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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1924
Page
5
A legal notice reports Alling receiving thirty six thousand dollars in connection with the sale of 70 oil company properties. The document lists property deeds and transfers involving various streets and locations, with payments and ownership changes approved by the county court and related authorities.
A historical wording advises dissolving four aspirin tablets in four tablespoons of water to gargle the throat thoroughly and repeat every ten hours. It mentions identifying genuine tablets in tin boxes and warns of tin packaging and cost.
A jagged fragment discusses an amendment likely to fail and mentions mechanical toy makers and their perceived uselessness. The text is incomplete and lacks clear nouns or events. It references individuals and detours into negative opinions about certain workers.
Historical note reflects a Connecticut craft union opposing a constitutional amendment, citing concerns over labor practices and education policy. The fragment hints at resolutions by a master painters group and related committees, with debates over child labor and educational standards.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe how goldfish were bred to develop new varieties with distinct eye and fin features. It mentions the fish still thriving in China in their natural state and references varied spots and color traits observed by early observers.
Health officials report scarlet fever outbreaks causing temporary school closures in two towns. Authorities warn of contagious spread and urge preventive measures as the outbreaks prompt closures and classroom reforms.
Report notes the son of General Wood amassing wealth while facing a divorce. Mentions court actions in Delaware and Paris, with pledges to examine finances, and references to family members and a yard of unsettled disputes recorded amid investigations into Indian mimes and local curiosities.
The text outlines the founding of the Philadelphia Mint in 1792 and its early work with precious metals. It notes the first director David Rittenhouse, the production of copper coins and later gold and silver issues, and mentions later mint expansion and challenges while referencing global coinage activities and governmental use of the Mint's output.
Eighty electricians faced the city license exam as a new ordinance requires passing tests before working. The Board of Examiners prepares to enforce the rule after the January effective date with no work for those failing.
Frank A. Vanderlip has typhoid fever at his home in New York. Dr. Orman Barnesby of New York, in charge of the case, said the former banker’s condition is not alarming and he is progressing satisfactorily.
Commission will take depositions in Webb will case as litigation in Ruperson court proceeds. Judge Philip Avers oversaw proceedings about nonresident witnesses for the suit involving James & Freese as commissioners. Several foreclosure actions appear, including Rosenberg vs Bayard for 1616 1 and Ridgefield Savings Bank vs Keeler for 38086.
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