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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1923
Page
10
A damaged OCR fragment from the Bridgeport Telegraph front page includes partial masthead and stray lines. The text mentions The Associated Press wire service, publication date uncertainty, and generic newspaper branding elements without coherent story content.
A terse, garbled editor’s note critiques ornate prose of an era while railed boundaries blur. It mentions Gelatin Sh and Pesto Weill as examples, notes Carolina exchanges, and questions the limits of persuasion and correctness in a narrow, troubled discussion.
A garbled weather bulletin describes a strengthening storm moving north with persistent pressure and cloud cover. It notes winds varying from fresh northeast to east, with showers and general unsettled conditions expected over the coming days.
Fragmentary OCR notes show Speaker F. H. Gillett associated with Constantinople, with garbled lines referencing locations, dates, and individuals such as Peddy Selah Aneafschy and Hetty Teald, but most names and events remain unclear due to transcription errors. The text does not form a coherent narrative.
The piece surveys Bridgeport politics as Democrats appear unified while Republicans face a deep split. It notes a shifting delegate dynamic at the convention and predicts Pred Atwater and his ticket will win by a large majority, barring further party fractures.
A Philadelphia preacher sent out a thousand men to learn why they avoid church. Replies show excuses range from long sermons to Sunday-only leisure, with most saying they simply do not want to go. The piece links the attitudes to Luke's parable of the great supper and critiques church appeal today.
The piece critiques Cordell Hull’s stance on unfreezing international trade to push Europe to buy American surplus food. It argues farmers remain underpaid as Europe lacks funds to purchase, and warns Hull’s remedy echoes past failed efforts.
A Fourth Estate pondering questions how the cost of living would rise if advertising stopped. An editorial California editor argues cessation would throttle railroads and sales, reduce orders, shrink distribution, trigger factory and labor impacts, and drive prices sharply higher across goods and markets.
Hearings heard residents describe suffering caused by landlord actions and delayed assistance. Officials discussed emergency provisions and the need for food and clothing aid, while residents urged timely relief and accountability from property owners amid ongoing shortages.
A couple seeks an oscharge from beat as part of a disputed incident. The report mentions possible aid from Nido Cissiine and references locations near Weber and South Marnge with cryptic notes about dates and parties.
A garbled OCR passage mentions a few scattered terms and possible names but contains no clear event, date, or location. The readable bits show disjointed references, hindering a coherent summary of any specific incident or topic.
Fragmented OCR text shows The Guide Post by Henry Van Dyke with scattered phrases about independence, suffering, and personal identity. The readable portions reference war, peace, and a search for meaning amid turmoil, but the overall content is garbled and incomplete.
A Fairfield man filed a lawsuit yesterday seeking to recover on a promissory note. The complaint names Staples Co and related parties as defendants, alleging the note was executed and later reneged by the makers. The case cites damages and seeks return of the principal plus interest.
The executive committee of the Chamber of Commerce has reviewed a list of over 40 candidates. The selection of a successor secretary will be made from this group as the organization prepares to appoint a new executive. Known candidates include several local figures noted in the meeting minutes.
Report states a vehicle left the road on a city street near Pallwavtea avenue and slid down a embankment but no injuries were found. Police conducted a routine inquiry hours later and detailed the scene, noting damage to the car and surrounding pavement.
Fragmented OCR text describes a bankruptcy case with no creditors appearing. It mentions Measles Packpail Draniserne and scattered names, dates, and places, including Balt Trust and Warbler of South Nove. The fragmentary report references a hearing and possible scheduled events, but details are unclear.
A compendium of short Q and A items covering topics from electricity transmission practicality to sweat glands, removing whitewash with nitric acids, why pure iron isn’t used in trades, rain’s effect on fruit, Pacific waters versus Atlantic, the fastest regular train in Britain, Robert E Lee’s postwar status, and a women-run government project.
The text describes a person believing in home brews and herbs to cure disease, recounting a decline and eventual recovery, with references to doctors and dubious cures. It reflects mistrust of physicians and reliance on folk remedies, ending with mentions of pills and tonics.
A fragmented piece discusses child development, noting dangers of excessive parental control and the value of professional guidance. It highlights experts like a psychologist and teacher, cautioning against extreme methods while urging balanced care and education.
An elderly veteran whaler died today in New London at the age of 89. Details are incomplete due to damaged text but indicate long service within the maritime community and a career tied to New London harbor facilities.
A fragmentary speech recounts explorations, ancient infant care methods, and progress in infant welfare. It notes a U S Senator from New York, medical literacy shifts, and warns against outdated feeding practices while urging adoption of 1924 infant care guidelines.
A reader asks if chronic sinusitis is curable and whether surgery is needed, with advice to seek a nose specialist or hospital clinic. Another asks for a 12 year old's correct weight. a reply cites about 60 pounds and suggests checking arches. Cocoa butter use and pore care are also touched. Dr Copeland will answer medical hygiene questions in a future column.
An 1823 New Orleans report notes unprecedented crawfish ravages during the last high water season in the Mississippi. Planters reopening levees for repairs found worms perforating to alarming depths and embedding in crowds, raising crucial questions for farmers on how to terminate or exclude the pest against waters along the lower banks of the American Nile.
Oct 16 Staven Garzano known as Big Benny pleaded guilty to robbery and was sentenced to a maximum five years in prison after a prior tie to the court case. The item also notes William Henry Harrison as the oldest man to be inaugurated as President in 1841 at age 63.
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