Burn Furniture to Preserve Life in Cold Regions
In a Rivers and Harbors Committee briefing, HE H Merrick, president of the Chicara and Mississippi Valley associations, described eastern yards with loaded coal cars and noted people burning furniture to survive freezing. He linked the coal crisis to transportation, urging more coal to eastern and western areas while Montana homes burn furniture and wood as temperatures drop far below zero.
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Washington Mee
Rivers and Harbors Committee
HE. H. Merrick
Chicara Association of Commerce
Mississippi Valley Association
Merrick
Lawrence River
Great Lakes
Illinois Coal Comititiee
Montana
Bayer Aspirin Ad Claims Safe, Trusted By Millions
An old advertisement promotes Bayer Tablets of Aspirin to treat colds, headaches, neuralgia, toothache, rheumatism and more. It stresses the Bayer Cross, physician approval for over eighteen years, and urges customers to say Bayer rather than just Aspirin. A handy tin of 12 tabs costs a few cents with larger packages sold by druggists.
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Detroit
Bayer
Old Pinex cough syrup recipe advertised for relief
Advertisement touts a cheap home cough syrup using 214 ounces Pinex and sugar syrup to make a pint It claims fast relief for coughs throat and bronchial issues and lists alternatives like molasses honey or corn syrup The copy promotes Pinex as a Norwegian pine extract and guarantees satisfaction with a refund offer
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Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Promised for Women’s Health
Important notice to women readers touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims many illnesses stem from kidney disease and offers a sample bottle for ten cents, with larger sizes available by mail order.
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WN. Y
Reverend Kelley to speak at Polis theater Bridgetport visit
Knights of Columbus and American Legion leaders plan reception for Rev. Wragects Ae Kelley fighting chaplain of the 27th division visiting Bridgeport for a three day stay. The visit supports the Knights of Columbus membership drive with a Stratfield dinner and Polis theater address on Americanization. Speakers include Rev P J McGivney. District Deputy Henry Shannon chairs Sunday program.
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Knights of Columbus
American Legion
Wragects Ae Kelley
Bridgeport
Walher Kelley
Amerteim
Minneapolis
Knigits of Columbus
Gaseys
Port
James L. McGovern
New York
Rocgin
Father Kelley
Stratfield
France
Columbus Drive
Poli’s Theatre
Henry, Shannoh
P. J.mcgivney
Feast of Dedication begins next Tuesday in Bridgeport
Beginning next Tuesday the Jewish community in Bridgeport will observe Chamukah, the Feast of Dedication, lasting eight days. The article recalls the historical events from 462 to 1658 B C, noting Antiochus Epiphanes’ attempt to suppress Judaism and Judas Maccabeus’ victory leading to rededication of the Temple. Separately, Robert J Thompson, former American consul at Aix la Chapelle, sailed from Genoa to New York on the Canople, ending his 1915 post.
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Bridgeport
Antiochus Epiphanes
Syria
Lis
Holy Temple
Jerusalem
Judas Maccabeus
Kislev
Genoa
Robert J.thompson
Aix-Lac Chapelle
United States
Europe
the Hague
New York
Canople
Cotton Wage Increase in Massachusetts Mills
Notices posted at Arnold and Windsor print works announce a 12 and a half percent wage increase for all 2,000 employees, effective December 15. The action increases pay for a large labor force in Worth Adams.
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Adams
Mass
Arnold and Windsor
Roumania Signs Treaty With Austria and Bulgaria
General Coanda former Roumanian premier signed the Austrian and Bulgarian treaties for the Roumanians this evening and also signed the treaty guaranteeing the right of minorities.
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Roumania
General Coanda
Chinese Better Workmen in South Manchuria Shops
A young Japanese engineer from the South Manchuria shops credits Chinese workers with superior skill and efficiency. He notes Chinese laborers exhibit steadier performance, better application, and greater economy per man than Japanese workers, predicting a shift in labor dominance as coal and iron become abundant.
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China
Manchuria
Frederic
Peery
Far East
Tyberin
Ted
Trans-Pacific
Tokiu
Jugoslav Troop Movement Reported Near Albania and Dalmatia
Vienna dispatch from Agram cites the Fourth Jugoslav army corps pushing toward Darmatia and northern Albania. Belgrade defends the mobilization as a precaution against potential Italian occupation plans in Dalmatia or Albania, asserting Slavia would resist if challenged.
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Vienna
Vise
Agram
Jugostie
Darmatia
Albania
Mes- Ray
Dalmatia
Slavia
Violin Expert Prof Fotch Showcases Global Violins
Violinist and renowned judge Prof Fotch is highlighted as a county violin expert and dealer. His studio houses all world models including American Italian German French and Russian violins with old new orchestra solo and handmade varieties. Customers travel from New York Boston Philadelphia and Chicago to buy. Violins sold on time with exchanges and complete repair services offered.
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America
Fotech
Woteh
Wotch
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
Fotch
Canton Park City Annual Ball and Dancing Classes
Advertisement lists Canton Park events this week including a Thursday this week week night ball at Canton Park. It highlights an advanced dancing class on Friday and Quilty’s Novelty Dance with private lessons on Saturday, plus daily afternoon and evening sessions.
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