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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1922
Page
6
St. Hercard's School in St Paul Minnesota faces confusion as teachers struggle to distinguish nine sets of twin scholars. The article notes the difficulty in labeling each twin correctly and mentions a pictured lineup with labeling method proposed to aid identification.
In Bridgeport a Parisian man’s prank with gunpowder prompts his arrest after a mother-in-law uncovers the plot. Dr. Clarence W. Balke in Chicago announces tantalum a cheaper platinum substitute with wide uses from magnetos to dental work.
A Cortland private detective hired to gather evidence against Thomas Eiley for alleged Mullan Gage dry law violations reportedly carried the evidence in his mouth during a failed trial motion. Authorities allegedly poured the liquor into a kettle as an evidentiary seal, a claim noted by Prohibition officials.
William Pitts, a longtime pipe aficionado, claims a long distance world record after smoking about a ton of tobacco through a single Meerschaum pipe gifted in 187%. He keeps the pipe pristine and has never allowed another to touch his lips since.
Paris designers say many women seek work as mannequins at 1 rue de la Paix and the Champs Elyses. Training takes about six months for pose and walk, with beauty and youth as natural gifts. many recruits fail to learn how to wear gowns, while others come from society circles seeking the stage.
Honolulu reports prediction by L. W. de Vis Norton, noted local gaslogist, that Mauna Loa will erupt next spring based on native tradition relayed by Princess Kohanumokun. The forecast labels Mauna Loa as the Vesuvius of the Hawaiian Islands and cites recent activity as support.
A Bristol vicar condemns divorce reform in a letter to the Sunday Express, saying the problem lies with overfed moral women with too much time and not enough honest work to stay morally clean. He argues vows should be broken only before marriage choices are made.
Industrial Workers of the World launches a worldwide six hour day campaign after a unanimous vote at their fourteenth general convention. E W Latchem criticizes President Harding for favoring an eight hour day and cites comparison to English masters.
The piece argues abolition of the twelve hour day to reduce a social error and promote a shorter workday. I W W leaders expect gradual change via education and circulars from a national bureau cooperating with the People’s College at Duluth Minnesota. The plan targets exposing industrial magnates who keep a large surplus of workers.
The article argues that a shorter workday could provide leisure time to enjoy life and recover physical and mental strain, suggesting benefits to workers’ well being and productivity as a societal goal.
A local bank in Columbus has adopted a savings scheme like the Federal War Savings campaign. Patrons may buy for 82 dollars a certificate redeemable in five years for 100 dollars. A payment of 820 dollars secures a certificate worth 1 000 dollars in five years.
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