Greens Farms Institute at Greens Farms Westport
The Greens Farms Farmers Club holds its third annual institute at Greens Farms Congregational Church from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A 12 p.m. ladies dinner precedes a Q&A session with speakers from Connecticut Agricultural College, the Extension Service, and local agencies. The event includes a committee announcement and notes on local town matters.
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Westport
Institute of the
Greens Farms Farmers’ Club
Greens Farms Congregational Church
Joseph Adams
Herbert P. Bears
Connecticut Agrcultural College
A. B. Wilkinson
SH. J. Baker
State College
H. J. Evans
Niagara, Sprayer Company
C. D. Clark
Fairfield County Farm Bureau
Herbert P. Beers
Starr Bu. Hoyt
Henry Rippe
Charles Dg, Meeker
Increase Parsell
Allan Parsell
Westport Water Company
Lerneon
Arthur B. Henderson
Catherine McCann
Staples High School
McCann
Junor
Ber
Eatelle Kingsley
Franklin
N. d
Staples Wil
Tyler BE. Clark
Joseph Larrauri
Donald Duncan
Charles Rich
Burl Kimbert
T. E. Clark
Lester Shaal
Walter Ennis
Msgs
Lillan Sultan
Ilness
Grip Follows the Snow Adverts Quinine Tablets
An old advertisement touts Laxa tive EROMO QUININE Tablets as a tonic to prevent colds influenza and grip. The copy notes a signature of W. Grove and a 30 cent price, presenting a generic health aid claim in a period ad style.
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W. Grove
Tax Office Delinquent Returns Reported by February
A February tax report lists citizens who failed to file personal tax returns. The Tax Collector Ho ward A. Draw says about 75,000 questionnaires were sent, with roughly $27,000 in personal taxes already received. the document will be handed to the City prosecutor.
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Howard A. Draw
Recruiting Drive Opens For 1923 Citizen Military Training Camp
The New England campaign for the 1923 Citizen Military Training camp to be held at Camp Davens August 1 to 1 launched by radio with General Andre W. Brewster announcing from Medford station. Connecticut plans led by John L. Gibson include training 3,000 youths ages 17 to 25 across four courses Infantry cavalry coast and field artillery and engineering. Courses stress citizenship and physical development with swimming and athletic awards. Details at First Corps Area Boston and Military Training Camps Association Boston headquarters or from State Civilian Aides led by Albert Lavery with Fairfield County as recruiting chairman.
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New England
Camp Davens
Andre W. Brewster
First Corps
Medford
Connecticut
John L. Gibson
Church Street
New Haven
Civitan
First
Corps
Boston Mass
Military Training Camps Association
State Street
Boston
Mass
Albert E. Lavery
Fairfield County
Mayor Opposes Ash Removal Transfer by Public Works
Mayor Atwater rejected a plan backed by the Apportionment Board to place ash collection under the Public Works department and move it from the Board of Health. The board argued the service is a health matter and should be handled by Public Works, while the mayor urged keeping it under health control. The Apportionment Board cited cost savings shown by outsourcing to outside agencies for city buildings and schools. Director G M Coughlin declined to state his preference on the transfer.
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Red Atawater
Apportionment Board
Public Works Department
Board of Health
Director of Public Works
Board of Apportionment
G. M. Coughlin
Canine License Demand Reflects Business Conditions
The town clerk notes higher dog license issuance during busy times, with fewer hunting licenses as business slows. He cites 1923 license returns, warning hunters to file stubs showing species hunted, or face a seven dollar penalty for noncompliance.
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Ito KK
Tedelman
Agsiatant
Benny
Ifall
Mdelman
Noteworthy Vnception Note Sparks Political Satire
The Birmingham Age-Herald quotes define patriotism as sacrifice for country and jokes about a "dollar a year man" who hasn’t been indicted yet. A bizarre scene at Ayscough Lake features trained land and field creatures surfacing to splash water and respond to the gardener’s cues.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Ayscough Lake
Spalding
Ingland
Field
Mystery Lysol attack on Greenwich girl shocks town
Greenwich March 1 Special A high school girl Anna Field of King Street was injured when a masked man threw Lysol into her face at her home. Doctors fear impaired sight as police probe the attack. Also reported: James Meehan 70, an expert gardener, died of influenza at Indian Field Road residence. Helen Rose Marshall 15, Greenwich High, died at Greenwich Hospital. Dregan Stamford Westbrook Butt, formerly of Greenwich, died in Stamford. Engagements announced for Eleanor Barnum and Treat Payne Andrew of New Haven. Greenwich High defeated Brunswick 82 to 11 in basketball, improving to 10 wins in 18 games.
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Greenwich, Mar. 1
Anna Field
Frederick Field
Kingstreet
Greenwich Hospital
Asailant
Miss Field
James Meehan
Indian Field Road
Meehan
W. H
Ireland
Jane Govey
John Meehan
St. Patrick’s Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Helen ‘Rose Marshall
Joseph Marshall
Mead Avenue
Stamford
State Street
Poughkeepsia
Eleanor Barnum
Richard Barnum
Payne Andrew
New Haven
Miss Barnum
Mercer Motor Company
Trenton N. J
Andrew
Andover
Yale
Richardson, Hill and Company
Boston
City Health Officer to Return Home Saturday
Dr. William Hall Coon, city health officer, is en route back from Florida where he has recuperated from a nervous breakdown. A letter to his family states he expects to arrive home next Saturday.
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William Hall Coon
Florida
Free advice for rupture sufferers from New Haven Surgical Co
An advertisement urges rupture sufferers to consult the New Haven Surgical Co in Bridgeport for proper truss fitting and permanent relief. The firm, at 198 Fairfield Avenue near Main Street, offers free consultation, private rooms, and emphasizes only its Bridgeport office sells appliances.
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New Haven Surgical Lo
Bridgeport
Fairfield Avenue
Main St
New Haven Surgical
New Haven Surgical Co
Airfield Avene
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