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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1923
Page
12
Bridgeport Telegram announces daily publication by The Post Publishing Co with full staff and 1591 establishment. It mentions open daily and night, billing Barnum 6.0 exchange connecting all departments, and membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulation and Associated Press.
A scrambled column notes worsening conditions in China under Confucian strains and doubts about Wu McAdoo as a peace plan unfolds. warns hunger and currency issues in Europe. cartoons mock President Coolidge. debates on hair fashion and art. a Finnish observer questions Russia’s communist resolve as Europe teeters on renewed peace proposals.
A wary editorial discusses Italy’s Mussolini resisting League of Nations intervention in the Corfu dispute and warns against electoral politics or blame gaming. It urges Americans to press for peaceful, diplomatic, and economic actions to curb aggression and preserve civilization.
Partly cloudy in south New England with warmer spells likely. Forecast calls for unsettled weather over New England and New York with higher temperatures in the north. Winds shift from east to southeast. some areas may see light snow in the Atlantic and Gulf states.
A fragment describes dust whirls and gas spouts in deserts of the southwest, noting their tall columns and spinning lines of debris. Apache Indians used gas spouts as signals, linking heat and updrafts to blaze-like cactus spines under favorable conditions.
The mayor plans to convene a meeting within a day or two to approve the Fridgeport Rock and Bridge company contract for the proposed Feam Washingman avenue bridge. City Attorney Jenna A. Pornell has reviewed the contract form today. Work on the bridge is expected to start this month.
Hartford area notes show Wartford mayor Kinsella using an alternate business name Itmags lus in a cheeky communication with A. Sidsey Lynch of the Gras affair tied to Witte Guy amusement resort plans. The exchange hints at party central committee intrigues and a self-described warning of Democratic city politics.
The piece criticizes Hartford's claim of a well-run city election system arguing the mayor cites pleasant duties while calling Hartford a White City, a phrase the author disputes. It notes state police involvement on Election Day and contrasts Hartford with other Connecticut cities over order and crime.
A Bridgeport specialist, called to Bethel during a state smallpox scare, diagnosed wart pox and quieted fears. He now sues a citizens’ committee for unpaid fees, prompting a retort on rewarding doctors after emergencies.
The Waterbury Republican analyzes a tailor made city charter for Bridgeport voters. It argues the measure could improve city government by reducing politics, adopting the shore ballot, longer terms for seasoned leaders, and merit-based efficiency while setting a model for Connecticut’s other large cities. Citizens are urged to study the charter carefully before voting.
An exhibition of prize cattle showcases the herd from a city arm at Hartford Park. Legend Beard Worn dyke Mat dominates, with White oahiang che and Peilion among notable animals. Officials Angie P. Dharie and TS Grideepor oversee judging at the Conn evdoun Kale master event.
Realty firm submits incorporation documents listing key individuals and property details. The fragmented text references Peter Aron and other names, notes shares and locations, and mentions a city area and various street terms.
Police report notes twelve beer samples taken locally. authorities state the samples were found legal upon testing at the city laboratory. Superintendent Thomas H. Fland announced yesterday details of the case.
A fragmented column by Henry Van Deke explores forgiveness and personal faith, musing on mercy through flawed recollections and spiritual guidance. The piece weaves questions about sin, trust, and redemption with references to church life and personal trials.
A scanned Q and A excerpt covers diverse topics. It notes a naval officer as a professional man and discusses census occupation statistics for officers. It asks about the first customs house in America at Yorktown Virginia and mentions naturalization rules for war exemption. It includes a history of the National Grange, its origin in 1867, growth to 1.59 million members, and legislation credit. It cites the Paris National Library with 5,090,600 volumes and Sweden's summer daylight.
In Northampton Massachusetts Cal Coolidge known as Cal inspires a local political moment. A friend writes his town story as Cal seeks Mayoral race with a 2 cent circular plan that would reach voters. The anecdote reflects a close race and Cal’s early political strategy.
Fragmented and garbled dialogue discusses work, responsibility, and training children for chores versus play. It critiques imposing tasks without purpose, warns against fatigue from endless labor, and urges balanced guidance in parenting and schooling. The passage lacks coherent structure but centers on values of work and instruction.
An OCR damaged draft paints a chaotic city tableau with scattered names such as MASON, WILLY BUTT, and PONT while jagged phrases hint at cops, pursuit, and a tense chase. It includes stray references to places, people, and objects like cheeses and peaches, forming a disjointed, unclear narrative.
Dr Bazin proposes cancer may be spread by parasites in domestic animals and fleas or lice on pets, a theory discussed by Dr Copeland. The piece notes many gaps in evidence, urges caution, and promises medical readers' questions answered by Dr Copeland in this column.
A garbled passage offers fragmented medical and bathing advice, mentioning alum solutions, washing methods, and references to remedies. It includes questions about treatments and mentions quinine and purgatives in unsure terms. The text appears as stray dialogue or instructional snippets with numerous misspellings and unclear context.
The New York Commercial Advertiser criticizes current dress fashions. It favorably cites a simple sash or belt that improves appearance and saves cost, but denounces the trend of gathering the fronts of frocks into identical wrinkles, calling it unbecoming and awkward for viewers.
A rough nostalgic poem recalls a hay load passing by on a street and the delight it brings to children. The speaker reflects on memory and a bright day with blue skies. The piece juxtaposes simple village scenes with a mother’s smile and a distant past.
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