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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1920
Page
7
A diary style fragment describes a child in a netting room making telegraph sounds with a pipe, hiding pieces under a book, and a parent questioning mischief while the child recalls almost missing school and forgetting to brush teeth. The tale ends with the parent giving three smacks.
A Regent Street fashion store introduces hats labeled for women members of Parliament. The brimless biretta and tricorne style pieces come in black and dark brown with a single silken tassel on one model, drawing crowds of interested shoppers and observers.
Department of Agriculture findings show irrigated land far outproduced non irrigated plots. Corn yielded 30.6 vs 15.2 bushels per acre, winter wheat 47 vs 3, spring wheat 22.8 vs 7.4, oats 37.0 vs 15.2, barley 30.8 vs 12.5, rye 15.5 vs 8.6, and potatoes 155 vs 34 bushels.
Overheard chat recounts the Jones family suffering a runaway dog, a sick baby, a departed cook, and a house fire, with neighbors questioning why no one called for help as Times Ads claim success.
Thirty five members of the Massachusetts General Court endorsed the Republic of Ireland bond certificate effort and denounced the Ulster mission. Donations from East Boston firms included a $100 pledge from several businesses, with other gifts from Daughters of Isabella and Knights of Columbus groups. A Thursday rally at Schroeder Hall will feature speakers including James P. Curley and Denis Reardon with entertainment by Sean Nolan.
An Aeromar ine and Motor Company engineer argues flying boats use more fuel per hour but cover far more distance than autos. He cites a 13.7 gallon per hour burn for a three passenger flying boat and explains fuel per mile is cheaper than perceived.
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