Party Split Here Threatens War
A split within the Republican party in Fairfield County risks open warfare during the fall campaign. Ballard leads a powerful faction threatening to run a new ticket, potentially merging with Democrats. Insurgent leaders seek reforms and cite loyalty to party welfare as justification for a public fight. Stratford’s Joan L. Morehouse, a rising voice, backs decisive action amid mounting tensions.
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Republican Party
Fairfield Unty
Frank Ballard
Hay Aswad
Jenna
King
Yayor Wilson
Robinson
Fairfield County
Ballard
Democrats
Republican
Republcan
Bridgeport
Joan L. Morehouse
General Assembly
Stratford
Tech
Morehouse
Bridesport
Merchant Profiteers Make Big Money in Army Prunes
New York City officials exposed two merchants profiting from army surplus prunes sold through the city. They bought large lots and resold at eight to ten cents a pound, forcing them to return purchases. An official noted uncertainty over penalties and said he would investigate additional city stores for improper resale of army food at profits.
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New York
Day
Ari
Suley
Italian Drive to Open Sept Campaign for War Orphans
The Bridgeport Italian Orphan Relief drive aims to raise 10000 during the week starting September 2 for Italian war orphans. Headquarters will be at the Stratfield hotel with house to house drives and a tag day sale Saturday. An executive committee elected Joseph Mustante as chairman with officers Shelton Salvagni Napolitano and Greenspun. Local groups including the Traliot Minute Men will assist, meetings set at Columbus Boys' Club and the Stratfield.
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Bridgeport
National Fund For War Orphans of
Italy
Stratfield Hotel
Warlern
Traliot
Columbus Boys' Club
Stratfield
Joseph Mustante
H. §. Shelton
Connecticut National Bank
P. Salvagni
Emil A. Napolitano
George Greenspun
Contractor Sued in Two Civil Actions
D. A. Calhoun and other contractors of New York are named defendants in two civil actions listed for the October term of the Superior Court. Wilbur Wright and Abram J. Rose of Greenwich sue for damages totaling 5,000, alleging they rendered services.
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D. A. Calhoun Et al
New York
Rome
Superior Court
Wilbur
Wright
Abram J. Rose
Greenwich
Refused Payment Leads to Property Attachment in Greenwich
In Greenwich at Lodge Wood Park, property has been attached after payment was refused by the defendants. The action follows a court process to secure the owed sums and enforce the claim.
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Lodgewood Park
Greenwich
Evening schools open with big registration
Evening classes combining English study with Americanization work opened last night. Registrations were taken in many city schools, with residents invited to enroll at the Americanization bureau in the community courthouse building for information. Teachers will assist, and a thorough English course will be offered. Open from 7 to 9 pm at Jackson, Columbus, Garfield, Franklin, Kassuth, Lincoln, Elias Howe, Whittier, High, Shelton, Jefferson, and Wall schools.
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Comunty Court House
Jackson
Columbus
Garfield
Franklin
Kossuth
Lincoln
Elias Howe
Whittier
High
Shelton
Jefferson
Wall
Harmony Lodge 1. C. B. E. Resumes Meetings
Harmony lodge independent Order of B'nai Brith resumed meetings at 189 State Street with large attendance. No definite steps on a Southern New England community center. Charles H. Shapiro and Levy spoke on district and war activities with the Jewish Welfare Board. Lodge to hold victory night for returning members.
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Harmony Lodge
Order of B'nai Brith
State Street
New England
Charles H. Shapiro
District Granderes
Hie Levy
Grand Lodge
Shapiro
Brnai Brith
Jewish Welfare Board
Levy
David Saltman
Morris Ashkin
David Sachs
Graphophone Officials Resign in Unconfirmed Report
Unconfirmed reports from the Columbia Graphophone Co. say Russell R. Mead and Arden M. Fardee resigned from their posts as assistant works manager and assistant plant superintendent. Charles H. Lane’s resignation as personnel supervisor is verified. Attempts to reach T. C. Roberts, the general manager, failed and no details on Mead and Fardee resignations were provided.
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Columbia Graphophone Co
Russell
R. Mead
Arden M. Fardee
Charles H. Lane
T. C. Roberts
Mead
Mr. Fardee
Dyspepsia Tablets Speed Up the Stomach Ad
An ad touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure that speeds up digestion after rich meals. It claims the product relieves rumblings drowsiness sour heartburn and a feeling of heaviness and promotes easy assimilation of foods. The copy urges readers to buy an Ad cent box at any drug store.
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Stuart
Freezone corn remover promises painless relief at low cost
An ad touts Freezone as a cheap painless remedy to lift off hard and soft corns and calluses between the toes. A tiny bottle costs only a few cents, with drops applied to the affected area. Instant relief follows and the corn is removed without pain.
Tobacco Habit Warning From Doctor Connor
A typed advertisement urges readers to quit smoking warning thousands of men suffer from fatal nicotine disease. It promotes Nicotol tablets sold via drug stores and promises a refund if not effective, noting a larger announcement by Dr Connor will appear in the paper.
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Doctor Connor
Hopkins Hospital
Connor
Powerful Pile Remedy Discovered
An advertisement claims Miro File Remedy cures chronic piles in days, even 20 to 30 year cases, with internal dose and Pile Ointment for itching. Endorsed by Henry J. Stone and Frank J. Phillips, it urges readers to obtain quickly via pharmacists or mail order from Guar anteed Remedies Co. Ohio.
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Henry J. Stone
Lorain
Ohio
Frank J. Phillips
Bird Island
Minnesota
Guaranteed Remedies Co
Bindle
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