East and West clash over skilled labor brain drain
The Hartford Times notes a massive shortage of skilled mechanics across New England and the Midwest, with 300 workers needed in Hartford. Detroit and other Western cities attract talent with better wages and living conditions, while Eastern manufacturers lag in adopting trade schools and humane labor policies, risking a wage and talent exodus.
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New England
Hartford
Hartford Times
Manufacturers’ Association
Bridgeport
Springfield
Worcester
Boston
Detroit
Charles F. Herreshoff
Toledo
Cleveland
Duluth
Great Lakes
Bridgeport Poultry Show and Redding Ridge Burlesque
The Bridgeport Poultry, Pigeon, and Pet Stock Association mails a premium list for its second annual exhibition to be held at the armory on January 4, 6, and 7 with entries due December 27 to Secretary George Seltsam. Also notes a Yale lecture by Prof John Wetzel praising Dora Brinsmade’s discussion of The Merchant of Venice, and the Sanford School’s Christmas burlesque The Follies of Redding Ridge on December 14, featuring local figures and a tango phone finale.
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Bridgeport Poultry, Pigeon, and Pet Stock Association
Armory
George Seltsam
Sylvar Avenue
John Wetzel
Yale
Redding Ridge
Sanford School
Redding
Grange 1
Jepson
John u'Keefe
Houghkirk
P. J. Garvin
B. H. Duncan Tudge Nickerson
H. Smith
M. Montague
B. Sanford Kelchner
Miss Goodale
Randle
Duncan
Tuckerman
D. Sanford
Red House
Banks
Women Drop Hair Puffs After Leprosy Fear at Bristol Plant
Ninety female workers at New Departure Manufacturing in Bristol wore plain hair after lunch discussions about artificial headgear and possible disease exposure. They vowed to discard non own styles to avoid contagion, leaving offices free of puffs and rats as a precautionary measure.
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United Press
Bristol
Hias
New Departure Manufacturing Company
O Rourke Buckman marriage and Nellie Cuddy engagement
Social and personal notices report Miss Nellie Cuddy of 142 Clarence street set to marry John T. Nelson on January 3. Henry T. O Rourke, Hotel Tremont proprietor, wed Miss Edith May Buckman of 751 State street. couple to reside at 751 State street after honeymoon. Foley's Honey and Tar advertised as cold remedy via local agents.
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Julian
Catherine Harding
Howe Street
Nellie Cuddy
Clarence Street
Miss Cuddy
John T. Nelson
O Rourke—Buckman
Henry T. O'Rourke
Foley
F. B. Brill and
Curtis Pharmacy
Bentze Plans Roller Comeback for Coming Season
George Bentze trains in spare time to regain form for the next season. He twice held the state championship before losing last year to Walter Hayes at Park City Rink. His first race is with O Rourke of Waterbury, the current state champion, and Bentze aims to challenge Hayes soon after.
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George Bentze
George
Walter Hayes
Park City
O'Rourke
Waterbury
Candy Shop Girls In Pajamas Run To Catch Train
Danbury dispatch reports two young women, Maude Fulton and May Boley, associates of Frank Lalor in The Candy Shop, ran through the streets in pajamas and fur coats to catch a morning train after a hotel clerk failed to call them. They dressed hurriedly, grabbed a bar and a hat, and reached the station with minutes to spare.
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Danbury
Frank Lalor
Maude Fulton
May Boley
Complexion Powder and Peroxide Creations Sale
A listing of cosmetic and medicinal items including complexion powder, peroxide in a large bottle, peroxide cream in a vase, camphor cream, and tooth powder offered as guaranteed under the Pure Food and Drug Act.
An Elegant Line of Men’s Silk Neckties and Suspenders
An Elegant Line of men silk four in hand neckwear offered in Holly boxes. Night and dark colors shown. Men’s regular suspenders priced at 60 cents, now 25 cents. Fancy real leather and metal trimmed suspenders in holly boxes offered at 50 cents a pair, reduced to 25 cents.
Half Hour Service Request Between Bridgeport And Derby
The Shelton movement to fund half hourly service between Derby and Bridgeport cites passenger data and costs. Connecticut Company replies that current ridership does not justify more cars, promising to add service when business warrants it. Ansonia Sentinel notes lingering public discontent and hints at future influence on trolley decisions.
