Poles Leave for Camp Niagara to Join Polish Army
Thirty Poles from Bridgeport, all local workers, depart for Camp Niagara Canada with friends seeing them off. Police organizers plan weekly Monday recruit trips to Canada for months, while Poland’s independence efforts draw support at a New Haven meeting with 3,500 attendees.
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Dolish
Sitar
Niagara
Canada
Ibe Ny
Sundas
New Waven
Poland
Sinykowsky
France
Germany
Macurkiewics
New Haven
Kombrowski
Camp Niagara
Soda
Bridgeport
Russia
United States
Treasury Decision May Affect Millions in Taxes
Washington debate centers on inventory valuation for excess profits and income tax returns. The Treasury’s ruling on using cost or market value is under review by the Department of Justice and could revise tax figures. Millions of dollars hinge on the final decision. A social aside notes a woman might spend on monthly children's portraits, while a man would not.
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Washington, Jan
Treasury
Department of Justice
Sugar Shortage Reduces Milk Use in Bridgeport City
Bridgeport faces a milk shortage with a 90 percent drop in desserts and widespread substitution of milk. Farmers Dairy reports higher grain prices, increased bottle breakage, and skim milk waste as dealers absorb losses while selling milk at slim margins. The company plans a new store offering lower prices but no home delivery, and Coburn pledges free milk to needy families.
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Bridgeport
Warrier
Joburn
Farmers Dairy Company
Coburn
Darmers Dairy Company
President Wilson's Address Circulated Worldwide
President Wilson's message to Congress was distributed to all news centers globally using the same publicity system as in December. The committee on public information and allied news agencies in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Australia, and the Far East coordinated publishing the address. One hour and four minutes after he began, reports reached the press center that the full speech had reached South American centers, with updates from other capitals arriving subsequently.
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New York
Jan
Wilson
Congress
Committee On Public Information
the Nations
North
South America
Europe
Africa
Australian
Far East
Six Thousand Feared Dead in Guatemala Earthquakes
A traveler reports from Guatemala that about 6,000 were killed in the recent earthquakes. He says more than 100 were shot while looting the dead and many Guatemalans seek safety in Mexico and El Salvador. Earlier dispatches gave casualty estimates from 50 to 2,500.
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San Salvador
Guatemalin
Guatemala
Mexico
Salvador
Guaatemala
Birth Control Law Upheld by New York Court of Appeals
Albany N Y Jan 8 The section of New Yorks penal law prohibiting dissemination of birth control information or paraphernalia was held constitutional today by the court of appeals Mrs Margaret Sanger a birth control advocate of New York was convicted and served thirty days in the workhouse
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Albany
N. Y
New York
Margaret Sanger
Court of Appeals
Australian cabinet reshuffle prompts new ministry
London reports the Australian cabinet led by William Morris Hughes resigns. G. Tudor, Labor leader, has been summoned to form a new ministry after the resignation, with Melbourne dispatches confirming the development.
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Austrataan
London
Cahinek
Willian Morris Washes
Melbourne
Rank G. Tudor
Want Volunteers to Assist in War Tax Work
Local tax collectors Mitchell, Byle, and O'Connell in the federal building seek volunteers to assist in publicizing and helping with federal income tax returns. Volunteers will operate in city businesses and factories to aid workers in filing. Returns blanks are expected soon. O'Connell will oversee distribution and guidance as the deadline approaches. Citizens urged to visit the post office building office for help. The piece also includes an unrelated note about a tonic and a stray anecdote.
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Mitchell
Byle
O'Connell
Willicot J
Tme
Wake Up Routine Promotes Internal Cleansing
An early morning health ad urges drinking a glass of hot water with limestone phosphate before breakfast to purge poisons and toxins from the stomach and organs. It claims improved digestion, clearer skin, and better overall health for those with bilious or constipated symptoms.
Men's Percale Shirts and Knitwear Sale Notes
A catalog listing percale shirts in assorted patterns with sizes 14 to 17 and prices 89 to 100, laundered shirts in stripes and fine percale, one lot of white and striped collars, kid gloves, roll collar sweaters, cardigans, heavy cotton ribbed shirts and drawers, union suits, fiber silk hose, and cotton hose, with various sale prices and sizes noted across items.
Curtains and Scrims Sale Advancing on Notable Prices
Auction of curtains scrims cretonnes shows extra quality marquiette with lace edges at 2.95 per pair lor good scrim curtains with lace, valance, and various patterns. Couch covers oriental stripes slight weave imperfection at 1.48 each. Odd sets 1-4 pairs at one quarter off regular prices.
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Nottingham
Silk and Dress Goods Sale Prices Listed
A catalog of fabrics highlights 36 inch silks taffetas messalines satins and poplins with colors and heavy lustrous quality. Prices show regulars from 1.29 to 2.15 per yard and sale figures from 0.39 to 1.39 depending on fabric type and width. Also lists 40 inch crepe wood serges and broadcloths with sale prices.
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Noel Salaieg
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