Heat Increase Measure Now Ready for Action
Washington April 11 The senate amendment to an agricultural appropriation bill to raise the minimum guaranteed price for heat from 2 to 350 per bushel moved toward a vote. Senate house conferees report a discement on whetehine body and safe amendments for dehydration of agricultural products and price measures. house conferees refused these amendments. The article also includes a quip about melancholy leaves and a humorous exchange.
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Swashington
House
In the contracting trade where penalties rule and bonuses drive profits
In the contracting business, where penalties are the rule and bonuses figure prominently in possible profits, the standard equipment of leading operators is high quality and versatile, enabling efficiency, safety, and reliability across varied job sites.
234 Casualty Lists Announced by War Department
Washington April 11 War department released two American expeditionary forces casualty lists totaling 234 names of killed wounded or missing in action or dead from wounds accidents and disease The first list had 124 names and the second 110 with 28 killed in action The combined figures show 23 killed in action 3 died of wounds 7 missing in action 6 died from accidents 17 died from disease 80 wounded severely 98 wounded slightly 15 officers named including three lieutenants a major captain and others The unusually large kill in action count is believed to reflect railroad engineers aiding allied infantry in Picardy
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Washington
War Department
Pershing
Tifteen
Picardy
Mayor Thompson Pledges Prosecution of Seditious Speech
Chicago April 11 Mayor William Hare Thompson vowed to arrest anyone making seditious or treasonable statements amid protests over a Backing Singing society meeting planned to present a program in German.
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Chicago
Wiliam Hare Thompson
Backer Singing Society
Fraternal Corinthian Lodge to confer entered apprentice degree
Fraternal Corinthian lodge F and A M will confer the entered apprentice degree at a special communication to be held at 7 30 Tuesday evening April 16. The lodge also voted to subscribe 1000 to the third Liberty loan and 1000 for war savings stamps. The next annual meeting will be in Waterbury in April 1919 with officers elected including grand vice warden Kendall and grand secretary Caum mings. Five to supreme lodge nominees listed.
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Corinthian Lodge
A. Ma
N. E. GO. of Protection
James A. McCann
Windsor
New England Order of Protection
Colonial Hall
Fhe
Waterbury
Marry C. Kendall
New Slaven
Harry FF
Caum~mings
New Haven
P. E. Whalen
New_ Haven
Carrie BE. Birk
Lavidgeport
Louise Foley
Grand Suide
John Reilly
Grand Guardian
Irank Anderson
New Britain
Grand Sentinel
C. J. Stanwaring
Niantic
Wallace A. Smith
Bridgeport
FP. W. Richards
T. J. Meaney
Supreme Lodge
Joseph Clabby
Fred M. Drew
Ansonia
Kinney
Branford
A. McCann
Robert Griffith
Nauck
Robert Guimith
Naugatuck
Shepherds of
James Hatchford
Tonfayertea Street
Punahi
J. C. Tat- Bill
Ivy Grove
Wondman Circle
Teachers Committee Report Is Completed
Board of Education officers will receive the teachers committee report detailing next year’s teaching staff and proposed raises. Names of re employed teachers will be approved at May’s first regular meeting, along with new assistant superintendent, clerk, and school agent posts if rules changes pass. The Monday session may adjust permission for the Chautauqua association to use the High school auditorium, with debate over rescinding the prior vote.
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Board of Education
Himer I. Wavens
William Webster
Nathaniel W. Bishop
Tdeachera
Chautauqua Association
Reverend J J flees accepts Portland pastorate
Reports from New Britain state Reverend J J flees resigned from Stimley Afe Memorial Church and has accepted a position at Wing's peatinnad in Bridgeport. He will begin his new duties May 1.
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Rebs
New Britain
J. J. Flees
Stimley
Xto
Peatinnad Else
Lridgeport
Swift & Co declares stock dividend to raise capital
The Swift & Co board in Chicago on April 11 decided a stock dividend of 56 million dollars at par with the remainder free, increasing capital stock from 100 million to 150 million. The distribution is to cover higher property values and to procure funds for ongoing business amid high costs. It will be submitted for approval at the May 14 annual meeting.
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Chicago
Swift & Co
Packers
Jitney Crash Verdict Awards Leoni 2100 Damages
In a Common Pleas court verdict, Frank Leoni received 2100 damages after a May 21, 1916 jitney collision with Tonis Radack. Radack claimed a trolley car forced his car into Leoni, while Leoni argued Radack sped and tried to pass between the jitney and trolley. the jury deliberated 44 minutes settling at 100.
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Frank Leoni
Common Pleas Court
Tonis Radack
Radack
Leoni
Liberty Bond Drive Urges Bridgeport Subscriptions Now
Bridgeport presses a rallying call to speed Liberty Bond purchases to meet the city quota and not be outstripped by others. The notice urges each resident to contribute promptly, aiming for a proud, shared achievement. Also advertised are women’s straw hats in Manila, chip, patent Milan styles selling at $1 on the second floor.
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Bridgeport
Books That Bring Different View
In wartime reads offer escape with new titles published at 60 cents. The Short Cut by Jackson Gregory follows a brave woman in the West. The Hunted Woman by James O Curwood is a Northwest thriller. The Bride of a Moment by Carolyn Wells is a mystery. The Last of the Plainsmen by Zane Gray explores the West. Main floor rear.
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Tey
Jackson Gregory
James O Curwood
Northwest
Carolyn Wells
Zane Gray
Rug price surge hints at upcoming rise in costs
Rug makers push prices upward while current stock remains plentiful and attractively priced. Klearflax linen rugs offered in five sizes at special rates due to color changes at the mill. Pure linen and Woad and fiber selections priced lower now, with various sizes and designs listed. Third floor.
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Axminster
Roxbury
Eood
Axminster Oriental
Best Victors of many a month on Howland Sealed records
The notice proclaims Victor records featuring Alma Gluck Galli Curci Caruso John McCormack and violinist Efrem Zimbalist among the month s top releases. Evan Williams sings A Little Bit of Honey in a Howland Sealed record praised for perfection. Fourth floor.
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Alma Gluck
Galli-Curci
Caruso
John McCormack
Victor
Zimbalist
Evan Williams
Women's tan low shoes with graceful lines and comfort
Cheerful tan tones mark these new low women’s shoes. Styles include wing tip and plain toe options with Cuban or military heels and welted soles. Prices range from 5.50 to 8. The catalog highlights trim lines and bright appearance for graceful wear.
Howland sewing machines offered at low price
One dollar buys membership in the Howland sewing machine club and grants immediate possession of a guaranteed machine at a low price. Members pay the regular cash price in small installments, with no interest or dues. Howland machines are advertised as easy running, quiet and capable of all home sewing tasks, priced at £19.50 or £25 to £45. Third floor.
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Howland Sewing-Machine Club
Howland Club
Skirts Offered At $1.25 Tailoring Charge
An advertisement promotes 21 new skirt styles with tailoring at 1.25 dollars. Woolen or mohair blends available, fabric costs range 0.80 to 4.00 per yard. Fabrics include serges, poplins, and tweeds in multiple colors and widths. options emphasize value and fit.
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Tlandsome
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