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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1922
Page
10
Miscellaneous publication details show the Bridgeport Telegram established text, subscription rates, publishing company address, and circulation notes. The document references The Associated Press and foreign advertising mentions, plus toll information and city connections.
A mosaic of short phrases and quips touches on daily life, fashion, politics, manners, and cultural observations. Bits reference hard times, jazzed slogans, gym and sports, and media notes, all echoing a period voice and informal editorial fragments.
The forecast shows fair conditions tonight with a slow warmup in New England and New York areas. A low pressure system offshore near Nova Scotia and west of Bermuda drives northern winds and unsettled weather, with strong northwest winds diminishing as a front approaches Hatteras.
The piece argues for formal legislative authority to fuel administrators to regulate coal prices during emergencies. It warns against ad hoc bureaucracy by coal dealers, calls for governor nominations with legislative confirmation, and urges preemptive planning to prevent future shortages and profiteering. It notes current officials act without clear statutory authority and compares fuel commissions to other state bodies.
A Bridgeport public school teacher submits a resignation arguing against the longer school day now in use. She cites early rising from New Haven and a better offer there, while the board supports the extended day as beneficial for students. The vacancy will be filled by a recent City Normal graduate from Bridgeport.
A patriotic verse extols the Dry Navy defending shores from foreign fleets and the Volstead Era battles to keep liquor out of the United States. It urges vigilance, discipline, and unity to prevent any drink from entering the country and to deter challengers at sea.
The Saugawuck Valley Ice and Coal Company of Bridgeport was granted power to increase its capital stock from 4,400 to 13,000 shares at a stockholders meeting on Nov 28. The $218,000 increase raises par value to $25. Signatures of directors Charles G. Sanford, Waller Wal Starry Walker appear.
A reader suggests placing rusty curtain hooks in a bowl of cloudy ammonia for an hour and stirring occasionally. The rust will disappear and the brackets will look like new.
Montreal reports show seven dry provinces with strong verdicts on prohibition's impact. Ontario records six years of dry policy influencing health, education, and crime, while Quebec faces ongoing drug and alcohol concerns amid a broader British influence.
In this odd fragment a speaker laments lingering guilt and social scorn after a minor crime. He recalls neighbors and friends, notes dawns and bells, and criticizes harsh tax pressure while yearning for rest. A tale of remorse, loyalty, and the ache of memory unfolds amid rural setting.
The excerpt lists Q A pairs covering various trivia topics from science to language. It mentions first iron, Diaz of Italy, vocabulary size, Meliorism, naturalization delays, historic coinage and military funding, green and white gold alloys, mestizos, the Queen of Spain, lettuce nutrition, symbols of heart and crown, and flag etiquette. The questions and answers, drawn from a historic quiz, provide a snapshot of common knowledge prompts and responses of the era.
Mixed prose urges balancing temper with occasions to vent anger. It argues against constant forbearance and notes moments when wrath can be healthy. The piece urges viewing troubles with measured fury to break old evils and loosen binding fetters.
A reflective piece on Thanksgiving with children, borrowing a family by proxy if needed. It imagines children racing to the windows, gathering around the Bible, and sharing the feast with laughter, games, and a hope for enough pie. It ends urging gratitude to Almighty God for blessings, including children, and suggests borrowing them to keep the tradition alive.
Reported plans for Jack Wolfe to challenge bantam champion again in New York City. Promoters Wolfe and Jerome may headline another two bout series at a major venue, with talks over eventual terms as December approaches.
Royal S Copeland M D explains how high blood pressure and arteriosclerosis relate but are distinct. Describes arterial changes like stiffening and reduced caliber, the impact on circulation and heart, risks of hemorrhages in retina or brain, and lifestyle factors such as overwork worry and temperance.
Reader asks how to overcome fatigue back pain and goltre symptoms at age 18. Dr Copeland notes weight guidance for age and height, cautions against unsafe home remedies, and suggests professional examination by a specialist. Readers submit questions to Dr Copeland with a stamped envelope for personal replies.
Massachusetts readers learn that next week may bring a closed deer season with hunting restrictions. The piece notes licenses, dogs barred, fines from ten to fifty dollars, and prohibitions on rifles or pistols in woods or fields. It frames deer hunting as risky to duck hunting and questions humane conduct while idly reflecting on local sentiment.
The City Charter Commission will hold its first meeting since last week's public hearing. The commission plans to report proposed changes to the Board of Aldermen by December 31 for presentation to the General Assembly at the upcoming session.
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