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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1920

Page

5

Large Profits Boost Business of Bootlegging in Ottawa

Ottawa officials describe bootlegging as highly profitable with fines around 200 dollars not deterring it. RCMP say enforcement is hampered by cross border smuggling from Ontario Quebec and British Columbia along with Maritime Provinces and Manitoba activity. Windsor district police report many fines, while some farmers smuggle liquor to focus on profits.

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Canine Royalty Faces Property Shakeup in New York

New York on July 4 reports a drastic plan as a commercial enterprise will replace the former spacious avenue home of the late John Gensal It, a change that affects the pet pup and the area’s tourist guides who once profited by directing visitors to the exclusive district. The move sparks debate over property use and neighborhood identity, with local voices noting the era of dog-focused lore may be ending as new development reshapes the area.

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Unclear OCR list of names and items across cities

Fragmented text lists people and locations including Hartford Meriden West Haven and Bridgeport with items such as a phono graph cabinet and metal working designs Then a July 24 reference to a Swiss mechanic and a bombed plane context appears without clear cohesion This item reads as damaged archival notes rather than a coherent news story or notice.

Mill End Store Promises Daily Savings for Shoppers

A vintage promotional note urges Mill Enders that the store closes at 5 weekdays and 6 on Saturdays. It touts all ways and always pays to be a Mill Ender with plenty of good things to buy at savings. Every section offers equal value for every dollar.

Mill End Sale Features Porcelain and Home Goods

Mill End sale items include porcelain from American and English makers, with patterns from stock nearly sold out. Prices range from 15¢ to $1.50 for tableware and from 95¢ to $1.95 for nightwear and undergarments, across floors noting third floor trunks and fourth floor linens.

Sterling broadcloth price drop to $3.95 per yard

The advertisement touts Sterling broadcloth now at $3.95, highlighting rich color depth and a satiny surface. It describes pure wool fabric, strong weave, and ready for varied duties, offering widths of 48 and 54 inches in multiple colors and prices previously $5 to $5.50.

Aluminum cooking ware on Mill End Sale with big discounts

Aluminum for cooking products including percolators kettles and pots with prices slashed from $3.75 to $1.95 and similar cuts on Wearever and Aladdin items. Muffin pans and dishpans also reduced, plus cotton fabrics offered in sizes 6 to 16 with sale prices at $1.25 in the basement.

Curtain Fabrics and Drapery Materials for Home

Advertisement describes new curtain fabrics including muslin with blue pink or yellow figures for cheerful sleep rooms. Regular 39 cents a yard. Also madras and mercerised poplins for over drapes and portieres with Summery coolness in green rose and red shades, priced at 1.19 a yard, now 29 cents.

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