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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1922
Page
12
Bridgeport Telegram details subscription rates and publication notes. The Daily paper by THE POST PUBLISHING CO. lists ad rates, circulation, and Associated Press credentials.
A fragmented mirror of a newspaper column blends humor and politics. It notes a stump speaker, a Greek king, Harding endorsing a Democrat for Senate, and odd tidbits about crabs, torn losses, and daily life. It mentions Portland banning music, a 1922 flanner misstatement, a bicycle race, and housing life.
Weather summary notes fair conditions for Wednesday through Friday across South New England. High pressure dominates from the upper Lake region to the Mississippi Valley, with above normal temperatures likely. Winds mainly northwest to north, moderate to fresh, and the forecast expects continued fair skies and mild temperatures.
A fragmented travelogue recounts a weary laborer hefting a heavy burden along a road, words stained with garbled OCR. The narrator reflects on help given to a fellow craftsman and the emotional toll of daily toil amid memory and prayer.
The New Jersey contest between Republican Sen Frelinghuysen and Democrat Gov Edwards entwines national tariff battles with the hot wet versus dry issue. Campaigns hinge on Prohibition stance, with Frelinghuysen touting law enforcement and Edwards pressed as a wet advocate, amid a normally Republican state. Voters face a choice on which issue carries the day as the campaign sharpens into a decisive finish.
The Waterbury Republican Charles A. Templeton faces questions over his plan to bar personalities and limit campaigning. While some say he should remain reserved, voters deserve direct guidance from candidates, and Templeton may gain by touring towns and delivering speeches to counter Governor David FitzGerald’s pace.
A fragment notes a Cartage B association gathering in Cincinnati where the debate centers on buggy versus auto transport and hints at threefold changes in usage. The readable text mentions Ligur and a leisurely carriage still existing amid industry shifts.
Census data show many horses and carriages remain in use with a large share of buggies for personal transport. Autos have grown, yet horse drawn vehicles still outnumber in many areas where roads are poor, with the share of carriages decreasing as highways improve and autos expand.
Finance experts compare the German paper mark crisis to a wildfire beyond control. They warn redemption at face value is impossible as Germany has flooded the market, with London and New York seeing heavy losses and a looming bankruptcy for the currency.
Tid mond St. Jacques sold the largest local newspaper route, covering North Avenue, Park Avenue, Maliond Avenue, and Momputatn Grove Street to enter the Cis n pap¢e business. The route serves about 50 customers, with a total circulation of 74,500.
Brackiawe salf ota has entered the Nassau Country Club Invitation in Glen Cove New York with qualifying rounds starting October 12. The three day event will conclude with finals as players received invitations two weeks ago.
Oct 2 special report: six year old Laura Biondi was struck and left unconscious by a Fairfield woman, Mrs Donovan, wife of a hotel proprietor. Witnesses blamed the car’s slow speed, but the driver was cleared amid mixed testimony as the child remained in serious but stable condition.
The Council Service club completed arrangements for its opening dance on Oct 14 at M. M. WH. A. hall. Autumn decorations will adorn the venue and an orchestra will provide music. Lydia Enugelman chairs the committee and is aided by a group of Weekess volunteers.
Savings banks rely on mail for opening accounts and processing withdrawals, with nationwide rural delivery showing varying mileage. The article notes widespread use of distant routes for orders and transport, highlighting limited direct customer contact and a heavy dependence on mail-based services.
Three men were taken into custody after a raid conducted by the Bureau of Investigation yesterday. Abs. Ene Suckler was charged with the alleged offense alongside the Reener, Ann Dolerly. A Bridgeport man with a prior criminal history was detained on drunkenness charges, and another man named John 4. Niye faced drunkenness and breach of the peace.
A fragmented page presents a series of Q and A items covering government land costs, demographics, historical tech inquiries, fruit juice preservation, prohibition amendments, German aviation prizes, dog breeds, egg weights, and beer content. The questions probe Reclamation costs, native populations, family size statistics, wagon wheel materials, fruit preservation, and constitutional references.
Old friend predicts changes as you marry. The speaker notes pain, jealousy, and altered bonds while urging acceptance of new love, insisting friendship shifts with time and life choices.
An extended, cryptic narrative fragment follows a boy and adults, mixing dialogue and inner thought. It touches discipline, curiosity, and the tension between duty and desire, ending amid moral reflections and warnings about conduct and punishment.
A court reaffirmed a sheriff seizure ruling in a wide case involving a local official and several parties. The decision centers on property or assets seized by the sheriff and upheld as lawful under the governing statutes. The fragmentary text notes references to multiple names and a guardian role in the proceedings.
French of Fhonyastun is proposed by Lonnie F ed at the Hepudtlenn senatorial convention for state semitnn con 32nd district seat. The meeting adjourned with supporters cheering, as the nomination moves toward the general election.
Police detained John Cunart and Tobit Tulfier of James Street after a disturbance on Washtenmeten. Both men appeared intoxicated and were held for further processing. the report notes unclear circumstances and charges.
Royal S Copeland M D health commissioner writes a general audience column on itching and skin disorders. He explains pruritus as a symptom rather than a disease, discusses causes from infection to stress, and offers home care and when to seek a skin specialist. He answers readers questions about measles skin reactions, headaches, vision and hair care, emphasizing sanitation and general health.
The East End Yacht Club schedules a closing regatta and event at the club on Carroll Avenue. An afternoon program opens at law with an open boat race alongside Budgeport Light back to the club, followed by cabin boat races and a skein of events. Prizes will be awarded and a buffet supper will feature later in the evening.
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