Protest Against Representation by Towns in Connecticut
Monday March 31 1043 reports indicate a rally by city representatives opposing equal representation by towns in the Connecticut General Assembly. Critics argue the plan harms Bridgeport Waterbury Hartford Meriden while expanding city boundaries without extra cost. Proponents say new town units could elect more representatives without constitutional change, risking sustained urban dominance and calls for broader reform.
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General Assembly
Diesarest
Bridgeport
Lew Haver
Dilie
Hartford
Waterbury
Meriden
Connecticut
Pardee
New Haven
Jere
Jons
Deckward
China
Turkey
Little Beauty Chats on Shoulders and Cream Growth
A vintage guide urges shaping shoulder curves by massaging fat into thin shoulders and applying a tissue-building cream recipe. It describes prep of waxes, oils, water and fragrance, plus kneading, then chilling with ice water to create rounded shoulders and dimples.
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Willy Tilly
Otto
Flood Perils Hit Hartford and Surrounding Areas
Record of Hartford area floods reports the Connecticut River rising to near 9 feet causing cellar and meadow flooding. Roads and a main highway between Hartford and Glastonbury were nearly cut off as waters threatened the rail line. Civil authorities warn of recurring flood events and call for stronger flood control and channel management.
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Hartford
Connecticut
Tughway
Hadford
Glastonbury
Verlaine Rimbaud Saga Touches Gas Ether and Tunneling Times
Editorial notes recount a 19th century medical milestone with De Long and ether anesthesia, then drift to the opening of the Mont Cenis era and the Channel tunnel plans. It covers Verlaine and Rimbaud’s tumultuous marriage, Verlaine’s scandalous behavior, and Monte Carlo’s casino birth fifty years ago under Blanc, with Monaco’s Grimaldi legacy.
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Crawford Willimmeon Long
Crotgta
March Or
James BM. Venable
Tefferson
Jackeon Coenty
Willie
Samir Guttirse
New York
Tsa
Liebig
Waa Careel
Leng
St James
David Waidic
Sir Furese
Staline
Ehloreturn
Keith
Dunhon
Liniveon
Momene
Monte Carlo
M. Stance
Grunniot Niles
Monaco
Monaco Gambling Empire Sways Principality Quietly
Rulers ceded the communes to France for 4,000,000 francs as Monaco’s wealth grew around the casino. The Societes Des Bains de Mer lauds profits from gambling while governing functions and public services rest with the casino trust. The prince’s real power is questioned as daily headlines of self destruction at Monte Carlo contrast the opulent, tourist driven economy.
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Fiibte
Mentone
Roquebrune
France
Europa
Iurope
Monaco
Francise Blane
Lnune
M. Camille Blane
Societes Des Heine de Mer
Prince of Monaco
Memach
Monsso
Societes Des Bains de
Jooks
Ashte
Inj
Monte Carlo
Siewspa
Sociery
Mon- Aco Panera
3Ronte Carlo
Indep
Local Social Notes And Arrangements In Easton Area
Easton society page records invitations to a marriage in Greenfield with Misses Wales and Wade among guests. Visitors return home from South Norwalk and Stamford residences while relatives host relatives and neighbors. Prizes awarded for perfect attendance at Fellow School. various locals entertain guests from out of town.
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Tie Wales
Jeushter
Rufus Wales
Greenfield
Sna Howard Wade
Frank Wade
Marion Tylerie
South
Norwalk
James Tyler
John H. Wheeler
Silver Hms Farm
Nevilie Northrop
Wheeler
Miriam Clark
Philip Clark
Maude Wilson
Inex Finchim
Stamford
Bien Tingley
Hilda Mc Cavies
Doress Society of the Baptist Ehurch
Charence A Andriem
Rock House
Jobn Wisney
Ben
Helen C. Marsh
Sport Hill
H. ‘Condes
Westport Telegraph Exchange Moves to State Street
The transfer of Westport’s focal Telephone exchange to a new building on State Street completed after a long relocation. The system now offers modern local and South Norwalk connections, eliminating battery telephones and improving service. Future highway work and a Valparaiso Chile connection note add context to a busy news day.
