Town Clerk Sells 1920 Hunting Licenses Despite Possum Surge
Fairfield county hunters are told new hunting licenses for 1920 are available at the town clerk's office with licenses expiring December 1. County Game Warden Wilbur F. Smith notes a rise in possum sightings and legal requirements for traps and bearers. He cites a 12 pound possum caught in Norwalk and warns about widespread traps near Kent as trappers seek skunk, muskrats, and raccoons.
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Fairfield County
Wilbur F. Smith
South
Norwalk
Kent
Letters From Evelyn on War Busts and Christmas
A personal letter to Evelyn recounts Susie the maid from the South, holiday shopping at Whiting's grocery, and gift ideas like warm slippers from the Stratfield Hotel area. The writer praises Rivercliff living, describes a Waterman fountain pen purchase, and notes shop displays, lamps, and a Vogue Dress Shop excursion with Mabel’s sister amid festive plans.
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R. T. Whiting
Whiting
Osgood
Stratfield Hotel
Harold
Waterman
Barra
Cap
G. W. Fairchild and Sons
Optical
Watermans and Moores
Youthful Mink Coat Showcases Modern Fashion Flair
A mink fur coat designed for a youthful matron features a loose drape falling from the shoulders with an all enveloping shawl collar. Sleeves are bell shaped and raglan set at the shoulders, presenting a chic youthful dignity in a luxe white fur.
Love O Mike Babe Baby Custody in King Solomon Court
New York December 18. Judge Levy heard competing claims over Love O Mike Babe amid testimony from Mrs August Weaks and Mrs Lena Lisa. The infant found at Grand Central with a note pledging love prompted a tense courtroom scene as authorities and observers watched. Mrs Wentz cried with relief when the baby was returned to her, revealing years of hardship since her husband’s death and a plan to place the child with Nellie Bly’s imagined circle for care.
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NISW_ YORK
Salomon
Childrens Cairt
Levy Trie
Mike
August Weaks
Lena Lisa
Elisabeth Seaman
Nellie Bly
William
Grand Central Terminal
Lisa Soles
Lisa
Seaman
Woman Automobile Bandits Shot in Heisman Jacobson Heist
In Chicago on December 18 a woman gang member was wounded when she and a male accomplice attempted to rob Heisman Jacobson Jewelry on the West Side. Jacobson fired, the robbers dropped a tray of diamonds valued at 8600, and fled in a car.
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Heisman Jacobson
Weat
Jacobson
Mexican Diplomat Returns From Europe To New York
General Candido Aguilar son in law of President Carranza arrived in New York from Plymouth aboard the Rotterdam after an abroad tour since last June. He left tonight for Mexico City and declined to explain his mission through his secretary.
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Amexican
Europe
New York
Candido Aguilar
Carranza
Mexico
Plymouth
Rotterdam
Efe
Mexico City
Miners Strike Spreads Threatening Bel Ela Industry
Brussels reports say the coal miners strike is spreading and endangering the entire Bel Ela industry, with authorities receiving updates on the growing labor action and its impact on production.
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Brussels
Coal Minera
Belela
Two Americans Held in Mexican Jail Over Fight
Two crewmembers from the submarine tender Pocomoke, Leonard and Martin, have been in Mazatlan jail since November 18 after a street confrontation with locals. American officials report efforts to secure release, with the matter to be raised directly with the U.S. government as state department action is reportedly lacking.
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Nogatuiugs
Aviz
Dee
H. V. Leonard
He OQ
Martin
Pocomoke
Mazatlan
Sinaohki
State Department
Tently
Bad Times Are Nearing for Muskrat and Skunk
Hunting officials warned that the 1920 season could be embarrassing for skunks as prices rise to 3 to 5 dollars for skins. Muskrats also gain value with skins reported at about 2.60, fueling more hunts and interest in their meat and use.
Congress Postpones Oil and Land Bill Action Until January
Washington December 18 action on the oil coal gas and phosphate land teaser bill was postponed until next month. Senate and House conferences agreed to delay further work until Representative Ferris Democrat Oklahoma can return to Washington early in January to help adjust differences.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Faw
Ferris
Oklahoma
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