Longstanding Private Bank Emphasizes Safe Deposits and Rates
For forty seven years we have operated at the same address and offer deposits subject to sight. We pay per cent per annum on accounts, with monthly compounding. We invite individuals, businesses, firms, and corporations to open bank accounts for checks or drafts, usable for one day, one month, or one year, with interest as long as funds are left. As the oldest private banking firm, Samuel W. Baldwin, President, Willis H. Lyon, Treasurer, invite you to visit the vault and learn about safe deposit boxes with low rentals.
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Irma
PANGALAY Promises Instant Relief From Pain
A vintage advertisement claims PANGALAY eases back aches sprains and neuralgia quickly. A man with a lame back, an office boy with sprained arms, and an elderly woman with neuralgia allegedly felt relief within minutes after rubs with the Curts Chemical Company tube. The ad promotes 25 cents per tube, made in New York City.
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Curts Chemical Company
East 24Th Street
New York City
Frisco to Get 77 Million Water Supply Project
Washington reports a federal grant of 77 million dollars for the Hetch Hetchy water project to secure future water for San Francisco and surrounding cities. San Francisco has issued 45 million dollars in 7 5 year bonds to finance the initial phase, with total costs rising to 77 million.
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Frisco
Washington
San Francisco
Oakland
Berkeley
Alameda
Richmond
Palo Alto
Monte Park
San Mateo
Burlingame
Safe and Sane Fourth Shown in Fewer Deaths
Chicago August 30 Thirty two people died in fourth of July celebrations this year fewer than any year since statistics began. The Journal of the American Medical Association reports 18 fatalities from clothing catching fire and 1 131 nonfatal injuries versus 947 and 3 983 in earlier years. Notable declines credited to fireworks ordinances in Boston Newark Milwaukee and Chicago. Dip fruit jars in paraffin wax to prevent spoilage. Brown bread and butter with honey and walnuts makes a tasty sandwich.
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Chicago
Journal of the American Medical Association
Boston
Newark
N. J
Milwaukee
Churches Share Sunday Services Across Bridgeport
Bridgeport churches announce Sunday and midweek services led by pastors such as Rev. P. E. Mathias Rev. Edward Sturdan will preach at King's Highway Congregational and others at First Presbyterian South Congregational People's Presbyterian and First M E. The schedule lists morning and evening services Sunday school times and Wednesday prayers with inviting notes about notable speakers including Rev. Benjamin Bacon Yale Divinity School professor and Rev. Dr M. D. Kneeland of Boston among others.
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King’s Highway
Spring Street
Noble Avenue
P. E. Mathias
Edward Standermann
Salvation Army
Elm Street
BE. J. Atkinson
First Presbyterian Church
Benjamin W. Bacon
New Haven
Nazarene
Bacon
Yale Divinity School
Bridgeport
South Congregational Church
Gilbert and
Broad Streets
Richard L. Swain
George W. Judson
Winsted
Conn
The
North Church
William E. Hatheway
Swain
People’s Presbyterian Church
Laurel and Park Avenues
M. D. Kneeland
Boston
Mass
Christian Endeavor
M. E. Church
George M. Brown
Dev. Solon P. Fairbanks
G. G. Buck
Dieringer
Frankb. Plumb
Uncle Sam
Epworth
Carolyn Frederick
First
Congregational Church
Herbert D. Gallaudet
Broad
Bank Streets
Park Street
Clay Chaum
Third Congregational Church
Waterbury
Trinity Church
Fairfield Avenue
Broad Street
C. W. Areson
Church of the Nativity
Sylvan Avenue
North
Howard LaField
Chuch of Christ
Lafayette Street
Christ Jesus
Olivet Cvational Church
North Avenue
Main Street
Raymond Plumb
Coffe House Bankruptcy Deficit Tops One Million
New Orleans date reports Smith Brothers & Company Ltd, a coffee importing firm in the south, declared bankrupt in federal court with a deficit near one million dollars. Also notes on school footwear ads and a Fairfield restaurant promoting meals between New York and Boston.
