Journalist Swope Reports On War Devastation In Europe
Herbert Bayard Swope describes the European war’s ruin seen near Verdun and the Russian border. He portrays displaced women and children, shattered homes, and the work of Mercy committees to relief suffering, urging Americans to donate now. A Manchester NH fire report follows.
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Herbert &. Swope
United States
Europe
New York World
Herbert Bayard Swope
Swope
Penn
Hiih
Verdun
New York
Robessie
France
Germany
Reet Bsatee
Committee of Mercy
Ares
Ana
Smale
Spader
Fais
Luxemberg
August Belmont
Gomumiltttes of Mercy
Fifth Ave
America
Weathered notices and obituaries crowd a 1914 city page
In this city on December 28 1914 Michael Finn Katherine M McKeon Jerusha Sheldon Nellie Welch Gustav Peichert Satan M Hoyt and Raymond mourners are invited to services at St Augustine's St Michael's Park Cemetery Mountain Grove and 532 West Avenue. Funeral times span December 30 to January 1 with interments planned and multiple residences listed. Classified ads seek Hungarian work housework and a full livery business for sale with detailed assets.
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Michael Finn
Harral Avenue
St. Augustine’s John
St. Michael's
Katherine M. McKeon
John T. Healey
Maplewood Avenue
St. Augustine’s Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Perry
Jerusha Sheldon
Peter 1. Perry
Washington Avenue
Mountain Grove
Nellie Welch
Michael Chetora
Gustave Peichert
North Avenue
St. Paulus German Lutheran Church
Harriet St
Park Cemetery
Raymond
Satan M
Miss Clark Engaged to Missouri Publisher
A Washington society note reveals Miss Clark who debuted Jan 1, 1914, has fallen for a prominent Missouri newspaper publisher once a family friend. The couple plans to wed in Missouri rather than Washington, a sentimental choice reflecting enduring affection.
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Bowling Green
Washington Society
Clark
Missouri
Washington
Vaudevillian's Literary Talent Nets $500 Prize
Vaudevillian James W. Fitzpatrick of Waterbury earned second prize of 500 dollars in Collier's Weekly prize story contest for The Hospital Ticket. The former Waterbury newspaperman and Jacques Theatre manager is now working on a new short story between shows with partner Lewis Madden. He credits late-night trains and shows for his writing pace and plans to finish another manuscript soon.
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James W. Fitzpatrick
Waury
Minnesota
Wen
Fitzpatrick
Waterbury
Col= lies
Col. Roose
Ida M. Tarbell
Mark Sullivan
Col Her
Poli’s
Lewis Madden
Fitzpeatrick
Jacques Theatre
Madden
Holy Cross
Catholic University
Bridgeport
Twelfth District Democratic Club Plans Winter Festival
The Twelfth District Democratic club stages an evening of amateur vaudeville moving pictures and music at East End theatre. It kicks off a series of winter events with performances from Matt Weller Julia Sullivan Alois Harrilla Dunn Brothers Lilian Gertrude Florence Perry John Clark Susie Hallan William Perry George Rajotte Cheeney Wellington Sam mis and Martin Sheehan plus The Silver Votee surprise.
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Twelfth District Democratic Club
East End
Matt Weller
Julia Sullivan
Alois Harrilla
Dunn Brothers
Lillian Gertrude
Florence Perry
John Clark
Susie Hallan
Wiliam Perry
George Rajotte
End of Year Underwear Sale Highlights Value and Style
The notice touts end of year underwear offerings with durable well made gowns petticoats and trim laces. It emphasizes good style value and lower cotton prices as makers seek orders, promising notable post holiday bargains and exceptional value.
Nightgowns and gowns in fine fabrics and trims
An ad lists night gowns in muslin crepe and nainsook with V or high necks. Prices range from 45c to 2.50, noting trims of embroidery lace Cluny Val ribbon and rosettes in various styles including slip over Empire and yoke designs.
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Wy Naimsook
Wallace
Fashionable muslin and cambric combinations with lace
Various muslin cambric and nainsook garments feature embroidery lace flounces and ribbon trims. Prices range from 55 to 265 cents, highlighting trimmed muslin with embroidery, torchen lace, Val lace, and satin ribbons in multiple styles and flounce designs.
Hand-embroidered underwear and corset covers sale
Hand-embroidered underpinnings offered in corset covers chemises and combinations. Prices 85c to 1.50 and up feature needlework by American workers in tasteful patterns including clusters and single motifs. Quality fabrics and linen torchon lace trim enhance the decorative pieces.
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America
Lace Trimmed Muslin and Cambric Patterns
Patterns and styles for muslin and cambric fabrics include lace or embroidery trims. Descriptions mention circular, straight, or ruffled effects with lace, Swiss embroidery, Val or Cluny lace, and hand-embroidered covers for decorative appeal. Prices noted from 25c upward.
Sharp savings in boys' suits from top tailor shop
Advertises big cuts on boys suits with prices reduced from six to seven dollars to under seven, claiming fit and style. Notes suits from a premier tailor and highlights smart, comfortable designs for boys entering the New Year.
Velveteen and Corduroy Dry Goods Price Cut
A local sale clears Velveteen and Corduroy stock due to color gaps. Remaining 27 inch Velveteen shades drop from 2.00 to 1.00 per yard, Velutina from 1.50 to 1.00, Corduroy 23 and 27 inch wide from 1.25 to 0.95, and Costume Cord 30 inch wide from 1.00 to 0.75 per yard.
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Copenhagen
Rose
Gossard Corsets At Special Prices In Bridgeport
Local shop lists Gossard corsets direct from the factory at reductions below regular prices. Regular factory output, queenly lace front, two way support, graceful carriage and improved figure without discomfort. Savings shown for several styles with a short sale window on the second floor.
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Gossard
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