War Suffering in Belgium France and Allied Nations Told
Irvin S. Cobb reports from Belgium France Germany and England the vast misery of refugees after the great war. He describes homeless families sleeping in open fields leaky shelters and ruined villages as Belgian courage and endurance draw global pity. He notes wounded soldiers prisoners of war and crowds of penniless refugees aided by English and Dutch volunteers and officials.
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Belgium
Germany
France
Itolland
Irvin S. Cobb
Saturday Evening Post
Red Cross
Irvin Ss. Cobb
England
Holland
Antwerp
Beigiu
Ain Y
Ison
Sioné
Ita
Rulal S&w
Tro
Fane
la-Chapelle
Red Cross appeal underscores looming wartime shortages
The speaker describes dire winter needs for organized aid as trenches face cold, hospital supplies thin, and civilians suffer in ruined homes. More nurses, surgeons, and surgical items are vital as famine and plague threaten armies already diminished by casualties, urging public support for Geneva Treaty aided relief.
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American Red Cross
Geneva
Ed Croas
State meeting of the D A R in New Haven highlights
The D A R state meeting in New Haven featured Mrs. William Story and speakers including ex president Taft Governor Baldwin and other officials. Funds were gathered for Continental Hall with Connecticut raising through gifts and bonds. A lyric program and music from Mrs. Lynch and a thirteen-voice chorus underlined the event's peace theme.
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DA. R. S
New Haven
William Cumming Story
National Society
Story
Taft
Baldwin
George Maynard
New London
Connecticu
Wilgon E. Lee
Pyran
pRrakeagay
Peare
Connecticut
Continental Hall
Washington
Mme. Tealdi
Spangiea
Banner
William P. Lynch
Walliheford
Lynch
Liberty
iMy
United States
Mike Ole Rankin
Omas Widderfield
Cormet
Ee Hayer
Missee
Grummer
George Chidsey
John Raper
Governor’s Foot Guard
Kidney trouble blamed for many insurance refusals
An examining physician for a major life insurance company says kidney disease is common and many applicants are unaware of it. Dr Kilmer Co promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a mild herbal remedy for kidney and bladder issues, claiming widespread recoveries and offering sample bottles for ten cents.
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Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. C
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N
Bridgeport
Mahan urged US to prepare for naval power
The article recalls Rear Admiral Alfred Thayer Mahan urging national readiness and naval emphasis in U S strategy. It notes his death in Washington and his writings highlighting naval influence in international conflicts. The piece also mentions Guatemala, a state department search for two Cabrera brothers, and Redfield’s export outlook for Movember. Guards against alarm and hospital fire mishaps are briefly touched.
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Alfred Thayer, Mahan
Washington
United States
Thie
West Point
For Sale Historic City Street Houses in Stratford Area
For sale a collection of family houses listed with multiple street names including Brooks Street Savoy Street Stratford Avenues Reservoir Avenue Rendall Avenue Prospect Street Myrtle Avenue Hunting Street Milhouse Avenue Washington Avenue and others. Listings include Laurel Jane Howard Avenue and several unnamed blocks.
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Brooks Street
Savoy Street
Stratford Avenues
Reservoir Avenue
Rendall Avenue
Prospect Street
Myrtle Avenue
Hunting Street
Milhouse Avenue
Washington Avenue
Butler Street
Davenport Street
Mountain Grove Street
Grand Street
Park Avenue
Gem Avenue
Madison Avenue
Seaview Avenue
Savoy Avenue
Parrott Avenue
Winter Street
Orchard Street
Noble Avenue
Main Street
Laurel Avenue
Jane Street
Howard Avenue
Eres Avenue
Avenue
Smith Street Cor
Les Avenues
Poplar Street
Capitol Avenue
Russians Changing Campaign Plans Say Maj Moul t
Berlin dispatch reports Major Moult stating Russians altered their campaign strategy amid heavy German actions. He cites Russia losing one third of its best troops as 400000 unwounded prisoners captured, 800000 likely casualties and widespread sickness. Also notes a series of fires in Darien destroying three unoccupied residences, suggesting possible arson rather than accident.
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Berlin
Mbraht
Soldau
Cracow
Paris
France
England
Russia
Germany
Austria
Raéetsky
1Rien
Darien
Andrew Buttery
Zigman Mason
Burke
Danbury Pastor Named For First Congregational Church
Rev. Sherrod Soule, superintendent of the Missionary Society of Constit cnt, will become pastor of the First Congregational Church Danbury on February 1. Lafayette Beers of Weston suffers a badly injured knee after being struck by an unlit car while walking along the roadside. Darien authorities are firmly con-继续
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Danbury
Sherrod Soule
The
Missionary Society of Constit Cnt
First Congregational Church
Lafayette Beers
Weston
Firetmg
Darien
Bridgeport Elks Lodge of Sorrow Memorial Service
The Bridgeport Elks Lodge will hold annual memorial exercises next Sunday at the lodge on State Street starting at 3 PM. The event honors deceased members of the year with the lodge rooms opened to members and features Hon. Maurice Detches as memorial orator. committee members include Joseph Ivers Peter Bellew and John Raynolds.
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Wridgeport Lodge of Elks
Elks Hi State Street
Joseph C. Ivers
Peter Bellew
John Raynolds
Maurice Detches
New York Lodge No
Raynjolds
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D.A. R
Pee Eee Aes Taft
Governor Baldwin
Mahan
Cabrera
Guatemala
State Department
Eee Secretary of Commerce
Redfield
Beth Israel Hospital
New York
Asradri the
Simahan
Hindios Drug Store
Henry Street
Colorado Avenue
Rockton Avenue
G. W. Knight & Co
City Savings Bank
Wolff's Shirt Shop
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Wolff’s Shirt Shops
Main St
Bank
John
Maj. Moult
Fairfield County News
Elks “Lodge OF Sorrow
Maurice Deiches
Samuel Christy
College of Mining
University of California
Berkeley, Cal
Mable Locke
Milbrook
Webster
Gray
Rhodes
Board of Health
Detroit News
Nashville
Sbe
Macaulay
Gacllar Browe
Gushington
Beaurifelly
Lemmy
Boston Transcript
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