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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1923
Page
12
Bridgeport teletram service announced by The Post Publishing Co. connects all departments through Barnum wind exchange. Open daily and nightly at 40 Middle Street Bridgeport Connecticut. Association of circulation auditors member entries noted. Associated Press content rights stated.
A garbled editorial fragment touches on Europe, the Democratic convention in New York, education funding, and social issues. It wanders through disjointed musings about science, autism, religion, and national mood, with few coherent facts or clear names.
The fragment describes Valleys and ponds influenced by humid air from a distant source. It notes water currents, wind effects, and ground moisture shaping terrain. Mentions fog and whiteness forming in hollows and toward longer coastal features.
Five Bridgeport youths from the North End including Garn and John Anderson Bere Street John Ferris Milview Avenue and Alfred Ashmore Mainatree depart Monday for Florida They plan a stay in Florida then proceed to California and Mexico the group anticipates a lengthy journey with stops along the way
John Fitzgerald and Roger Nutter were announced as reappointed for one year by Mayor Apcharr. The city hall frantier note confirms the terms, with posted details indicating a yearlong appointment and ongoing municipal duties.
A discussion argues about word counts and vocabulary limits in everyday use. It contrasts estimates from a college professor and a workingman with findings that average Americans may command around five thousand words, highlighting the value of concise prose over verbose speech. It contrasts a verbose NY Board of Education passage with a succinct Morley quotation, noting Johnson's remark that words are daughters of earth.
A special commission inaugurated to aid western farmers departs Washington. Led by Meyer of the War Finance Corporation the group includes Frank W. Mondell and I. J. Yohe. The move signals President Coolidge's willingness to provide practical assistance to wheat producers and reassures anxious farmers.
The article describes President Goolidge urging farmers in the central northwest to form cooperative marketing associations. It notes a Chicago stop for conferences to map itineraries and educate producers about modern business methods and government aid through War Finance Corporation loans and intermediate credit banks.
The article notes that coal should not be as scarce this winter due to a settled anthracite strike and improved railroad service. Last year’s shortages came from a nationwide rail strike and mine disruptions, but this season shows steady production, larger reserves in New England, and better equipment. Price stability remains uncertain as markets have not stabilized.
In Chicago on October 9 experiments began by Professor At Have Michaivon and Dean Henry Gordon Gale of the University of Chicago. The aim is to test aspects of the Einstein positional hypothesis by measuring light velocity and Earth rotation effects. A device was placed near campus to record movements. results will take weeks to emerge.
Vets and others must file applications with the city election officials this morning to become eligible to vote in October. Those who fail to petition in time will be unable to vote at the final sitting, with the session set for October 27 to determine eligibility.
Telegram invites readers to submit letters to the editor with proper names and addresses, kept confidential if desired. Letters beyond about 300 words will be edited for length, and anonymous communications will not be accepted.
Observational note by a schowdetan details risks from mobile j and pedestrial traffic. It argues drivers and pedestians intermingle, with pedestrians often crossing near vehicles and mobile j drivers not maintaining safe distance. The piece mentions misused signals and potential hazards from drivers passing ahead of others, urging attention to roadway safety.
A local display recalls eighties gay evening attire with notable dresses and designers. The exhibit features vintage gowns, mentioning Mary Chan and Linas Mniae, showcasing silk fabrics, silhouettes, and color palettes that defined the era.
A fragmented poem like prose discusses foolish stunts and the value of unity. It references Winders, The Guide Post, and Beory Van Dyke, noting how collective caution protects against danger and deception. It mentions lessons from Kidney Lanier and a line about safety in numbers.
The page lists trivia and statistics: visits to Mount Vernon total 497,232 in two years. daily horse and wagon usage 700,000. the U.S. Treasury holds about 62,206,764 in gold coin. Halloween originates from pagan and ecclesiastical influences with October 31 as key date. hardwood seasoning prevents splitting by sun, rain, and paraffin on ends. Prince Albert of Monaco visited Washington in April 1921 with scientific and patronage ties. daylight is about 606,000 times brighter than moonlight.
A fragmented account describes a rare solar eclipse seen at noon with sun dimmed by the moon. Narratives include observers waiting long hours for the event, jokes about delays, and remarks on the sun seemingly pausing as darkness falls.
A fragmented instructional piece discusses approach to a child’s stuttering and stumbling. It contrasts gentle guidance with the dangers of scolding, advising calm reassurance, praise for small progress, and avoiding fear to help the child gain confident, steady walking and speech.
In a garbled bulletin the Bureau of Victim Statistics notes a decline in deaths by self harm while acknowledging a recent rise in violent acts. The report cites errors in transmission and mentions individuals and figures without clear names.
Fragmentary report notes women entering work and voting themes amid gas deaths and automobile incidents last year. Mentions district politics, women voters, and safety plans following incidents. references to voter involvement and policy responses.
The G O P club pledges support to Mayor Atwater amid a contested city scene. The group notes confidence in his leadership through the current administration and urges renomination for continued city and business progress.
Dr Copeland discusses infant deaths, maternal education, and pure milk as a remedy. He cites Baltimore studies on infant mortality, urges sanitation, outdoor activity, deep breathing, and offers personal inquiries with a self addressed stamped envelope.
A reader asks about brown spots on the body and face from excess pigment, stating little can be done but walnut oil solution may lessen visibility. Another asks about a neck rash from wearing tight collars, advised to use peroxide and lemon juice to reach the skin, and a question about whitening remains.
The October 10 1923 New York Daily Advertiser recounts Albany celebrations for the Great Western Canal entrance. A Governor’s procession, Supreme Court judges, and Albany New York City committees paraded to the Hudson basin. DeWitt Clinton and celebrants boarded decorated boats as topstone was laid, water from Pacific and Atlantic oceans poured, and a naval salute plus cheers followed the vessel’s passage. Captain Haggett, a four year old pilot, drew notable attention, linking to the Revolutionary War.
New notes in denominations of 5,090,090,02, 1 and TM 0,000,000,000 marks will be issued immediately, an announcement stated. Offers of 1,600,090,000 marks were reportedly made before noon, while a report from Cologne mentioned a sister.
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