May Bend Line but Not Break It Says General
Major General Henry A. Greene returns from France to resume command at Camp Lewis Washington. He notes allied troops anticipate a German spring drive with little concern and praises American morale, especially the Pacific coast soldiers, as strong and capable.
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Henry A. Greene
France
Atlantic
United States Army
Camp Lewis
American Lake
Wash
Washington
Greene
Germany
Secretary Daniels bids to end extra pay for naval aviators
Washington reports Secretary Daniels urged Congress to abolish extra pay and allowances for naval aviators and replace with a higher death or disability compensation. The War Department had already recommended repealing increased rank, pay, and allowances for the army flying corps.
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Washington
Daniels
Congress
Secretary of War
Army Flying Corps
Captain and Crew of Acadia Lost at Sea
Reports say Captain Scott and nine crew members of the freighter Acadia were lost off the Newfoundland coast while bound from St Pierre for a western port. A coastal steamer reached Newfoundland with six rescued crewmen after the Acadia’s machinery failed Tuesday.
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Acadia
Halifax
N. S
Scott
St. Pierre
Newfoundland
New Britain Soldier Dies in War Department Message
New Britain Feb 22 report from the war department states James Nouillard of the 102d U S infantry died in an accident. He enlisted last summer in Co F First Connecticut infantry. The notice provided no further details.
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New Britain Boydies
New Britain
War Department
James Nouillard
Uu. 8. Infantry
Rouillard
Connecticut Infantry
Yale to Get 250000 Gift From Carnegie
New Haven Feb 22 Yale University will receive 250000 from the Carnegie corporation for its medical school deficit of 222900 after the general education board had promised 82000. The gift comes as alumni are urged to cover remaining shortfall and support Yale’s medical school as funding efforts continue. The event included remarks by former Senator Theodora Burton and other dignitaries.
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New Haven
Woolsey Hall
Theodora E. Burton
Sons of the American Revolution
Gov. Holcomb
Burton
Maguarty
Hartford
Atayor Fitzgerald
Milford
Bridgeport
Hadley
Carnegie Corporation
Yale
General Education Board
Yale Mobile Hospital
Milford Circle Hosts Quaint Once on a Time Social
Milford Alethea Circle held a parsonage social with a themed supper for about 60 members and friends. Guests wore vintage or simple dresses, some dating back decades, as tables for 22 sat in the Methodist church parsonage. Supper featured frankfurters, cabbage salad, scalloped potatoes, breads, pies, and coffee. A March 5 follow up event is planned at the Graham home.
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Milford
Webs
Ithea Circle
Methodist
Broad Street
Alethea Circle
Old Town Hall
Stratford
Village Improvement Association
Alethes
Graham
High Street
Miller
Sea Side Avenue
New York
Claim View
Theodore B. Kord
H. C. Miles
George Haskins
Comley
Bridgeport
Ford
Lang
Bay View
Long Island Sound
Omar Platt
Miles and Huskins
Mrs. Marshall
Emily Baird
Broadstreet
Loren Smith
Devon
Howard Platt
Darina Place
Miss Baird
Mark Fowler
Fort Michie
N. Y
Green Street
Harry Brower
Maple Street
New Haven
Ruby Gilbert
Walter M. Irving
Brooklyn
Arthur Platt
George William Smith
Wenton Harrison
New York City
Albert L. House
Neroton Heights
Locomobile Company
Clark Wilcox
Roy ‘Trueworthy
Walnut Street
Maine
Plmouth
Charles M. Bakewell
Yale
Liberty Chorus
Iane Snyder
B. I. Snyder
Devan
Tratt’s Institute
Brooklyn, N. X
Local Streets Entrances On Main Fairfield Cannon
Entrances on Main Street Fairfield Avenue and Cannon Street appear in the current city maintenance notices. Officials urge motorists to follow posted signs and plan alternate routes during planned work and closures.
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Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Street
Charming Spring suits arrive at Rhigeport department store
News notes first of the new Spring suits for women arriving on Saturday February 28 1918. The collection features jackets with ripple belts and rolling skirts in colors like blue serge black white check and stone gray. Prices range from 25 to 27.50 with several two piece ensembles and unique trims.
Unique jersey sport jackets for indoor and outdoor wear
Smart little jackets of fine jersey ideal for indoor use and outdoor sports. One model slips over with shoulder buttons, snug neck, and white edging. Another style buttons in front with a tuxedo roll collar in rich mono tint. Colors include blue, rose, green, tan, and rookie tones. Both styles at the same price.
Handbag Spring Gloves Display At Center Aisle
Handsome new spring gloves in multiple shades and styles with washable finishes. Mocha gray and maple tone gloves priced at 3 dollars, silk lined gray mochas slip on easily, cape gloves in white and spring hues at 2.50, doeskin gloves soft and easily washed with clasp, 1.75 to 2 dollars. Center aisle rear display.
Regular schedule resumes. store opens all day Monday
Monday next we return to regular business schedule and the store is open all day. Everybody has cheerfully complied with the Fuel Administrator's order to shut up shop but it will seem good to be about our work at the accustomed time.
Belted men’s suits offered at discount sale
This ad touts belted suits for men at $16.50 with Saturday-only bargains. Features Kuppenheimer Hart Schaffner & Marx and Howland belts, available in snappy mixtures and quiet fabrics. Some belts detachable for versatile wear, with higher priced options noted while the pick of the lot is on the Main floor, rexr.
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Kuppenheimer
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Howland
Rexr
Columbia Records Pushes New March and Folk Gems
A bustling catalog of Columbia records featuring marches, folk tunes, orchestral works, and patriotic airs. The sale promotes Victrola and Columbia records with cash price and easy terms, offering listening previews on the fourth floor.
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Victrola
Columbia
Old Hat Dyes and Accessories Offered in 23c Sale
Colorite dye restores color to hats. New needlebooks feature assorted needle sizes for sewing and embroidery. Celluloid buckles in various colors equip coats and dresses. Prices range from 10c to 50c. Machine bobbins and shuttles sold in small lots. Hair nets in several shades. Rubber sheeting sold by the yard. Left aisle rear.
Light improves trench illumination in wartime gear
A brief notice notes soldiers in olive drab using improvised lights daily. Army flash lights are described as gunmetal or nickel with cylinder reflectors. Prices offered include 1.15 dollars for special lights and 0.79 dollars for small nickeled pocket models.
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Carnegie
Russia
Miura
Butterfly
Puccini
Kittay
Weltz
al Jolson
Jolson
Arthur Fields
Columbia Records
Columbia Graphophone Company
Knights of Columbus
Rhigeport. Com
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Great Bunch
New March Records
Columbia Folke
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