Stratford Votes to Raise Town Tax Rate to 18.5 Mills
At the March 12 town meeting Stratford voted to increase the rate to 18.5 mills and to authorize issuing $500 for bureau work. Taxes will be due between July 10. Residents questioned the use of funds as the sale of thrift stamps continued with seniors achieving high participation. The community promotes Minute Women recruitment and wartime support activities, including selling tickets to a class play and a library event, while flag committee work proceeds and refreshments are adjusted for future meetings.
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Ford
Board of
Ry Sophmores
Ratford
C. Cc. Kennedy
Stratford
Red Hall
F. Blakeman
Wheaton
Packard Hall
East Broadvway
Y Wella
Hern
Bridgeport Boy Hears the Hun Planes Buzzing
Jesse B Woodhull, once with T S Watson, now in France with the Advance Ordnance corps, reports from France that he and fellow soldiers hear enemy planes over their barracks on raids. He says he is well and happy and would be glad to hear from old acquaintances at Advance Ordnance Depot No 4 A E F France via New York.
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Jesse B. Woodhull
Bridgeport
T. S. Watson Company
France
Advance Ordnance Corps
Henry, Woodhull
Park Avenue
Anna Tomlinson
Putney
Advance Ordnance
A. E. FF
New York
New Jersey Reports 13 Killed in November Industrial Accidents
State Labor Commissioner Lewis T. Bryant announced that 13 people died and 4,556 were injured in New Jersey industrial accidents in November. Of these, 1,052 incidents involved building and construction work, with 85 percent occurring at Wrightstown and Fenally Cantons and shipyards along the Newark meadows. The commissioner urged measures to prevent a recurrence of the record.
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Lewis T. Bryant
New Jersey
Wrightstown
Fenafly
Newark Meadows
Merchants Plan Uniform Closing Hours for Bridgeport
The Retail Merchants committee of Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce will meet at 4 PM tomorrow in Chamber rooms to discuss adopting uniform closing hours for all stores during summer. Assistant Secretary Meigs B Russell issued a call to every merchant member and other interested merchants in the city.
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Bridgeport
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Meigs B. Russell
Election betting judged improper by columnist
A serious view questions whether it is proper to bet on elections. The piece argues elections force people to take chances about prosperity without risking real money. It critiques betting on political outcomes as inappropriate.
Maple Syrup’s Pure Food Question in Vermont Tasting
A humorous critique traces maple syrup from Vermont, exposing imitations and frauds tied to pre law era practices. It mocks adulteration with New Orleans molasses and brown sugar, and ends with advice to buy genuine maple sugar from a Vermont traveler returning with the supply.
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New Orleans
Vermont
RAMN-DOM REELS Or Shoes and ships and scaling wax of cabbases
A quirky archival note references restless wordplay and maritime imagery in RAMN-DOM REELS. The piece nods to footwear, vessels, and royal titles, weaving a playful catalog of objects and phrases.
Sayings on a Hen and a Child's Questioning World
A fragment recounts Margaret a young girl asked why a hen clucks and what she says about bacon prompting a mother’s light joke. The piece shifts to a prisoner’s repeated escapes across borders, highlighting a Dutch frontier attempt after many failures and extended perseverance.
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Margaret
Magaret
Mumma
Russ Ditsoner
Luxemburg
Switzerland
Poland
Denmark
Netherlands
Blood and iron tonic for spring health gains interest
An advertisement touts Peptiron a new iron tonic with biodigested iron and added tonics like pepsin calory gentian and nerve aids. It promises easier absorption quicker relief from anemia paleness and nervous debility with one or two pills after meals. Manufactured by C I Hood Co Lowell Mass.
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C. I. Hood Co
Lowell
Mass
California Syrup of Figs advertised for children
Hailed as a harmless fruit laxative, the ad claims California Syrup of Figs cleanses the liver and bowels, soothes the stomach, and prevents illness. It warns mothers to avoid calomel and castor oil, to seek the genuine California Fig Syrup Company product, and to beware of counterfeits.
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California
Darken Hair With Sage and Sulphur Compound
An old time Sage and Sulphur remedy promises to darken gray or faded hair naturally. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound offers an easier home alternative, applied with a sponge to strands to gradually darken hair to a glossy, luxuriant shade.
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Wyeth
Guard Children Against Worms
Warns about pinworms and stomach worms in children with symptoms like deranged stomach pale face dull eyes and itching. Promotes Dr True’s Enzir as a family laxative and worm expeller aiding adults as well with testimonials from Houston and Auburn dealers.
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Trva
Dr. True
Eilgie
John Glast
Houston
Texas
J. F. True & Co
Auburn
Maine
Absorbine liniment advert from Springfield form
An advertising notice promotes Absorbine liniment as soothing antiseptic relief after work or sport. It claims to invigorate joints, prevent soreness, and aid recovery with a simple application, noting its concentrated formula and easy use with water or Hazel bath preparations. Sold by Young at Temple St in Springfield, Massachusetts.
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America
Young
Temple St
Springfield
Mass
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Hun
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102Nd St
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Besten
Syrace
Pierce, Butter & Pierce Mfg. Corp
Teast
Navy Consulting Board
William ‘S. ‘Smith
Navy Department
The
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Clark's
HAL Assn
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