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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1923
Page
12
Bridgeport Telegram established 1991 by The Post Publishing Co announces its open daily operation and multi department exchange. Contact Barnum 6 00 at 346 Middle Er Bridgeport. The paper is an Associated Press member and republishes dispatches and local news from various sources.
A garbled editorial notes fragment discusses gender stereotypes and quirks of daily life. It mentions a horse trader, an auto swapper, Kipling, and a lazy teacher, with scattered phrases about work, money, and a school boy's scenario unable to be decided.
Governor Templeton designates Senator John H. Trumbull of Plainville to represent him at the Eastern States Exposition in Chicago area on September 17. Accompanied by Adjutant General Oie, they plan a Fort Eustis inspection of the 12nd National Guard unit for a 15 day encampment beginning September 7, with Lieutenant Governor Bingham acting in the governor’s absence.
Weather forecast notes scattered showers across the Atlantic states with cooler temps. Friday brings unsettled conditions and possible thunderstorms, while Saturday trends toward fair skies in New England and cooler conditions in the Middle Atlantic. Winds shift from northeast to east and then southerly along the coast.
The article describes a hot day forcing people to endure extreme temperatures. It notes cooling efforts and the lingering heat in cities like Bestut and near high wind areas. By night, breeze offers relief to overheated residents, while the overall temperature slowly wanes.
A patriotic appeal urges the United States to rise to its ideals and respond to Japan's earthquake disaster through the American Red Cross. Readers are asked to contribute small donations, turning sympathy into organized relief work. The piece stresses unity across jealousy and prejudice to show national humanity.
Bridgeport earns national publicity in Collier's Weekly for a widespread US shortage of school seats. The feature lists 1467 towns over 5000 population, noting Bridgeport's 2000-seat deficit and 4000 children affected, with comparisons to New York Chicago and Los Angeles.
A Collier's item portrays a state legislator with a sharp gaze and whiskers in a silk hat as urging school aid while a veteran school board member and a city councilman critique local spending. The piece lampoons officials for arguing about school priorities and taxes without real reforms.
A 2023 style reflection contrasts Napoleon with Mary Jones, noting her barefoot quest in Wales spurring Bible Society work. It links Mary Jones to a worldwide Sunday school movement, shaping the spiritual aims of the era and quietly influencing character through steady, unglamorous effort.
Bridgeport voters face a proposed charter change on November 6 to end the 24 member ward council and replace it with an eight member at large council. The Bridgeport Times highlights both support and criticism, noting ward elimination shifts emphasis to alderman selection and may improve citywide representation while risking narrowed ward focus.
A garbled handwritten piece presents scattered phrases about love, weather, longing, and imagery. The text reads like a poetic jumble with names and places partially visible, leaving a fragmented impression without clear narrative.
Carl My Gaassee of Bridgeport died Wednesday at Bridgeport Hospital after weeks of illness. A deep infection resisted treatment, and he was described as a young banker with a long service in the city. He leaves a widow and several relatives including Margaret Thampans of Stratford. Funeral services are scheduled tomorrow afternoon from the family residence.
A garbled OCR entry mentions various names and phrases, referencing discussions of books, art, and people in a fragmented scene. It hints at a public figure or event without clear context or coherent facts, leaving readers with scattered disjointed fragments and no definite conclusions.
The Statesman notes the body of Connecticut Senator Guardman, who died in Ohio, has been brought home preserved in pyreleginous acid. The article references ancient Egyptian gums and spices used for embalming and discusses preservation substances still in use, with general observations on their unaltered state and preparation.
A motorist receives a heavy fine for driving drunk after multiple hearings. The court imposes fines and costs, with the defendant’s appeal and subsequent sentences noted. The record highlights the driver’s lack of defensive actions and the judge’s emphasis on public safety.
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Local reminiscences recount Calvin Coolidge as a frugal, steady figure in Northampton. Shoemakers and townsfolk share anecdotes about his reserved manner and prudent habits. The piece emphasizes pride in his restraint, thrift, and quiet public service, voiced through aging residents.
A scanned Q A page covers topics from presidents and oaths to coinage the Ku Klux Klan origins remedies lightning collection and early cinema wages at Henry Ford plants The piece includes brief factual Q A entries with names places and dates such as Jefferson Columbus and the 1893 Columbian coinage along with student style explanations of terms and experiments and wage figures for Ford skilled labor
Angelo Patri discusses how teachers shape courage and learning during conflict. The piece contrasts student fear with the teacher's role in guiding minds, urging steadfast instruction as schools reopen amid disruption and war.
A health column discusses common fears about vision and disease from aging to new technologies. Readers’ questions about eye care, hair growth, and diet are answered with practical guidance and reminders to seek medical advice for persistent issues.
The piece notes that moles can be removed by an electric needle or X-ray and radium. It warns this treatment should be performed by a specialist such as a skin expert.
Henry van Dyke examines pride as a social and personal flaw, noting its costly effects on merit and reception. He argues pride distorts judgment, inflates imagined praise, and diminishes real worth, urging humility as the path to true honor and better work.
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