Russian Mother Dedicates Home to American Promise
In Ukrainian village, a widow with seven hungry children awaits relief as American Relief Administration workers survey famine areas. She keeps faith America will feed her family, sharing a sparse cupboard and four shared rations while she endures four days without food. Bread for her babies remains her sole request.
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Elitzkoe
Ukrainia
Relief Administration
Etsicken
Twkraine
Ukraini
Crimea
America
Ibsen
Boen
Promisna
Tour
Americas
Field Day for Republicans at Pleasure Beach
Pleasure Beach hosts the Republican Field Day on July 29 with the popular tri contest as a main attraction. The event is organized by a committee led by Mrs Mary Lynch with several other chairwomen and local district representatives. Votes cost one cent and a diamond ring goes to the district winner. additional awards depend on funds raised as contestants stay in the contest until the finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary . Lynch
Edith Peace
Cor Dorn
Grace Richardson
Mary Clasere
Picture Brides Smash Cupid Cruises Record
New York July 4 records were smashed as 254 licenses were issued and 113 marriage ceremonies held in the Municipal Building. City Clerk Michael J Cruise and deputy J J McCormick officiated after the return of 231 picture brides from Surda the King Alexander of the Greek Line. Most brides had not met their future husbands, arriving from Turkey Romania Armenia Greece and Germany. The Travellers Aid Society served as guardians for the young women who represented sixteen nationalities.
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New York
Mars Irlage Weanse
Michael J. Cruise
J. J. McCormick
Surda
Alexander
Prurkey
Romania
Armenia
Greece
Germany
Travellers Air Society
Thenyoung
Fifty Years Ago to Modern Lab Medicine in Lynn
A Lynn woman used herbs on a stove to craft a female remedy. Now nearby a four story lab mass-produces Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for women worldwide. In the past year nearly 500 tons of herbs were used in its manufacture. Advertising claim for a woman's medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Mass
E. Pinkham
Reception for Former Olivet Pastor Rev Holdens Visit
Members of the Nav Beardstey society at Olivet Congregational church plan a reception for Rev and Mrs BE Howden of Claremont California visiting in the city. Mrs Peterick A Strong hosts the event honoring the former pastor whose leadership helped build the church and grow the congregation.
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Nav. Beardstey Society
Olivet Congregational Church
Shuren
BE. K. Howden
Claremont
California
Holden
Benefit Dance for Milford Hospital Affords Large Aid
Fort Trumbull Beach residents held their third annual town hall dance to aid Milford Hospital. Guests came from New York Hertford New Haven Springfield and Bridgeport. Over two hundred dollars was raised to support a freigbed hospital bed fund for the new facility. Thanks to Mrs Tosésh Diekinger of New York and Maximilian Stein the event was among the season’s largest and brightest. Another such affair is hoped to complete the fundraising.
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Fort Trumbull Beach
Town Hall
Milford Hospital
New York
Hertford
New Haaven
Springfield
Bridgeport
Tosésh Diekinger
Maximilian Stein
Sweet Dreams Mosquito Remedy Advertises Centered on Harvat
Emma Harvat, chosen mayor of Iowa City, promotes Sweet Dreams mosquito remedy as a double strength solution. The ad touts its efficiency and urges readers to buy from local druggists, claiming the product outperforms standard formulas.
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Emma Harvat
Tim
Emma, Harvat
Iowa City
Tham College
Ladies Dress Pattern No 1984 Promotes Slim Athletic Look
In Bridgeport Telegram details a ladies dress pattern No 1984 offering sizes 36 to 50 bust, aiming for a slim athletic silhouette. The pattern requires specific yardage of 36-inch material and sells for 15 cents, with pattern mailed on receipt of stamps or coin. If not received in five days, readers are advised to phone pattern.
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Sadies
Bridgeport Telegram
Barnum J
Easton Grange to stage The Hand of the Law comedy
The three act drama The Hand of the Law by Easton Grange members will be repeated at the Easton Grange hall tomorrow night. Big crowds have attended previous performances and those who have not yet seen it are urged to come. The program will be followed by dancing with a cast including Dan Chamberlain Robert Marsh Reuben Higerton Jessy Wheeler and others.
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Easton Grange
Easton Grange Hall
Tia Ic
Dan Chamberlain
Robert Marsh
Reuben Higerton
Jesya Wheeler
Squire Evens
J. Arthur Sherwood
Bara
Erwin Edwards
Luke Higgins
Bradford County
Clarence Andrews
Aater Judkins
Fred Marsh
Hazelton
Rauhon
Minnie Edwards
Grace Swang
City stores to end summer hours early daily
The article notes Mary Wheeler and Edith Hazelton among names, with Sally Snodgrass and Anne Ruman in service roles. Starting today, most large stores in the city close at five in the afternoon for the summer, except Saturdays at six. The change follows an agreement among Retail Board members chaired by Thomas Taylor, with naval shopping hours to revert on the Saturday before Labor Day.
