Wholesale Egg Prices Drop in Warmer Weather
In New York on Feb 28 the wholesale price of fresh gathered extras fell from 69 to 43 cents a dozen, with other grades also easing as warmer weather and reduced rail congestion boosted receipts. Henry Einstein Die, longtime New York press owner, died in New York at age 64 after months of illness.
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New York
Henry Einstein
Henrion Finstein
New York Press
New York Sun
Einstein
Sues Son-in-Law for Control of Stamford Property
Mrs. Bessie M. Dew of Stamford sues her son-in-law Samuel Phillips and George B D Knox of Thirtford for $100,000 claiming she was defrauded into signing a power of attorney for property valued at $60,000. Knox sold the property to Phillips and exchanged nuts with him, with Mrs Caroline Dew Knox, wife of the defendant, also named. Phillips is tied to Knox through the property transfer.
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Bessie M., Dew
Stamford
Samuel Phillips
George BD. Knox
Thirtford
Caroline Dew Knox
Phillips
Knox
Dew
Army Recruiting Sees Jump as Seven Enlist locally
Seven men were accepted for service through the local recruiting office at 15 Fairfield Avenue. Names include Harry C. Porter, George G. Reichardt, Edward H. Henson, Jon J. Carney, Michael Goteh, Max Sossin, and Wallace J. Ferris, all assigned to aviation, infantry or cavalry units. The 248th Engineers Corps was ruled closed for new recruits. NAV recruits are shipped to Vancouver barracks, Washington.
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Harry C. Porter
Qsbhorne Street
New Yaven
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Flancock Avenus
Edoward Fh.son
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Jon J. Carney
Vancouver Barracks
Washington
The Foolish Notion of Youth in Experience’s School
A reflective line notes that many young men begin life dreaming the School of Experience is a night school. It hints at adages about learning from life’s trials rather than formal training. The quote emphasizes youthful optimism meeting real-world lessons.
Masked Men Rob Century Theatre Receipts Totaled
Two masked bandits forced entry at Century Theatre office in New York and escaped with about six thousand dollars in receipts for the Chu Chin Chow show. They tied the night watchman and appeared to know the building layout, including the manager I. O. Miller’s private safe on the fourth floor. Similarities to a prior Chicago theft are suspected as detectives review books.
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Sae
Century Theatre
Chu Chin Chow
Fourth Branch Detective Bureau
Tun. Salle Street
Chicago
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I. O. Miller
Milford Men Leave for Two Different Camps
Milford on February 28 reports two Milford men bound for service camps with volunteers for Camp Devens and Vancouver barracks. Local efforts provide each leaving man a luncheon and a “smokes” package funded by a village collection, with plans to restart donations via a box system to cover future departures. Nearby news notes include family travels, church and women’s groups events, Red Cross room openings, and letters from soldiers abroad.
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Camp Devens
Vancouver Barracks
Washington
Millard
Village Improvement Association
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Sabloff
Wolfson
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Pine Tree Farm
Armour Villa Park
Bronxville
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Ansonia-Derby Exchange
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William Hatfield
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Florence Evans
Jim
John Terry
Linden Court
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Tere
Red Cross
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First Regiment
American Expeditionary Lorees
Foodstuffs To Perish Unless Cars Are Sent
In Washington a Senate hearing heard Leferram vend claim producers in Edsho and Washington warn great quantities of foodstuffs will spoil in the northwest without railroad cars. Rafirenad Director AtcAdoo and Food Administrator IToover pledged to arrange immediate relief.
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Senate
Edsho
Rafirenad
AtcAdoo
Itoover
Wage Rise Demands and Strike Warnings Amid War Effort
Washington reports Assistant Secretary of Labor Post cites few strikes against rising living costs as proof workers support the war. He notes food prices climbed sharply last year while wages lagged, urging wage increases to prevent further disputes. List of price hikes includes meal staples and dairy, with notable gains across meat, bread, sugar, and flour.
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Washington
Department of Labor
A Stubborn Cough Pinex Remedy Promises Quick Relief
A advertisement touts Pinex cough syrup as a fast, inexpensive home remedy. It claims cures within 24 hours for throat and chest colds and relieves bronchitis hoarseness croup and winter coughs. Instructions advise mixing 2 12 ounces of Pinex with granulated sugar syrup to make a pint unit. The ad promotes Pinex from Ft Wayne Ind and offers a money back guarantee.
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The
Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
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