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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1920
Page
19
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Report by the Minneapolis federal reserve bank notes an unprecedented northwest corn harvest. Minnesota and neighboring states yield near record crops while overall national production soars. Reduced prices may follow as farmers face market challenges and transportation gains ease rail capacity.
New York November 15 Women voters at the National Women Voters convention pressed for uniform marriage and divorce laws across states. Speakers urged child welfare protections, guardianship reforms, and broader legal protections for working women, while discussions covered motherhood, hygiene, and women’s labor.
Nov. 16 report shows renewed weakness in the cotton market with all active months except December trading at fresh season lows. January slid from 43 to 17,306 and closed around 37.52 as overall sentiment softened. Exports stood at 24,574, with receipts at 40,094 and midwestern port activity modest, while market optimism waned.
Fragmented obituary items list deaths on various dates and entrements. Details reference Albert Axney, Mrs Terena Staley, Charley Eillingbeck, and Maury Trube Moore among others, with funeral services at residences and churches, and interments at St Michael Cemetery and Pine Grove Cemetery.
The review praises Betty Be Good as the season’s best musical aside from Irene, despite rain and wind. Cast members Betty Lee, Mussel Lan non, Jean Meride and Eddie Garvin receive accolades for strong singing and stage presence. Director Mosely earns credit for cohesive production with colorful costumes and melody.
Government employment office officials discussed methods to assist job seekers and reduce unemployment. George Warren urged association members to support cross drive efforts while William Alston reviewed agency goals and the department’s role in aiding employment services.
A chaotic grain market report notes European trends and volatile prices with declines around 40 cents and single cent movements. Analysts point to tight supplies and currency swings as key factors in the current trading, while early figures suggest modest gains in some futures.
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