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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1927

Page

6

Tobacco growers seek legal help over leaf sales

Hartford April 18 AP Several Connecticut Valley tobacco association members have consulted counsel to protect membership interests in selling the remainder of the 1924 1925 Virginia leaf crops. The recent sale of about 19 000 sides of broad leaf for roughly 175 000 is viewed by many as selling seven million pounds of tobacco short. Albert Fricke of Cast Hartford comments on the sale.

Hartford Connecticut Valley Tobacco Association Albert Fricke Cast Hartford

Tobacco sale sparks calls for action by district club

Man of the fourth district of the association said it was a crime to let the tobacco go for that price. He cited 19 000 cases and a $92 cage price with an average 26 cents per pound, noting high grades and many dos wrappers should have brought 33 to 40 cents. Members want future sales at better prices and plan to consult Hugh M Alcorn to represent them in any action.

State Street Fricke Hugh M Alcorn

Worcester Telegram man joins Hearst in Boston

Walter L. Thomas assistant publisher and advertising director of the Telegram Gazette resigns to take a top post with Hearst as New England regional director. He will start soon in Boston after long service since 1900 with the Telegram and its ads department, with prior years in Manchester NH and Brockton Enterprise. He is a Worcester Agricultural Society trustee and member of Masons Kiwanis and other clubs.

Worcester Mass Walter L. Thomas Telegram Gazette Frank Knox New England Hearst Organization Boston Brockton Enterprise Thomas Manchester Telegram Worcester Agricultural

Clarence Darrow Nearing 70 Mark Plans Retirement

Chicago April 13 1949 Clarence Darrow says he will retire from regular law practice at 70 on April 18 though he may still go to court as needed for cases aligned with his sympathies. He plans a birthday dinner then devote himself mainly to writing and speaking and still defends the oppressed in notable cases.

Chicago Clarence Darrow Laing Hig Gwan Song Ap Leopold and Loeb Tha McNamaras Big Bill" Haywood John

Your Baby and Mine Advice on Feeding and Teething

A mother asks how to feed a 6 month old taking six ounces every three hours. Guidance suggests not forcing more milk, using fresh cow’s milk diluted with water and sugar, and clarifies sleep and feeding times. Additional Q and A cover paying children for tasks and when teething should appear.

Personal service ad invites letters on intimate problems

Readers of the Telegram are invited to write Mrs Eldred regarding their own intimate problems and receive a personal reply. Address your letters Mrs Myrtle Me or Eldred Bridgeport Telegram.

Eldred Myrtle Me Bridgeport Telegram

Textile mill sale approved by high court in Boston

The Supreme Court affirmed a lowell textile plant sale to Marden and Murphy for 700000. The decision upholds Judge Morton’s decree and rejects arguments that a public auction would fetch a higher price, citing general textile industry conditions and comparable sales in other cities.

Boston APS Lowell Hamilton Manufacturing Company Marden and Murphy Supreme Court Marton Chist Ruggangs Morton Elmer Mh

Dainty Prints and Easter Fashions for Children and Teens

Dainty prints in every color with clever embroidery and contrasting trims. New fancy collars and trims. Sizes 2 to 6 for children and tiny straw hats in Milan and Bankok styles. Tiny kid shoes for Easter in white or tan, sizes 1 to 3. Dresses in Georgette and Crepe de Chine, ages 13 to 17, with varied frocks for afternoon wear. Smart tweed coats, silk lined, in new mixtures and Easter value.

Bankeks Milans

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