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Westport
Focal Telephone Exchange
State Street
Hec
South Norwalk
Dq Central
State Highway Department
Fairfield Town Line
State Street Bridge
Warren Bros. Co
Palificia
Samuel A. Purdy
Valpariso
Chile
Clarence Burr Byxbee
Norwalk
Temple Sodee
Union Tage
Danbury
Aspetucit Lodge
K. of P
MEN WHO HAVE WON SUCCESS IN VOCATIONS
A long ragged profile lists notable men and marriages across eras. It notes William De Walt Hopper, his wives Edna Wallace and Nella Reardon Bergen, and his stage ties. It mentions Jerome H. Biddy as a famed press agent and Dr. Ernest Stanley Shepherd’s volcanic science work. It also covers William Waldorf Astor and Prince Henry, with brief career sketches and genealogies.
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Perty
di ‘Wolfe
Wiliam de Yaelt Hopper
Waw
Lethamtowe
Firsy
Joan Hopper
Alexander Dunemuir
Hopper II
Mise Wallace
Dunemuir
Hopper
Nella Reardon Bergen
Bopper
Eudless
Miss Wallace
Prima Dosna
Hopper Jr
London
Eall
Fekle
Lambs Club
Ole
Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Restart for Constipation
The Olive Tablet Co promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a non calomel laxative option for chronic constipation and torpid liver. They claim gentle, non griping action without forcing the bowels, with sugar coated tablets touted for easy use by children and adults seeking clearer breath and improved energy. Claims include relief for dark mouths bad breath tiredness and headaches from sluggish liver.
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Edwards
Calomel
Coumbus
D M Read Co Tailored Street Gowns and Silks
The D. M. Read Co established in 1857 offers the best tailored street gowns and semi tailored coats for afternoon wear. Matelasse silk and wool fabric shown in black mustard tan Canton blue taupe and noir bleu 42 inches wide at 4.50 a yard. Also hints of individual fractions in photographs at the Dress Goods Section with costumes from Paquin Drecoll Buzenee and Daumont.
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Sik Brotfor
Paquin
Drecoll
Buzenee
Daumont
Ratine Fabric Values And Colors For Summer Dresses
Ratine fashion fabric offers a lightweight ratine voile with stripes ideal for summer gowns. 45 inches wide at $1.25 a yard with white and black ratine mixtures and plain colors such as pink tan blue champagne. 39 cents special. White and black at 75 cents. Cotton dress goods main theme described.
Eastern Perfumes and Potpourri for Boudoir Use
The Toilet Table and Boudoir presents Eastern perfumery items. Bulgarian Flower Hearts in pink materials fill sachets resembling old potpourri. Lavender sachets come in square bags with lavender boxes. Lotus Flower Water appears in small papyrus sealed bottles. New Lilas toilet water available in the same style boxes. Moderate prices for quality goods.
Notable ages and career highs of Cox and Gypsy Smith
Ohio Governor James M. Cox, age ninety eight, traces his path from Jacksonburg to Dayton Daily News, Springfield News and state leadership. English evangelist Gypsy Smith, born March 31 1360, rose from Romany roots to lead and convert tens of thousands, aided by influence from General Booth.
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Ohio
James M. Cox
Judson Harmon
Buckeye Bute
Jacksonburg
Bsen
Gypsy Smith
America
Epping Forest
England
Yeuns
Booth
Gypey
Salvation Army
Ris Carece
London
Air Force
Vigor
Bie
Scalp Specialist Adverts Hair Health Service
Harriet Esherwood offers special scalp treatment at 412 Security Buildings 1115 Main St with contact 2373 and 327 te provided for appointments and inquiries. The ad highlights targeted hair care and professional scalp services for men and women.
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Olty Hat
Harriet Esherwood
Main St
Glove Prices Across Baseball Gear Lineup
A reader notices a catalog-like display of baseball equipment with price ranges for bats masks mitts and gloves. Items include Catchers’ Mitts priced from 25c to 100 and Fielders’ Gloves at 25c to 9.09 dollars. Multiple gear categories appear with varying costs.
Alling Rubber Co Advertisement in Wants Column
A fragment from the wants column shows The Alling Rubber Co seeking a tele sec position at 1127 Main Street. The entry notes a 1 cent two word request in the Farmer section.
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Main Street
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Atlantic Pharmacy
Old Exchange
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Brill
Stratford Ave
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Salvini
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Sol Smith Russell
Ernest Stanley Shepherd
The
Geophysical Laboratory
Washington
Ind
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Shepherd
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Hawaii
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Astor
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Job Jacob
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House of Commons
Waldorf
United States
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Pall Mall Gazette
Prince Henry William Frederick Albert
King Georges
Queen Mary
Prince Henry
Marcus Aurelius
D. M. Read Co
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Fairfield Ave
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Telus
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