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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1922
Page
12
Historical newspaper fragment notes subscription rates by mail and details about publication, circulation, and addresses. Mentions Bridgeport Connecticut, Post Office, Barnum 100, and Associated Press rights.
A collage of editorial asides and wry quips references love wealth divorce and style. Bits touch on headlines horse racing puzzles fashion humor and markets with scattered names places and themes, capturing a lively mood of a bustling paper page.
The forecast notes cloudy skies with likely showers on Wednesday and Thursday, moderate temperatures, and a high-pressure system over the north Atlantic states. Winds shift from fresh northerly to southerly near Sandy Hook, with unsettled conditions and showers expected along the coast.
Telegram calculated times for sunrise sunset and tides with abbreviations and local references. Middlebrook Almanac notes Daylight Saving adjustments and local water timing references Bish Water Tow water and general sunrise and sunset windows.
Only about 7,000 of the 22,000 taxable property owners had filed their holdings with the assessor by yesterday, the close of business. The penalty for late filing reaches 10 percent after September 3, the last day for filing.
The Waterbury Republican praises the present administrations economy while noting that state revenue grew due to taxes. It contrasts 1914 Baldwin fiscals with 1921 figures, showing income of 17 248 834 and net debt of 6 240 842, with expenditures of 19 285 022, surpassing income by over two million dollars. It cites a sinking fund as a bright spot and calls for tax relief while waging a defense of prior budgets. The column also references Aug 1919 trade data showing imports at 271 million, up 21 million from July, arguing European manufactured goods flood harms American industry and raises tariff questions.
The article notes that the most significant news is not always front page material and can lie in human interest items about life and death or business. Discriminating readers must dig to uncover these buried, intrinsically important stories.
A Bridgeport contention over widening Middle street to ease traffic faces resistance from property owners who favor the status quo. The piece argues projections show delaying upgrades only increases future costs and cites missed past opportunities, urging timely action for city improvement.
The fragment discusses German reparations, a hypothetical shift in slogans if Germany had won, and looming campaign talk about Wood and winter plans. It reads as a scattered opinion piece reflecting postwar seething and political speculation without clear events or dates.
Superintendent Angus P Thorne from the Department of Charities reports after returning from the Eastern States exposition that Connecticut is strong to win the $900 prize for best Holstein cows in the state herd exhibit. About 190 head are in competition with entries from Connecticut breeders, Massachusetts, Maine, New York, and New Jersey.
Prederick C. HII of the Manufacturers' association will speak at the Lions club noon luncheon at the Sire Field Hotel today. The program titled Vacation Shoes will have each member assigned to share a vacation experience, with a large turnout expected.
A fragmented verse tale follows a driver named Mason Sayre. Old timers recall his speed and envy, while a judge voices disbelief as a jail sentence looms for sixty days. The narrator mocks fast driving, urging restraint and caution on public roads.
In Omaha Nevada a woman named Tutia Weldt ran a creche for twenty six years guiding over ten thousand children. Physicians call the work wonderful and question whether luck or care explains the outcomes as she speaks of teaching and hope.
Scientists gather from many regions to observe the eclipse. Researchers from Australia and California prepare instruments as the event is expected to produce discernible celestial phenomena.
A wealthy polo player from Quincy suffered a serious injury after being thrown from his horse during a polo match on a field owned by W. Cameron Fores. He received medical care at the scene and the severity of his condition was noted as considerable.
The fragment discusses an inscription copied by Michael Collins, quoting Theodore Roosevelt on the strenuous life and danger versus peace. It also covers a question about magazine stars, subscriptions, a method to improve pastry flour, a definition of the word stads, maple birdseyes, a proposed U.S. national stadium in Washington, and views on Potomac Park usage and costs.
A rough verse vignette shows a weary garage man trapped in relentless overtime. Customers tire of costly fixes while the mechanic’s grimy hands linger on the paint, yet the stubborn duties persist as the car finally stumbles back to road readiness.
A reader asks how to handle a twelve year old boy who resists study and health issues. The response urges prioritizing the child’s health and education, advising parents to keep the ill child cared for while ensuring schooling resumes, and emphasizing family faith and persistence.
Warsaw reports Paderewski announces candidacy for president as the National Democracy and the Socialist party rally behind the bid. The former premier Willcox leads the sponsored slate with former Prime Minister's party backing.
A car was broken into and items were stolen yesterday from a vehicle owned by Perry C. Stanwood at 605 L Boxton Avenue. The incident occurred on Middin Street and the car was left unwatched.
Royal S Copeland argues for cautious openness to medical innovations while warning against blind faith in new methods. He stresses prudent evaluation, patient education, and prevention as essential to sound practice, urging individuals to learn and practice health measures rather than chase fads.
A reader asks about proper weight for an 18 year old girl and recovery after brain injury including memory loss. Dr Copeland offers general guidance and notes each case varies. The column covers infant feeding, baby tea, and constipation advice for a baby, urging doctor input and urinalysis if kidney issues are suspected. It also addresses leg swelling, chest pains, foot ulcers, sanitation topics, and promoting a health booklet for evaluating a child's fitness.
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