Stratford Hosts Carrie Catt at Connecticut Suffrage Jubilee
Connecticut suffragists welcomed Carrie Chapman Catt after her final victory in Tennessee as Stratford carries state banners in a jubilee program at the Whildor Astoria Auditorium. Miss Allen Judson led Stratford’s banner carriers with Mrs Jeremiah Donnelly and other local suffragists in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
New York
Carrie Chapman Catt
Mary Olcott
Ricer
Valeria Parker
Stratford
Edith Sadings
Jeader
James Teste
Charles Tovel
Ida Burritt
Flora Deskand
Catt
Whildod-Astoria
Mia Catt
Misa Watharius Ludington
Tennessee
Mra
Henry Wade Régers
New Haven
Iubltes
Elmira Farmer Lucks Oil from Kitchen Pump Revelation
Aug 20 Elmira New York reports a farmer's wife discovers clear liquid from a kitchen pump turns to oil when filled into a bottle. Standard Oil station tests confirm no leak at nearby pump and supply continues to flow. Family grins as buckets of liquid oil fill the sink and supper preparation proceeds.
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Elmira
Kitchan
Jacob Miller
Neighorhood
Miller
Standard Oil
Weet Junction
Mileo Farm
Belled Buzzard Over a Century Old in Georgia
Folklore rounds South Georgia about a famed buzzard believed to be over 200 years old. The bird, marked by a sleigh bell near its neck since the War of 1812, has been sighted across southern states and even Peru, often near war zones. It was recently seen near West Virginia’s Second Creek and bears a leather collar that hindered its escape.
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Watorgss
South Georgia
Leach
Second Creek
West Virginia
Buzard
Sze
Peru
Old resident Brinker dies leaving 107 relatives
Warren Michigan reported Geo F Brinker aged ninety one, oldest resident, died leaving eighteen children, sixty five grandchildren, twenty four great grandchildren. Born in Hanover Germany December 18 1829 he came to Detroit at nine then moved to Warren. He worked as river steamboat master farmer tavern keeper and cattle herder. Also noted is statistic that thirty thousand women were employed on British railways by end of January.
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Warren, Mich
Geo. F. Brinker
Mr. Brinker
Hanover
Germany
Detroit
Warren
British Railways
Nestle Permanent Wave Ad in Bridgeport
An advertisement for Nestle Permanent Wave promoted by a New York representative. Claims successful hair treatment in Bridgeport and offers electrolysis and facial and hair services. Contact at 432 State St, Bridgeport.
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Nestle Permanent
C. Nestle
New York
Bridgeport
B. Beluew
State St
Oriental Ballet Dancer Leads Black Rock Club Mardi Gras
Misa Ruth Judd of 891 Wilmot Avenue, a frequent audience favorite, performed with the Oriental Ballet at the Black Rock Club Mardi Gras. Judd, a pupil of Miss May Hall, presented her own interpretation of La Violette and the Oriental Duddle amid the program.
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Misa Ruth Judd
Wilmot Avenue
Miss Judd
Miss May Hall
Li Cose Tume
Paviona Gevette
Tad
Personal Notes From Nerv Park Place Social Roundup
Miss Mary Hincks returns to Nerv Park Place after a vacation in Minnetonka hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank Hedelhoger at Anghcross. Numerous social mentions include travels to England Paris Switzerland and Brussels, engagements, weddings and a June dinner at Brooklawn Country Club.
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Mary Hincks
Nerv
Park Place
Minnetonka Ming
Frank Hedelhoger
Anghcross
Coree Snr
George M. Belin Wit
England
Paris
Brooklawn Country Club
John T. L. Hubbard
Ring
William Ham
H. G. Lee
Edd
W Lee Weadon
Henry P. Hen- Shaw
John C. Hawley
U S Cleanest Healthiest Place on Earth Says Duchess
The article lauds the United States as the cleanest, healthiest country, highlighting American architecture, civic virtue, and a long tradition of hygiene. It contrasts Paris and Washington Station design with American monumentalism, praising churches, monasteries, and the civic role of wealth in promoting health and well being.
