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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1921
Page
5
The text argues that credit has always existed since barter and that the United States’ rise to industrial leadership depended on credit. Banks decide loan usefulness, funding vast railroads and industries, creating employment, with bank health reflecting community prosperity and trust.
A narrative on rising moonshine stills near Washington and the Appalachians. It notes mountain folk traditional craft shifting from hidden hollows to widespread woods, the dangers of stills near towns, and the social rise of once-poor mountaineers who now profit from liquor. The piece links prohibition to increased violence, law evasion, and the blending of mountain culture with urban opportunity.
Ohio State University dean of women Wilvabeth Conrad urges coeds to uphold morals by avoiding promiscuity immodest dress improper dancing smoking drinking and other acts. She argues self restraint protects womanliness and social standing amid broader prohibition era concerns and a growing moonshine trade in the Appalachian region.
On a Bridgeport street car a suspect named Gatvho, 43 Sachson Street Stratford, was accused of careless handling of a suitcase containing a three gallon liquor cache. Ser-Fount Ben Smith questioned the man, opened the case, and arrested him. police then located two five gallon pails at the residence.
A cider explosion outside a courtroom injured Sergeant Joseph T. Coughlin as fragments struck him while a bottle broken by William Tamann of 769 Madison Avenue. Tamann was fined 25 dollars. other locals including Alanornd, Magnes, Hormath faced fines or continued charges as sessions adjourned to Monday.
Connecticut motor vehicle commissioner Blarekel informed the Connecticut Undertakers Association that he cannot alter the motor line governing automobile hearses. Representatives protested hearse capacity markings and opposed motor truck fees for undertakers owning hearses. The remarks follow ongoing disputes over regulatory authority and fees.
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