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New Orleans
Smith Brothers & Company, Ltd
South
Mollan’s
Main Street
Mollan’e
Fairfield
New York
Boston
Elm Street
Fairfield Avenue
Adv
Diamonds Offered as Lowest Priced In City
Diamonds of better quality and finer color advertised at the price range of senior diamonds. Company claims a fair comparison proves the lowest priced diamond house in the city. Asserts that quantities of $25, $50 to $200 purchases will not match current values. Urges customers to see offerings to appreciate.
Author stabbed to death by boarder in Chevy Chase home
Washington reports William L. Alterfer a special writer was stabbed to death last night in his Chevy Chase Maryland home. William J. Fisher connected with the Isthmian Canal Commission and a ten year boarder in the Alterfer household was arrested today. Police say the tragedy followed Fisher’s interference as Alterfer sought to chastise his 17 year old daughter.
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Washington
William L. Alterfer
Chevy Chase
Wiliam J. Fisher
Isthmian Canal Commission
Alterfer
Arrest of British Crew for Mutiny
Eight crew members of the British tank steamer Herbert G Wylie were arrested in Galveston, Texas, after the ship, laden with 40,000 gallons of crude oil from Tampico, was set on fire while moored under quarantine. Captain W E Phillips reported the mutineers also cut mooring cables and caused serious damage before the fire was put out.
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Galveston
Tex
Herbert G Wylie
Tampico
W. E. Phillips
Phillips
Financial Outlook from Tabor Livingston & Co Summary
The week ends on a quiet note as vacation slowdowns temper markets. Financial conditions are improving with easier money and stronger investment demand abroad and at home, yet political and monetary issues cloud a full recovery. August issues decline but risk remains an unrestrained influx of new securities, hindering free expansion.
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Tabor, Livingston & Co
EU- Trop
Crais
Economic Outlook Amid Debt and War Strains
The text discusses heavy floating debt and the need to provision for short term notes in a uncertain future. It notes Europe’s slow recovery and the Balkans war financing pressures while urging patience and optimism for a renewed forward movement. It mentions Mexican issues as a controlling factor and credits Wilson’s tactful leadership for public confidence.
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Europe
Balkans
Wilson
Ridgefield Liquor Raid Leads to Court Action
Ridgefield August 30 reports a raid on suspected illegal liquor outlets. King Tomassing Augustine faces a court decision with other cases adjourned to next Thursday. Miss Frances Galvin visits relatives from Cos Cob. A Walnut Beach party attended a dance at the Walnut Beach Casino hosted by Mrs Sheridan and guests.
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Ridgefield
Ilegally
Weal
King Tomassing Augustine
Privace
Vincent
Fairfield Beach
Mra Sheridan
Beechelyn
Philip A.ane
Fannie
Kathryn Sheridan
Walnut Beach
Henry Martens
Jenette
Brooklyn
Merjie Martens
Mise Emme Glineemten
Kathryn Shwridan
Marshall de Witt
Lemay Teerell
John Kendall Murptar
Philip H. Sheridan
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T. L. Watson & CO
Ffofle's Savings Bank
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Samuel W. Baldwin
Willis H. Lyon
New York Stock Exchange
James Staples & CO. Bankers
State ST
Bridgeport, Conn
State OF Connecticut
District OF Bridgeport, Sr
Mountfort Clarkson
Court of Probate
District of Bridgeport
John Clarkson
Fairfield Ave
Grenoble
Carnegie Hall
56Th Street
7Th Avenue
Central Park
Grand Central
Pennsylvania R. A
Wall Street, New York
Burr & Knapp
Report. Com
American Guaranty Co
New Foundland
Canada
Bank Street
Tel
Hayes
Bluefish
SEA Bass
Hayes Fish CO
Water Street
Lowe’s
Seaview Avenue
Joseph P. Coughlin Co
Aew
East Main Street
John F. Fay
Pairfield Avenue
People ’S Dairy
State Street
Geo. A. Robertson
Crawford Laundry Co
Naugatuck Valley Ice Co
Lehigh
Housatonic Ave
Broch’s Cafe
Moehem
Cincinnati
Geo
B. Clark & Co
Pinaud
Parfumerie
Pinaud Department
Coffe House
M. J. Buechler
Middle St
Main St
Highland Spring
Highland Spring Water Co
Warren Street
ALWA
Stratford Avenue
Fiat
Boarder
Frances Galvin
Cos Cob Het
Thomas Bracken
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