Examiner Raps Regulation Plan in Miners Debate
A government price fixing debate features critic Thorne urging shutdown of high cost small mines and opposing new mine openings. He cites price disparities and claims Illinois fields face inflated rates while public representation on price fixing is lacking. Observations include 700 percent higher current prices in the Avoca and Joplin regions and a contrast with earlier costs.
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Thorne
Manny
Illinois
Unian
Twlingis
Gee
Ife
Camp Dodge
Town
Chicago, Burlington & Quines Railroad
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Beauty Claim for Stuart's Calcium Wafers Ad
An advertisement promotes Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a skin cure for acne pimples blackheads eczema and dull complexions. It urges readers to buy a 50 cent box at drug stores and to fill a coupon for a free trial package.
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United States
Income Tax Returns Rush in Bridgeport Officials Call Volunteers
Income tax blanks scarce and Bridgeport tax offices crowded as deadlines loom. Tax collectors Yan and Mitchell train volunteers from banks to handle the surge while auditors brief firms on filing rules. Single filers pay tax only on income above 1000 dollars, married filers on income over 2000 with 200 dollars per dependent child. Last day to file is March 1, urging prompt action.
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Itamies
Yan and
Mitchell
Bridgeport
Internal Revenue Departments
Stoam
Federal Building
Tocat
Paale Zionists Plan Jerusalem Celebration in Bridgeport
Bridgeport residents look to a January 18 Park theatre event under the Paale Zionists to celebrate Great Britain's pledge to restore Jerusalem and the Holy Land to the Jewish people. Speakers include Dr Zidofaky, B Zuckerman of New York, and attorney Charles H Shapiro will preside. Prominent city figures and Zionist groups are invited to join the discussion of Jewish questions of the day.
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Jerusalem
Holy Land
Bridgeport
Paale Zionists
Park Theatre
Dr. Zidofaky
B. Zuckerman
New York
Schmatrya Levine
Great Britain
Charles H. Shapiro
City Faces Coal Shortage Amid Distribution Strain
Bridgeport authorities report a four day coal supply with 44 carloads arrived. fuel committee distributes orders, aided by deniers who allot small half-ton portions to 260 residents. Wood fuel plans promise deliveries in two to three days to prevent suffering, as officials press for federal action to safeguard factories and workers. Mrs Sophie Solace fractured her left wrist after slipping on ice, while Wire Rathway magnate John Tong died in St. Louis and was to be transported to Kansas City.
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Con
Thamesville
Shore Line Electric Railway Company
New London
Tondon
Shore Line
J. H. Cain
Aweiler
Bridgeport
Pennsylvanian and
Reading
Siemon
Jersey City
Fuel Committee
Stratfield
Agnes Carrol
T. J. Pardy
Police to Watch For Old Automotive Markers
Police begin enforcement against 1917 license plates. Owners in Bridgeport must display 1918 markers or face consequences. Officers will tolerate no excuses and direct drivers to Connecticut Highway Department offices to pay and obtain new plates.
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Dgeport
Connecticut Highway Department
Palace
Out-of-Town Agents Bid for Remington Men
Out-of-town agents from the Rock Island arsenal and the Remington typewriter company in Ilion New York sought workers leaving the city after Remington Arms cut Russian gun output for the government. Some employees moved to Hartford and New Haven while many found jobs in other local plants.
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Rock Island
Newark man arrested for taking French leave in Army case
Robert BE Ryan of Newark New Jersey was arrested after allegedly deserting from Camp McClellan and appeared in city court. His case was continued for two weeks with bonds set at 1000 dollars.
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Newark
N. J
Unite States Army
Camp McClellan
Swamp-Root Promises Kidney Relief in Ads
An ad extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a herbal remedy for kidney bladder and urinary issues claiming it strengthens kidneys liver and bladder with quick noticeable effects. It urges readers to buy a bottle or send ten cents for a sample while noting Bridgeport Dn Velesram and Post Advertisements.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Bridgeport Dn Velesram and Post
Danderine Hair Beauty Claim Advert
A vintage advertisement touts Knowlton’s Danderine for hair growth softness and dandruff removal. It promises rapid transformation to heavy, lustrous hair, claiming one application doubles beauty and eliminates dandruff, with a low cost household option.
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Jsnowlton
Toilen
Knowlton
Cripple Walks From Atlanta to Bridgeport
The report describes a long distance walker arriving in Bridgeport from Atlanta, noting vigor and hope to engage a theater manager and perform with a Hebrew singing group. He plans a Newark to California walk in late April on a wager among Bridgeport sportsmen, and is also known as a noted swimmer.
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Thom Hang
Bridgeport
Atelanta
Newark
Califorui
Atlantic City
Takis Tes
Mitehot
Lang
Langs
Anid Ai
Dentist Found Guilty of Practicing Without License
George W. Fisher of Trust Main Street was convicted in city court of practicing dentistry without a license. Judge Wilder fined him $25 plus costs.
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George W. Fisher
Trust
Mainstrelt
Wilder
Two men jailed for rum purchases for soldiers
In New York Dan seven, Judge Thomas opened a federal court session sentencing Harry Hazelton and Abraham Dowdey for violating the booze ban. Both found guilty, they received four months in prison each under the judge's policy, after inquiry into customary sentencing.
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United States
Judge Thoms
Criminal Branch
Federal District Court
Judge Thomas
Connecticut
Uncle Sam
Harry Hazelton
Abraham Dowdey
Thomas
Axman
Celebrates Luis 60th Birthday at Main Street home
Friends attended the 60th birthday party for William Onsterlum at 25738 Main Street. He is in good health and hopes to reach 100. An officer of the society presented him with a silver loving cup for his service in building the organization. Separately, the Serbian mission will address the House tomorrow at 12:20 PM in Washington.
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Main Street
Onsterlum
Washington
Senator's Daughter Secretly Weds Soldier
Announcement of the marriage of Jamily Johnson daughter of Senator Edwin Johnson of South Lakota to Corporal Henry C. Gill of Battery BY 14th Field Artillery. They wed secretly in Englewood New Jersey and spent a brief honeymoon in New York. Gill is a member of a former South Dakota National Guard unit.
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Jamily Johnson
Edwin &. Johnson
Henry C. Gill
14Th Wield Artillery
Camp Merritt
N.Y
Englewood
N. J
New York
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South Dakota National Guard
How
Unsure OCR Note on German Internment in New York
Fragmentary internee note reports a German former attache in New York returning to Lillis for internment after three weeks in Washington. The text is garbled and names and places are unclear, with several misplaced words. No clear dates beyond January 7 and no verifiable organizations.
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Horgemeister
Hebwici
Lillis Ar Internment
Oper
Washington
Traven Umperiarness
Dntehass Comity
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