brookhart, accusing them of straddling positions on tax cuts and bonus funding. It argues that true fiscal relief requires sustained economy, not shifting taxes or investing in non-taxable securities, and cites McAdeu as leading the reform stance.
Readers in Washington discuss Democratic moves as January 15 sets the date for the Democratic National Committee meeting to choose timing and location for the national convention. Talks touch on Johnson and Ledge support, party leadership hopes, and Republican opposition. News notes also cover congressional tenure, Speaker Gillett’s pending election, and shifting caucus dynamics across states.
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