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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1924
Page
8
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A collection of satirical musings on slang, misused phrases, and social quirks. The notes poke fun at pay words, absurd sayings, and everyday curiosities from fashion to language while commenting on modern life and old fashioned habits.
A short reflection contrasts foolish questions with serious information, favoring good merchandise over low prices and genuine praise over flattery. It urges gratitude in fortune, responsible behavior, and comfort over fashionable vanity, challenging readers to weigh morals over ancestry.
Fair conditions in Southern New England on Monday give way to cooler, cloudy Tuesday with likely rain along the southeast coast. A disturbance near Mexico moves northeast, with low pressure over Canadian maritimes and a generally fair pattern east of the Mississippi for the next two days. temperatures fall in New England Tuesday.
A Washington conference shows America receives a defined ratio of capital and subsidiary ships relative to England and Japan. Experts warn our navy is below its allotted share and much of the fleet is in disrepair due to lack of funds. A looming political move seeks further cuts to the armed forces, raising questions about national defense. Navy Day should prompt public reflection on these issues.
Westport residents led by George W. Gair call a town meeting to record opposition to spending 500000 for a Sherwood Islands park. Critics warn Fairfield County and the State Park Commission could cite local indifference if the plan proceeds. Curiosity grows over whether Westport will set a statewide example or soften the stance.
The piece argues that American campaign methods outperform British ones, noting Americans face less heckling while British speakers are heavily barraged. It contrasts public reception and suggests heckling as a British custom not yet common in the United States, highlighting the debate over campaign tactics.
The article notes British campaign rallies are often disrupted with hecklers and riots, citing Major Beaumont Thomas who was injured when his meeting was broken up. It contrasts this with American practices where audiences allow speakers to present their case and police rarely intervene. It questions any perceived British system advantages.
A New Haven Register advocate argues Congressman Tilson should stay in the House to become Speaker, asserting the Speaker wields greater influence on legislation than any individual senator. The piece touts his path to leadership and the political impact of the role.
A discussion drawing on Dr E B Devine and Dr Harvey W Wiley argues modern civilization harms health. It links pre-digested foods and climate-controlled living to gastric complaints and weaker nerves. The piece urges tougher foods and outdoor living to improve wellbeing.
A satirical piece on the shaping of fiction by editors and readers, exaggerating the fate of manuscripts and authors. The text riffs on published and hidden voices, with clipped dialogues and assorted vignettes about writers, editors, and gossip, reflecting a chaotic literary page.
The piece reports on Democratic ticket developments, noting laboring and business support shifts in Ohio and Connecticut. It cites La Follette drawing from Democratic crates, predicts Ohio backing for Republicans, and mentions Hart ford Times backing third-party strategies. It lists Connecticut Democratic nominees and a lone female candidate, with commentary on campaign finances, ownership debates, and key political figures shaping the race.
An 1824 National Intelligencer column muses on General Lafayette’s remarkable memory for friends and comrades across the Revolutionary era. It contrasts his recollections of generals with the faded memories of lesser-known soldiers, noting the long span of decades since those years and the aging of both memory and appearance.
New York officials report Progressive party supporters issued a statement urging the election of Calvin Coolidge. The group appeals to Progressives to follow Theodore Roosevelt’s implied stance, praising Coolidge as upholding morality and American institutions.
The 413th Infantry Reserve Army Corps established temporary offices in Bridgeport State Armory. The 418th Infantry forms part of the 76th Division allocated to Connecticut and Rhode Island. Lt Col John Randolph, on duty with the 78th Division in New Haven, named executive officer of the regiment and to visit Bridgeport each Wednesday to share details on the Officers Reserve Corps and Organized Reserves with office hours 10:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Fourth District Tegublean club will meet tonight at the stud rooms instead of tomorrow night due to the Republican rally. The high school event is moved to tomorrow evening.
A 1924 column extols primitive amusement over modern diversions, arguing people favor ancient acts like running, striking, and throwing. It notes May Peterson, former Metropolitan Opera singer, wed a Texas colonel and led a Texas delegation on an old mare at a St Paul convention, praising a return to nature and simpler pleasures.
A column with medical Q A style guidance on staying youthful in spirit, eye baths with boric acid, and anecdotes about youth vs age. It includes questions on indigestion hyperacidity nervous disturbances child crying spells and a red spot on a nose with suggestions to consult specialists.
A speaker defies social pressure to abandon his straw hat as autumn cools. He laments the biting wind while clinging to the hat’s comfort and recalls a resolve to keep it despite mockery and unwritten fashion rules. The narrator declares himself master of his hat and captain of his id.
In a reflective column, the author contrasts spring and autumn moods while a reader Q asks about weight for a tall twenty two year old. Advice from Dr Copeland covers weights for a twelve year old and a note on birthmark treatment and medical inquiries addressed to the paper.
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