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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1920

Page

3

Prohibition Here He Would Protect Snakes

In New York and New Jersey, a bill to protect harmless snakes will be introduced, announced by Dr. Alden Samuel Williams founder of the Reptile Studies Society of America Snakes. He argues snakes curb rodents reducing costs from destroyed crops and disease. One small snake can eat three to five mice weekly.

NW York New York New Jersey Alden Samuel Williams Reptile Studs Society of America Williams Williams An

Planned hunts span New York New Jersey and Connecticut

A note indicates that several hunts are planned across New York New Jersey and Connecticut. Specific dates and details are not provided in the fragment.

Nounced New York New Jersey Connecticut

Red Men of Stratford to Greet Past Sachems

Stratford January 23 Past Sachems Night will be observed at the meeting of Okenuck Tribe of Red Men with almost all past officers expected to attend and take part in the entertainment. A winter event is a playlet by the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church to be performed Tuesday evening in the church Sunday school room with final rehearsal Monday evening.

Stratford Okenuck Ladies Aidt Society Methodist Mgr Sunda

Personal grudge behind Carranza attack on Huerta

Senate subcommittee hearings on the loan situation reveal that Carranza refused to recognize Huerta due to a personal motive rather than avenging Madero’s blood. Correspondence shows Carranza urged revolution after Huerta taxed banks in Saltillo. A Saltillo consulate message claims Carranza planned to recognize the new government, though sent without awareness of the Carranza Huerta feud. The dispute centered on state troops and funding, rekindling after Huerta seized power.

Carranza Huerta Madero Senate Coahuila Saltillo American State Department Besginning Carranzas Ot Carranza Alberto Garcia Grabados Carranzistas

Bank Robber With Iron Nerve Faces Death in Five Days

Ossining New York January 26 Ouija board reading is the resort of Gordon Fawcet Hamby the bank robber known as the pank robber with the chilled sted nerves whose execution for slay ing two men during a Brooklyn savings bank robbery in 1978 is five days away. I came here to commit legal aide wide and I am going through with it he declared in Sing Sing death house tonight. I would rather die now than spend five years. I told my counsel not to seek a pardon.

Universal Service Ossining N. Y Ouija

Lady Astor Opposes Prohibition in Speech

In Liverpool on January 25 Lady Astor, MP for Plymouth, urged state purchase and control of liquor, calling prohibition impractical. She said she hates the word and would seek it if banned, noting people seek warmth and camaraderie in public houses as temperance workers have failed.

Liverpool Ladler Plymouth Lady Astor

Bridgeport Home Building and Loan drive launches noon

A Bridgeport campaign opens at noon with a goal of 25 000 shares for a local home ownership drive. Women captains join workers at The Stratfield luncheon tomorrow as police and fire departments pledge cooperation and chamber of commerce facilities are offered for headquarters and daily progress reports.

Bridgeport Infichelia I ‘Igs Howard B. Price Chamber of Commerce Chamber Blakeman Home Building and Loan Association Thirst-Bridgeport National Bank Noble B. V. Ashman H. Willard Fleck Worlers Stratfield

Kalpho Promoted For Nervous Ailments In Advertising Claim

An advertisement touts Kalpho as a cure for nervousness insomnia brain fog irritability mental exhaustion headaches and memory loss. It claims impact on brain nerves muscles and blood cells, rebuilding worn nerve tissues with no habit forming drugs and warns against substitutes.

Waist Styles Described in Pastel Stripes and Dots

Retail notes describe warm white annel waists with narrow black blue or lavender stripes and Georgette waists in flesh and white with ruffles or embroidery featuring large dots priced at $2.45 each.

Local Market Teeters Overpriced Stale Quotes

A fragmented line lists shifting prices and unclear quotes for commodities. The note hints at a pricing gap between fair value and current bids, with inconsistent formatting and missing key details. No firm figures or entities are clearly identifiable in the legible text.

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