Wilton objects to sanitarium plans in town debate
Wilton residents discuss a pending land purchase for a sanitarium for nervous diseases while defending the town's traditions. The report covers community concerns, local figures, Red Cross plans, a furlough captain, garden contests, school graduates, a civic league update, and the death of Mrs. Benjamin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Feltey George Foote
Thin People Should Take Phosphate Promises Gain
An advertising block touts bi tro phosphate as the quick fix for thinness and weakness. It claims nerves and body cells benefit, leading to weight gain, better health, sleep, and rosy cheeks, suitable for anyone seeking to add flesh and energy.
Freckles Fade With Othine Double Strength
An advertisement claims Othine double strength removes freckles and clears the skin. It promises a guaranteed money back offer if the product fails to remove freckles and urges readers to ask for the double strength formulation.
Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy Endorsed by Post Master's Wife
A testimonial claims Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy cured indigestion and bloating after other medicines failed. The ad touts a simple preparation that clears mucus and inflammation in the intestines and promises a money refund after one dose. Biker Drug Store advertises the product locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
Biker Drug Store
Old Herbal Remedy Supposedly Relieves Diabetes
A dated testimonial praises Warner's Safe Diabetes Remedy for diabetes relief. The letter from Jules Priquet of Los Angeles claims weight loss and restored health after using the herbal product. The advertisement asserts the remedy has been on the market 40 years and is sold by leading druggists with a sample offered for ten cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jules Priquet
West First Street
Los Angeles
Cal
Warner
Warner's Safe Remedies Co
Dept
Rochester
Seven Teachers In Norwalk High School Resign
Norwalk High School sees a wave of resignations as several popular teachers depart for higher salaries and new opportunities. Among the losses are Miss Lillia M. Alger and Miss Helen Parsons who will move to New Brunswick New Jersey, plus others taking posts in Atlantic City and Elmina.
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Norwalk High School
Norwalk
Lillia M. Alger
Helen Parsons
New Brunswick
Ira T. Chapman
Jeanette I. Leavitt
Elmira
Margaret Tu
Henry
Atlantic City
Olga Wingsberr
Woelfe
Hewitt
Franklin and Center
Fifi
Center
Franklin
George W. Buchanan
America
The
Center Junior High School
Manual Arts
Ralph M._ Bray
Wilam Henry Buttery
Willard Minot Carter
Sherman ‘Warner Church
Elsa Frey
Harry Archer Hendrick
Tracy Llewellyn Kahanp
Joseph Henry Malkin
Wesley George Meeman
Franklyn Randolph Starr
Bustene
Michael Valterie
Genevieve Agnes McCarrie
Catharine
Anna McCarthy
Frank James Makovich
Lester John Newland
Bertha Rose Drayett
Evelyn Gertrude Payne
Anna Veronica Rose
Edith Maria Balton
William Hlrsha Swanwick
Anna Farrell
Alicia Elizabeth Ball
Helen Caroline Rudd
Paul Vincent Burns
Christopher Frederick Cannon
James Willian
Fiona
Nathan Risley Gilbert
Alica Rider Hill
Helen Adelaide Kirmayer
Katherine Evelyn K
Everett C. Frey
Judiug Friedman
Marshall HW. Gans
Theodore B. Hayes
Fo Aubrey Howard
Narathy Wisie Howell
Stanley Hoyt
Ralph P. Huntmer
Matilda Taylor Jackson
Frank Jaffe
Rhoda Elizabeth Jarvis
Gertrude M. Jennings
Harold Jude
Anna Kessler
Clarence A. Z. Leemhuis
Edith May Winecoin
William J. Millican
Tohn Barnard O'Sullivan
Jtsidar Roodner
Eugene Roth
Joseph Rudder
Genevieve Coughlan Ryan
Ida Mabel Scofield
Harold Thomas Sherman
Louis Soltesz Cecelin
Tarlov
David Taviin
Amy Morris Weed
Francis M. Boar‘tif
Minerva Lillian Damon
Havel J. Downes
Jacob Tra Dube
Marjorie Dufault
Mildred Gall
David W. W. Barford
Julius Rudovsky
Farrell Eaward Cousins
Lawrence JB. Crosby
Louise Rose Norsey
Gertrude Margiret Everets
Charles W. A. Foster
Charles Gaidosik
Mary Anna Ciajdosik
William Horwath
Agnes Beatrice Hemmoans
Thoenry Jaffe
Stavean Koeskes
Stephen R. Kiska
Tulia Elisabeth Mott
Isadore Niuvaaly
Beatrice Olsen
Clinton A. Pare Iiek
Florence M. Raymond
Katie Prances Robinson
Lena Rosenhere
Irene Anna Sheehan
Jether Marie Smith
Mary Aileen Singawild
Josephine Sykes
Zolton —G. Vidas
Charles J. Wilson, Jr
Baby Welfare Exhibit Planned Next Month
Health Officer Walter H. Brown plans a July exhibit by the National Child Welfare Association of New York on baby welfare. The display, described as highly informative, aims to assist city parents, with posters illustrating various aspects of child life to be posted around the city.
