World W C T U Convention Advances Prohibition Goals
In San Francisco the World Woman's Christian Temperance Union prepares for the August convention. National officers and western delegates depart for the event to review enforcement plans and broader reforms. Miss Anna Gordon of London presides, marking a milestone in the movement's expansion since the Mothers of the World pledge.
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San Francisco
Cal
Woman's Christian Temperance Foon
W. C. TU
Walddln
Mileato
Anna Gordon
L Andon
W. C.F
China
Felard
W. GC. T
Mothers of the World
Philadelphia
Gordon
Lard
Christown
Ansion
UW. Taport
Warning signs of kidney and bladder trouble
Ancient text urges readers to watch for symptoms of kidney and bladder issues such as weakness dizziness headaches and sleep disturbance. It promotes a doctors prescription and mentions a medicinal product with a dubious claim and a drugstore price note.
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Dlessinia
St Patrick Lawn Fete Draws Big Crowd On North Avenue
Bridgenort hosts its annual St Patrick lawn fete with electric lights and Japanese lanterns along North avenue. The Country Store booth features corn stalks, pies, and fresh produce while crafts, candy, and a wide array of booths attract families. Church volunteers including Mrs Breen and Mrs Tourley run stalls, with games, foods, and a charity drive to fund a new school.
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Bridgenorts
St. Patrick’s
North Avenue
Beota
Trumbuli
Trumbul
H ?S
Bawart Breen
Tu Gourley
Jane Ward
Grace Miller
Margaret Collins
Margaret Garvey
Clargeret O'Neill
Ja Smithin
Edward Presi Mes
Harcy Brees
Phi. Breen
Tulia Tourley
Jane Ryan
Margaret Stodé@arc
Government aims $720 million tax cut agreement reached
Washington August: President Harding and Secretary Mellon along with House Ways and Means Republicans agreed on about $720 million in tax cuts this fiscal year. Repeals include excess profits tax, part of transportation tax, higher income surtaxes, and luxury taxes, with broader spending reductions and a possible 2 1 3 per cent rise in corporate income tax to offset the cuts.
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Washington
Hardinge
Mellon
Reublican Winders
House of Representatives
Ways and Means
Jannery
Insteanl
Melion
Hansa Committee
Bretton
Ways and Mrans
White House
Local Social Notes Highlight Summer Guests and Birth
Personal notes list families visiting Lake Waraming New Preston Stratford and Hartford area. Names include Wheeler Sigmon Morris Merwin Upson Hamilton and Graves with gatherings at Academy Hill and River View Place. Mrs Upson announces birth of a daughter. Delphian Lindepert chapter to meet with luncheon.
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Misa Tylie Wheeler
D. Fairchild Whesler
Lafayette Street
Mis. Hatherine Sigmon
Carl Gierach
Lake ‘Waramnng
New Preston
Fewin Goussell
River View Place
Stratford
Azana Sewing Circle
Lindepert
The
Delphian Society
Tomorroy
Lou Tellegen in Don Juan causes scandal and spectacle
A New York Times style notice reports Lou Tellegen’s role in Don Juan, claiming he performs love scenes with twelve women on stage, while Geraldine Farrar and others dispute the pace and nature of the production. The piece notes Farrar’s reaction to legal pressure and Tellegen’s personal image amid theater buzz.
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Don Juan
NORE
Lou Tellegen
Lou
Wiley
Geraldine Farrar
Maya
Dinsil Lawrence
Buainess
Pracweiner
Elleven
Tellegen
Juno
Lawrence
Laurelica Adda
Min Farrar
Vellagen
Hs Hotel
Tia Sallant
Bening
Geery Farry
Merves
Adirondyala
Engagement Surprise At Little Slaters Club Meeting
Miss Louise Atwater daughter of Mr and Mrs Atwater and Crai Douglas Munson son of Mr and Mrs George D Munson of Wallingford were engaged. Miss Atwater a Courtland School and Smith College alumna active in the Little Sisters Junior League. Mr Munson Yale 1920 former crewman with International Silver Company. Wedding planned in Trnworthy.
