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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1919
Page
18
New York November 20 Island immigration inspectors concluded their meeting that the current uniforms resemble street car conductors and should be changed to look more dignified for arrivals. They also endorsed pursuing substantial pay raises linked to seniority, noting current salaries from 1380 to 2100 dollars.
Chicago reports that four strikers opened retail shops selling meat at prices under wholesale during a three week strike. Strikers claim they handled the grade number two and 28 medium, while master butchers say shops sold the poorest grades only to the city’s poorest areas. A government inspector supported the claim of inferior quality.
The Plaza theatre debuts The Mysterious Mr Browning a clever tale with Walter Miller in a dual role, Bana Mans on and Paul Panzer support. A Scottish Romance with Jean Gordon Players offers strong singing and dancing plus a funny On the Southern Line act. The Mary Pickford wire dance novelty and Goldini duo deliver feats, while Fox News and Prisma round out the bill. Douglas Fairbanks His Majesty the American plays well. Anger Curtis act and Pat Rooney Old Songs and New entertain. Harold Lloyd Keaton Daniels comedy and Pathe News close the program with solid variety and good reception.
Prof. D G Quilty announces a new beginner dancing class at St Joseph's hall Barnum avenue starting Tuesday night November 25. The short course covers popular ballroom dances at moderate prices with registration on opening night or in advance at the Colonial ballroom Fairfield avenue. Private lessons offered daily with waltz one step and fox trot. Annual masquerade and ball with prizes noted for Thanksgiving period.
Omaha reports a yearling Poland China boar named Designer sold for 30000 dollars, a record price for a hog. The deal occurred here recently, signaling a new high in livestock sales.
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