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National Child Welfare Association of
New York
Walter H. Brown
The
Welfare Association
Lay
Brown Ana
Missing Private Riegel From Camp Devens
Private George M. Siegel is reported absent without leave from Camp Devens since June 14. He was sent to Camp Upton on April 26 from Division No. and his home address is listed as Old Wampkins Lane, Mort, Wadsworth, N. A message has been sent to Division No. to locate him or notify his next of kin.
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George M. Siegel Niumber
Camp Upton
Camp Devens
Division No
Riegel
Mort
Wadsworth
Lesnar White
Gorlon Gale
Blanche Gilbert
Anna Carlyon
Donald Wright
Gc, Sinnot
Clayton Hawley
Stepney
War Savings
Canvissers
War Savings Stamp
Joseph Barnett
D. W. Barnett
J. H. George
Nathek
Mass
Frederick Johnson
Bishop Johnson
St. Louis
South Brain Street
Stephen Vassay
Gas Street
State Hospital For the Insane
Middletown
Martin Troy
Botsford
Myrtle Beach
Patrick Larner
Yaphank
L. I
Curtis Hill
Philip Hickey
Bridgeport
Tombstone damage report from Newtown Vandalism case
Newtown reports three Huntington youth, aged nine to eleven, damaged 89 tombstones in Huntington cemetery on June 14 and 16. Damage estimated at about $2,000. They confessed and will be arraigned before Justice McCarthy.
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Newtown
Bridgeman
Wynn
State Police
Huntington
Death claims George W. Sharra at 66 in New Milford
George W. Sharra aged 66 died Tuesday after an illness. Born in Bridgewater Conn he left a wife three daughters and one son. He worked as a locomotive engineer in early days and later at New Milford flat company before joining his son in a pool and billiard room venture. Funeral arrangements pending. Other notes mention illness of Mrs Taylor, local church masses, and various visits and meetings in Sandy Hook Newtown and surrounding towns.
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New Milford
George W. Sharra
Sharra
Bridgewater
Conn
EB. I’. Bennett
Jersey City
N. J
Clarence Lathrop
Danbury
H. W. Peek
John Sharra
New Milford Flat Company
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Thomas Nolan
Comstock Corner
North Wilton
Gabriel Meigs
Irom
Bennett
Meigs
Force
Nod Hills
John Jacob Astor
Red Cross
Guy Howard
Thomas Gilbert
Belden Hill
Gilbert
Mary Schoemaker
Grace Murray
Henry Harden
Sally Middlebrook
Signal Corps
Edward Deviny
Mr. Deviny
Deving
Browning School
Brooklyn
Susie Coley
Alice
Louise Stannard
Carroll Hollister
Marian McQueen
May Swannhick
William Benjamin
Drum Hill Road
Frederick Hollister
New England
Olmstead Academy
Moses Stuart
Benjamin
Civic League
Wilton Civic League
Toown
Och
Milton
Kuehner
South Wilton
Sharp Hill Cemetery
Gerald Lindbloom
Cannondale
I. C
Josephine L. Ogd
F.C
Josephine L. Ogden
Per
Board of Estimate
Estimate Board
Gallagher
Charles Gallagher
Peter J. Gallagher
Chester
Frrance
Paris
France
A&a
Fox
States
Sald
Prench
Camp
Devens
Newtown Mar
P. Larner
W. C. Cravener
New York City
B. Taylor
Church Hill
Hallal Franchise League of
Louise Gibson
Sandy Hook
St. Rose's Church
Peter and Paul
Cora Parsons Stevens
Norwich
N. Y
Anna May Betts
New Haven
CG. M. Parsons
Herman and
Wiliam
Martin Donahue
Margaret Egan
Railroad Street
William Clark, Jr
Fortress Monroe
Yai
J. Creighy
Teh Barker
Fort Riley
Darker
Charles M. Bedeh
Thomas J. Leahey
Winsted
L. Todd
W. L. Richman
John EF. Addis
W. ‘Ixeifer
Hartford
Philip Troup
John Pettbone
George “Hb. Jackson
W. Frank Kinney
E. J. Emmons
Everett J. Sturges
Arcade
John H. Adams
David Devens
W. Bd Adams
John Mmccarthy
Geraldine
Leslie
Danbur
Mary
Donnell Grove
Phillp
Mooney
St. Franjois Xavier Catholic Church
New Hay
Tield
Joseph De'Anna
Blanche
Béatric Moore
Hempstead
L. J
Charles Hulton
George Robertson
Ruges
Lakeville
Harald Robertson
United States
United Tire and Vale. Co
Fairfield Avenue
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