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Litthe Slaters
John Walkers
Louise Atwater
T Wred Atwater
Crai
Douglas Munson
George D. Mun
Wallingford
Miss Atwater
Courtland School
Smith College
Ohie
Little Sisters
Junior League
Munsoh
Yale
Cain Neny
Jie
Tronwary
Stratford Appeals for Children Clothing and Supplies
Stratford charity Beard issues urgent appeal for children's clothing shares and stealkings with four weeks until school. A widow with four children lacks needed clothes and money to buy them. Donations may be left at town hall for distribution by Mrs G Gurther and committees. Board also seeks fresh vegetables after aiding 277 people in three months.
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Stratford
Beard
Sehnol
G G. Gurther
ENGSTRAND LIND WEDDING SATURDAY IN SWEDISH CONGREGATIONAL
A wedding took place Saturday at the Swedish Congregational church on Stratford Avenue. Miss Misa Bind of Dons and Mr. Bortha Bind of Dons wed, with Mrs Albert Peterson as maid of honor and Mrs Hingstramtom assisting. The ceremony was led by Bry A P Brenstrom, pastor, with a reception at the Hingstramtom home on Woodfawn Avenue Black Rock. The couple plans a summer tour through New York state.
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Uroak Avenue
Stratford
End
Atherh Peterson
Bry
Shooting by Navy Plane Seen as Plain Stupidity
A Navy inquiry reports a plane incident near Surraqusel resulted in wounded aboard a vessel with no fatalities. Rear Admiral A I L Rehinsult indicated the event stemmed from errors in judgment and the crew’s actions, while authorities withheld some details pending formal Navy department transmission.
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Newpony
Roi
Ang. T
A IL. Rehinsult
Surraguasel
Board of Inquiry
B.S. Shinenwil
Navy Department
Sinterménita md Us
British French premiers agree on Silesia boundary
In Paris the French premier Briand and British PM Lloyd-George said they are in principle aligned on the Upper Silesia boundary. Experts will finalize the line aiming to balance votes from Polish and German areas, with the allied council planning to report after further work.
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Silesia
Parig
Associated Press
At. Briand
Peeming
Supreme Council
Piritigh
Lloyd- Georgen
Sheslax
Upper Silesia
Edresé
Voliana
Germany
Council de
France
Lerond
inter-Allied Commission
Experta
Nation
Lloyd-George
Council
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad Focuses on Women
An advertisement promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for nervous prostration headaches and backaches among women of all ages. Includes testimonials and contact details for Elizabeth Penner, specialist on women’s health, and a notice about a local women’s chapter meeting led by Margaret Ayres.
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Casia
Lydia ‘Tv
Seaside Park Visit and London Plans Reflecta Letters
A dated letter describes pleasant seaside weather and a walk from Park venue to Main street. The writer details shopping for lingerie at Allo Doyle's on Canon etrest, noting discounts and quality. Trips to London, a cabin visit, and a minor car incident near Fairtiele are recounted with social observations and hopes for further travel.
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Wvatyn
Won Wall
Park
Main Street
Maryland
Fark Flace
Seaside Park
Adelaide
Allo Doyle
London
Tranistan
Benham Avenues
Aha
Housatowle
Stites
Shelton
Miacubla
Peel's Bridge
Danby
St. Anthony’s Church
Adel
Fairtiele
Hag
Lewandos
Tiei Ectentitian
Miorre
Tim Aure
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Florence Haudie
Eleanor Geurley
Damien Collins
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Powerd Fitch
John Seboak
James Dawson
B T. Witch
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Jennings
Cassidy
Belle Mawson
Mary Minnette
Manning
J. Barton
Farrell
Alfred Tomlinson
Annabella McPadden
J.T Clampett
George Duggan
T. Prispatrick
William
Grover Lean
Jask Fenton
Zere
Grover Lyon
Jack Fenton
John O'Dwyer
Navi O'Dwyer
G. Hegarty
Josephine Hegarty
M. J. O'Dwyer
War Department
Agricultural Department
War Savings Securities and Pikman Act
Treasury
Barrowings
Nestle
IRS
State ST
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Dudley Morris
Take George
Horace Merwin
Wwitmin
Miele Mourer
Summit
Eisle Wheeler
Walter Sree
Academy Hill
Strraford
Julian Noble
Watertown
Caroline Graves
George Graves
Rachel MaacGrauth
Deorces Bhelchin
Rummin N. J
Elsie Wheeler
Academy HL Stratford
Tallegen
Miss Farrar
United Statas
Craig D. Munson
Esterday
Engstrand-Lind
Rear Admiral—inquiry Board
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Anzabeth Penner
Eyahrone Permans
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