Oregon Senator Renews Attack on War Department
Senator Chamberlain of Oregon renewed charges of inefficiency in government, notably the War Department, saying the United States was unprepared to care for returning wounded soldiers and to enter the war. He asserted his protests helped force the Overman law and lamented lives sacrificed to unpreparedness.
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Washington
War Department
Chamberlain
Oregon
Senate
United States
France
United States Senate
Margaret McCue Estate Appointed Administrator
Mrs Margaret McCue died in this city December 21 leaving an estate of about 1000 dollars and James H M O Rourke named administrator four grandchildren are Margaret Moherty Mil dred Moherty John McCue and Frank McCue Mrs Mabel Prendergast named administratrix of William Prendergast estate in this city with related notices
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Margaret McCue
James HM
O'Rourke
Margaret
Mildred Moherty
John
Frank McCue
Sis
Mabel Prendergast
William
Prendergast
Salvation Army Toy Distribution Invites City Children
Commandant William Dermody calls all city children who received few or no toys at Christmas to Salvation Army headquarters at 32 Elm Street tomorrow to pick from 1000 to 2000 free toys. Distribution begins early Wednesday and will continue while toys last, with many children eagerly awaiting gifts. Also included, a notice that railroad telegraphers and station agents receive a wage increase retroactive to October 1, with an eight hour basis, overtime pay, and two additional cents per hour, applying to all railroads.
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William Dermody
Salvation Army
Elm Street
Dermody
Washington
McAdoo
United States
Telephone Rates Rise Tomorrow Under SNEL Increase
Southern New England Telephone announces a rate hike starting tomorrow with 20 cent house line and 50 cent monthly business line increases. New monthly charges are 3.25 for single house lines and 7.50 for single business lines with monthly billing. installation fees drop to 4.50. Long distance and local toll revisions follow, based on distance in miles, after January 21.
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Southern New England Telephone Company
Connecticut
Court Holds Pair on Blackmail Charges
Timothy J. Dowling alias Joseph Conners of Waterstreet and Robert A. McMahon of Stratford Avenue are held for the February term of the Superior Court on blackmail charges. They allegedly sent a letter to Michael O’Conner of East Main Street demanding $25 to keep them from informing authorities about his selling of alcohol to soldiers. The state authorities may transfer the case to federal authorities after processing.
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Dotrids
Timothy J. Dowling
Joseph Conners
Waterstreet
Robert A. McMahon
Stratford Avenue
Superior Court
Michael O'Conner
East Main Street
Petice
Soothing Poslam for Fiery Skin Relief
Positive claims describe Poslam as immediate relief for itchy irritated skin and angry surfaces. The ad touts direct action on pimples rash eczema scalp-scale and other conditions. It urges readers to request a free sample from Emergency Laboratories in New York and promotes Poslam Soap as a tonal soap for the skin.
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Pozlan
West 41Th St
New York City
Realty Record Warranty Deeds Summary
Realty transfers list grants between individuals and entities for parcels with buildings. Notable entries include Attlansse and McMahon parcels on Grand Street Clarke and Peet Streets Beardsley Park lots 212 213 and several deeds to Fredrika Sommers and Francis Burr Perry. Additional transfers involve Berkshire and Helen streets Stratford Avenue and Washington Avenue parcels among Isacs Schurr Brennan Hagen and Clarot families.
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James Grosso
Salvatore
Attlansse
Grand Street
Sarah McMahon Amrhein
Wiliam F. McMahon
Clarke
Peet
Waverly Development Company
Fredrika Sommers
Beardsley Park Terrace
City National Bank
Francis Burr Perry
Alfred Gthman
Salvatore I
Attianese
Maria Altianesa
Herman Isacs
Michael Boone
Harry Schorr
Berkshire Avenue
Helen Street
Myrtil Isaca
Barry Schurr
Herman Isaca
Harry Sehurr
Harry Schurr
Alfred J. E Hagen
Katheryne T. Clarrolt
William J. Brennan
John J. Brennan
Elizabeth Brennan
Washington
Musterole replaces mustard plasters for quick relief
Musterole is a white oil of mustard based ointment that relieves sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup and more without blistering. It is sold in 30c 60c and hospital sizes up to 2.50 and is marketed as preventing pneumonia in chest colds.
Cape gloves and ribbon featured in store ad
Men's cape gloves priced at 1.95 a pair from regular 2.75, described as gray leather suited for winter wear. Also advertised are rich ribbon bags in coral amber shell and white, with pattern highlights and limited quantities. Available in front right and left aisle displays.
Smart purses for shoppers special price
Advertising copy notes smart purses and shopping bags of direct size and new style with top handle and fine quality. Patent leather purses regular 3.50 now 2.50. Leather shopping bags in green blue tan red regular 2 now 1. Left aisle front.
Serviceable and pretty dresses for girls story
Serviceable and pretty dresses for girls priced at 1.75 with chambray and gingham patterns. Describes bright colors, sensible appealing patterns, durable fabrics, launderable without losing appearance. Sizes 6 to 14, extra value four dollars seventy five cents. Second Floor.
Rumpled handkerchiefs on display this season
A holiday display features a hodgepodge of rumpled handkerchiefs, many soiled or dirty, offered from 3c to 9c, with prices up to 25c and some at 1214c, illustrating the ease of laundering them.
Special Hosiery for Women in Lisle and Silk
This listing offers stockings of lisle in regular sizes and stout proportions suitable for women. White or black lisle pairs priced around 29 cents, with black silk boot stockings top of lisle and boot of pure silk, noted for rich luster and feet resembling all silk. Left aisle rear.
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Lisle
Efficient and special military brushes debut
Twin brushes of graceful oval shape ready for duty. Officers first saw how conveniently Ian brush without handle packed into bac. Solid back fine bristles priced at $1.25. Center classic front.
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Ian
Bac
Little girls' velvet hats on sale now
Dainty hats for little girls offered in velvet in white and colors. Prices marked low this season from 75 cents to $7.50. Display on the second floor.
New middy for school at $1.35
Special lot of middy blouses for school wear. White fabric with options of white collar or colored collars in blue pink or rose. Sizes 6 to 18 available. Staunch, sensible, durable apparel offered at a special price on the Second floor.
Pretty hand-embroidered envelope chemise sale
An ad-like note highlights pretty hand embroidered envelope chemises priced at 2.25 and 2.35 dollars. Describes muslin texture and durability and careful firm sewing. Embroidering praised as even smooth and attractive, promising good service and added value for customers.
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New York
THE
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Albany
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Bridgeport
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Newark
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Cleveland
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Giddings & Lewis
Eberhard Bros
Barker
Milwaukee
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Reed Prentice
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Barnum
Conan
Children In Rush For Free
Toys of Salvation Army
R. R
Poslam
Hawley Opticians
Main St
New Haven
Musterole
Howland
Fairfield Ave
Cannon St
Weather Fair
Ridge Port
Chambray
Alsie
Howland Dry Goods Company
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