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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1922
Page
14
An assortment of humorous snippets, editorials, quotations, and light commentary reflecting early newspaper style. Topics range from public figures, fashion, technology, and social observations to jokes about weather, politics, and daily life, with scattered misspellings and fragmented phrases characteristic of OCR-era print.
Fragmented OCR shows a Bridgeport Telegram masthead from 1991 with subscription rates and Bureau of Circulation references. It mentions Associated Press rights and advertising representatives, plus address fragments in New York and Chicago areas.
Partly cloudy Friday with cold Friday night and fair Saturday. Disturbance over northeast New York moving eastward. High pressure east of the Rocky Mountains except Florida. Generally fair east of the Mississippi Friday and Saturday, with showers likely in Florida. Northeastern states cool Friday or Friday night. Winds northerly to northwest, over Sandy Hook moderate to fresh, shifting northwest.
Dr Francis J Gaynor longtime city dental clinic physician in the Welfare building will depart the Board of Health on Saturday and begin private practice on Monday in New Haven He earned friends during his tenure and leaves with best wishes for advancement in his profession.
The article weighs Lloyd George’s resignation and a possible coalition shift as Britain nears a general election. It notes pressure within the coalition, the chance of a new government, and the impact on postwar stability and European policy, with France’s vote of confidence in Poincare noted as connected background.
The Connecticut campaign is lacking clear issues with under three weeks until election. Republicans have not launched a general campaign while Democrats focus on criticizing the state administration. Voters seek concrete plans from candidates FitzGerald and others amid debates on taxes and debt.
In a brisk reflection the piece argues bonds are a simple revenue tool while direct taxes are cheaper. It credits the Republican and suggests Democrats may offer worthwhile reforms. The editor urges voters to focus on definitive statements from candidates rather than stray remarks.
A Teapot Dome Wyoming oil gusher prompts debate over federal stockpiling of mineral resources. Critics argue government should preserve assets for future use, while supporters note potential losses from private leasing. Officials say long term value and future needs drive careful management.
An advertisement promotes Fritz Kreisler as a pianist, claiming he plays the piano with the same exquisite art that made him famous as a violinist. The piece notes this dual ability would surprise music lovers and ponders how Kreisler’s piano work might compare to Paderewski or Rachmaninoff, while asking if a master can excel in two art forms.
A vivid travel sketch of Constantinople describing a single grand street flanked by opulent shops and a maze of steep alleys below. The scene shifts to markets, vendors, dancers, and allied troops amid war rumors, tram bells, and street life, ending with ships at the Bosphorus and a city that never truly sleeps.
Hanover Oct 19 Jack Cannell led Dartmouth through the longest workout of the season as Vermont statements warned of a tough test. The Green defense and offense will face one of the year’s hardest matchups with the first string ready to play full strength against Dartmouth before Harvard next week.
Fragmented dialogue shows Richard Roe and employers trading threats over wages and work conditions. The passage portrays mutual hostility, suggestions of discipline, and calls for better conduct between workers and management. It hints at a broader plea for respectful grievance handling and workplace harmony.
The minutes from Mondays Ore Yaard meeting show Jynn W. Wilson was elected to fill the unexpired term of Dr. William L. Methughlin after his resignation. Attorney John A. Connell refused to publicly release his opinion on the legality of the board’s action, stating it was delivered verbally to Mr. Burns. Burns declined to publish the opinion, citing disgust and fatigue with the dispute. Edward M. McGovern noted the election was deemed valid, saying no further challenge would prevent Wilson from keeping the seat. The controversy centers on party representation and adherence to courtesy codes during the appointment.
A compilation of Q and A on Indian Reservation management distemper treatment in horses soil safe chemicals, absolute zero, poetry and authors, odors in lard, Theda Bara, Vatican rooms, arrowhead making, and proper street etiquette for a man with two women.
A nostalgic poem recalls a girl and boy from age seven to sixty two and thirty with a lifelong bond. The speaker cherishes early courtship, youth, and a marriage that endures through age and time. It preserves their roles as lady and knight across decades.
Angelo Patri reflects on crowd attitudes as a 14 year old boy is hauled away by police after an incident with a horse. He contrasts harsh reactions to animal treatment with the silence around harm to children, urging immediate action and public protest against bad parenting.
Bredoria M. Culvin of Norwalk is sued for four thousand dollars by the Hel gel Stopnen company of New Fluven, filed with the Superior Court clerk yesterday for goods alleged to have been sold and delivered.
Ridgefield Oct 19 John Drophy 82 prominent resident died at home today He represented Ridgefield in the general assembly in 1906 and 1908 and served 12 years as county commissioner for Witrflerd County He later worked as an inspector of customs at the port of New York and immigrated from Ireland at a young age to this country
Royal S Copeland M D discusses the sense of smell, its variability, and its role in food safety and public health. He notes examples from industry and egg production, stressing the need for reliable olfactory sense among workers and the public to prevent unsafe outcomes. He urges guarding and strengthening smelling abilities as a crucial health function.
The column compares typhus and typhoid fever noting distinct causes and transmission. It also answers reader questions on swelling, blood pressure, diet, exercise, complexion with yeast, facial pimples, and medical-hygiene queries, advising examinations and physician consultation.
In Superior Court, Leonardo Cocco as administrator of Catone Cocco’s estate sued Stratford truckman Daniel J. Caton for 10000 the death of eight-year-old Catone on June 7 1924 as he rolled a hoop near Magniedi garage on Madison Avenue. The jury returned a verdict for the defendant the truck driver not at fault.
Justice John R. Booth of the county court ruled yesterday that Richard C. Harris and Enna Hecry jointly owned several sold articles. Harris was awarded 206 damages representing half of the proceeds from the sale.
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