New York Expert Reviews Situation in Financial World
New York expert reviews 1914 stock exchange totals and the year’s demoralizing mood driven by the European war Mexican disturbances and the New Haven affair. Bethlehem Steel stock and dividend rumors are discussed along with wages policy and exchange committee cautions against artificial price support to avoid market panics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Barron Financial News Service
Stock Exchange
Wall Street
New Haven
Bethleheur Steel
Rumiers
Social and Personal See aET GE the heralded chestaing
Notes on social happenings at the Lotus Club party in St. Aina with dancing from midnight, greetings at New Year and a host of guests including Joan Haley and photographers' circle. Lists attendees from local families and guests from New Haven planning to attend a dance at Stratford Potties Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotus Club
St . Aina
Beddiy
New Haven
Stratford
Mae Frenrlaley
Marjorie Suliman
Howland Streetsquare Incident Reported in Fairfield Area
A fragmented note describes activity on Howland's Main Street Fairfield Avenue and Cannon Street with ambiguous details. The entry mentions a fair setting and clouding, but lacks clear actions or outcomes. No additional names or organizations are readable.
Winter fur and dress goods sale items and coats
A long advertisement lists limited coats with fur linings from raccoon, muskrat, and other skins at deep savings from ten to twenty five dollars, plus chemises, dresses, madras and cretonne fabrics, mackinaws, and warm undergarments priced to attract shoppers in the current sales. It notes new fashions, colors, and floor placements, with details on fabrics and trims.
New Year Quiet in Washington Amid Mourning
Washington observes New Year quietly due to a continuing state of mourning after Mrs Wilsons death. The White House offered no reception and the diplomatic breakfast was canceled, as officials and diplomats marked the day with restrained greetings and official distances.
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Washington
National Capitol
Community Notes From Deerfield and Greenfield
On Wednesday evening club members decorated for the New Year’s reception with Mr. and Mrs. Simon C. Bradley as committee. Frank Tripp recently entertained at home their daughter Mrs. Henry Whitaker. Several attended the Christmas concert by Centre Street Methodist Church. Herbert Holton returned to Danbury after visiting town relatives. Edwin Burr, son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Burr, is ill with pneumonia under care of Dr. C. E. Hyde of Southport. Grace Perry visited her aunt Miss Sarah G. Perry for a few days. Mr and Mrs. Robert Adams spent Monday in New Haven with Dr. and Mrs. Fred Pierce of that city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon C. Bradley
Frank Tripp
Henry Whitaker
Cwuhtre Street Methodist Church
Herbert Holton
Danbury
Edwin Burr
William H. Burr
C. E. Hyde
Southport
Grace Perry
Sarah G. Perry
Robert Adams
New Haven
Fred Pierce
Hoow Lane and Main Street Fairfield Avenue Cannon Street
A concise notice lists Hoow Lane, two Main Street sites, Fairfield Avenue and Cannon Street as locations of recent property actions. The item notes street names and intersections likely tied to municipal planning or real estate filings. No dates or agencies are specified in the readable text.
True merit marks underwear sale in Bridgeport
Fresh dainty underwear collection offered at special prices with generous quantities and wide sizes. Gossard corsets discounted from regular prices. numerous styles for every figure. Embroidery pillowcases nightgowns towels and collar sets also on sale. Hair goods and transformations featured on third floor.
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Bridgeport
Inlaid linoleum and rug trends for durable floors
The ad promotes inlaid linoleum praised for wear resistance and bright patterns through the material itself, with cork and linseed oil blends. It markets tile and hardwood designs from 79¢ to $1.35 per square yard, along with oilcloth, rugs, and door mats in various sizes and prices to refresh floors.
Christmas Concert Sees Edith Proudman Organist at Congregational
Miss Edith Proudman of Bridgeport acted as organist at the Congregational church Christmas concert in place of the regular organist Miss Bessie Harlow. Also noted are visitors Esther Knapp of Danbury staying with Elva Banks, and other town happenings from library postponements to local visits, a New Year turkey supper for Unquowa tribe, and health news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Proudman
Bridgeport
Bessie Harlow
Esther Knapp
Danbury
Elva Banks
Miss Knapp
Wakeman
William van Ness
Notable coat sale offers luxury furs at low price
A retailer advertises women's coats in black Arabian lamb and Hindu lynx with faux fur looks, plus black broadcloth styles. Coats priced at 13.50 regularly 18 to 25 dollars, touted as current fashion for the winter season as stock is cleared from the showroom.
Pretty hats for sale with velvet trims and feathers
Hats in smart shapes use finer materials at $5 with velvet trimming and rich color trims. Flowers for personal wear imitate natural blooms as shoulder decorations or corsages, with delicate shading and a spectrum from violet to orchids. Prices start at 25 cents and rise.
Big family of calendars at 1-3
A store offers a seasonal sale on calendars from various sorts, with sample calendars bought from a manufacturer. Calendars, normally priced at 25c to 50c, are sold in lots of a third of their usual price. The deal includes many pretty calendar types and is advertised as enjoyable and profitable. Main floor rear.
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Madras
Cretonne
Jalse
Howland Hairgoods
Brenal Pipe
Fancy articles at low prices tempt buyers at Maan floor
A sale listing many small sewing and needle items with marked down prices. Needle books, sewing boxes, baskets, and fancy hose supporters are offered at prices ranging from 10 to 50 cents, with many items described as half or less than former costs. The notice appears to advertise a discount sale on sewing accessories and related goods.
Bargain on Boys Suits With Tailoring Details
Save $1 or more on boys suits offering tailored fit and neat lines. Suits range from $6 to $10 with good cloth, roomy cut, and the new Worfolk coat model and Knisker style trousers described with careful tailoring for proper fit.
Local Family Gatherings Highlight Christmas Visits
Mr and Mrs Eli Jennings and Mr and Mrs Martin Jennings were entertained recently at the home of Mr and Mrs Bradley Jennings. Harold Gifford of Bridgeport visited friends in town. Clarence Sherwood is recovering well from illness. Mr and Mrs Thomas Bradley, Mrs J Louis Olds of Brooklyn, and Mr and Mrs Samuel Bulkley and family were treated at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur M Bulkley on Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Jennings
Martin Jennings
Bradley Jennings
Harold Gifford
Bridgeport
Clarence Sherwood
Thomas Bradley
J. Louis Olds
Brooklyn
N. Y
Samuel Bulkley
Arthur M. Bulkley
Noted speaker at Y M C A Physical Department Sunday
Dr George J Fisher will speak on Race Regeneration or Race Deterioration Which Sunday afternoon at the Y M C A. The event is a men forum with a afterward discussion. Dr R H W Strang will preside. Fisher heads shows work in the American Young Mega Christian Associations and Institute at Silver Bay. The piece notes the San Diego Exposition and a silver alarm clock presented to President Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Fisher
Young Men's Christian Association
R. H.W. Strang
Fisher
Pissy
Silver Bay
Main Street
San Diego
Wilson
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Joan Haley
J. P. Haley
State Street
Marjorie Grout
Helen Douglas
Ethel Worden
Marie Mintie Lavery
Natalie Brown
Hazen
Marion Nordstrom
Anna Sressiey
Sophie Morris
Irene Berglah
Conn
Howland
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon St
Moor, Rear
Howland Dry Goods CO
San Diego Exposition
White House
Deerfield
Greenfield
Cannon Street
Kirman
Axminster
Wilton
BE. B. Sherwood
C. E. Society of the Congregational Church
Thomas Shults
John Jackson
Maan
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