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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1921
Page
9
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A whimsical verse dreams of afterlife meetings with literary and historical figures including Homer Socrates Mephistopheles Powhatan Raleigh and Ra leigh in a stroll through immortal fields and a friendly chat across centuries.
Postwriter laments disrupted peace and calls for calm. Odd phrasing echoes a distressed mood, urging restraint and reflection amid unsettled events. The piece hints at religious and social overtones while expressing a plea for stability.
The Bridgeport campaign theme centers on vilifying manufacturers to win votes. Critics doubt the tactic, arguing it harms job prospects in a city defined by industry. The mayor defends expenditures while opponents target the Chamber of Commerce and industrial base.
An article questions whether Bridgeport can sustain a paid professional orchestra without large philanthropic support. It contrasts Bridgeport’s situation with New Haven’s Yale-backed model and notes only robust city sponsorship may enable a full symphony, while idealists and music lovers must drive passion and fundraising to keep such ensembles alive.
Reporter Tom Gilliam Jr notes scarce baby carriages on city streets as vaudeville comics mock married men. The piece hints at social pressures and jokes about love leading men to buy marriage licenses to wed their quiet partners.
A broad disturbance was centered over eastern Colorado Monday night moving eastward. Pressure was high along the North Atlantic coast. Rain is expected for Northern New England and Northern New York Tuesday with rain extending generally east of the Mississippi Wednesday. Temperatures will be steady east of the Mississippi, with noticeably colder air spreading across nearly all sections by Wednesday.
Almanac data from Middlebrook Almanac reports local daily temperatures around Bridga Por. Figures are partially garbled but indicate specific readings and weather notes for the vicinity.
A historical note argues for bird protection as birds destroy aphids that devastate hop crops. It cites a Smithson Institute report claiming female aphids produce thirteen generations yearly and one aphid could yield ten sextillion individuals, stressing birds as their natural enemies in safeguarding hops.
An immigrant girl from Russia testifies about arriving in America, being forced to work for room and board, and suing for back wages of 2955. A dawnver helps her pursue the claim as debates on Americanization and fair treatment of immigrants unfold.
A satirical piece extols simple pleasures and warns against excess and alcohol. It contrasts quiet domestic joys with wild jests and references a crackdown on prohibition. The author favors temperance, laments sensational behavior, and promotes steady living.
A scanned reader exchange presents questions and answers on assorted topics. Topics include thermometer liquids, cotton prices, magnetism, population by gender, military service, archives, religion, and Madame Melba. The format mimics a 1930s inquiry column with brief responses and sources.
A long excerpt discussing how framing and structure relate to anatomy, then shifting to liver cirrhosis. It contrasts a carpenter’s framework with organs, notes yellow liver appearance, and explains progression from connective tissue thickening to impaired circulation. It mentions jaundice, fever, and treatment ideas, including diet changes and mineral waters.
A reader requests guidance on daily health concerns and self injury risks. The column invites self addressed stamped envelopes for private replies, with Dr Copeland answering suitable medical, hygienic, and sanitation questions when publishable.
A disputed report claims Funkie was not assistant chairman amid GOP comments. The piece mentions a past district committee leader, references Attended events, and notes Herward T. Brady endorsement by a local political group two years prior.
The Catholic Choral Society announces its inaugural gathering open to men and women. A Christmas program is planned as the society’s first work with soloists and orchestral support. Mr Grattan is in charge of the program with arrangements for the event.
Providence report notes Judge Arthur F Brown completes a quarter century on the United States District Court. A brief in-office reception was held with colleagues and local legal figures marking the milestone.
A reader argues that conditions on other planets and the moon could support habitation or life. The writer muses on Martian life adapting to alien environments, Earth's formation, atmospheric development, and the possibility of life beyond our world, referencing astronomy and ancient myths to suggest and question planetary habitability.
A fragmented discussion on proper contractions and usage in formal writing. It covers don’t isn’t isn’t used in formal work, notes on pen names, and hints about chosen wormy terms. The piece frames how contractions are treated by careful writers and editors.
A mother and father discuss their son Robin who fears the hall bears at bedtime. The parents debate bravely guiding him alone to his room while a teacher notes some children fear such stories. A suggested fix is letting him choose a toy bear to ease the fear.
A Danish researcher joining De. UW notes feeding failure triggers cannibalism among Thasmid specimens. They bite off ends, regrow feeble organs, and sometimes lose legs. Regenerating lost limbs remains widespread but exact mechanisms and genetic factors are still only partly understood.
An early 20th century piece satirically outlines the supposed path to becoming a mail carrier. It describes a bizarre training tale, shifts of government funds to gold and education, and the absurd expectations of the job. The narrator mocks the notion of mail carrying as a respectable profession amid odd anecdotes about money, labor, and social access.
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