Ask Government We Construct New Electrical Plants
A war industry board approved bill was introduced by Representative Sims to authorize the President to build power plants to meet urgent electric needs in shipyards munition factories and eastern industrial centers including Pittsburgh Philadelphia and New Jersey cities. The statement shifts to an unrelated aside noting most fat women are good cooks.
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Washington
War Industry Board
Sims
Tennessee
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
New Jersey
Irishman Refuses Enlistment Jailed for 60 Days
Martin Conlon 21 of 17 Seeley Street refused to waive alien enemy rights and take up arms. He was jailed 60 days in county jail and fined 1 dollar plus costs after arraignment in city court before Judge Wilder. The case against Brank Ballard of 29 Black ToeK avenue was continued. Carrie Smith, arrested for theft, was fined 1 dollar and sentenced to six months in county jail after arraignment. She allegedly stole 30 dollars from Rudolph Shnablin on Lewis Street Stratford while walking on Houston Street.
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Martin Conlon
Seeley Street
Winilers
Jndso Wilder
Ireland
Brank Ballard
Black Toek Avenue
Elo
Ballard
Carrie Smith
Niehe
Wilder
Carrie
Rudolph Shnablin
Lewis Street
Stratford
Houston Street
Marine recruits sought as United States Marine Corps plans drive
Sergeant Jed ward Abuy of the Marine corps recruiting in New Haven announces a Connecticut effort to enroll 18 to 35 year olds. Over 160 men have placed names for possible immediate call, as the corps aims to reach 15 000 enrollments within two months and prepare for final medical examinations once recruiting restrictions lift.
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Constess
Wiiely
Jedward T. Abuy
Marine Vorps
Alilines
Newaven
Conneclicut
Elgible
May
Connecticut
United States Marine Corps
George Barnett
Marine Corps
Sergeant May
Worker Won't Join Union at Threadworks Strike
About 100 Cone winders at the American Thread Company plant walked off on August 19 after a worker refused to join the union and management declined to discharge him. Strikers urged the Textile Workers Union to send a local director, while company officials notified New York hand offices and government inspectors pressed loyalty, but the workers did not relent.
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Wilgimanto
Cone Winders
American Thread Company
Textile Workers’ Union
New York
Taxt Driver Vin John Dontinsky Fined After Arrest
John Dontinsky of Avenue was fined $25 costs after arraignment in Wilder yesterday. He was arrested Saturday evening for an assault on Irving Tondon of B54 Main Street at the railroad station during a dispute over an unfair fare. Woodland Court, before Judge Ting Char.
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Vin John Dontinsky
Avenue
Wilder
Dontinsky
Irving Tondon
Main Street
Woodland Court
Why So Many People Are Losing Their Hair
An old advertising style guide explains dandruff as a cause of hair loss and scalp ailments. It urges weekly scalp washing with a mild head wash, warns against harsh soaps, and promotes aadvertised product made from refined soap, coconut oil, glycerine, and acids as a cure and preventive.
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Rybeds
Tov
Southport Pathfinder Girls Enjoy Vacation at Pleasank Valley
The Pequot trail of Pathfinder Girls recently returned from a weeklong vacation at Pleasank Valley near Winsted. Leaders Miss Margaret Olphans and Miss Dorothy Waterson oversaw the group, with a long list of girls attending. Local society updates note entertainments, teas, and a charity concert aiding the fire department.
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Snechil
Pleasank Valley
Pequot Trail of Pathfinder Girls
Margaret Olphans
Lady Wilmiel
Dorothy Waterson
Mabel Wilcoxson
Dorothy Taylor
Marjorie Northrop
Dorothy Sherwood
Katherine Berydsley
Gladys Take
Jack Mendes
Drunks
Mendes
Shore
Mr. Monies
Woetham Tay Naval Base
Miss White
Aliss
Georgiana White
Pequot Avenue
Nuts Tree
Main Street
Amelia Jennings
Southport Fire Department O
Mark A. Iauescher
Shady Breck Farm
Southport
Everett Maddy
Baltimore
RM George V. Eddy
JD. W. Hinline
New Canaan
Mer
Gordon W. Banks
John Street
Edwin B. Inglis
Doris Inglis
Tamesi
Mount Vernon
Harry Jennings
Maple Street
Springfield
W. N. Cote
New York
West Way Road
Ileentry J. Wood
Mamaroneck
N.Y
John I. Perry
Centre Street
Northfield
Mass
Haythe U1
Taylor
Osbern Place
Esther C
New York City
Mes. Derank lWedley
Shore Road
Mra Willian
Osborn
Stowe
Anna Sanderson
Scranton
Jin
E.R. Sturges
Vian. Hola
Brooklyn
Chivies
West Way Round
Tlarry Stewart
Brooklyn Nave Yard
Turlovel
Walter Palo
Law Street
Three Railroad Stations Entered by Burglars
Reported burglaries target three railroad stations including at 822 State Street. Witnesses describe intruders breaking in, causing minor injuries to a guard, and leaving notes of stolen items and damaged property across the Lew Prayer and Loretferd yards. Detectives investigate possible accomplices.
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Ayr
Nias
Lew Prayer
Sexsmear
Burghire
Stratford Body Company to Start Woodwork Plant
Stratford August 19—Stratford Body company organized with $10,000 capitalization. Jed W. Nettleton president, Walter Hanford vice president, Walter A. Hirbbell secretary treasurer. Plant will produce wood bodies for auto trucks. 20 workers to start, expanding as machinery arrives. Also reports on local events including corn roast, Cape Cod trip, a damaged touring car, clamming near Milford Point, and a city campaign to promote canning vegetables for winter.
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Stratford
Stratford Body Company
Jed W. Nettleton
Walter Hanford
Walter A. Hirbbell
Nettleton
ChristianEndeavor Society
The
Congregational Church
Far
Jackson
New York City
Norte Main
Alply Neux
Waterbury
Judson
Walter
Curtis
Godwar Thompson
Arthur Meloy
Milford Point
Stratford 'En
Ais
Thomas Miller
Mount Carmiel
M Hella Parks
East Broad
Skincare Ad Claims Teeth-Removing Zit Line
Reader sees an advertisement promising dramatic skin renewal through a night cream or wax treatment that allegedly peels off the top layer to reveal clear skin. It touts complete removal of blemishes and a whitened, sparkling complexion, with warnings of long-term results.
Attending to Chickens and Garden in Quiet Suburb
Neighbors note a calm scene as residents care for chickens and garden plots. The letter mentions routine tasks, a friend recalling Masris Worderrut and Hew You, and references to local bonds and community routines amid everyday chores.
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DUC aTiot
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Wuler
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Tagthind
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Tony
Don
Idgeport Hospital
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Bruce
Philo P. Huvenig
Hobie
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Sterling, Imner
Catherine
Reli Fies
Long Island
Roy Weed
TAY
Tetai
Raylford Milking Co
Font of
Best Quarry
Gomi
Thiaih
Vurdee Willer
Wash- Ingon
Bitlon Minest Lasker
Washington Avenue
Cours
Smith
Murray
Bain Stanting
Cacius
Nainsoolk
Bething
van Dyk
Spring Valley
Smith-filrray Co
Ols
Smith-Murray Co
Smith Murray Co
Edwin Smith & Co
Byer
Smith's Uy
Wall Bo
Roth-Blum
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Bridgeport Ice
Naugatuck Valley Ice Co
Sprague Ice and Coal Co
City Ice and Coal Co
Bridgeport
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