Tariff Duty on Coffee Stirs Political Debate
A quiet discussion questions a five cent per pound coffee tariff arguing it would not spur infant industry or real revenue. Proponents warn a rushed start could profit speculators and dump surplus stock, while critics push for early action to prevent price hikes benefiting holders. The piece also analyzes the 1910 senatorial contest between party machines and the people, noting local figures and the likely impact on future elections.
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Porto Rico
Philippines
Brasil
State Treasurer backs higher inheritance tax and town tax
State Treasurer Patten urges raising the inheritance tax to double current revenue and reimposing the state tax on towns. He argues the state needs money and the General Assembly won’t cut expenditures. Critics say both taxes are unpopular and unjust, being easy to collect but inequitable.
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Patten
General Assembly
Air guns spark town debate in Fairfield district
Fairfield residents discuss dangers of spring or air guns owned by local boys after several close calls including a shot that nearly blinded a child. Community members call for prohibition or tighter regulation as accidents and injuries raise safety concerns. The notice also reports library usage, local visits, and upcoming teacher meeting with a drawing and penmanship lesson.
Castorita and assorted staples price list from New York wholesale
A catalog of wholesale prices for Castorita the bears product and staples including butter eggs apples hay and straw poultry dressed vegetables and other items. Notable figures include butter 32 38c per lb eggs 36 40c per dozen apples per barrel 3 5 dollars hay prices per 100 lb 70 85c poultry prices for turkeys hens toms chickens fowls ducks squabs and geese with ranges and unit measures.
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King
Northern Spy
Baldwin
Ben Davis
Connecticut
Hubbard
National Cuban lottery backed by American gam blers
Special from United Press Havana January 14. American gamblers are backing a move to establish a National Cuban lottery under a law expected to pass in the new Congress. Sentiment favors lottery and plans are said to be under way to extend its scope into the United States. WANT ADS. CENT 4 WORD.
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United Press
Havana
Congress
United States
Letter Published to Promote Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Minneapolis reader urges public posting of her testimonial about Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with curing lingering female troubles and restores health after three months. The notice invites others to seek advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn, Massachusetts.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Joan G. McLdan
North
Inn
Lydia E. Pinkhami
Monroe notes and Harmony Grange events in town
Edward L Hurd buys a fine stepper from Fred C Nichols. Mrs Rachel Fair hosts her daughter Mrs George Hinman of Stratford. Andrew L Burr is very sick with pleuro pneumonia. Alex Sinclair and wife go to Hartford Jan 12 13 14 as Harmony grange delegates. Washington lodge hosted 300 at public installation Jan 4 with installing officer Andrew J Hallock and Dr Wales assisting. B A degree to be conferred Feb 1. Granite stone placed in Monroe cemetery for George Shelton. Anniversary night at Harmony grange Jan a0 marks twenty years of prosperity. Walkers Farms school closed. Bertha Sutherland and Edith Osborne sick with measles. Board of relief meets Feb 1.
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Edward L. Hurd
Fred C. Nichols
Rachel Fair
George Hinman
Stratford
Andrew L. Burr
Alex Sinclair
State Grange
Hartford
Harmony Grange
Washington Lodge
Andrew J. Hallock
Danbury
Wales
Monroe Cemetery
George Shelton
Grange
Walkers’ Farms
Bertha Sutherland
Edith Osborne
Board of Relief
Fairfield County Fires and Accidents Report
A Fairfield County roundup details a Greenwich house destroyed by fire with 2000 in insurance and 600 in furniture loss, a Norwalk blaze caused by a match misstrike, and a Hinsdale-like list of further incidents. It also notes burglary in New Canaan, a Hungarian man found dead in East Port Chester, two accidental deaths in Stamford and Wilton, and a Waning of life with assorted sums and deposits found among the deceased.
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Patrick Finn
Greenwich
James Frederick McMahon
Norwalk
McMahon
Frank Lemon- Belli
Florence
Estelle DeWitt
C. J. DeWitt
Wilton
Lorence
Estelle
New Canaan
Danbury
Joseph Redonowitc
East Port Chester
Clarke
Olaf N. Smith
New Milford
Chamberlain's Hotel
Stamford
First National Bank of
Greenwich Trust Company
Burglary Strikes Torrington Stores and Library
Litchfield County News reports burglars entered Weitzen's fancy goods store in Torrington, stealing jewelry, clothing, and furs worth $200 and breaking a coin-slot meter. The Torrington Library was entered, with $13 in cash, a clock, and papers taken. Edith Rice, employed at Mrs. Crover's home in Litchfield, was arrested for theft of a coat and skirt valued at $30, with Hazel Cummings named as an accomplice after a prior confession.
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Torrington
Weitzen
Bentley
Edith Rice
Unloading Sale Offers Deep Discounts on Shoes
Inventory clearance calls it unloading unloading shoes and loading on cash with a vow to carry no winter footwear. Bargain tables showcase men's patent welt shoes and women's shoes at steep unloading sale prices. Read gain prices as customers step in for bargains.
Sale on Men's Satin Calf Lace Shoes
A local retailer marks men s satin calf lace cap toe shoes down from two dollars to one ninety five for a limited sale listing. The item remains in regular grade and includes the cap toe design feature.
Bargain Shoes Sale with Fabricated Price Tags from 35 Cents
A cluttered shoe sale list highlights 35 cent slippers and a mix of women men and children's footwear. It promotes vel vets patent leather and leather soles with regular prices like 50 cents 2.50 and 1.50 while offering discounts to about 73 cents 98 cents or 1.05 for various styles including kid lace shoes felt slippers and storm Alaska overshoes. The ad emphasizes warmth comfort and value across multiple shoe types.
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Alaska
Majestic
Women’s felt slip pers and lace shoes in stock
Readable sale note lists 35 women’s felt slipers with leather soles priced at 50 cents previously and women’s felt lace shoes with leather soles and flannel lining at 75 cents. All sizes available.
Office hours notice for public accommodation
For the accommodation of the public the office will be kept open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Mondays January 4 and January 11, 1909. Walter S. Wilmott?
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Walter
Wilmot
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