Janitor George Conklin Gains Fame in Letters Field
George Conklin a Barnum station West fond branch post office janitor rises to feature in a Saturday Evening Post issue. The article “Ly the Lion's Cage” marks the start of his series drawing on forty years in the circus world. Photographs from Barnum and Bailey tours accompany his account of travel and memories.
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Barnum Station
West Fond
Saturday Evening Post
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LWO
West Ha Post
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Conklin
Milford Finance Board Denies Teacher Salary Increase
Milford January meeting reveals the board of finance denies the education board's request for a raise for teachers. No funds are available this time, despite seeking an extra $5000 per teacher.
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Finance Board
Milford’s Financial Budyells Board
Education
Milford
Milford Board of Finance
Board of Education
Ie Town
Board of Finance
Stamford Police Buck Fake Revenue Officers
Stamford police jailed ten men after a barroom sting in January. Frank Antore and Thomas Joseph DeGrutteta led the impersonation, threatening to shoot patrons, as they posed as revenue officers and attempted to seize liquor. They face court today facing impersonation charges and fines.
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Stamford
Frank Antore
Thomas Joseph DeGrutteta
American Legion Takes Over Selleck Homestead in Stratford
The Selleck homestead on Main Street, north of the railroad viaduct, now houses Stratford American LegionPost on the second floor. The town had debated converting the building into a new high school, but a decision to build elsewhere led to remodeling the old structure for Legion use.
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Stratford
Selleck
Main Street
Stratford Post
Amehican Legion
Pneumonia Deaths Reach 22 at Ellis Island
New York January 21 pneumonia deaths at Ellis Island since January 1 total 22 with about 400 patients in hospitals. Most cases are rheumatic or flu related. a few are pneumonia. Two deaths occurred among the 510 sent to the island after raids on Reds. Some patients await deportation hearings. Most illnesses contracted before arrival in New York.
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New York
Ellis Taland
Lis Yand
Qal
Ars
Lloyd George Leaves Paris for London
In Paris on January 21 Premier Lloyd George of Great Britain left for London after talks with Premier Millerand and M Clemenceau. The first chiefs of the governments will meet in London in the very near future according to the temps.
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Paris
Lloyd George
Great Britain
London
Millerand
M. Clemencen
Weaver sues Rybnick to recover on $113.74 judgment
Judge John R. Booth heard Helen M. Weaver of Stamford sue Frank Rybnick of Stanford in Common Pleas to recover $113.74 from a city court judgment. The dispute centers on 29 barrels of apples sold and allegedly delivered but not paid after receipt. Decision reserved.
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John R. Booth
Common Pleas Court
Helen M. Weaver
Stamford
Frank Rybnick
Stanford
Semengu Tanes Rule of Siberia Declared by Sametroff
In Manchuria on January 2 General Sametroff, chief of the ALL-Pussian armies, proclaims he has taken supreme power in Stoerin. A Moscow wireless says Admiral Kolchak is to hand control to Kolchak’s forces while two des patches report his retirement or capture. A Vladivostok despatch notes Kolchak discharged due to ill health and General Benvenolt named as successor.
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Manchuria
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Stoerin
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United States
Varkliie- Tolinsk
Milford Fire Department aims for standardized practices and growth
Milford officials discuss improving department conduct and unity as Chief Beardsley pushes for standardized line organization and training. A church group plans its annual meeting and a Delphian Society dance is set for February at Municipal Hall with Speidel’s Band providing music. Also reported are tobacco law violations, a non support case, and the Red Cross Christmas seal campaign success with 51,000 seals sold and funds allocated to local health services.
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Lowalt Annes
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Lewis Finction
Tlhe Beach
Trelig
Iers
Tian
Forte
Tivak
Winst
The
Delphan Society
Feruary
Speidel
Bridgeport
Arfa
John H. Ackroyd
Ewa
Caeca
Dendonnas
P. J. Casey
Harry Ferris
New “Haven Pike
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Brown
Millford
Red
Soldier Beggar Is Sentenced To Workhouse
In Yorkville court Jeon Sieréil admitted begging while in army uniform earned him up to $40 a day and $5,000 in three months, prompting his three month workhouse sentence after discharge for lack of regular employment.
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New York
Jeon Sieréil
Yorkville Court
Maryland
Noy A Gandidates Visit Sparks Confused Report
A garbled Seattle dispatch from January reports a candidate for president saying during a visit that everyone should know where to rest. The fragment mentions a political candidate and a trip but is severely garbled and unreadable in parts.
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Seattle
Wash
Len der
Tor Presidant
Hera
Navy urged to manage wireless for public use
Washington January 21 The enactment of legislation would allow the navy department to continue handling commercial press and other wireless services. A plan to station ships to share signals with American companies was urged today to aid the merchant marine, with control to pass to private owners after stations are taken over.
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Washington
Navy Department
Tain Samvlies
Ureed
Louse Merchant Marine
Chapiin
W. Bryant
Naval Communication
Dune Tae Wae
Parker Nominated Governor of Louisiana in Primary
Parker of New Orleans was nominated for governor by the regular Democratic primary amid incomplete returns. The nominating majority was estimated between 3,000 and 10,000, signaling Parker’s strong standing as the presumptive winner. The Louisiana native had earlier been the Progressive nominee for vice president but supported President Wilson later.
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New Orleans
Engine Room Turmoil at Matalich Rubber Colours
Fragmentary report describes a blast in the engine room of the Matalich Rubber Colours factory. A worker named Hanley suffered injuries. the plant halted operations as officials investigated the incident.
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Ibres
Jtnias Hanley
Home remedy for catarrh and deafness claims relief
A vintage advertisement urges treating catarrhal deafness and head noises at home with Parminit. It details mixing 1 oz Parmint with a half pint hot water and sugar, then taking a teaspoon four times daily. It claims to reduce inflammation in the Eustachian tubes and balance ear pressure, promising quick relief.
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Lola
Restore a Healthy Condition With Native Herb Tablets
Restore a healthy condition by using Tajiss Native Flerd Tablets at regular intervals to ease liver and kidney distress. Testimonials from Mrs. Francia Metvier of Brunswick Georgia claim dramatic relief and ongoing use. Bliss Native Herb Tablets come in two sizes priced 0.50 and 4.00 with a money back guarantee, sold by local druggists and distributors.
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Francia Metvier
Brunswick
Bliss
Alonzo Weahington
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