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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1922
Page
18
A garbled notice lists Bridgeport Telegram and publishing details, addresses, and distribution notes. It mentions The Associated Press and local advertising, with references to departments and circulation, all in a fragmented OCR fragment.
A jumble of clippings shows satirical items and quick takes on politics, economics, and culture. References span Columbo style editorial quips, a Cleveland couple on a jury, a candy store opening, and a new flyweight champ Pancho Villa. The piece lists varied topics from taxes due before Christmas to rail prices and a New York board of education dispute.
The forecast covers South New England with cloudy to fair conditions and unsettled coastal trends through Friday. East New York expects fair interior with coastal unsettled skies, while New Jersey reads mostly cloudy and unsettled with rain possible Thursday. Winds shift from moderate inland to northeast gusts offshore, with gales developing north of Sandy Hook and rain along the Atlantic coast Thursday.
An essay notes the Bolsheviks offer the Russian crown jewels for 60 billion dollars, a figure said to rival a year’s American output. It details the display, guards, and legends around pieces like the Orloff diamond, while musing on greed, crime, and worth across history.
A Department of Commerce note cites Ohio and Connecticut as hubs of rubber and brass output, showing industries locate where skilled workers are rather than near raw materials. The piece argues New England’s decline fears are unfounded if locals stay true and adapt with the right minds in place.
The Democratic state convention echoed Homer Cummings's keynote urging liberalization of commissions and tighter administration. He rebuked Republican-platform language on economy, blasted state taxation and bureaucracy, and argued for efficiency, while navigating tariff stance amid a protectionist Connecticut climate and mixed Democratic support.
Ben Franklin suggests a practical moral: place a jug of Madeira beside the rum to deter pilfering. The piece argues that offering superior choices can steer people away from inferior pleasures. It applies Franklin's logic to merchants managers ministers and reformers urging a pursuit of the better over the mediocre.
Thirty Connecticut probation officers met in the Christian Union Building auditorium. Charles Dow, chief commissioner of child welfare, outlined county home care and efforts to place children in suitable homes. Miss Ann OBrien was absent. Hartford officer Lynch read her prep on preparation work. Miss Fitzmorris and President Mansfeld attended. Next meeting set for Meriden on Dec. 13. banquet at Stratfield postponed due to delegate numbers.
Coroner John J. Phelan ruled Francis Finnegan age 70 of Norwalk died from accidental causes after being struck by an automobile driven by Herbert and Gregory of Great Neck. Finnegan died in Norwalk hospital on September 9 from traumatic pneumonia.
The column notes Dr Copeland’s claim that long skirts harm health while they ease eye strain. It mocks immigration statistics and mentions Mayor Hylan's subway plans and a supposed nationwide “wave of efficiency” sweeping away old coal shovels and oil bins.
Portuguese aviators Sacadura and Coutinho who recently completed a flight from Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro plan to leave for Boston after arrival for South American service on the cruiser Carvalhao Aronjo.
A speaker recounts rising in anger against foes, branding them as pitiless, though peers doubt his claims. He describes illness and strain after a heated confrontation, noting sleepless nights, rattled nerves, and a catalogue of physical and emotional woes.
Stratford Town plans extensive beach repairs at Long and Short beaches with a new road. Wood and Yarbrough were briefly in charge. contracts recalled. Surveyors to map beaches, builders to confer, and a concrete or stone sea wall may be built to protect the waterfront.
New parcel post regulations announced by the Post Office require undeliverable foreign mail to be marked not deliverable return to sender or marked with an optional receiver. Parcels not observed will be returned at sender's expense. Valuation on parcels subject to ad valorem duty. Belgium market prices used as reference.
About 26 master electricians filed applications under a recently adopted common council ordinance. Mayor Atwater notes no inspector has acted on a proposed ordinance creating an area, delaying the appointment until the new system is ready. Fire department inspectors currently cover the duties.
A fragmented quiz style piece lists origins of loa from Ae to Greek, notes Francis Galton, Darwin and Wallace, and includes questions on schools, the 1853 joint Darwin Wallace publication, the Manhattan Bridge, the New York City flag, travel carts in India, Prince of Wales, and the 187 A Ashland wreck with casualties.
A vivid portrayal of Ethyl and Methyl as intoxicating forces in social life. Ethyl charms with warmth and spiritual draw, while Methyl acts slow and insidious, gradually consuming fortunes and dignity through alluring vices.
A beach scene shows a four year old boy named Larry with boundless energy as he splashes water from a boat paddle. Guardians intervene minimally, arguing energy should be directed rather than suppressed to prevent hidden dangers.
A Chamber of Commerce appointed committee, led by Alfred H. Perry, met at the University Club to discuss possible uses for Bridgeport's Place plaza. Members include J B Potter WH B Curtis Me We Barlow and others. The panel said it has no power to decide and will prepare recommendations for the Chamber.
The Juntac Chamber of Commerce launches Volume I of its official bulletin. A six page folder covers announcements and topics for members including a name contest with a October 10 deadline. Editor Sturgusly, Kemp Batchelor as associate, Dad Williams as business manager, and four staff editors are listed. The bulletin will be published twice monthly and features a Bridgeport Hydraulic tour next Saturday to inspect water-supply properties.
Dr Copeland explains Rocky Mountain spotted fever as an infectious disease spread by woodticks in western regions. Symptoms include fever, headaches, limb pains, rash, and possible skin peeling during recovery, with recovery spanning weeks. Treatments emphasize rest, liquids, baths, mild diet, and medical supervision. home remedies are limited.
A reader asks for correct weight guidance for a boy aged around 8, with height about 42 inches and 123 pounds cited inconsistently. The response notes weight varies by individual and there is no cause for concern until reaching a certain age. Another reader reports left eye twitching at intervals and seeks medical opinion. the reply addresses the twitching in general terms.
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