Milford Suffragists Demand Senators Favor Amendment
Milford branch of the National Woman's Party held a special meeting at Mrs. Henry Vose’s home to urge Senator support for woman suffrage. Mrs. W. D. Ascough of Hartford spoke on the party’s work, including a cross continental trip for the cause and the banner reads Votes for Woman.
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Milford
National Woman's Party
Henry Vose
North Street
Putney
W. D. Ascough
Hartford
Ascough
Connecticut
National Woman
Wilton celebrates 25th year of city guardian service
In Wilton on February 6, special notes tell of Mrs. Raymond Hoyt Raymond of New Canaan. The Wilton Library executive committee reports ten dollars for the Christeas book fund and plans a North Wilton branch at Comstock store. Other items note a 25 year Bridgeport police career milestone for Tredevic H. Marco, a doorman at police headquarters.
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Wilton
Raymond
New Canaan
Hattie Green
Barbara Hoyt ‘Raymond
Wilton Library
Christeas Book Fund
Comstock
North
Raymond B. Comstock
Hartford
R. W. Keele
Frederick Marco
Tredevic H. Marco
Bridgeport
Maree
Marco
Birmingham
Police Commission
New Hingland
Bridgeport Police Department
Debtor Defends Veracity To Delay Bill Payment
A collector pressures for a payment date while the debtor cites a desire to maintain his reputation for veracity. The exchange centers on delaying payment to protect personal credibility.
China From Within book ad hints at sensational author
An ad in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer promotes a new book titled China From Within. The teaser implies the author may be an eccentric showman known for circus sideshow stunts. The language targets curious readers with lurid claims.
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China
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Choir Boy on Trial for Life Loses Smile
In Brooklyn, 16 year old Paul Chapman formerly of Ft Bartholomews church Bravistyn stands trial for murder in the Regensburg store robbery. District Attorney says he fired at least one shot that killed two men and wounded a woman. Witness reports five pistol shots heard near the Regensburg store.
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New York
Paul Chapman
Ft. Bartholomew's Church
Bravistyn
Brooklyn
Samuel Regensburg
Harry Regensburg
Chapman
Issac M. Kapper
Lewis
You Mothers With Croupy Children Coupon Offer
A vintage advertisement extols VapoRub as an external remedy for croup and colds. It claims vapor therapy from camphor turpentine menthol eucalyptus and other oils, detailing usage for throat chest and nightly relief, with coupons for free samples through druggists in Bridgeport and nearby areas.
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North Carolina
South
Milford News Briefs From Milford February 6
Local notes report Henry Dahl of Brooklyn wounded and hospitalized "Somewhere on the Other Side" and Allan Wilson arriving safely in Gibraltar. Charles L. Stowe, chief engineer on a merchant ship, is also at Gibraltar. Engagement announced between Miss Rosalie Thuman and Deslie Lloyd. Epworth League hosts surprise shower for Mrs. Eugene Barth. Nordell Shores and Frank Holloway in navy radio course at Harvard. Mrs. Daniel Miller visiting Danbury. Eastern Star Sewing circle to meet.
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Milford
Henry Dahl
Brooklyn
William Hatfield
New Haven Avenue
H Elizabeth Platt
Green Street
Allan Wilson
Atlantic
Gibraltar
Charles L. Stowe
F. Ashman Stowe
Florence Comstock McKee
New Haven
Richard Harnden
New York City
E.G. Nichols
Burwell's Beach
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
Eugene Barth
High Street
Barth
Ethel Oddie
Epworth League
Nordell Shores
Wharf Street
United States Navy
Newport
R. I
Harvard University
Frank Holloway
Daniel Miller
Sea Side Avenue
Danbury
Eastern Star Sewing Circle
Milford Women's Suffrage Meeting Sparks Activism
At a Milford gathering on February 5 1938 Mrs Ascough and Mrs Vose led a suffrage discussion. A push to urge Senators McLean Brandegee vote for the federal amendment included a resolution and letters to officials. Seven ladies joined, pledging support for The Suffragist as plans for an organizer and larger meeting take shape.
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Milford
McLean
Brandegee
Senate
United States
Connecticut
Local Society Notes Highlight Meetings and Visits
Thursday gatherings include a Habitat meeting at Mrs. Merwin’s Pond Point with a 1 50 p m departure. Centre street hosts Mrs Roy Trueworthy and visitors Mr and Mrs Oscar Tipping on wedding trip. Methodist choir plans Thursday evening with Miss Julia Marsh. Eastern Star officers visit Mrs J F Lockwood on Rogers Avenue. Hoover tea at Burwell’s Beach draws many guests with a large four-part table and a full menu. Devon war rally attracts crowd led by Charles Jivarts with Liberty Chorus and speakers Professor Bakewell and Mrs Charles Morris of New Haven.
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Charles Merwin
Pond Point
Roy “Rueworthy
Centre Street
Oscar Tipping
North Attleboro
Mass
Methodist Church
Julia Marsh
Central Avenue
J. F.lockwood
Rogers Avenue
Lucia Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Hoover Ven
Hoover
Alethea Circle
T. B. Burwell
Burwell’s
Devon
Giion
Charles Jivarts
Liberty Chorus
Professor Bakewell
Charles Morris
New Haven
Foley Kidney Pills Help Elinia Man Recover
A letter from C. Treynolds of 412 Berrick St Elinia NY reports chronic kidney trouble and back pain. After reading about Foley Kidney Pills he started taking them and soon recovered, praising the pills for strengthening kidneys and bladder. Hindle's drug store advertised the product.
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Severitl
C. Treynolds
Berrick St
Elinia
N.Y
Bert
Joley Midney
Hindle
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Endorsed by Maine Pharmacist
A letter from M J Moran of Harvard Pharmacy Biddeford Maine dated May 6 1916 praises Dr Kilmer Swamp Root for kidney liver and bladder ailments noting twenty five years of good reputation and strong customer satisfaction with favorable results in catarrh and bladder inflammation.
Letter to Kilmer Co Sample Bottle Ad Claim
An advertisement requests readers send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co. for a sample of Swamp Root and a booklet on kidneys and bladder. It promises convincing results and mentions Bridgeport Daily Telegram and Post and large size bottles sold at drug stores.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N
Bridgeport Daily Telegram and Post
Republican War Effort and Local Goods Ad Pack
A wartime appeal urges home support beyond arms by lending money to fund transportation and easing strain. The notice promotes Good Shepherd Yarns in Scotch and Vienna colors, plus a sales showcase of fabrics, linens, and apparel across third-floor departments including Silk, Dennison, and Art, with items priced from 10 to 2.50 dollars.
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Vienna
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George Taylor
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I. M. Hollister
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Fred Rogers
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