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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1920
Page
24
In Brooklyn a federal grand jury opened a formal probe into reports that Mayor Hylan and other officials attended a Brooklyn inn dinner where liquor flowed freely. The district attorney testified he had seen nothing definite indicating Hylan tasted liquor.
President Wilson asks Governor Allen of Montana to send any information to the trade commission suggesting the drop in wheat prices is caused by unfair practices or artificial means. Secretary Tumulty dispatched the letter in response to appeals for government action toward an embargo on Canadian wheat. The requests were referred earlier to the commission and to the department of agriculture.
Dr. Duncan MacDougall, a surgeon famed for his soul weighing experiments, died at 64 in Haverhill Massachusetts. He measured the soul's weight at 1 to 8 ounces using delicate devices, comparing body weight before and after death, and contributed pastry to various magazines.
Danbury, Oct 15. Carl Wilck, 24, missing since Tuesday after failing to meet his fiancée Laura Frede for a Wednesday wedding. A World War I veteran, he was severely injured in service and has not been seen since.
Helbig's advertises beef as best buy this week with quality tie Brice low Yearling lambs praised for good price though higher than last week. Veal scarce at four litres more. roasting chickens and broilers cheaper, fowl fresh and good. Pork scarce and pricey. Saturday rib roasts rolled and boneless offered reasonably. Extra staff added to serve quickly. corn beef bought by distant customers.
A catalog listing numerous clothing and accessory items with prices. Hats in satin felt and velvet for children, trimmed dress hats, veiling fabrics, ribbons, leatherette coats, shirt waists and silk waists, petticoats, and georgette and percale garments. Fur scarves, marabout capes, and assorted accessories with varied price points.
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