Government Watch of Alien Enemy Estates in Probate Court
A representative of A Mitchell Palmer custodian of enemy alien property will attend every hearing on the estate of Carl Hest in the Probate court for this district. Similar actions will be taken in all cases involving alien enemies estates. An application for letters of administration in the Pest toe was filed yesterday estimating an estate valued at about $4000.
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A. Mitchell Palmer
United States
Carl Hest
Horan Buys Burritt Block in Main Street Purchase
Announcement says Stephen D. Horan bought the 108 Main Street property from Burritt. Purchase price not disclosed but estimated between 115000 and 720000 dollars. The block on the east side of Main Street hosts small shops a restaurant and will house Mr Faran’s terr ist store after relocation.
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Stephen D. Horan
Main Street
Burritt
Ernl Small Stats
Faran Plus
Bank Streets
Fire forces eighteen from tenement on Jones and Lexington
Early morning fire in a tenement at Jones and Lexington avenue driven by unknown origin forced eighteen residents from their beds at 2 30 this morning. Fire department responded from Box 352 and two alarms as flames spread toward a saloon at 287 Lexington Avenue, with property logs totaling over $2000.
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Jones and
Lexington Avenue
Satterstein and Rich
Hartford Passengers Brace for Six-Cent Fare Hike
Five months into a six-cent trolley fare, Hartford residents express resignation as the public utilities commission weighs the increase. The piece notes faith in the commission to justify the price but questions the patriotic sacrifice and overall public sentiment while highlighting one key feature of the commission's presentation.
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Hartford
Nietie
Tlme
Public Utilities Commission
Thea Commission
Connecticut Company
School Pupils of State Boost War Stamp Sale
The junior four minute men war savings contest launches in Connecticut public schools with rivalries across grades. The program aims to spark thrift stamp growth and war savings in communities while teaching children about the war through prepared speeches and government data. The piece notes the 1918 wartime spending context and the goal to educate homes via student study.
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Oiford
Connecticut
United States
Congress
Polishing the Army Kit A Bright War Time Ritual
London reporting on British soldiers maintaining a meticulous regimen of cleaning and polishing gear for inspection. Officers prescribe exact preparations for five ration tins and multiple items from brushes to duffle boots. A Spectator account describes a vast, regimented routine leading up to royal inspection and the public utilities commission hints at future price reviews after war conditions cease.
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London
Associated Press
War Office
Spectator
Ommeers
Ben
Public Utilities Commission
Unclear Entrances Listed on Main Fairfield Cannon Streets
Flowland’s and Hiowland’s entrances are listed for Main Street Fairfield Avenue and Cannon Street. The note mentions Wednesday April 10 2019 but provides no clear event details or context. Further readable details are needed to define place, action and outcome.
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Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Street
Liberty Bond Drive Urges War Ends Victory
Wartime appeal touts Liberty Bonds as key to defeating Germany and securing peace for America and children. It promotes umbrellas as economical April protection with silk and cotton options, highlighting price cuts from $4-5 to $3.50 and $2.59, across men and women styles.
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Germany
Foulards at Savings On Silk Fabrics For Warm Weather
A sale of foulard silks described as having fine luster and strength, suitable for seasonally warm wear. Prices cut from $2 per yard to $1.69, with patterns ranging from large dots to scrolls in colors like reseda, copenhagen, taupe, plum, champagne, navy, and black. Available one yard wide on the third floor.
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Reseda Copenhagen Taupe
Gleaming glass offered at special price on fourth floor
Heavy cut glass items in patterns described as scarce due to materials diverted to munitions. Grouped prices range from 1.10 to 10 dollars for bowls trays nappies and sets with a note of sixteen styles of cylindter sets and a pitcher with older vases. Fourth floor sale notification.
Evening slipper clearance cuts prices on fine footwear
A listing shows women evening slippers and dress footwear discounted with minimal style changes. Prices drop across items including satin evening boots, brocaded satin, silver or gold pumps, and white satin pumps with French heels. Bold reductions include satin pumps at 3.50 to 2.75, silver bead trimmed styles at 7 to 4.75, and black kid evening pumps at 5 to 4.25.
Howland Sewing Machine Club Offers Easy Ownership
One dollar secures membership and immediate possession of a guaranteed Howland sewing machine at a low price. Members pay the regular cash price in small sums, with no interest or dues. Howland machines are easy running, quiet, and suitable for home use, costing $19.50 to $45. Third Floor Noor.
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Howland Sewing-Machine Club
Howland Club
Howland
Howland Dry Goods Company Aton Accepted for Aviation Section
Orders received yesterday afternoon at the army recruiting station state that Howland Dry Goods Company Aton is to be accepted for the aviation section of the Signal corps. Each applicant must pass the required examination and present a lever from an officer of the Signal corps requesting enlistment. No other applicants for this section will be accepted.
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Aton
Atutus
Bridgeport School Registration Tops 22 618
Bridgeport now shows a total school registration of 22 618, figures released by Superintendent Samm J. Slawson indicate. Census estimates place Bridgeport’s population at roughly 3.0, with February enrollment rising over last year as new pupils arrive at the city’s schools.
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Bridgeport
Samm J. Slawson
LGO
Campaign to use skim milk for cottage cheese
Washington April 9 The United States Department of Agriculture launches a campaign to promote cottage cheese as a cheap palatable meat substitute. Almost a hundred federal workers will spread the message coast to coast, urging dairy plants to recover skim milk by making cottage cheese.
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Washington
United States Department of Wagriculture
Department of Agriculture
United States Food Administration
Deficit Clear on Education Funds in Geegywena Board
A deficit of 311000 appears in the education funds to Geegywena Just clase Ba. Funds are to be cleared with the new school year, and the board members are asked to support this action.
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Geegywena
Board of
Educatie Ly
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