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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1920
Page
6
Hertford July 14. Federal ruling to cut permits for liquor transport takes effect July 11. Current permits will be canceled and renewals require bonds from 1 000 to 5 000 based on fleet. Carriers must prove ongoing trucking business and accountability for liquor in their charge. About 100 permits exist in the state.
The summer peak in infant deaths is linked to digestive diseases and was studied by the Children’s Bureau. In Manchester newborns faced high mortality from gastro intestinal illnesses, with many born to foreign or non English speaking mothers, low family income, and reliance on artificial feeding. Similar patterns appeared in Johnstown Waterbury and New Bedford, while Saginaw and Brockton with better income and education showed lower rates for artificial feeding. Experts urge maternal education, nurse visits, and improved sanitation to cut deaths, noting breast feeding yields the lowest mortality.
Yellowstone Park enforces strict vandalism rules with a check in and out system. Tourists entering the park are logged with license details and travel method, and offenders risk U.S. Commissioner action and heavy penalties for defacing geyser bowls and hot springs terraces.
In Washington on July 14 the geological survey reported that world gold production in 1919 fell to about 345 to 350 million dollars, with 1920 likely lower. The United States produced roughly 58 million in 1918, and the first half of this year suggests under 50 million for 1920. Water shortages hit placer mining and many stamp mills closed.
In an interview from Moscow, Soviet Premier Nikolai Lenin stresses the need to harmonize socialism and capitalism. He notes the dangers from misread concessions, cites Russia’s 30-year path from feudalism to capitalism, and emphasizes education for youth and dismantling landowner power in Poland as groundwork for lasting peace and economic reform.
Tokio reports a letter from sergeant Jinkichi Onishi, once listed missing near Liaoyang. His supposed widow, who remarried years ago, now learns he survived years as a prisoner in a Petrograd hospital. The letter notes capture, long confinement, illness, and eventual hospital care.
Benson Minn July 14 A court suit challenging Rev O J Kvale nomination after he defeated Rep Volstead, author of the prohibition act, in the Republican primary. Kvale testified Volstead’s atheism claim, citing a controversial speech about feeding 5,000 with five loaves and two fishes. Volstead denied the charge.
Memphis Tennessee July 14 the members of the Memphis fire department with the exception of the chief assistant chiefs transport operators and machinists have resigned because they consider their salaries inadequate to meet the cost of living resignations are effective at noon tomorrow the city commission accepted the resignations and voted that no fireman resigning should be reinstated Prague July 14 Women deputies have decided to introduce greater dignity and politeness into parliamentary discussions and have agreed not to disturb sessions by shouting protests or comments.
An old advertisement promises relief from sore tired feet with Tiz a magical powder. It claims to draw out poisonous exudations and reduce swelling while offering a year long comfort guarantee or money back. Footwear is suggested to be smaller after using Tiz.
Water rates for the quarter ending July 1 1920 are due at the Company office Noe 820 Main Street. All bills must be paid on or before July 15, 1920. Office hours on Saturdays are from 9 am to 12 m with extended hours from 9 am to 8 pm on July 6 and 12. Albert Be Lavery, Secretary.
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