Coolidge Offers Prize to Empl oyes to Cut Expenses
President Coolidge launches an economy contest at the White House with a $10 prize for the best expense-cutting idea. Director Long proposes a potential $12,500 annual saving, while White House clerk Webster urges all staff to submit practical, non disruptive suggestions by February 13.
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Washington
Coolidge
White House
Drector
Budge
Long
Cooldge
Ami NM
P. Wabster
Pease
Last of ice removed from Kent highway
Danbury February 18 Employes of the state highway department completed the removal of the sea ice blocking the HouSatonie valley trunk near Kent and opened the road for traffic for the first time in a week. The river overflows filled three sections of the highway with ice up to four feet high, cutting off all traffic. Workers cut a path through the thick ice enough for one automobile to pass at a time.
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Danbury
State Highway Department
Housatonie Valley
Kent
Vehicle Bureau Proposes Stricter Jitney Laws Before Assembly
The state motor vehicle department urges drastic enforcement measures to curb jitney recklessness. The bulletin argues for revoking carrier licenses when operators violate speed and safety rules, and calls for legislative action to discipline carriers, not just drivers, amid concerns over oversized high speed jitneys and inadequate enforcement.
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State
Department
Agaly
Public Utilities Commission
Persen
Jegal
Tt Ia
Stratford Schools Close Monday for Washington Birthday
Stratford schools will close Monday February 28 for Washington's Birthday observance, with a three day break including the weekend. Lincoln's Birthday observed earlier. Easter recess follows Good Friday April 10. Banking and post offices to close Monday. American Legion asks residents with flags to display them. Parent Teachers party planned at Hedgwick School. Stratford Congregational church groups vote to merge societies. committees named to draft by laws.
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Stratford
Washington
The
American Legion
Parent-Teachers’ Association of
Hedgwick School
Walter E. Goddard
Elms Street
Raymond Jones
Ladies’ Ald Society
Missionary Society
Stratford Congregational Church
Ainge
Mra
F. J. Blakeman
Charlotte Packard
Reorganized Society
Hoy E. Clark
Woman's League
Park Street
Bridgeport
Women’s Societies
Naval Cadet Cecil B. Cole Dies of Pneumonia
Cecil B. Cole a fourth class midshipman at the Naval Academy died in Naval Hospital Annapolis of pneumonia. A former Marine enlisted man he was appointed to the academy from New York State by the secretary of the navy. Burial will be in the Naval Cemetery tomorrow.
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Annapolis
Cecil B. Cole
Naval Academy
Naval Hospital
Secretary of Navy
New York State
Naval Cemetery
World Flyer Decorated by King of Sweden
King Gustav of Sweden awarded the rank of Knight of the Order of the Sword to Lieut. Eric Nelson, an American aviator in the round-the-world flight. Axel F. Wallenberg, Sweden's minister in Washington, requested passage by Congress of an act authorizing Nelson to wear the decoration.
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New York
Today
Gustav of
Sweden
Eric Nelson
Axel F. Wallenberg
Washington
Hug
State Department
Congress
Nelson
Travelers' Agent Seeks Bill Against Rail Surcharge
Fah. 18 in Washington a House Commerce subcommittee opened hearings on Pullman car surcharges. RP. OK. Cink of the International Federation of Commercial Travelers urged that railroads, which pay nothing for building and maintaining Pullman cars, should not charge the traveling public for occupying them. He argued the surcharge could be removed while railroad earnings remained above ordinary returns.
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House Commerce
RP. OK. Cink
International Federation of Commercial Travelers’ Association
SEC
Jay Treasury
Goop Luck Shortening Boosts Pastry Flavor
The copy extols Good Luck as the ideal shortening for pastries cakes and cookies claiming it enriches flavor and broadens recipe opportunities across meals. It emphasizes wide usage and appealing taste.
Goop Luck Energy Food Promises Health and Savings
Goop Luck is pitched as a nutritious, digestible energy fat for children and families. The copy touts purity, cleanliness, economy, and wide use to stretch food allowances while keeping meals appetizing and affordable. Ask your dealer.
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William Vanilla
Tyee
Casure
Stratfield
El.t
Rumford
Kent Highway
Vehicle Bureau
Stratford News
World Flyer
King OF
Travelers
Jelke
Margarine
John F. Jelke Company
Chicago
John F. Jelke Co
N. J
Warren St
New York City
Renue
Heinz
Post and Telegram
Gorton
Piers Sthessode
Erros
Cohen
Gertos
Main Street
Josephioes Barnum
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