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U. S
Duchess
Muzabeth
Tuchkess
Clermont-Tonon
Pennsylvania
New Yack
Teienhon& Shaying
Washington
United States
America
California
Spain
Amreican
Snather Farm
Christ
Lfe
Prince
Birt
Dahlia Show at Lawn Festival Draws Attention and Funds
The Ald Society of the eld M, Ey church held a lawn festival Thursday at C K Dink's home 1408 Central Uxyenne. Over $50 was realized from the event. Dancing entertained the youths as a fine display of dahlias from Mead en and Sherman farm Stratford attracted much attention and raised a generous amount for the society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.K Dink
Uxyenne
Meaden and Sherman Farm
Stratford
Trolley Man Arrested on Embezzlement Charge
Milford August report states a trolley conductor from a Connecticut company near New Haven was arrested on embezzlement charges. He was released on bond and the case signals a statewide move against trolley car conductors for misappropriated fares.
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Milford
Aug
Germ Avenue
Grideepart
Connecticut
Nordoctor Apoliiulns Demween
Silver Sands
New Haven
Trowley Cay
Naval marksmanship shows great slump in 1914
The department reported a sharp drop in naval marksmanship efficiency in 1914, attributing the decline to demobilization and reduced personnel. Officials noted some improvement in overall proficiency despite the slump.
These Are No Fimes to Feed Flame of Passion's Poetry
Paris editorials argue modern love has shifted from historic romances and infidelity as a romance engine. They claim contemporary lovers, authors, and playwrights pursue unreality, preferring restraint while old passions fade and fidelity becomes a social norm.
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Paris
Blewiy
Victor Hu- Lo
Newton Ad Burns
Mitenek
Arrests Plague City Parking Violation Sweep
Police report 27 arrests for parking offenses as a citywide operation targets violators on central business district streets. Officers describe stringent enforcement with tagged vehicles and arrests continuing. one man, John Perry of 212 Lexington Avenue, faced charges for operating a car without a valid license.
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Trafic Bureau
Sence
Pelica
Tohn Perry
Lexingt Avenue
Ernoon
Cenge
Read Annex Ribbed Run of the Mills Hosiery
Items described as run of the mills ribbed hosiery with double heels and toes. Somewhat irregular weaving but no holes or wear issues. If perfect these would sell for $1.00 per pair. Sizes 9, 9.5, and 10.
Zephyr Ginghams For Children's School Dresses and Suits
A washable Zephyr fabric offered for children's school wear in plain colors including pink Copenhagen and navy blue. Available also in stripes and checks for dress or suit use.
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Copenhagen
Crib Blankets and Teddy Bears Featured for Babies
Pink or blue crib blankets with white trim and light dark blue designs appeal to shoppers. Teddy bears offered as gifts boast appealing styling and brand appeal. Blankets come in sizes around 80 by 40 inches. prices noted as 9 5 cents in text.
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Ruth Jcdd
Mile Castro
Unquowa School
Mise Graca Moody
Mile Cascro
Finland
Europe
Universityof Brussels
John Hincks
Pork
Switzerland
Alps
London
Liverpool
James ¥. Brereton
North Avenue
Tracy Dison
Edgar Wesb Bassick
Meriden
Evelyn
Flozalyn Birkey
Margaret Keane
Sanford
Diace
Twin Lakes
Conn
Zimamieerman
Eat Roventhe
Milwaukee
Arthur
Pins View Farm
Southport
Hier
Miss
Oave Butt
Harold Philips
Grrenfield
Mass
Ics
Bse
Warner Bros. Co
Phillips
Mrs. I
Salabes and Son
Maplewood Avenue
Salabes
McKeesport
Pann
Misa Gacy Stebbins
Dewar Street
Providence
Newport
Narragansett Pier
Cock Steeves
Stony Point
Estelin Schrader
Eston
Penn
Ethal Schelber
Union Avenue
T. B. Smith
Loretta M. Seymour
Raymond A. Shepard du Churel
Blessed Sacrament
Laura Carroll
Tasid
Leon Gully
Miss Carroll
Myrtle Beach Cottage
Florendo Pennington
Margaret Maplater
Atles Dorothy Simones
Mary McMorden
Victoria Cater
National Capitol
Washington, D
Capitol
Congress
Charles Whipple
Perry Woolard
Werknign Citaning
Liberty
Senate
Wasiliington
Hove
Ned
Posturm Cereal Co, Inc
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