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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1921
Page
9
The piece argues that a criminal who cooperates with the state may receive a lighter sentence, and compares corruption in city government to dirty baseball. It asserts civil order hinges on integrity, urging a clean political game akin to fair play in sports and condemning bribery’s broader harms.
Former Governor Charles E. Whitman argues environment is the chief factor in molding youth, dismissing heredity. He says most youths can become wholesome citizens if given proper surroundings, and stresses social power to protect children as civilization advances.
Mrs Dora Linderfield labels Wolfe Linderman a wonderful liar amid claims he confessed to knowing about the Wall Street bombing. She asserts he never told the truth and hints he could be both revolutionary and secret service agent. The piece notes curious dynamite plots across America recently.
The Bridgeport Times notes parcel handling rules include insured up to 100 dollars for small parcels, return addresses required, and weight limits of 70 pounds within three zones and 50 pounds beyond. It stresses not delaying mailing, proper content disclosure, and inscriptions allowed on parcels and covers.
In Health Talks questions about autographic skin or dermography describe writing welts that linger on the skin. The column also addresses backward children and thyroid extract therapies, plus a wife seeking medical options for an operation, stressing doctor guidance and household consent.
Frank R Hollywood adds the Royal James hotel of Norwalk to his duties as manager. George W Pratt will run the night shift. The hotel, famed on the Bos ton Post Road for cuisine and appointments, has re organized staff and lowered meal and room rates under his leadership.
Bridgeport parents favored Dorothy for girls and Joseph for boys in November. Elizabeth, Helen, Anna, Eleanor and Evelyn were popular among girls, while John, William and George led boys. The era shows a shift from Mary and John to fancier, yet recognizable names.
In Bridgeport a Stratfield hotel window hosts a display of dolls and hand work led by Mrs. Fannie Crosby. The veteran’s mother and mother of Frank Crump of the 26th Division, she organized fundraising and now runs a shop that helps wives of out of work ex soldiers. The venture, begun for Christmas, may continue due to demand as Crump receives treatment in Wallingford after delays in his wartime allowance.
Postmaster Charles F. Greene shares wrapping guidelines for parcels to prevent leaks and breakage. Do not risk damage to other mail by using strong boxes, absorbent packing for liquids, reinforced crates for fragile items, careful cushioning, and secure string.
A listing notes open end ties available in a goodly assortment including elaborate and conservative colors. Prices shown 79 cents and 4.95 dollars.
Figured weaves in pink blue or gold offer splendid quality and convenient size. Made of strong material with firmly sewn buttons. Sizes 2 to 14 for children and a light blue option with white bow knot designs, 36 by 50 inches, priced at 1.50.
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