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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1923
Page
15
Damaged OCR text shows a Bridgeport Telegram masthead with garbled publisher details. It mentions subscription terms, early Sunday publication, and Bureau of Circulation references, but concrete names, dates, or events are unreadable in the fragment. The readable bits indicate standard newspaper header boilerplate rather than a news item.
Fragmented editorial notes discuss social behavior and ambition, referencing fortunes, marriages, and public life. It touches on appearances, investment, and the idea that fortune favors the prudent, with scattered observations on fashion and personal choices. The passage includes stray names and phrases reflecting discourse on gender roles and societal expectations.
The weather chart shows unsettled Atlantic coastal conditions with low pressure over the Atlantic, high pressure across the Upper Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes region, and a trough of rising temperatures in western Canada. Expect showers on the Atlantic coast, generally fair weather in New England, and unsettled conditions with possible showers in the Washington district. Temperatures dip slightly along the Atlantic coast.
The Stratford Courant defends Sunday baseball in Connecticut, arguing weak enforcement harms justice. It criticizes Chief Justice Wheeler for not visiting Bridgeport games or pressuring authorities, while linking Hartford’s crime record to entrenched corruption. The piece condemns threats to law enforcement as the true enemies of law.
Highway Commissioner John Macdonald advocates widening the Boston Post Road from Bridgeport to the New York state line to solve growing traffic and repair issues. Critics note terrain and cost concerns, while past leaders discussed motor truck or parallel highways as alternatives.
The text discusses three highway plans with the Macdonald proposal favored. It highlights lower construction cost, a nine foot side strip on an 8 foot highway, and uninterrupted traffic during reconstruction. It notes capacity to handle large traffic and reduce accidents, with built up areas split to reunite later, presenting the Macdonald plan as best suited for the region.
Miss Martha Van Rensselaer argues that nations with many small landowners are more sound than those with large estates. Quoting Hoover, she notes no one fights for a boarding house and praises Belgian smallholders who rebuild after destruction. Possessing land shapes a vigilant, constructive citizen.
A fractured chronicle surveys who created Calvin Coolidge through Massachusetts figures and events. It weighs Senate opposition to suffrage, political backing by James Tucey and Frank W Stearns, Massachussets party machinery, and Coolidge’s quiet virtues shaping national prominence.
Chief Justice Wheater urged tougher penalties for first offenders under the ViANIOR law at a Hartford conference of court officials. Judge Creedon supported judicial discretion in sentencing minor offenses, while the panel debated alignment with Wheeler’s views on enforcement and sentence outcomes.
Disjointed text portrays a figure named Jianes Huulatond growing rich while workers labor in fields. Frantic imagery contrasts wealth with labor, criticizing exploitation and the allure of wealth. The piece references riders, suspendered fashion, and a luxurious plane amid a grim, satirical critique.
A letter argues for even enforcement of liquor laws, noting most violators know the law and urging impartiality. It contends Judge Creedon’s view risks unequal treatment, warns against rigidity in emergencies, and cites need for consistent administration of all laws to earn respect for law.
Henry Van Dyke reflects on Jesus Christ as the central figure of Christianity praising its morals and brotherhood while noting the need for Christ's sacrifice. The piece venerates the Son of God and the faith’s redemptive power though acknowledging human limitation without the crucifixion.
Questions and answers discuss a scene with Koong Shee and Chang escaping captivity via a willow over a bridge. A lake, a shell with a message, and a pursuing mandarin frame a doomed flight to safety, while two doves symbolize the lovers' spirits.
A fragmentary reminiscence from Northampton recalls Cal Coolidge and the era’s politics. The speaker praises Coolidge’s calm manner and memory for names, noting he never spoke much but connected with people and earned trust. The passage reflects admiration and expectation that Coolidge would become president.
An essay explores how a child learns about cleanliness and dirt through daily work. It contrasts notions of dirt with responsibility, imagining a future where diligence and hands on tasks build character, while debating what truly counts as clean work.
The St Marys Ukrainian Church schedules a bazaar at Reach Street and Washington with evening music for dancing. Glumphrey Kowalcky of New Few Maven will run the event, providing the basket supper and setting prices. no committees were appointed.
A health column features Dr Copeland answering medical hygiene questions for readers. Topics include infant feeding, bottle sterilization, formula preparation, keeping feeding items clean, and ensuring fresh baby foods. The piece emphasizes sanitation, proper feeding practices, and long guidance for mothers.
A fragmented weather note from the New York Havening Post dated September 22 recalls a cold night and signs of winter. The garbled text references citizens preparing for winter and a forthcoming frost, with distorted phrases about plans and danger.
A fragmented poem or column by A Campbelt critiques women artists with ritualized refrains and scattered lines. The passage revels in stylistic flourishes and unclear references, mentioning a cloudless summons and a sergeant figure, then shifts to a garbled laundry image.
A reader asks about eye conditions and advises on treatments including borneic acid solution and yellow oxide of mercury ointment for eyelids. The letter also mentions heart trouble and cautions against strenuous exertion, seeking a physician's definite diagnosis and advice on ongoing care.
Washington hosts a good conference as churches and patriots rally for prohibition support. Activists, congressional leaders, mayors, and religious figures plan events October 14 15 and 16 to reignite interest in the Eighteenth Amendment amid shifting public sentiment.
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