Maid Saves Wedding Gift Rings Alarm
A thief attempt to steal wedding gifts at Frederick W. Lincoln’s home at 83 West Fifty-third Street was thwarted by West Fifty-first Street patrolmen who drove off three men climbing to the roof. Invites announce the marriage of Miss Florence Lincoln to William A. Rockefeller. Jewelry gifts were on display on the second floor.
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New York
Frederick W. Lincoln
West Fifty-third Street
West Fifty-First Street
Lincoln
State Street
Nlorance Lincoln
William A. Rockefeller
Naval Flying Corps
John D. Rockefeller
Fifty-first Street
Whale Steak Luncheon at Museum Prompts New Food Sources
New York experts and business leaders met at the American Museum of Natural History to discuss whale meat as a future staple. The luncheon featured whale steak as an appetizing alternative to roast beef with dishes like whale pot au sea and deep sea pie. Notables present included Rear Admiral Robert A. Peary and local food administrator Adv thug Williams.
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New York
Dief
Robert 4. Peary
Advthug
Germans in Fairfield Defy Registration Rule
Fairfield February edition reports airfield authorities coordinating with government agents to round up enemy aliens in Fairfield who refuse to register under the President's proclamation. Several locals vow noncompliance. Bridgeport police will check a list this week, with Selectman Charles A. Rowe overseeing Fairfield Germans’ registration at the Bridgeport police station. News briefs note meetings and local notices, including a canceled TWairfield Camort club session, taxes due, and a war rally planned for February 19 at Sherman hall with the airfield liberty chorus, the Home Guard on parade, and invited speakers.
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Fairfield
Bridgeport
Charles A. Rowe
Southport
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Jane Carroll
Nis, Henry & Glover
Church Street
New York City
Edward Avaski
St. Vincents Hospital
FH. R. Islegood
Joseph P. Deery
Sherman Hall
Airfield
Liberty Chorus
William J. Smith
Eiveryone
Blaze Damages Colonial Courts Apartments at State Street
An early morning fire at Colonial Courts near State Street and West Avenue caused about $1,500 in damage. Over 80 residents evacuated to the street as firefighters fought the blaze in chilly conditions. Two victims were pulled from the flames.
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State Street
West Avenue
Wives Desert Soldiers Amid City Desertion Report
Police say many wives left soldier husbands in this port city as records show deserted homes. Leste Cronen from Cimip Devens returned on furlough to a deserted 14 Atlantic Avenue home. Kay Hewson of Hartford was arrested for deserting wife and family and allegedly ran away with Mrs Cronin in Bridgeport.
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Tsridseport
Lave
Leste Cronen
Cimip
Bridgeport
Lyvie Ready Money at the Lyric this week
The Poli Mayers present Theady Money a farcical comedy about Stephen Kaird who is broke on New Year s Eve and meets Ives a smooth counterfeit dealer. Ives extorts Stephen into accepting 20000 in counterfeit bills to impress friends. A chase by United States secret service ends with Stephen’s victory and a happy ending.
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Stephen
Ives
United Fates
Secret Service
Aren
War Supper Aids French Orphans In Newtown
About 200 people attended a war supper at Trinity church hall to aid French orphans. Milton Hull of Danbury spoke on the war and America’s role, with songs and readings by front-line soldiers. Nearly $200 was raised for the orphans. stockings donated by a local society. Also notes on a wedding and local visits.
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Newtown
Hee Wild Root
Trinity Church
Milton Hull
Danbury
America
Wee Aiung
Chives Kh
Peek
Girlfriendly Society
Louise Mary Dubret
Wesley Mock
Congregational Church
Jtev
John
Teck
Shebride
Jdutius Danbret
Botsford
New York
White
Sandy Hook
HW. BR. Curtis
Bridgeport
Alrs
H. G. Curtiss
Derkshire
Yoh Lynch
Patrick Lanch
Tania
Amelia Mond
Greenwich
Alsaman Mead
Winter Doubles Work of Kidneys in Cold Weather
Winter doubles work of kidneys when outdoor activity is limited. Polley Kidney Pills aid overworked kidneys to filter and cast out waste, relieving pains in sides or back, rheumatism, lumbago, stiffness, sore muscles, and other ill effects from improper elimination. Hindie's Drug Store Adypertise ment.
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Hindie’s
Knights of Columbus to Formalize War Drive Efforts
Knights of Columbus executive committee teams and workers will meet at the BK of C club Sunday at 2 o'clock to review the big drive. Enthusiasm has prompted plans to form a permanent local organization to continue supporting the war fund and aid national committees.
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Rewank War Fund
Knights of Columbus
BK. of C. Club
National War and Committee
Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Dark Hair
A vintage advert touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as an easy ready to use hair dye. Damp a sponge and apply a strand at a time to restore natural color and shine by morning. not a medical cure.
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Wyeth
Fresh Fruit Prices at Porto Rico and Florida Markets
Readable prices show Porto Rico oranges at 35 cents per dozen while Florida oranges range 25, 40, and 45 cents per dozen. New dates cost 15 cents per package. Malaga grapes 20 cents per pound. New layer figs 25 cents per package. Fancy table apples priced at 39 cents per 13. Fresh coconuts 10 cents each. Table pears 40 cents per dozen.
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Florida
Malaga
Groceries items and prices from a sale list
A brief list of grocery items and unit prices including Santos Coffee Pure Fruit Jams Graham Flour bulk cocoa and macaroni and spaghetti Pompeian Salad Dressing and Deer Sauce with small bottle prices noted in cents and dollars, reflecting a midcentury sale page.
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Red Cross
The
United Illuminating CO
Telephone Barnum
Bridgeport Marets
Jersey
Prime City Beef
Blade
Veal
Bridgeport Market
Main ST
State ST
Ry Mammal
Saranac Lake
SN. Y
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Robby Metoun
Chicago
Edmund Lamy
K. of
Big Drive
Slater
Bridgeport, Cann
Duwess
Chamberlin and
Shropshire
Cannon St
Tona
U.S. Food Administration
Meadow Brook
Swift
Porto Rico
Flat Bean Santos Coffee
Boston
Bridgeport Public Market
State & Bank
Sts
East Main ST
First Bridgeport National Bank
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