George Augur Leads Circus Freaks in Thrift Stamp Drive
George Augur the Giant from Bridgeport initiates a patriotic group of Barnum and Bailey performers to buy thrift stamps through January. Princess Wee Wee named secretary. Notables include Eddies Master the living skeleton and Naida the snake charmer among active members. another 150 circus folk form a second savings society.
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Barnum and Bailey’s
George Augur
Black Rock
Bridgeport
Princess Wee Wee
Eddies Master
Hving
Mlle. Naida
Baron Pauci
War Savings Society
Turkish Opera Debuts in Amsterdam at Vianna Volks Opera House
In Amsterdam on April 19 a Turkish produced opera titled Chanban based on Arabian Nights Tales premiered at the Vianna Volks Opera House. Both book and music are by Turks though critics note eastern music suffers rhythmic monotony. Turkish dances and the Imam's Prayer Scene are praised. Mme. Delton, a Belgian trapeze artist, pledged $10 weekly war savings stamps while a local Red Cross chapter reports over $2,500 from circus employees for war charities.
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Amsterdam
Vianna Volks
Mme. Delton
Beigium
Red Cross
Austria Promotes New Inducements to Drive Recruits
Melbourne dispatch reports a fresh Australian plan to bolster wartime recruiting under Prime Minister Hughes. The proposals include higher family allowances, information cards for men aged 19 to 44, leave for enlisted men to canvass districts, a recruiting bounty for sergeants, and nationwide female recruitment efforts. Critics call it commercialization of patriotism. the plan was amended to pay bounties only to recruited and medically passed enlistees and to allow districts discretion, with no final decision yet.
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Melbourne
William M. T Hughes
Mr. Hughes
Australia
Commonwealth
Robbery Lure At North Washington Avenue Scene
Robert Churchill of New Milford reported being lured to the rear of a cafe near North Washington avenue and Meadow street at 1 16 yesterday morning. He was knocked down by two men who threatened his life and robbed him of 60 dollars after meeting a stranger at the railroad station and being invited for a drink.
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Washington Avenue
Meadow Street
Robert Churchill
New Milford
Churchill
Health Almanac on Typhoid Fever and Remedies
This column recounts typhoid fever symptoms such as abdominal rashes, gas distension, and foul stool, with advice on sanitation, nutrition, and systematic bathing. It notes Vidal’s test for diagnosis and vaccination as protective for soldiers and campers, plus reader Q&.A on arterial hardening and stomach bloating remedies.
Fairfield Bar honors Stamford lawyer James Sinclair
Fairfield County Bar Association adopted resolutions in Superior Court yesterday morning on the death of Stamford lawyer James Sinclair who died April 3. Attorney John C. Chamberlain presided. eulogies were delivered by Judge Taylor and Judge John Wegeler of Stamford.
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Faireteld Bar
Stamford
Fairfield County Bar Association
Superior Court
James Sinclair
John C. Chamberlain
Taylor
John Wegeler
Pocket-Pick Reported on Church Street
George Pollak of 5 Green Street told police his pocket was picked on a tire on Church Street Tuesday night.
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George
Pollak
Green Street
Church Street
Men Arrested and Charged for Operating in Crowd
Two men named David Ross of Philadelphia and Theodore Lewis of New York City were arrested and charged for operating in the crowd. Both men were released on $1,000 bail.
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David Ross
Philadelphia
Theodore Lewis
New York City
The Careful Dentist Emphasizes Carefulness in Dentistry
A dentist extols carefulness as the key to patient comfort and trust. The practice highlights sensitivity toward each person during dental work and credits careful technique with attracting new patients and retaining longtime clients.
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Ipswich
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Cc. L
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Tearth
Varuzina
William and Mary
Belding-Hall
Richmond
China Tea Service
The
Boston Household Supply Co
Main Street
J. Henry Fagan
Clothing
UY Liberty Bonds
Keller Bros
Main ST
Middle ST
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