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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1922
Page
10
A garbled assemblage of editorial notes and quirky lines references Japan, speed records, presidential memory, New York's opportunity, taxes, quotes, and social observations. It mixes misquoted lines, prophecies, jokes, and miscellaneous cultural notes with mentions of taxes, tariffs, prices, and Fire Prevention Day.
Moderate temperatures are expected Wednesday and Thursday with generally fair conditions east of the Rocky Mountains. Tuesday brings high pressure and cool weather across eastern regions, with frosts in Atlantic states north of Maryland. Winds vary from west to northeast, with warmer mid Atlantic and New England by Thursday.
A fashion writer challenges Ora Cue on imitation furs, arguing that luxury relies on rarity and that platinum’s rise mirrors gold. The piece condemns fur hunting and urges makers to push prices for imitation furs higher, prompting consumer conformity.
The announcement of E Everett Cortright as Bridgeport schools superintendent provokes strong approval. The role is pivotal to the welfare of the school system and the broader community. Cortright’s appointment answers long-standing questions about leadership.
The Board of Education chose its acting superintendent after surveying many candidates, noting that Cortright did not seek the post and was not expected to be promoted. The decision reflects the test of the office seeking the man, and officials believe Cortright will benefit the schools under his supervision.
W N Northcott, secretary of the Bridgeport Y M C A, addresses Bridgeport Rotarians on the loss of traditional home life. He cites dignity, quiet, discipline and simplicity as missing traits due to city growth, apartment living, and changing tastes. He argues restoring these elements would benefit America even as life accelerates.
A column condemns Senator Tom Watson’s career, arguing that reverent posthumous praise omits his venal demagoguery and harmful impact. It contends the nation will progress when no state can send such a man to the U.S. Senate, urging sober judgment over flattery.
Mrs Zietka Bailey Nettleton wife of Herbert M Nettleton of Wheelers Farms collapsed on the sidewalk at Pearl and Trumbull streets Hartford and died. The Hartford medical examiner ruled heart disease as the cause. Survived by husband son Miles Edward Bailey of Brooklyn sisters Mills Adendig Bailey of Bridgeport and Mrs Laward Carr of East Orange. Funeral from Milford home Thursday with burial at Milford Cemetery.
Trobert Buckingham of West Mary Street Milford received a prison sentence of one to three years in the state prison by Judge Wardell Marvin in the Criminal Superior Court New Haven on charges of stealing an automobile from the garage of David Silver at Myrtle Beach. Buckingham driven the car toward Wilton and allegedly claimed the vehicle belonged to his father of Bridgeport. Police interrupted to test his alibi and the lights went out.
During the brief darkness, Buckingham’s cape was seized. He was later arraigned in Milford Town Court and bound over to the Superior Court for further proceedings.
In Beirut Syria Sept 26 the trolley service strike over high fares led to jitneys flourishing as the few city lines ran at reduced capacity. Public demand for price cuts failed sparking protests and vandalism. Government aid briefly restored service but unrest continued as drivers faced long hours and dwindling sleep.
A fragmented dialogue mocks marriage norms as a couple wed amid irony and social critique. The groom muses on pastimes and money while the bride is praised for wit and appearance, revealing tension between materialism and genuine affection in a cautionary tale.
A jumble of phrases mentions Lloyd George and Kipling in a discussion of memoirs and book fees. The piece hints at a royal broadcaster and charity, referencing an ex Kaiser and a controversial interview. The tone recalls wartime news with scattered captions about battles and entrances.
Readers discuss apples from Western to New England varieties, noting old trees scraggly after many years. They urge preservation for posterity, lament pests and poor cultivation, and recall classic varieties like Baldwins Greenings Northern Spies and Russets with memories of February bloom and cellar aromas.
A compilation of short Q and A items covering topics from pure drinking water standards to clam age, home sealing wax, music royalties, thrown pottery, and general knowledge. It includes figures on New York City public school attendance, savings accounts totals, and wallpaper lengths, reflecting a late 19th or early 20th century educational page style.
A narrator contemplates charity and self worth after seeing a rich man in a luxury car. He recalls giving from his own funds to a mendicant and realizes a shift in perspective. An ironic resolve follows to redirect daily earnings toward better use.
In a planned suburban enclave, families faced strict limits and escalating tensions as residents argued over lawns, hedges, and entry. A heated dispute over access and safety led to a closed street, barbed wire, and a barking dog to keep children away, revealing the town’s rigid social divide and the era’s housing ideal. Local men fought the closure while neighbors blamed each other, and the community pondered whether such living would ever feel worth it.
New London Sept 26 George Gragon a freight conductor on the New Haven road was injured when his automobile overturned near Waterford last Saturday He died at Lawrence Memorial Hospital He was 36 and leaves a widow and three children The driver of the car was arrested on reckless driving charges and held on bond of 400 dollars
Coroner Stephen Davis announced Vernon E. Walker, an officer of the Connecticut Humane Society, died from a bullet wound found July 25. Officials say the investigation spanned weeks while relatives of another deceased person urged investigators to probe for foul play, pressing for a more thorough inquiry.
Royal S Copeland M D health commissioner answers reader questions on keratitis symptoms causes and treatment. Excerpts cover interstitial keratitis risks in children corneal inflammation and home care measures while urging medical or surgical consultation for persistent cases.
Question asks about repeated shoulder dislocations and jaw dislocation during yawning. Advice suggests X-ray to assess shoulder and jaw condition, then appropriate treatment. Includes typos and unclear terms but conveys need for medical imaging before therapy.
The piece warns that September brings typhoid dangers as vegetation decays and flies swarm exposed food, signaling insanitary conditions. The Entomology Bureau studied fly control methods and released a government pamphlet, available through the Washington Information Bureau for two cents postage.
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