Milford Fire Destroys Turnpike Barn And Contents
Milford suffers a second major blaze in two days as a barn on the New Haven turnpike owned by William Band Horbery and L. Law is destroyed. Firefighters battled two hours but only saved an auto truck. The loss is estimated between four and five thousand dollars, with cows, tractors, hay, corn stalks, and farming implements burned. The blaze is suspected incendiary with a prior similar incident on the Taw farm two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Milliford
William Band Horbery
L. Law
New Haven
Wriun
Taw Farm
Stephan Karl
Engine Company No. 1
Chemical Company No. 1
W. HE. Law
Eat Less And Take Salts For Kidneys
An old newspaper ad promotes Jad Salts to flush and stimulate clogged kidneys. It claims overwork of kidneys from rich foods causes irritation and bladder issues, advising four ounces dissolved in water daily for a few days to restore health. The product is described as inexpensive and harmless, a pleasant effervescent drink for homes.
Local Industries See Drop in Bridgeport Staffing Week End Jan 28
Report covers 31 Bridgeport industries for week ending January 28. 1,437 employed, down 167 from prior week. Average 43.5 hours per week, 0.5 hour shorter than prior period. If compared with normal, employment is 58.2 percent, total man hours 45.1 percent, and 44 hour weeks. Normal workforce is about 20,218 across the 31 factories.
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Bridgeport
S&s
One Half of Wilson Foundation Sum Raised in State
New Haven, Conn. Feb. reports indicate Connecticut has raised about half of its $35,000 Woodrow Wilson Foundation share. Approximate cash in hand, $17,009, excludes verbal and written pledges and local raises. towns like Andover, Branford, Norwalk, Westport, and Wilton show totals above quota.
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New Haven
Connecticut
Woodrow Wilson
Martford
Geo. M. Garvin
New Maven
Andover
Bethany
Branford
Columbia
Cromwell
Dunham
East Nadwam
Granby
Greenwhey
Hartland
Rebron
Killingworth
Mansfield
Wenroe
Mystic
New Canwan
Newnnton
Norwalk
Noswich
Preston
Putnam
Redding
Yolland
Waluntown
West Trartford
Westport
Wethersfield
Woodbury
Woodsorge
Pure Milk Furnished in City as Health Report Stresses Safety
City milk supply reported mostly pasteurized with raw milk protected by stringent tests. Health officer Dr He Coon notes cleanliness and tuberculin testing push milk quality to national standards. January figures show state cows tested with many condemned or quarantined due to disease concerns.
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Beret
He Coon
Commissioner For Domestic Animals
Jannecy
No Response to Call of Collins for Conference
Dublin February reports reveal 719 responses to Mike Collins in Dublin for an all Ireland conference to draft a constitution. Sir James Craig in London has not stated positions while Belfast papers show police or party opposition to drastic six county reductions. Ulster businessmen favor early compromise amid fears of a further boycott. The Derry Corporation led by the Mayor met Collins in Dublin insisting Derry be included in the Irish Free State area.
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Dublin
Mike Colling
James Craig
London
Belfast
Ulster
Derry Corporation
Collings
Irish Free State
Judges Selected for Poultry Show in Stratford Center
Stratford February 9 10 14 Special Judges have been chosen for the third annual Great Eastern Poultry Show to be held at the Tutrie auditorium Stratford Center from 2 40 to 10 p m each day February 9 10 and 11 Exhibits will include poultry turkeys ducks water fowl guineas rabbits and household pets The event will feature motion picture filming of the exhibits and films from last year will be shown at Stratford theatre Entries must be delivered by 9 46 o clock Thursday morning Chief Alan Uy Judson Stratford fire department is president and treasurer with Charen Carton as vice president and Judge George M Bateman as secretary A committee from the town hall approved arrangements.
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Gous
Plymouth
Roy Parmalge
Chatrman
Black and Tan
Orchestra of
Bridgeport
Lst
Jatrouasses
Hattie Wilson
G. Kilpatrick
Walter M. Irving
Frank Stevens
WS. Clark
EL Ot Manwaring
WW. White
B. Holloway
Ll. van Alstyne
Richard Willings
HW. M
Urman
Harry Mr. Merwin
M.S. Burgess
Parlin Charter
Harry
Clark
Ducal High School
Central Grammer School
Athy Tele Association
Qyhen
Kitty
Norman Lee Swartour
Tiann
Orcheatra
Girls Glee Club
Frederic S. Gorham
Elizabeth Clark
Milfor. Prep
Wiven
Myrtle Beach
Cust Ood
Meibéera
Fire Company
Lewis J. Stowe
Needlework Guild
Laotal
Nuran
Lng Milford
New Washington Bridge
Fairfield
New Haven
Connecticut Comepany
Devon
Connecticut
Stratford
Great Eastern Poultry, Association
Tutrie
Stratford Center
A. E. Jessel
Charles H. Wesley
Hayward
Beabe
Waterbury
Oscar F. Schultz
Norwalk
Anthony Sibby
New Mayon
Pauley
Reid
Stratford Theatre
Orelock
Alan Uy
Judson
Stratford Fire Department
Association
Charen Carton
George MH. Bateman
Wendell
Halmes
South Avenue
First National Bank
Diopenes
Falmes
Manny
Anderson-Dunn-Kochiss
Uke Americia Legion
Partie
Fehcuare
Ile
Pera
Milford
Ing
Isles
Forse
Porluymen
Keathy
Street car fares increased by one hundred percent
The Associated Press reports fare hikes for street cars and utilities. Fares and prices for gas and electricity have been raised by one hundred percent, making travel costs in Utica rise fourteen dollars in the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wienna. Fon
Assoc Press
Utica
Embroidered Edgings and Braids Displayed At Store Event
A display showcases American Fabrics edgings and braids in numerous colors and patterns. The exhibit demonstrates use on children’s clothes, dresses, pillowcases, neckwear, underwear, and playwear. Beginning Monday, the special sections span main, second, and third floors.
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Blaze
Cate
Philly N. Hurley
Pond Point
Adjutant General's
Hartford
National Guard
Fredus M. Case
State Forest
A. F B. Hawes
Woogrow Wilson Foundation
Returna
Mitford
Holyard B. Brotherton
James Delesares
Preelove
Baldwin Stow
A. K
Yelmy
Dela
Gates
Washington
Myx
Nicholas
Pond
Marriit AM. Merwin
Citeford Clark
Emm Clark
Robert M. Morris
Frettus
Case
Emma Chase
A. D. Nettleén
Edgar ‘T. Clark
Florence
Marjorie Clark
Merwin
Morris
California
Alcuntiere
Bridgeport Hydrausac CO
Plone
Maryard
France
Mary
Jord Lascelles
Wilson Foundation
Minard
Rey
Collins
Yith Ancho & Services
New York
Cherbourg
Axd
Southampton
Aquitania
Mauretania
Ape
Berengaria Ro
Halifan
Umooh i
Berbourg
Hamburg
Baxonia
Ite
Erpogl
Albania
Scythia
Cameron K An
Bard GlAscow
Algeria
Glasgow
Assyria
Canard and Archer Steamship Linea
Broadway
Georgia
Alec Weatern
Savannah
Periaranrvice
Attewellvn
GRE
Vancenger
North River
Bridgeport, Conn
Jowland
American Fabrics Company
Howland
Connecticut Avenue
Howland Dry Goods
the New University Club
W & J Sloane
Fifth Avenue and
47Th Street
New York City
Mitchell Dairy Coq
Grove St
Barnum
Stratfield
Itebert Stratfield Hotel
Cantwell
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