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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1919
Page
6
A fragmented garden essay notes root crops as underground winter and summer food. It lists radishes beets carrots parsnips turnips and tubers, discusses sowing timing and variety, and describes steps for harvesting and spacing with a nostalgic, instructional tone.
Defendant Joseph Posto and another, referenced with unclear spellings, faced arraignment under unspecified charges. Posto posted a $200 bond after arraignment on related counts. In a separate case, Theodore Engiewood Avenue Capuany 4945 Rain shed resident was fined $60 and costs for a concealed weapons related matter. custodial action followed a family quarrel as police detained the suspect.
Paris dispatches state a revolution has broken out in Turkey and a Soviet government established. A Kiev telegram quotes the Bolshevik representative at Odessa confirming the Turkish consul received official news of the government change.
Stratford residents lined up as tanks from France’s campaigns would be shown at Stratford center near the Town Hall. People could view tank fielders at work and subscribe to the Victory loan, with Stratford aiming for at least 200,000 in bonds. Local police reported several drunken driving and assault cases, and a break-in was reported at the Sterlingunnell House near the center.
Liberty Loan drive begins with Boston receiving reports of large subscriptions from 864 banks in the district. Connecticut totals reach 6.348 million with major subscriptions from Connecticut Mutual Tire and Hartford Fire Insurance, each at 1.5 million. Communities such as Dorset and East Dorset list notable donor towns, while many deposits arrive late and may not be counted.
An early report from the Fairfield area notes promising outcomes for returning soldiers and their families as 26 applicants yesterday engaged with government services on Pacific Avenue. Officials see growing acceptance of industrial cooperation in recent weeks and anticipate further progress in placing positions through the agency.
A fragmented OCR item mentions Lawrence Ten Villa Court in an urban area, noting a local civic matter and potential outcome related to a municipal event. The readable portions suggest a public notice or small court filing in a city setting with unspecified dates or parties.
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