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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1920
Page
9
A major Baptist advertising drive in spring headlines church growth and amid strong per capita giving. The piece argues for ethical use of ads to tell religion’s story, compares ancient publicity efforts to modern display campaigns, and urges humility and service over boastful promotion.
Oklahoma City June 10 Hide dealers report a sharp fall in hide and wool prices with shoes at $2.50 in sight. Green salted hides dropped from 18 to 12 cents a pound. calf hides once $1 now 25 cents. Traders blame railway congestion and credit fears. many tanneries idle or half time. Wool demoralized with prices from 50-55 cents down to about 25, and buyers scarce. Enid wool sale canceled for lack of buyers. a lone bidder offered 29 cents for top Shropshire wool if carload lots could be arranged.
New Orleans reports the first Panama sugar shipment to any destination, welcomed by consul doze B. Calvo who notes Panama lacked sufficient sugar for domestic use. The item segues into rhetorical questions about church and theatre advertising, highlighting culture and commerce contrasts.
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