War Bulletins Note German Prisoner Aid And French Wounded
War bulletins report German prisoner correspondence delays easing with stamps and post cards. French wounded counts show 54 percent wounded by Dec ending. deaths and hospital discharges detail surgical advances. Berlin front losses cited. German civilian workers in military service and relief funds noted. Japanese amity discussed. British snipers and cubist shields described. new ship Caroline delivered.
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Paris
Barsical Department
Berlin
Sipeisterdam
London
Organiz
Germany
Piceas
Turk Barracks Razed by Naval Bombardment
Paris dispatch reports from Athens via Havas that a British fleet bombarded the Gulf of Saros near the Dardanelles destroying Turkish shore barracks and damaging fortifications causing panic and inland flight while the fireboat David A. Boody lies wrecked in New York Harbor and sold for 1875 dollars.
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TURK
Paris
Havas
Athens
Tenedos
Gulf of Saros
Dardanelles
David A. Boody
New York Harbor
Marriages and a Winstead death listed in area notices
In Harwinton on December 16 Laura Corinda Raynor wed Lipson Barnes of Burlington. Cadbury saw William W.Kei¢win wed Miss Irma Dutcher on December 15. Shelton reported Hobart Turschman marrying Mabel E Turner on December 14. Noroton Heights recorded Henry L Fowler on December 16. Winsted noted the death of Catherine Ashe aged 72 on December 15.
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Barnes-Raynor
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Harwinton
Laura Corinda Raynor
His Lipson Barnes
Burlington
Dutcher
Cadbury
William W. Kei¢win
Myatic
Irma G. Dutcher
N-Turner
Shelton
Hobart Turschman
Mabel EF. Turner
Fpowler
Noroton Heights
Henry L.fowler
Ashe
Winsted
Catherine
Thomas Ashe
Spirit of Christmas Fills The Whole Store
Five days remain before Christmas shoppers fill a large store described as a complete holiday emporium. Novelties hosiery scarves slippers toys linens rugs glass and silver all reflect a festive spirit. Books and wearables join jewelry as part of the seasonal display spanning every floor.
Fragmented ad line hints at pricing strategy and opportunity
A cryptic OCR fragment suggests a pricing prompt to add one half of value and hints the eyes reveal the opportunity. It mentions a potential first floor or ground level and implies a real value increase is visible to the observer.
Rambler’s Toyland Rambles Spark Christmas Gift Guide
The Rambler prowls Toyland with dolls that look like real children, typewriters for quick letters, doll beds, desks, blackboards, rocking chairs, and a range of woods from white finishes to oak. Boys find an electric railway, drums, and toy engines. toys cover cars, boats, and dances. Plush ostrich plumes, blankets, and comfortables appear on floors two to rear main.
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Mamma
Grandma
Dolly
Rambler
Flowers as Christmas Cards Inspire Gift Inclosures
A short notice extols using small sprays of flowers as Christmas gift enclosures, noting the practice's charm and affordability. It suggests selecting a known flower such as a dacauite and mentions a possible place on the first floor for purchase or display.
Educator Gems Promote Frugal Morning Baking
A vintage ad extols Educator gems as a cheap dietary boost for housewives. It highlights a 5 lb sack of Educator whole wheat flour and a package of Educator wheat bran costing about 45 cents together, claiming the gems are tastier and more beneficial than medicine.
Early Day Shopping Plea Highlights Practical Gifts
An old advertisement urges daytime shopping to help others with practical items. It promotes Keen butter knives noted for sharp edges and varied sizes, Gem Junior safety razors, boxing gloves, and striking bags priced from 25 cents to 8 dollars. It emphasizes shopping early in the day and features casual, promotional language.
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Gem
Men's suits and coats at 16 50 in main floor sale
A holiday promotion highlights men’s suits at 16.50 with tartan checks stripes quiet grays and conservative tones. Coats include chinchilla ulster Balmacaan and Chesterfield all priced 16.50 to 18.50, urging readers to visit the main floor to see value and fits.
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Father
Thoes
Velour Hats and Winter Gear Sold In All Sizes
More mens velour hats praised as genuine Austrian made with durable, stylish design. Colors green brown black with ribbed and shaker knits priced 1.95 to 9. Front basement rear. Also featuring sleds and skates including Flexible Flyers and Winsler ice skates with a range from .95 to 2.00.
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Winsler
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Haakon
Christian OF
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Malmo
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Scandinavia
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Ee Hague
Petrograd
Tere
Econd Leutenant
Tames
William
Hague
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Kaiser
T. S.japanese Amity
Tokio
American Society of Japan
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Japan
United States
Fomeans
Admiralty
Caroline
Cammenl, Laird’ & Co
Birkenhead
M. Millerand
Copenhagen
Union
Lyford Brothers Bay
West End
Headley & Farmer
the Rambler
Toyland
Acond
Dees
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