Clarence Bilton Head of Bilton Machine Tool Company
In American Machinist Who's Who a biographical sketch of Clarence Holwood Bilton, head of Bilton Machine Tool Co. of Bridgeport and president of the Bridgeport Manufacturers' Association, cites his climbs from apprentice to founder of a $1,000,000 concern with an extensive career across multiple firms. A photograph features Bilton and his apprentices. The piece highlights Bilton's persistence and leadership.
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American Machinist
Clarence E. Bilton
Bilton Machine Tool Company
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Manufacturers’ Association
Sketch and Pictures
Bilton
Mr. Bilton
Clarence Holwood Bilton
Jenckes Machine Company
Sherbrooke
Quebec
Coe Brass Company
Excelsior Needale Company
Wheeler and Wilson Sewing Machine Company
Russell Tomlinson Electric
Benton Named Solicitor for Interstate Commerce Bureau
John E. Benton of Keene New Hampshire was appointed solicitor of the bureau of valuation of the Interstate Commerce Commission to succeed P J Farrell who recently became chief counsel for the commission Benton aims to retire and pass leadership to younger capable executives at the agency Benton runs an apprenticeship program training his team and preparing the next generation of leaders
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Washington
John E. Benton
Keene, N. H
Bureau of Valuation of the
Interstate Commerce Commission
P. J. Farrell
Commission
British Casualties Show Decrease for February
London reports British casualties for February at 18,961 after February. Officers killed or died of wounds total 183, men 4,012. Officers missing 468, men 14, ue. January casualties were 72,017 and December 79,537, while November reached 129,089 amid heavy Cambrai front fighting.
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London
Cambrai Front
Exonerates Auto Driver in Child's Death
Seymour February 28 John Gress of College Point N Y driver of the automobile truck that struck and killed four year old Margaret Williams was acquitted by Coroner Mix after an inquiry. The investigation showed the child ran in front of the machine. Gress had been under arrest and was released.
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Seymour
John Gress
College Point
N. W
Margaret Williams
Mix
Gress
Suffragette campaign costume sways Mrs Fickle
In a brief exchange two suffragettes discuss securing Mrs Fickle's support. One boasts designing a fetching campaign costume and showing it to her, claiming success in converting her.
Boys in Three Camps Hold Reunion Here
A farewell Sunday afternoon drew many Young Men’s Hebrew association members as three former youths serving in Uncle Sam’s camps attended. Harry Kober at Camp Devens, Harry Greenberg at a Long Island camp, and N. G. Pearlman at Yaphank appeared, inspiring respect as they prepare to go over and fight for a just cause.
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Henry Greenber
Young Men's Hebrew Association
Uncle Sam
Harry Kober
N. G. Pearlman
Camp Devens
Harry Greenberg
Long Island
Yaphank
Spring models unveil new Redfern and Rustproof Corsets
Read Co Redfern and Rustproof Corsets unveil spring models each with distinct features in strap, band, inset or support. Fancy pink brocade offers light weight durability and elastic V set for sitting, plus a slim long waisted option, bust and skirt lengths, and a full abdomen corset with external strap for hose support. Rustproof steels and flex boning highlight comfort and durability across sizes from stout to slender.
Three thousand colored men trained at Camp Dodge
Des Moines Capital reports that thousands of colored soldiers from Alabama plantations arrived at Camp Dodge, wear uniforms, and settle into camp. Former President Taft spoke to about 3,000 of them at Camp College, praising their discipline and readiness to serve in France. They sang Swing Low in a moving tribute, and Taft called their leadership and conduct impressive.
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Camp Dodge
Alabama
South
Taft
Camp College
France
United States
Des Moines
Canital
Baseball Philosopher and the White Sox World Series Beat
A writer notes sentiment drives the world in baseball lore. The Chicago White Sox, led by Charlie Comiskey the "old Roman," attract a huge crowd as a world series drama unfolds. A tale of weather and public passion in Comiskey Park ends with the Sox triumph.
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New York
Chicago
Chicago White Sox
Charlie Comiskey
Chicaso
Flavius
Comiskey
White Sox
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Claim To Restore Youthful Vitality
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a liver and bowel tonic to brighten complexions and restore energy. It markets a vegetable compound with olive oil, asserting 90 percent of sickness stems from inactive bowels and liver, and notes olive colored tablets sell for 10c to 26c per box.
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Edwards
Ohio
Dr Truos Elixir advertised as life saving medicine
An Belfast reader praises Dr Truo's Elixir as a great medicine for family health and worm expulsion. The ad lists stomach relief, bowel movement, and worm expulsion as benefits and describes worms symptoms. It claims millions have used it.
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Ienry
Hanley
17 Cross Street
Belfast
Truo
Dr. Truo
New Antoinette Brassiere Display in Corset Section
A pink batiste brassiere called the Antoinette is shown attached to a drawer with ample fitting rooms on the second floor. The garment is described as durable for summer wear and easy to try on or adapt to fit.
A Sports Girdle For Athletes Adverts Girdle Feature
An elastic and cloth striped girdle for sports wear advertised as strongly made with three front fastenings four supporters and comfortable for those needing such a garment. Flesh color priced at 1.50 dollars in the Corset Section on the second floor.
The Cotton Voiles For This Year
The article describes new Cotton Voiles in dark subdued colorings and light patterns with small checks. It notes economical care with minimal laundering required and refers to patterns evoking spring motifs like arbutus hawthorn and willows. Price listed is 39 cents per yard.
New Baby Carriages Arrive in Navy Brown and Ivory Finishes
New models arrive in battleship gray brown and ivory finishes with corduroy lining. Prices range from 16.50 to 49.00. A special New England model features cowl fronts on sides and hood plus corduroy upholstery and wind shield for wind protection, priced at 26.50.
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New England
Braided Rugs Offer Clean Cloth Strip Weaves
Neatly made rugs woven from old blues gray and tan cloths. Suitable for bedroom use and washable. Tie sizes 30 by 60 and 27 by 54. Fourth floor. Priced at four dollars and three dollars and fifty cents.
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Madrid
Senor Voentosa
Finance
Senor
Marquis Des Alhnccemas
Garcia Prieta
Alhucemas
Count Romanones
Benton
Formosa Oolony
Formosa
Orloff
Ss. B. Thing & Co.’S
Goodyear West
Shoe Hustlers
Jadlanapolis
UCN
Congress
Public” Health
Kep
Maine
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