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William Holmes
Shelton
The
Connecticut Company
New Haven
Conn
Lane
William ‘Helmes
Punderford
Derby
Bridgeport
M. F. Heary
Ansonia Sentinel
Connecticut Co
Radel
New Jersey
Trunk-shaped basket with handkerchiefs as gift
A small trunk shaped basket holds three colored bordered lawn handkerchiefs tied with a ribbon. Described as a practical and good value gift for a child, priced at 19 cents, offered at 10 cents per box.
Men’s Handkerchiefs and Mufflers in Various Styles
Men's Japonette initial handkerchiefs advertised at 5 cents each. A box of six fine lawn handkerchiefs sells for 39 cents. Pure linen handker Chiefs come in boxes of six, plain or with initials, for 98 cents per box. Knitted mufflers in black, navy or gray available, each sold in its own box for 25 cents.
Fancy boxes and boxes for handkerchiefs and gloves
Boxed items including handkerchief and glove boxes priced at 15 cents, gilt and embossed variations of regular 50 cent kinds offered at 29 cents, plus shaving sets in metal or china cups with brush and soap, normally $1.50, now discounted. Also a lot of military brushes with pure sable bristles in leather case, 98 cents a pair.
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seseeneeBe
Local firm seeks crowding of rare cars for profits
The firm envisions people flocking to its scarcely run cars until profitability arrives, with dividends kept high while watered stock remains in view. The press expects the letter to disappoint many readers.
Waterbury Boy Too Fast For Bert McMahon In Three Mile Race
Tom O Rourke of Waterbury defeated Bert McMahon of Waterbury by half a lap in a three mile race at the Park City rink. O Rourke led from start to finish in nine minutes fifty seconds. Ward Hayes challenged the winner and a rematch will be held in a few weeks in Waterbury.
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Park City
Tom” O’rourke
Waterbury
Bert McMahon
McMahon
O’rourke
Ward Hayes
Werd
Clinton A. C. claims city football title vs Columbia teams
Amateur Sporting Editor notes a dispute over the city football championship among youth clubs. The Columbia Boys' Club claims the crown undefeated, while Clinton A. C. counters that they lost to the Columbia Stars 2 to 0. Clinton A. C. says they beat Edgewood Jrs., last year’s champions, to claim the title.
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Columbia Boys' Club
Clinton A. C
Columbia Stars
Coumbias
Edgewood, Jrs
Clinton A. C. Defeats Reserves 5 0 in Sunday Match
Clinton A. C. defeated the Lincoln Reserves 5 to 0 Sunday while Columbia B. C. managed no score against the Reserves. If Columbia B. C. or Columbia Stars claim the title, the Clintons will arrange a game with either team. Edward Morrison, Manager Clinton A. C.
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Clinton A. C
Lincoln
Columbia B. C
Columbia Stars
Clintons
Edward Morrison
Corinthians Are Real Gridironers End Season Win Record
The Corinthians of Stratford finished a strong season with a 6-5 victory over the Stratford Jrs. They played with defections in backfield using green men. Captain John McQuillan and manager Richard King led a squad averaging 129 pounds, losing only one game in two years and compiling 16 wins.
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Corinthians
Stratford
Stratford Jrs
Therinthians
Smith
Mosher
Ansonia H. B
New Haven
Rescents
Bridgeport
Superbas
AN Stratfords
John McQuillan
Richard ‘King
Major Boudren Endorsed for Lecture at Hartford Naturopathic Meeting
Bridgeport delegates attended a Hartford Union Naturopathic Society gathering at Dr Louis Blumers home. Topics included sanitation, care, and sickness prevention. Major Thomas Boudren's anti vaccination campaign drew strong support and an invitation was extended for him to lecture in Hartford.
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Bridgeport
Union Naturopathic Society
Hartford
Louis Blumer
Manu Cwu
Thomas Boudren
Boudren
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Oxford
HUB Clothing House
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Geo. B. Clark & Co
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Stewart
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Jaygox Rubber CO
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Head Cannon Street
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Stratford Avenue
Oyster Guild Aiken
Stratford Ave
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Birdseyes
Bridgeport Board of Trade
National Rivers and Herbers Congress
Washington
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Birdseye
Capital
Fairfield Avenue
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Cannon St
Cleaneasy
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Candy Shop Girls
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