Stratford Red Men circus set to thrill town
Dear Evelyn recounts Stratford Red Men circus preparations for tomorrow night through next Saturday. The program features the Colored Military Band, vaudeville acts, Hippodrome clowns, two carousel rides, and an open air aerial act outside Red Man hall on Church street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn
the Red
Stratford
Worlantance
Pershing
Hippodrome
Newark
Tomward
Church Street
Red Man’ Hall
Congregational Church
Stratford Red
Churchill
Tomorrow Wise Little Betty Langley
A Kentucky house party mixes romance and inheritance as Betty Langley attracts attention among Crittenden Hayes family friends. Talks of Jack Langley’s possible inheritance near $40,000 weigh on relationships. Meanwhile Betsy’s future with Jack remains a central topic as visitors tease outcomes during a tense, era-tinged gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etecky
Crictenden
Colonel Hayes
Nome
Daddy
Mother Hayes
Vesuvius
Crittenden
Parsons
Ava
Langleys
Jack
Kentucky
Enden
Michigan
Betty
Daddy Hayes
Drittenden
Will
Ty Pey
Dandy Flay
Chester Boyd
Marjorie
Jack Langley
Betty Langley
Navy Yard Workers Rejected Wage Increase
Washington officials from the emergency fleet corporation and the navy department decided no wage increases will be granted now to navy yard employees and shipyard workers on government projects. The decision affects personnel at navy yards and related facilities amid ongoing wartime efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awashington
Navy Yard
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Navy Department
Milford Woman Laura Smith Burial Near Myrtle Beach
Milford obituary notes the funeral of Mrs Laura Smith aged 89 held at her daughter Mrs Clarence Lyon’s Sea Lion Inn home in Myrtle Beach. Rev Frank W Carlson conducted the Plymouth church service. Survived by daughter Mrs Clarance Lyon of Milford and son Nelson Smith of New York. Interment was in Milford cemetery.
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Milford
Laura of. Smith
Clarence Lyon
Sea Lion Inn
Myrtle Beach
Frank W. Carlson
Plymouth
Docket Recess Delays Criminal Superior Court Closure
The Criminal Superior court adjourned after the September docket with no immediate reopening planned until the December term. Milford, Sept. 18 Mulford Simonsen, son of the Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Simonsen, has entered Starrs Agricultural College formerly of Newfield ME. Church Bridgeport now in Milford shows the local movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court
Criminal Superior Court
Storrs College
Milford
Mulford Simonsen
G. W. Simonsen
Methodist Church
Newfield, Me BE
Bridgeport
Starrs Agricultural College
War of Glass and Goods Across Europe
War shortages press Belgium France and Italy as glass factories strain to replace shattered windows and ware. Belgium’s output could stretch months while France and Italy seek repairs and substitutes. Japan, Canada and wartime rivals challenge Belgium in glass trade as nations eye hardware and tableware needs. A Chicago lecturer notes eugenics and parental traits while a Boston Transcript item questions profiteer economics and inflated prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
France
Italy
England
Algace-Lorraine
Japan
Canada
Poslam heals itchy skin with concentrated healing power
An advertisement urges readers to apply Poslam to skin to end distress from itching. It claims small amounts are effective due to concentrated healing powers and suggests overnight treatment, with a free sample offer from Eimergeres Laboratories in New York and Poslam Soap for daily use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eimergeres Laboratories
West 47Th St
New York City
A Cosy Breakfast in the Tea Room
Come down town as early as 8 30 when the store opens you can have breakfast immediately in the tea room Fruit coffee hot and delicious with cream rolls buns or toast Eggs cooked in any way preferred On the second floor
Correct Costumes and Nurses Uniforms at Local Store
The store closes daily at 6 o'clock. Correct costumes for maid or nurse are offered in blacks and Mohair in sizes 36 to 46 ranging from $3.75 to $8.50. Nurses' uniforms in linen cambric with long sleeves start at $4.00, with a linen finish option at $5.00. English tweeds in dark gray brown and heather are advertised for custom tailoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
London
First Fall Hats For Little Folks At Children’s Shop
Fall essentials for small children feature velour and plush hats in black for boys or girls, white corduroy hats for the youngest, with prices from 2.00 to 7.50. Middy hats in navy serge priced 1.50 to 6.50. All wool coat sweaters in red, blue, brown for 4 and 6 years, priced 6.00 to 6.50. Second floor children’s shop.
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R. T. Whiting
Books on Morley and Roberts Rules at Main Floor
A brief buyer note notes two amused works: In the Sweet Dry and Dry by Christopher Morley, and Robert's Rules of Order. The item highlights their use for moderate drinkers and orderly society activities. It mentions club notes, sports, proms, dances, press clippings, art paper binding, and a main floor display.
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Christopher Morley
Bert Haley
Peggy Teare camouflage scarf debuts at Laco Sectiony
A knitted wool scarf in orange black blue red and brown features jazz stripes. It clings tightly and has dazzling ends that drape over the shoulder or cross at the back. Priced at 3.75 dollars, it appeals to youthful wearers.
Novelties at the Jewelry Section
Jet beads and gold pieces feature long bugles with medallions or pendants, rhinestone earrings, mesh bags with jeweled clasps, and variey of gunmetal and silver bags. Snowy white stationery with boxed sets and gilt edged cards also highlighted.
Lace Bertha and Bertha Style Lace Use
The lace section highlights the bertha style with ruffled lace draping a low round neck. Net-top laces with gossamer points and scallops create a bewitching look. Embroidered Georgette edges serve the same use and any woman can make her own simply.
Beacon Flannel robe and blanket line in new prints
Beacon Flannel offers pure cotton fabric built like wool flannel for warmth. The new robe flannel line adds flowered and figured designs in attractive colors. It is 27 inches wide and priced at 75 cents per yard, ideal for warm bath gowns.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Natalie
Osgood Shea Shop
Stratfield Hotel
Louis Nutting
City Savings Bank
Jim
Stratvera
Martha
Grandma
Alrs
Bellwood
New York
Camp Devens
Mother
N. Buckingham and Company
Tean
M. Dudier and
Litepierre
Robert
Hood
McCormick’s Boot Shop
Stadler’s Feather Shop
State Street
Marabou
Paradise
Jionnon Rm Nonier
BY Kathween Fox
Navy
Laura J. Smith Weld
Hahnemann Belden
Chicago
Boston Transcript
Dresa
Szes
Mok
Piedmont
the University School
Fairfield Avenue
Vincent C, Peck
Otstol
Kndergarten
Elmwood Place
Elizabeth Benner
Marta Stenson
State St. Staples Ride
Ata Sir
Connecticut
Eroesel Normal
Mary C. Mills
West Ave
High and Normal
Laco
Coe
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