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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1920
Page
14
County commissioners from every county in the state voted to declare all pending applications to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors void and to not receive any license requests this year. The unanimous decision follows wartime prohibition and the national amendment timeline, leaving licenses unavailable and authorities limited.
Fragmentary notice appears to describe a gift advertisement linked to a prohibition era context mentioning South NC and a Teapscibure site. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear actions, dates, or names to anchor a fuller summary.
The readable text hints at a quoted traveler or speaker discussing early exploration in an obscure region. It mentions a Pilgrims era tone and a Philadelphia or Penn area reference, but the garbled OCR limits clear identification of people places or events. No definitive outcome or date emerges.
Boston Nov 19 A Suffolk Superior Court panel saw 42 of 50 veniremen dismissed as the state seeks a history based case. Eight remain for further voir dire as District Attorney David Ingeowils prosecutes the matter amid two weeks of juror service with few guilty verdicts.
Ballard files report on funds showing Prank H. Bailard spent $3,982.85 as treasurer of the Republican town committee from $3,825 received with $2.45 returned to successor W. E. Seeley. John A. Carael to release Democratic committee records. other candidates reported varying expenditures including Alderman William Thoes.
St Louis report states William Moyers confessed to payroll robbery to fund his wedding. His bride Madina Meyer recounts the tale as Moyers, 29, with three accomplices, aided by William Stewart, held up a Reavis Drug payroll on September 28 at St Stephen's church, with one partner acting as best man.
State health department reports indicate diphtheria remains at a high point across Connecticut with 149 new cases last week. Scarlet fever cases rise in Hartford and New Haven counties while overall state cases drop from 205 to 94. Dr Osborn notes new communities once free of diphtheria affected and urges vigilance.
Two Milford couples, Mr and Mrs King and Mr and Mrs Bates of Walnut Beach, fished a 30 day trip from the clean sea near Boston. They landed a Boston blue over four feet, nearly 20 pounds, with daily catches averaging 1,100 to 1,800 pounds of mackerel and other sea fish. The group said fish were never so plentiful along the North Atlantic coast and set records for the area.
A new teeth cleaning method from dental science gains global use and promotion by leading dentists. It claims to fight tooth film effectively and show rapid results within a week. The active ingredients include starch digestants and an acid attacking film while increasing mouth cleanliness and polish.
Judge Dillon resigns after announcing relocation to Bridgeport where he has a new offer. He previously served as a judge and clerk in 1912, with ongoing arrangements by the general neo, signaling a significant career change and upcoming duties in the new city.
The article discusses cobbler methods and shifting shoe production from limited imports to American made goods. It notes quick half sole repairs, rising costs, and the turn to American factories using modern processes. It mentions shortages of quality leather and growth in popularity spreading to Germany and beyond.
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