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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1920
Page
3
Government enforcement led to 1 046 prosecutions and 107 convictions in food control cases. Indictments issued. trials proceeding. Large quantities of food forced onto markets under law, including millions of dozen eggs and pounds of sugar and butter, with canneries and fisheries affected.
Fragmentary OCR notes recount early public library origins with references to municipal groups and figures from 1902 onward, mentioning Manchester and York as well as early grants and charitable efforts shaping a free library movement. The text remains unclear on specific dates and locations.
A fragment describes police department leadership transfer to John J. Gurrigy, chief, with six months of pay and possible involvement by racing mates. The text references Armonpeed and a riding or leadership shift, suggesting a contested reshaping of command and status within the department.
A partially readable note demands immediate German evacuation of a region. The document appears to address officers of an Inter-Ala commission and calls for prompt action on promised panafica measures. The text shows spelling and OCR errors but centers on immediate evacuation and formal instruction to German authorities.
See the smart new boleros and bolero suits with jaunty charm. Dresses in Serge and gabardine in rich navy blue feature bright silk veils and wool embroidery. Accordion-pleated skirts hang with rare grace and a navy serge suit with matching girdle is priced at 49.50 dollars. Second floor Howland.
Mr Silkman reports a rare silk arrival of chiffon taffetas bought long ago. The fabrics, priced at 3 and 3.50 dollars a yard, are soft, firm, and handsome with colors including taupe navy and black. On sale on the third floor.
Advert reads linen kerchiefs for women at 35 cents with quarter-inch or roll hems and decorative edge options. Includes men's kerchiefs with color accents, wide or narrow stripes and soft fine texture. Center aisle rear display location noted as 379.
A sale offers assembly of cut glass of fine quality in several gi patterns with substantial weight and expert cutting. Pieces priced at $6 and $5, others range from $3.75 to $4.50. Includes rose bowls and ice-cream tubs.
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