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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1920

Page

9

Landlords Bear Brunt of Land War in Ireland

Dublin reports unrest in western Ireland where Sinn Fein seeks to control land movements and force sales only above 560 acres. Proclamations curb land claims, district courts under Dail Eireann authority arbitrate, with many rulings favoring landowners. Martial law, though limited, is cited as a possible measure, with curfew in Dublin and past halting markets in Clare under military control.

Dublin Ireland Sinn Fein Sinn Dall Eireann Galway Clare

Turkish Women Gain Public Roles in Constantinople

Turkish women move beyond veils in Istanbul and other cities as war work and education spur public involvement. Many educated women lead reform, charity, and nationalist activity while attending theaters and sports events. The change challenges seclusion and reshapes social roles for Turkish women.

Ftill Turkey Ieaders Constantinople

Last Link on Mohawk Trail Planned to Open

Plans adopted for a ten mile road from Petersburg New York to Williamstown Massachusetts will complete the Mohawk Trail missing link and create a west to Berkshire mountains route. The project halves lie in both states crossing Petersburg Mountain offering views of the Berkshires and Adirondacks and connects Troy to Williamstown while aiding upstate motorists. highway officials expect the Petersburg to summit segment to finish within twenty months with Massachusetts funding to follow.

Petersburg New York Williamstown Mass Berkshire Mountains Petersburg Mountain America Berkshires Mount Greylock North Adams Pittsfield Adirondacks Massachusetts Troy New Sachusetts Alps Hancock Albany

Old Time Trade Features This German Store

Berlin is scene as Halensee opens a general store for moneyless exchange of country products and town made goods. Farmers barter dairy produce for boots shoes cotton yarns candles and similar commodities. The accepted unit of value is oxic.

Berlin Halensee

Japan Aims to Expand South Sea Island Trade

Tokyo reports Japan seeks a larger share of the South Sea Islands trade, valued at about 2 billion yen annually. Japanese exports are only 1.5 percent but rising since the war. Leaders recommend direct trade agencies with Sumatra and Manila to boost imports of rubber sugar chemicals dye tuffs and spices.

Tokio Japan South Sea Islands South Seas Kimura Singapore

Polish Liberty Loan Drive Extended to July 5

In response to numerous requests from local committees nationwide the Washington Committee of the $90,000,000 Polish Liberty Loan Drive extends the campaign to July 5. The drive, originally set to close yesterday, saw strong Polish interest over the last 19 days prompting hopes the $50,000,000 quota could rise to $75,000,000.

Washington

Beer Glasses Used by Factions in Germany Report

Readable notes indicate beer glasses are being used by fighting factions in Germany with no reported scarcity of this ammunition form.

Germany

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