French twins aid war memorial bridge project
In Danville Illinois on April 15 two 14 year old twins Lucy and Martha Mick helped plan a large reproduction bridge memorial after Captain Al Reynolds recalled their service as regimental youngsters in France. A clear picture of the Chateau Thierry bridge is sought and a huge photograph is en route.
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Moe
Martha Mick
Danville
Ch teau-Thierry
al €. Reynolds
Lucy
Martha
Mick
Gondercourt
France
Girls Run Elevators When Operators Quit
New York on April 16 elevators in Wall Street skyscrapers operated by women allowed tenants to reach offices despite a strike. In Woolworth and Singer nearly all elevators ran, Equitable had 49 of 60 cars operating, serving over 10,000 workers. Hundreds of operators were out with a claimed 17,000 members.
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New York
Wall Street
Woolworth
Singer
Equitable
Breet
Mount Carmel home sale noted in Cheshire report
April 16 report notes sale of Mount Carmel children's home in Cheshire as the institution outgrows itself. Separate census figures from Washington list 12 growing U S towns with notable percentage increases in population including Battle Creek Enid Owosso Bowling Green City Macomb Lufkin Phillipsburg Southbridge Gloucester and others with various percentage gains reported.
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New Haven
Mount Carmel
Cheshire
Washington
Battle Creek
Mich
Enid
Okla
Misael
Owosso
Bowling Green C Ity
Macomb. Yl
Lufkin
Texas
Phillipsburg
N.crease
Southbridge
Mass
Gloucester
N. J
Court selects Reed as land county superior court clerk
Court members in the county building chose Willis Jr Reed for the land county superior court clerk post succeeding the late Judge Lyman Twining Tingier. Reed, son of Judge J U Read of Stafford Spring, has served as assistant clerk for years. Coroner Phelan reports accidental death of Michael Denis after a jitney incident on State street April 7. Denis died at St Vincent's Hospital following the crash. Driver Vladimir Osedach reported the jitney left without warning. In Sanderson, Me, two men from the wotheran were killed when their plane fell today.
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Billilding
Willis Jr. Reed
J. U. Read
Stafford Spring Gleth
Superior Court For Land
J. McCurray
Rockykiii Ag
Reed
Lyman Twining Tingier
Phelan
Michael Denis
State Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Derinis
Vladimir Osedach
Fine skirts priced at nine twenty-five
Advertises woolen fine skirts in blue and green plaids with stripes and navy plain pleated skirts. Notes same quality as $12.50 items, now $9.25. Mentions second floor showcasing youthful styles and durable finish.
Lateen Petticoats and Spring Gowns Featured in Ad
An advertisement highlights brilliant lateen petticoats priced at 2.95 and fashionable gown contrasts with navy green brown and black options. It touts tailored and ruffled flounces, color inserts, and mentions bloomers in batiste and crepe in white pink lavender with prices from 2 to 5 dollars.
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Batiste
Special voiles and waistings at seasonal patterns
A range of handsome dark voiles and waistings offered in good patterns, light and seasonable. Includes a large assortment of colors and patterns at 45c per yard, striped waistings easy to tailor into dainty garments. Also dress ginghams with plaids and plain colors, soft chalks for draperies. Maju floor rear.
Serge Fabric Offers Inexpensive Fine Light Weights
A fragmentary ad describes serge fabrics offered under $2, with pieces priced at $1.75 and $1.75 in navy gray and black. The text notes a collection of short pieces suitable for regular use, light weight, and fine quality, offered as a bargain for customers.
Towels and Muslin Offer Value Prices
A list of household textiles highlights Turkish towels that absorb water well and feel substantial. Huck towels described as firm and durable with hemmed white fabric, priced at 35 cents down from 39, and unbleached muslin at 29 cents per yard from an original 32 cents.
Some men's special shoes in brown and black tones
Advertisement describes Brown Russia calfskin lace up shoes in English and medium toe lasts with discounts from $10 to $8.85 and $9 to $7.65. Also notes Boys' Brown elk blachers with special-treated soles to wear well and resist dampness. Maton floor rear.
Hats For School Wear At Prices From Two Fifty To Five
New school hats priced 2.50 to 5.00 promise lively color and youth spirit in shapes like sailors pokes mushrooms and rolling styles. Colors include brown rose alice navy dust green and black with fancy straws milan and hemp fabrics offering service and style.
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Alice
Milan
Raincoat and Summer Suit Bargain on Main Floor
An ad promotes a light weight summer suit and a raincoat at clearance prices. The summer suit, fine wool, available in light or dark tones for 3 dollars. The raincoat, double-texture rubber interior, tan, belted, strap cuffs, sizes 34 to 42, priced at 9 75. Both from House of Kuppenheimer, with former prices around 45 or 50. Main floor rear.
Boy's smart new suit at 19.75 dollars
Woolen gray brown tan and dark green mixtures form Norfolk suits for boys ages 9 to 18. Coats feature a pointed yoke inverted pleat back belted all around and mohair lining. Knicker trousers are full lined with extra matching trousers available for 4.50. Front basement.
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Norfolk
Men’s 3-4 Length Union Suits and New Shirts Ad
Advertisement for men’s 3-4 length union suits in light fine knit with athletic sleeves and quarter legs in sizes 34 36 38-4. Also promoting new neglige shirts with soft cuffs, cheerful patterns, regular prices around 3 dollars, plus four-in-hand ties in vibrant colors. Location notes Main Street and Tim.
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State St
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Conn
Bridgeport Tailoring Company
U. S
MT Carmel
Court Cletuc
Sandrersoon
Me Mansell
Micewell
Tin
Wotheran
Bridgeport. Conn
Serge
Tim
Howland Dry Goods
MAIN
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Excelsior Garage
Arctic
William Streets
Grand Street Bridge
Fhone Noble
North
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North End Bank & Trust Co
North Ave
Four Per Cent
Telegram
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