Prohibition Enforcement More Dangerous Than War
Wayne B Wheeler accuses prohibition agents of higher mortality than World War I soldiers before a Senate committee. He urges better pay, cites dangers from wet propaganda and field work risks, noting fewer than 0.5 percent of war troops died while many agents have been killed in enforcement efforts.
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Washington
Jan
Wayne B. Wheeler
Senate Appropriations Committee
Mr. Wheeler
Kidea
Fire Hits Golden Spur Summer Resort Rink Boats
Jan 28 at the Golden Spur summer resort at the Niantic river head a fire destroyed a roller skating rink a merry go round and a line of rowboats and canoes owned by Walter R Dennigan of Groton Loss estimated above 12000 dollars.
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LYMDP
Golden Spur
Niantic River
Moon
Walter R. Dennigan
Groton
Farmers to cut milk price in Boston market
Boston January 28 farmers will reduce the price of milk half a cent a quart in the Boston market if dealers pass the cut along to consumers.
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Boston
New England Milk Producers Propose February Price Cut
A communication from the New England Milk Producers association urged a reduction in the price of necessaries, proposing that the cut take effect February 1. The state commission on the necessities of life discussed the suggestion and plans for action.
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Lil
New England Milk Producers Association
Ford Motor Company to Resume Operations
Detroit dispatch notes partial reopening by Ford Motor Company on January 21. Highland Park plant will bring back 25 percent of workers while River Rouge tractor plant will return to full operations. Foremen and staff returned to prepare for a Monday resumption. total Highland Park restart date unspecified. The plant has been closed since December 24, idling about 54,000 workers.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Company
Highland Park
River Rouge
Londonderry Town Clerk Accounts Reported Short
Elmer F Wheeler town clerk and treasurer disappeared with his wife and baby daughter after leaving a note to Edward Kent alleging a shortage in his accounts. Police search began in Londonderry New Hampshire while selectmen audited his office and sought explanations for the unexplained absence.
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Londonderry
N. H
Elmer F. Wheeler
Edward E. Kent
Rum Car Driver Turned Over To Parole Board
Springfield Mass January 28 Mike Dreek owner and alleged driver of a touring car loaded with liquor fled from Stamford Conn to Springfield Tuesday night and will be turned over to the state parole board An officer will take him to the state reformatory at Concord where he was paroled in 1916 after three years for larceny The parole board has priority over New Haven Conn authorities who must await its decision Creek was arrested on bail on a reckless driving charge and then claimed by the board for parole purposes Also included is a note on removing valve stem guides with a wooden block to avoid injury.
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Springfield
Mass
Mike Dreek
Stamford
Conn
State Parole Board
State Reformatory
Concord
Parole Board
New Haven
Creek
Parola Board
Fur Garments Offer Deep Discounts At DY Read Co
The DY Read Co markets a small selection of warm fur coats amid biting cold and high winds. Raccoon coats 36 inches long, dark skins, former price 435, now 295. Natural nutria coat 30 inches, former 385, now 250. Hudson seal, 36 inches, full with deep shoulder collar, former 950, now 500. One moleskin wrap 50 inches, deep cape collar, former 975, now 500. Two models only.
Warm blanket and silkoline bedding on sale
Extra heavy imported cotton blankets from China offer warmth and softness with fast colors in plaids of rose white tan pink and blue. Silkoline filled full sized blankets retailing at 11. French cambric coverings with wool filling at 5 just redesigned. Pathé model set with twenty five records priced 125 or 25 for the complete outfit. Hats in Crepe de Chine silk and straw blends attractively priced at 7.50. Second floor sales.
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Batavia
Chesterton Book Display Prompts Reader Curiosity
The visit of a distinguished essayist sparks interest in his works. Current stock includes All Things Considered A Short History of England The Napoleon of Notting Hill The Superstition of Divorce The Ballad of the White Horse on the main floor of the book shop.
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Ballad of the White Horse
Long Cloth for Lingerie Demand at 25 Cents a Yard
An excellent grade of cloth with smooth finish and 36 inch width is offered for undermustlins. A wise buyer should stock up now for the season. Prices are 25 cents per yard. Reductions on sheets pillow cases and domestics remain available through the month.
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Merry Chase
Concord Reformatory
Havana
Wemei
Manchester
Panther
Musson
Newark Shoe Stores CO
Bridgeport
Main St
Wall St
America
China
Pathe
The
Shades
Gray
Chesterton’s Books
England
Napoleon of
Notting Hill
H. & R. CO. Barnum
Main Street
Thumb Street
Kate
Keidgeport Hydraulic
Bene Fairfield
Mantler’s Baby Shop
Post Office
Minerva Yarns
Nette P. Fassett
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