Southern Vets Gather for Annual Confederate Reunion
Washington June 4 Confederate veterans arriving by special southbound trains joined the United Daughters and Sons of Confederate Veterans and visitors as thousands filled the capital. Grey uniforms mingled with khaki as a tented camp near the capitol welcomed crowds. Organizers anticipate up to 75,000 visitors.
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Washington
South
United Daughters of the Confederacy
United Sons of Confederate Veterans
Capitol Grounds
Germans attempt to exploit French exiles in wartime
Dr. Ernest W. Bysshy reports German handlers ship thousands of French refugees from Bordeaux. They seize funds, hide francs, and cheat with depreciated notes. Refugees reach France penniless and rely on charity while Germany weakens agriculture and morality. France’s hope lies in women progress and political rights.
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Touraine
Bordeaux
Ernest W. Bysshy
France
Germany
Dr. Bysshe
Neutrone Prescription 99 Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief
A Bridgeport drugstore advertises Neutrone Prescription 99 as a new rheumatic remedy. The ad claims rapid relief from arthritis pain and urges readers to buy the bottle for 60 cents or one dollar, listing W. P. Hindle Drug Stores in Bridgeport, Conn. and other leading outlets.
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W. P. Hindle Drug Stores
Bridgeport
Conn
Railroad Bridge Damaged by Fire Near Guilford
May 4 report from Guilford states the New York New Haven and Hartford bridge over the West river on the Shore Line division near the local station was considerably damaged by fire last night. Fire shown in several spots before local bridge workers and the freight crew extinguished it. Locomotive sparks are believed to have started the blaze. Trains warned to exercise caution crossing the bridge.
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New Haven Road
Ihs
Ferueca
Coun
York
Boston
Cas Che
Cata
Guilford
New York, New Haven & Hartford
West River
Shore Line
W'adoo to Aid Loan Campaign in Boston
The New England Liberty Loan committee plans a strong week with Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo speaking at Faneuil Hall tomorrow. Local committees are expanding and new publicity methods are devised to boost the drive.
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Boston
New England Liberty Loan Committee
Hats and home furnishings offered at local stores
E H Dillon and Co displays new hats including white Milan and Panama at 1105 Main street. Nothnagale's home furnishing store promises cost savings with a wide range of assembled suites and better made merchandise from major manufacturers.
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E. H. Dillon & Co
Main Street
Milan
Panama
Bangkok
Adv
Nothnagle
Bridgeport
Berkshire Ice Co. Buys Elm City Corporation Plant
Berkshire Ice Co of Bridgeport CT buys Centerfreeze Ice Co of New Haven and Arena skating rink for 200000. The Centerfreeze firm, once worth a million dollars, has faced patent driven struggles and reorganization. The Berkshire group gains the largest ice making plant between Boston and New York.
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Berkshire Ice Co
Elm City Corporation
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Centerfreeze Ice Co
New Haven
Arena
Berkshire Company
Boston
New York
Centerfreeze
Fairfield Democrats Set Meeting At Town Hall This Week
Fairfield Democratic club plans a Wednesday 8 PM gathering at town hall. The move avoids Friday Home Guard drills and aims to bolster Democratic effort next fall. Descendants of Revolutionary War French officers will present brigade banners embroidered by French women to Major General Pershing and his command.
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Fairfield
Democratic Club
Town Hall
Pershing
Peerless Boards for Walls and Ceilings
Made in sheets 32 by 36 inches these fireproof soundproof and sanitary boards are easy to install with a hammer and saw. They can be nailed directly to studs and are non conductors of heat and cold. Share unfinished room measurements for free assistance with no obligation.
Advice For Women Only by Dr. N B Cook
Dr. N B Cook argues for outdoor exercise, cold showers, and open windows for young women. He promotes Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription derived from Lady Slipper root and other herbs, available at drug stores or by mail from the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo, with medical advice offered by a specialist.
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N. B. Cook
Oregon
Dr. Pierce
United States
Doctor Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
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