Retail ads flood Grant Co stores with weekend specials
A long list of promotions from Bridgeport to Fairfield Ave highlights price cuts on shoes, bags, trunks, furniture and groceries. Stores trumpet 59 cent men’s collars, 79 cent women’s shoes, 12.95 trunks, 1.39 to 3.90 range footwear, and heavy discounts on August sale items, housewares, and pantry goods.
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Grant Co
Malo Street
Grant
Dennig
Sonay
Bridgeport
Franks
Boston
Wren
Andit Gag Co
Heverty's
California
American Hardware Stores, Inc
Fairfield Avenue
Middle Street
Old Town Vances
Washington Market
Main Street
Surat
Fairchild
Shane
Kneckingham
Stats Street
S. Sliver
Hartman
Peoples Store
Park and
New York
Sugerstaa
Slater's
Shey
Anc
U. S. Army
James Yen Dyk Co
Duchess Brand
Spring Valley
Kinney
Mothra
Rockwell & Co
WORTH
34Th Street
Glark
Matin Street
Fairfield Ave
Chase & Sanborns
Sunkist
Daz
P&g
Pillsburys
del Monte
Streetlife Through Fairfield Crowds And Night Ride
The scene along Fairfield's streets captures a bustling evening with crowds departing a meeting at Strat field car. Notable figures include Hugh Sterling the former mayor and Bigchia Nicholson of the Scottish Historical Society. Police and detectives navigate traffic as trolleys falter, while residents discuss events from a Redmen powwow to local shoppings.
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Main
Mrisorla
Orawde
Stratfeld
Hugh Sterling
Sita
Stratfield
Bigchia Nicholson
Scattish Hlistorical Society
Wrank Cannvard
Gil
MEDIC YEAST PROMISES QUICK WEIGHT GAINS ADVERTISEMENT
An old advertisement touts Medic Yeast as a vitamin rich remedy to build solid flesh and weight. It claims one dose equals eating two meat portions and urges readers to weigh and measure progress weekly while taking two tablets with meals. Money-back guarantee via Hindle's Drug Store.
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Walt
Mmanufgethera
Hindle
Camy Medicyeast
White House silent on granting of amnesties
Washington Aug. 25 The White House refused to confirm or deny reports that President Harding would declare general amnesty for political prisoners after a peace treaty with Germany. The President earlier told amnesty advocates he would not grant amnesty until after peace was declared. Since then no White House indication has appeared of the intended course.
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Washington
White House
Harding
Germany
Two Jennie T Cases Continued Into September
Two of Jennie T cases were continued to September 3 in city court. Braxton Mesick and a companion face charges tied to a raid on July 23. Police investigated an operation linked to Jennie P and her associates in a waterfront district.
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Jennie T
Braxton Mesick
Polies
Jennie
Lighthouse Polit
Next U. S. Dirigible to Be Zeppelin Type
Washington officials and aviation planners confer on future airship design. The 2R-I sister ship at the ZR-3 base is to be built in a more substantial Zeppelin style than the earlier British craft, signaling a shift to a heavier, more durable configuration.
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U. S
Washington
Han Aviv
Fa Muishke Tinna
Shin
Railroad Fireman Ends Life By Poison
Frank F Gilbert, 36, a former railroad fireman, was found dead in his room after drinking poison. He was unmarried and reportedly discouraged and tired of life.
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Frank F Gilbert
Gilbert
Plans to Aid Railroads Stir Washington Battle
Washington officials brace for a major clash over President Harding's proposal to aid railroads via the War Finance Corporation. The plan, seen as crucial alongside tariff and revenue battles, faces strong opposition as Congress returns in September.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Harding
War Finance Corporation
Telephone Company Plans Clerical Staff Reduction
SORWALE Aug 23 It was learned that the Southern New England Telephone company will consolidate clerical forces from smaller offices into larger units. By October 1 most clerical work in the state will be handled at the new Tlaven offices.
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Sorwale
New England
Jis Tlanungo
Tober
Tlaven
Wages Cut at New Haven Plant Across 500 Employees
About 500 workers at the New Haven plant face wage reductions. The move mirrors actions by the United States Steel Corporation which recently ordered uniform wage cuts for its employees, affecting multiple industries and signaling wider labor cost adjustments amid ongoing market pressures.
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New Haven
Haven
American & Wire Company
Inir
United States Steel Corporation
Empiores
GE Cuts Salaries At Lynn Plant In 10 Percent Reduction
General Electric in Lynn Mass announces a ten percent pay cut for all salaried employees. The reduction takes effect November 1 and is expected to apply to the company’s general offices and all plants.
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Lynn
Mass
General Electric Company
Meriden Man Dies From Gasoline Burns At Hospital
Meriden Aug. James Pa died at the Meriden hospital this noon from burns received while cleaning an automobile on Aug. 17. The gasoline of the machine ignited, scorching clothing. He leaves a wife and two children.
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Meriden
Aug
James Pa
Meriden Hospital
Two Countries Ratify International Court Statutes
Siam and Uruguay rally the protocol and statutes of the International Court of Justice to raise total ratifications to twenty six. The item notes Mexico in leading, with a Washington dateline and a mention of the battleship New Mexico as the flagship.
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International Court
Giemieva
AUE
Siam
Uruguay
International Court of Justice
Washington
New Mexico
Pacific Meet Proves Vessel tops in Navy Class
The ship performed exceptionally in recent exercises, earning the highest marks for battle efficiency, gunnery, and engineering among its class in the American Navy.
iSpain Plans Airship Line to Argentine
Spanish mission arrived to study a project establishing airship communication between Spain and Argentina. The delegation, during August, assessed feasibility of a transatlantic link and potential navigation routes for future service.
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Ispain
Argentine
Moskatres
Spain
Ruins Reveal Ancient Welsh Stone Ax Factory
Archaeologists unearth remains of an ancient site in Wales where stone axes used for warfare were manufactured about six thousand years ago. The dig exposes early industrial activity and regional craftsmanship in prehistoric Britain.
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Wales
Central Africa
Garrent
da- Jecia
Ginghams in small checks for dresses and children
Bright pat terns in pink light blue lavender and black with white. tiny pin size checks ideal for womens and children's dresses. Width 27 inches. Excellent value for the money.
Cretonnes and patterned fabrics for home use
A brief ad notes a selection of cretonnes with bright cheerful patterns, 86 inches wide for upholstery and 28 inches wide suitable for coverings, priced at 18 ets per yard. Basement location hinted.
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Bill Steinkescoe
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Stratford Bridge
Fischer
Hermat Gerater
Schwaebischer
Peckie Rescue
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Glover
Prom 'Asia Restaurant
Trate
Sue
Ward
Ward Hungertor
Clarence Broadbrook
Flend
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Redmen
M. Donnelly
Wy Pune
Jim McGovern
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Henry Greenstein
Newsboy
Bands
Joh Grady
John
Kondietor
Big Taster
Bond
Jotaey
Hadlex's
Wriday
Alltimingus
Atlen
Onte
Hares
Milnes
Giants
Pittsburgh
Helly
Hollywood
Worwalk
Geardaley
Pitteen
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Sole
HS Yolee
Oconnell
Stawley Indians
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