Fairfield Beach to form Life Saving Corps under Red Cross
Authorities report a meeting will be called next week to form a new Life Saving Corps at Fairfield Beach. The group will operate under the American Red Cross between Pentiele Red Pavilion and the reef, addressing the long neglected, wide beach area. A U S Lifesaving Corps post at the pavilion covers the water near the pavilion only. Local activity includes a bicycle prize winner from a carnival and a convention trip by several corps members. theater plans and visitors are noted as part of community events.
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Fairfield
Fairfield Beach
American Red Cross
Pentiele Red Pavilion
Reef
Bessh
United States Volunt Reer Eife Saving Corps
Fentici
Stanislaus Leahy
Se Tacomas
B. C
Stanley Moscow
Wateroury
Unquows Fire and Drum Corps
Mise Dorothy Mitchell
Stratford
Mixes Frilly Setho
Bost Road
Cerca
Germany Rejects Monthly Payments to Allied Clearing House
The German answer to the French note on debts owed by German nationals to Allied citizens states Germany cannot continue the monthly payment of 2,000,000 pounds. The telegram was sent to Paris for presentation to the French government.
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Erlin
Associated Press
Ansonia Guard Wins Honors at Training Camp
The Ansonia Platoon Co. D 169th Regiment returned after a 15 day stay at East Haven with the silver cup for highest average in machine gun marksmanship. Norman Smith topped individual scores, while Charles Laze and Mrs. Tasmache poh of Chautaguay were noted in today’s report. Local families and residents, including McGawan and McKay, were mentioned in social notices and homecomings around Ansonia and nearby towns.
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Ansosia
Ansonia
169Th
East
Haven
Norman Smith
Rom
Charles Laze
Tasmache Poh
Porresbuile
McGawan
Tome
Howard Avenue
Nenevmgon
Alexamler McKay
McKay
Wesnfiald
Ruth
Arthur
Irvington
A. J
Miam Lane
Nersh State Street
Woodment
Elizabeth O'Brien
Elmer Whitney
Miarjurse Wrettney
Westport Fire Laddies Bazaar a Great Success
Westport Aug 1 The closing night of the carnival by the Saugatuck Hose Company on Compo Lot drew an estimated 4000 people. Prizes boosted interest while Frank Serena led the event. Booths will be removed to allow baseball games by Saugatuck neighbors. Interments and services for local residents are noted, with various community updates and upcoming events around Fairfield and nearby towns.
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Westport
Snugutude Hose Company
Carnive
Frank Serena
Rogebuds
Saugatuck
Forty pilgrims dead in wreck near Taudres
August 1 report from Paris via Associated Press states forty pilgrims died and several were injured in a collision involving a train near Ville Taudres, described as a major tragedy in a region famed for its spires and ruins.
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Paris
Morty
Ovberg
Taudres
Tomita
Ville
Miamogue Challenges Pequonnock for Bishop Yacht Trophy
The Miamogue Yacht Club issues a challenge to the Pequonnock Yacht Club to compete for the Bishop Cup with races likely on August 27. The challenge follows postponements and objections to race conditions, with plans to appoint a committee to govern the event. Sailing figures and local yachtsmen prepare for the contest along the Sound and Seaside Park waterfront.
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Miamogue
Bishop Yacht Trophy
Pequonnock Yacht Club
Paembars
Mlamagee
Gome
Pequornoek Yacht Club
Miamogug Yacht Clan
Pequotlneck Yacht Club
Cuarly
Rane
Landsjaar
Yepatta
Srederick C. McNeil
Larchmont
Mildread
Fie
Harald Lloyd
Drydork Wy
Washington alleys plague capital with crowded slums
An investigator describes Washington alleys housing 36,500 people in 224 dwellings near Capitol Hill. Conditions include overcrowded shacks, disease risk, and poverty, with calls for demolition and replacement by parks and playgrounds. Local officials debate timing and funding for relocation.
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Washington
York
Ait
Ailey
Congress
Innoducer
Tisonia
Agi Elinlas
Ander Nanhers
Seldiows
Wuahington
Alten
Lang Aharka
Roa
Wiem
Mamner
Citizens’ Housing Committee
Eay
Tam
Congresa
Dome Alley
Wish
Sven
Capitol
Milford Women Hear Caroline Ruutz-Rees Speak
Milford Aug 1 Miss Caroline Ruutz-Rees head of Rosemary Hall Greenwich and likely Democratic candidate for Congress spoke at Milford Dean oh Democratic Women meeting in St Peters Parish House. She urged women to influence party leaders to choose strong candidates and to shape domestic and foreign policy programs. Rain cut her remarks short. William T. Roy presided.
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Milford
Democratic Party
Caroline Ruute-Hees
Rosemary Hanl
Greenwich
St. Peter's
Ruutz-Recg
William T. Royt
Missouri's first women eligible for primary vote
A 1920 AP report notes Missouri opens its first primary allowing women to vote. The piece discusses expected light rural turnout, the impact on party battles, and expected influence on races including United States Senate and governor contests. It mentions party dynamics and a mix of Progressive and conservative candidates vying for influence.
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Louis
Aim
Aseociatal Press
Missouri
Bite
United States
Yenato
Berwers
Breckinridge
Wilson
Auto Trade Brisk In Town Reports
Buying of automobiles, especially passenger cars, appears unusually brisk in town records. Conditional bills of sale dated July 23 were filed yesterday, marking a high water point in recent days. Strong demand noted for both smaller and larger autos as activity remains active.
Sweet Dreames mosquito relief ad from old store catalog
Advertisement for Sweet Dreams mosquito remedy products sold by Hindle's Drug Stores and other outlets. Claims protection against mosquitoes with brand named items and multiple bottle formats. Contains garbled OCR text and nonsensical phrases but references advertisement context and drugstore sales.
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MBNA
Aly Xnod Drucrists
Hindle
Toverty
Tores
Tironme
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