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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1922
Page
10
Bridgeport Telegram details subscription rates and publication details with references to offices in Bridgeport and New York. It lists operating hours, staff references, and affiliations with standard press associations.
A collage of quirky aphorisms and editorial asides notes about politics weather and society. It includes reflections on unemployment Armistice Day coal supply and trivial social observations with humor and occasional satire.
Mostly cloudy and cooler Thursday with a fair Friday. North winds from Sandy Yok to Matteras expected, fresh to strong northwest gusts. Disturbances moved east of the St. Lawrence Valley. showers in northern New England and New York possible, temperatures higher in the east, outlook for generally fair weather Thursday and Friday across the area. Observations from 8 p.m. July 7 indicate variable conditions and a lingering Atlantic state decline.
The piece attacks Spellacy over protectionism and tariff policy, challenging his knowledge of industry rates and arguing the Fordney tariff boosts Connecticut factories. It cites Bridgeport Times critique, notes McLean influence, and contrasts with Harding era tariff handling and political stances.
John Beem, 82, long serving editor and publisher of the Du Quoin Tribune, is noted as the oldest active newspaper man in the United States and holder of a world record for tenure. He continues to oversee the paper despite calls from subscribers to retire, with letters from presidents and the White House among his prized correspondences. A Montezuma cipher press at Chopultee Roxtec, 118 feet long and 10 inches in circumference, is claimed as the oldest loom in the world.
The letter attacks Thomas J. Spellacy for backing a bonus funded by a beer tax, accusing him of seeking credit without security. It questions whether he supports legalization of beer during Prohibition and mocks his stance as politically expedient. The writer asserts Spellacy panders to public opinion and contrasts it with deeper issues surrounding liquor and policy.
A narrator composes a quiet life while neighbor Johnning provokes heated political and social talk. The verse suggests clashes over beliefs, factions, and a longing for personal peace, ending with the speaker turning to song to cope with surrounding strife.
Trustees of Locomobile oppose claims in a complex bankruptcy involving multiple entities. The case names Heoforin John Weagh and others as claimants against Unite Bady Corporation and related firms. Objections focus on alleged unpaid balances, with figures around 38,000 and 27 dollars cited amid corporate name shifts and court actions.
A printed Q and A excerpt lists figures on farmers in the United States from the 6 Ye 120 census rem port stating 6 418 053. It also includes various trivia on Independence Day observances, Hollywood study visitors, membership race of professionals, song readers in the army, grace of God, and long tunnels such as the Simplon and Gunnison tunnels with related locales and dates.
Poem fragment questions what turns a place into a home. It reflects poverty and suffering alongside joy, peace, and companionship. It names patience, understanding, friendship, laughter, health, and love as the unseen ties that transform a house into a home.
A flawed OCR style excerpt shows a conflicted teacher student exchange about discipline, schooling, and parental influence. The text references Mr Patri and a letter about behavior, repentance, and home language. It depicts tension between authority and youth in a school setting.
Thawus EH Norton of Langton claims $2000 in damages after a collision on the Hoaten Post road near New Tinvennel involving the defendant driving an automobile. The plaintiff alleges the accident resulted from the defendant's negligence and names Costello of New Lyitain as a related party in the filing.
A note describes a field visit by officials including Chon Solers, superintendent, to a potato patch where vines sprouted as expected but no tubers were found. Inspectors examined the vines and soil for clues, reporting absence of expected yield and considering possible causes.
A discussion with Dr Alfred Ilvsy emphasizes rickets as a common nutritional disease in city infants and argues sunlight is essential for proper bone development. The piece warns about delayed growth, bowed legs, and spinal curvature, urging regular sun exposure and timely care.
A reader asks about severe sun sensitivity and vision issues with spots before the eyes. Answers suggest light sensitivity may be due to the sun and sky glare, and advise medical examination. Another inquiry requests removal of brown skin spots. the response attributes liver spots from pigment deposits worsened by constipation and notes they cannot be removed.
Government experts present a study on washing woolens and cottons with safe, effective methods. Readers are urged to fill a coupon with name and address to receive detailed guidance and a return envelope.
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