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Squire
Mary Wheeler
Edith Hazelton
of Reusen
Misa Regina Staucek
Sally Snodgrass
Anne Ruman
The
Chamber of Commerce
Thomas 5. Taylor
Hats Trimmed with Crepe Feathers Fringe Fine Felt
A vintage note describes crepe feathers used to trim felt hats. The fringe detailing is highlighted as a popular method, noting its refined appearance and stylish appeal in traditional millinery.
Flowr Feast in Lisbon Amid blistering July heat
In Lisbon on a blistering July day crowds of children gathered with colored handkerchiefs and baskets of flowers. Roses and wild blooms filled the streets while hundreds journeyed to Esteril for a Riviera view. Music, dancing, and lanterns lit the city as locals and visitors watched from Graca gardens.
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Lisbon
Limbon
Esteril
Riviera
Forta Esteril
Rua Fere
Graca
Menu price list snippet with assorted pies and dishes
A fragmentary menu item list shows prices like 20 cts and 50 cts for Buttered Lima Beans Stuffed Tomatoes Egg and Cold Slaw Salad with Russian Dressing Whole Wheat Muffins Prune Meringue Pie 15 cts Huckleberry Pie Apple Pie Creamy Rice Pudding California Nut Loafing or Cake Second course.
Local Social News Recap From Connecticut Notes
Mrs Z Poli entertained patients and nurses at her Woodmont summer home. New England Dairy Co outing drew 60 employees to Lake Quassapaug Waterbury. Bridgeport Art League plans a care party at Clinton Avenue cb house. Sewing circle meets at Silver Beach club house with luncheon. Business and Professional Women's club hosts dinner and reception July 27 honoring Grace Carter. reservations by noon. Miss Marjorie Bertine's surprise birthday party at Parrott Avenue home. Ridgefield marks 50th anniversary of Mr and Mrs Benedict with 250 residents present. Myra Essig Carroll visits from Bwegleroog hospital staying with Mrs Desmond. Pocahontas Mrs Foley to Milfora for Metoaka chiefs gathering. bus from Middle and Golden Hill. Kyoto council members invited to Stratford and Union venue. Miss Sorema Nelson of New York visits sister. John Hansen Cedar Street noted.
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5. Z. Poli
U. S. S. Veteran Hospital No. 41
Woodmont
New England Dairy Company
Lake Quassapang
Waterbury
Bridgeport Art League
Cb House
Clinton Avenue
See
E. & Sewing Circle
Silver Beach Club
W. D. Nichols
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Liberty Building
Grace Carter
Marjorie Bertine
W. E. Bertine
Parrott Avenue
Herhome
Ridgefield
W. A. Benedict
Pocahontas
Foley
Milfora
Metoaka
Middle
Golden Hill Streets
Kyoto
Summer Fripperies in Crisp White Organdie Sashes
Silk organza style fabrics offered as sashes and plaitings with picoted edges hemstitched or lace trimmed. Sashes priced from 50 to 75 cents per yard with widths three quarters to four and a half inches. Ready to apply to any dress offered at Neekyear Section on the Main Floor.
The Pearl Necklaces and Sink Strainer Offerings
A price special highlights indestructible pearl imitation necklaces offered at 3.50 5.00 and 5.95. Also advertised is a new sink strainer with a foldaway tray feature in tin enamel and aluminum styles priced 35 65 and 1 00.
Own Name Printed on Stationery Offer Details
Two hundred single sheets may be marked with your name and address in blue at the center top. One hundred envelopes to match with printing on the flap. Stationery Section.
Hard to Find Motor Car Accessories for Picnics
Vintage ad lists thermos bottles nickel plated lunch kits and Stanley vacuum bottles with prices from $1.50 to $3.75. Includes imitation leather bottle cases and motor luncheon kits with dining pieces for five to seven people. Also notes a heavy wooden car refrigerator with insulated interior and ice space.
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Stanley
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Annabel Worthington
Che DH Read
Maryland
Myra
Essig Carrol
Bweglervoog Hospital
Raymond Desmond
Carltom Avenue
Mrs
FE. Grobson
Hote Troquois
Atlantis City
Republican Club
Stratford
Union Avenues
Sorema Nelson
John Hansen
Cedar Street
Cheney Brothers
Mallinson
Neekyear
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