Traffic violator fined after jitney parking warning
Minard Eost of Canaan road Atford was fined $3 and court costs after arraignment before Judge Bartlett in City court for violating traffic rules. Patrolman Havelad Sherwood had repeatedly warned him not to park his jitney near Mein street in Fairfield avenue. In Board Four there are 142 men ready for instant service, from 1917 registrants this year 64 remain on the rolls. Nearly 11 will expire in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minard Eost
Canaan Road
Atford
Bartlett
Havelad Sherwood
Mein Street
Fairfield Avenue
Corn And Tomato Prices In Local Market Report
Market supervisor H. S Schwenk notes corn supplies normal but beans and peppers in demand for canning. Prices across fruits and vegetables vary by type with green and wax beans, lettuce, berries, and tomatoes showing notable costs to retailers and consumers. Anticipate 15 to 86 percent markups above quoted figures due to retailing costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S& Schwenk
Jersey
Carolinas
Arizonas
Texas
Yarsley
Georgia
New Jersey
Easter Lilies Missing as Florists Fear Shortages
Florists report possible Easter lily shortages as import bans limit bulbs and blossoms. California and Bermuda sources may help, but government rules restrict supply to 50 percent, threatening greenhouse stocks and year’s floral demand for hospitals and weddings. Local growers struggle to secure Master bulbs amid war-time constraints and supply delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Bermudas
Stephen Toran
Jhaves Horan and Company
Sosterdly
Molla
Sreenhousey
Wovan
Ani Lee
Tie Florist
Price of Shine Increased for Footwear During Meeting
A city council session discussed shoe blacking prices with a five cent rise deemed justified. The vote affirmed the price increase and noted the current rate for shine services. The decision reflects market adjustments and local economic considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cator
Eliagel
Lonfe
Permit Shipment of New Robinson Engine
A permit for shipping the fourth Robinson pumping wing engine from St. Louis was received by the Board of Fire Commissioners. The permit may not be used before August 13 and came from the director general of railroads in Washington, D.C. The company said the engine would be shipped yesterday if possible, but no advices were received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobinson
St. Lauis
Board of Fire Commissioners
Director General of Railroads
Washington, D.C
International Silver Co Sued by Government
The International Silver Company with plants in Meriden and this city is sued for 2000 by the United States government for alien labor law violations. An official at Meriden allegedly employed workers from Nova Scotia and had begun transporting machines toward the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Silver Co
The
International Silver Company
Meriden
United States
George C. Wpierson
Nova, Scotia
Wrist Watch Presented to Service Joined Member
Gordon Smith, for several years head of Bridgeport Hydraulic company defense section, received a wrist watch upon joining national service. Secretary Lavery handed the timepiece to him as he enlisted in the Engineers corps, to train eight months at Camp Leestershore before possible overseas deployment. He previously worked for the water company in Middletown and will report to Meriden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Smith
Bridgeport Hydrawie
Terday
Albert EB. Lavery
No More Fords Until After War Order Shocks Dealers
Orde W. Flint, Connecticut and Rhode Island Ford gas manager, orders dismissal of all Ford salesmen in his territory after war ends. About 60 additional salesmen to lose jobs. Ford to prioritize war tanks and trucks over pleasure cars at Detroit plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rp. W. Flint
Conpecticut
Rhode Island
Ford Cars
Abo
Slippers and Minerva Yarns Featured in Seasonal Sale
Slippers in fourteen shades with pompom over instep and straw soles offered at 98c pair, plus Minerva Yarns shown in new shades Amer ican Beauty Robin egg blue Turquoise blue Nile green and more. Wash dresses and fabrics including Voic es Organdies Ginghams Lawns reduced for immediate selling with varied sizes and bargain prices. Refrigerator with four doors and large side-by-side units listed with sale price.
Smith's Guo Store Ad Fills Wall Street Telegraph Column
Dealers fit zis filing tackle fnd sporting pouds Kes rete focks Bulls Lesolvers and sted ge mores saws filed Hart reparring of all kinds at Smith's Guo store 95 Wall 5 Telephony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zis
Hart
Smith's
Guo
Stunning Fibre Silk Sweaters in Grey Blue and Peach
Sale notice for fibre silk sweaters in grey blue peach with pockets. Regular goods priced at $5.00 now offered at $2.99. Sleeveless model highlighted among fine wool items in various attractive patterns.
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Men of America
Paris
A.stein & Co
Wkers Children's Hickory Garters
Chicago
New York
Garters
Maine
Smith -Murray CO
Diouse
Beire
Allens
Allen
Plattishburg
Europe
War Relief Committee
Department Gore
Army
Allen S
Olmsted
LE Roy
Is Orde
Conservation Division
War Industries Board
Main
Elm
Middle Streets
Minerva Knitting
Minerva
Tortstumm
Wexas
Prue
Prue & Co
Auburn
Edwin Smith & Co
Bridgeport Ice
Naugatuck Valley Ice Co
Sprague Ice and Coal Co
City Ice and Coal Co
Tfvon
Hirsh-Wickwire
America
Towes Kohlmaier Lothiers
Main Street
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