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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1921
Page
4
Plaintiff Taussig, age 92, claims he was exploited into selling his farm for 25,500 which he says is void. He asserts the farm is worth about 40,000 and accuses Armer of taking advantage of his advanced age to secure the deal.
A quirky field report from Los Gon notes Band Thrice Champion competing amid playful antics. The event, dated the twenty seventh, unfolds with lively performances at St Tilda and Durty venues as mats clink and crowds cheer.
Noted World War veterans and medal recipients from across the country will headline the third annual national convention of the American Legion in an event at New York and nearby city venues on November 1 and 2. About 40,000 marching men are planned for the public procession on the convention’s second day. The roster includes many living heroes who set a high standard for American soldiers and inspired allied troops with their valor and leadership.
The piece argues that adding fingerprint marks to checks will prevent forgery by making signatures unique. It envisions a day when fingerprints become common in banking, reducing theft and ensuring checks are cashed only by authorized signatories.
A passage discusses aiding the needy with clothing and meals, noting many families, including mothers, struggle as produce runs scarce. It envisions future training using fingerprinting for banking, insurance, voting, civil service exams, and official documents to prevent fraud and ensure identification.
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